In this episode, I’m joined by historical fiction author and Tudorcon favorite Adrienne Dillard for a deep (and delightfully honest) dive into Anne Boleyn’s rise, reign, and reputation. We chat about what made Anne so compelling, how much agency she really had, the angry Tudor mob that chased her down the Strand, and why modern labels like “feminist” don’t quite fit. It’s smart, funny, and refreshingly unfiltered, just how we like our history.

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They made kings, married queens, and launched rebellions. The Nevilles were once the most powerful family in England—and then the Tudors made sure they vanished. In this episode, we trace their rise, their fall, and the long shadow they left behind.

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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: Calais, How England Took — and Lost — Its Last Foothold in France; Henry VIII’s Secret Mission to Rome –The Plot That Even Wolsey Didn’t Know About. 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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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:

• A reformer who faked his own suicide to vanish across the sea
• An Irish lord who lowered himself out of Dublin Castle with a rope
• Catholic priests sneaking out of Wisbech Castle in disguise
• And yes… one too-good-to-leave-out Tower escape involving orange juice ink and a midnight boat ride

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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