Talking Tudors

By Natalie Grueninger

Established in 2018, Talking Tudors is one of the longest-running and most popular independent interview podcasts about the Tudor era. It boasts an international listenership and has been downloaded i... more

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Number 1: Episode 359 - Rethinking Jane Seymour: The Woman Behind the Myths with Dr Elizabeth Norton
Host Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Elizabeth Norton about her new book on Jane Seymour, exploring fresh archival discoveries that reshape our view of the queen. They discuss Jane’s likely birthdate, court career, political agency, household, material culture and wardrobe accounts, relationships with Princess Mary, and the myths about her religion and headwear. The conversation highlights Jane’s skilful use of patronage, financial acumen, and soft power as queen during a turbulent period of the Reformation, and explains why her planned coronation never took place. Learn more about Dr Elizabeth Norton http://www.elizabethnorton.co.uk/ JOIN 365 DAYS IN ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND https://www.nataliegrueninger.com/2026/05/17/365-days-in-elizabethan-england/ Learn more about your host: https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon!
September 06, 202640min
Number 2: Episode 358 - The Real 'Kat Ashley': Elizabeth I's Governess with Rosemary Griggs
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with historian Rosemary Griggs about her new biography, 'Queen Elizabeth I's Governess: The Real Kat Ashley', which reexamines the life of Katherine Champanowne (Kat Ashley) and restores her place at the centre of Elizabeth I’s life. Rosemary discusses her archival discoveries, the Champanowne and Carew family connections, Kat’s role in Elizabeth’s upbringing and court, her involvement in political scandals and imprisonments, and the influence and legacy she left during Elizabeth’s reign. Learn more about Rosemary Griggs https://rosemarygriggs.co.uk/ JOIN 365 DAYS IN ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND https://www.nataliegrueninger.com/2026/05/17/365-days-in-elizabethan-england/ Learn more about your host: https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon!
August 30, 20261h 12min
Number 3: Episode 341 - Henry VII & the Founding of the Tudor Dynasty with Dr Sean Cunningham
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Sean Cunningham about Henry VII’s unlikely path from exile to king, the political alliances and myths he used to secure power, and the major challenges of his reign, including rebellions and pretenders. They explore Henry’s strategies for legitimacy, his marriage to Elizabeth of York, the role of Margaret Beaufort, and how Tudor symbolism and governance shaped the dynasty’s future. Find out more about your host: https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon!
April 12, 20261h 16min
Number 4: Episode 1 - Talking Tudors with Sarah Morris
Natalie Grueninger and Sarah Morris chat about Tudor palaces and favourite historic sites. You can follow Sarah Morris, aka The Tudor travel Guide, online via the following: Blog: www.thetudortravelguide.com Twitter: @TheTTGuide Facebook: www.facebook.com/thetudortravelguide Instagram: thetudortravelguide You Tube Channel: The Tudor travel Guide
July 18, 201856min
Number 5: Episode 346 - Anne Boleyn: Reputation, Revolution, Religion with Martha Tatarnic
Natalie Grueninger interviews Martha Tatarnic about her new book on Anne Boleyn, exploring how Anne shaped the English Reformation, championed the English Bible, and influenced church leadership through key appointments. The conversation also examines how Anne's reputation has been distorted over time, why the stories we tell about historical women matter today, and how recovering silenced voices reshapes our understanding of the past and present. Visit Martha Tatarnic's website https://marthatatarnic.ca/ JOIN 365 DAYS IN ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND https://www.nataliegrueninger.com/2026/05/17/365-days-in-elizabethan-england/ Learn more about your host: https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon!
May 24, 202654min