Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

Eleanor Brandon was Henry VIII’s niece, nearly kidnapped in the Pilgrimage of Grace, and eighth in line to the throne. Here’s the real story of a Tudor woman history mostly forgot.

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We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Tudor Controversies That STILL Spark Debate - Jane Grey, Seymour, and Mary, Queen of Scots. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out!

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What really happened to Tom Canty after he swapped places with Edward VI in Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper?

In this conversation, I sit down with debut author Frederic Fahey to talk about his historical novel The Scoundrel’s Son, a rich and imaginative continuation of Twain’s classic tale—set in the heart of Tudor England. We chat about why Fred felt called to tell Tom’s story, the real Tudor figures who make appearances (yes, including Lady Jane Grey!), and how a scientist-turned-author finds inspiration in friendship, identity, and loss.

Also: the Wicked book cover connection, writing strong Tudor women, and the character who punches people in the nose when necessary.

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So there I was, minding my own business, and I thought it would be fun to type "did the Tudors have..." into Google, and see what the Internet thinks the world wonders about Tudor history.

This episode is the answer to the question you didn't know you had, and yet, here we are. I went down the Tudor Rabbit Hole so you don't have to. You're welcome.

Related episode on Sugar: https://youtu.be/1KNmCoTzzSI

Related episode on Clocks: https://youtu.be/pKvtOrynRT8

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We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The Men Who Survived Henry VIII; Did Henry VIII Have More Illegitimate Children? Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out!

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Everyone knows about the Tower of London—but what about all the other places where Tudor prisoners slipped through the cracks?

In this episode, we’re diving into the boldest, weirdest, and most creative prison escapes from Tudor England that didn’t happen in the Tower. You’ll meet:

From bedsheet ropes to bribed jailers, it’s a jailbreak tour of the 16th century—and the Tudor state was never quite as secure as it liked to think.

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We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The Witching Hour- Why Tudors Feared Waking Up at Midnight; When Women Ruled- Queen Regents of England. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out!

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In this week's episode we discuss what childhood was like for Tudor children.

Check out the book recommendation - Tudor Children by Nicholas Orme

Other related podcast episodes:

Episode 24 - Pregnancy and Childbirth in Tudor England

Episode 102: Education in Tudor England

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We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Anne Boleyn’s Final Hours; The Story Behind Katherine Howard’s Execution. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out!

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There were two Elizabeth Brookes at the Tudor court—and they’ve been confusing historians ever since. One was the estranged wife of the poet Thomas Wyatt, accused of adultery and rumored to have caught Henry VIII’s attention. The other was her niece, the Marchioness of Northampton, who was nearly queen-like under Edward VI, fell from favor under Mary I, and became one of Elizabeth I’s closest courtiers.

In this episode, we untangle their stories, clear up the confusion, and explore how two women with the same name found themselves at the center of love affairs, political power plays, and court gossip in Tudor England.

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