EPISODE · Mar 9, 2025 · 38 MIN
Who Are The Tudors?
from Escape into Period Pieces · host Stephanie Reese
What better way to get prepared for the new PBS Masterpiece Series "Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light" then having a history deep dive episode about The Tudors! Henry VIII may be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about this reign, but there's so much more to it! Join Stephanie in a "Crash Course" on this time in history (1485-1603) as she explores this famous family line. Listen to this episode before the next one to understand the context of upcoming discussion on how the Tudors are portrayed in the media (TV and movies, etc.) Hope you enjoy!References:"Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light" premieres 3/23The Yorks and the Lancasters The War of the RosesThe Plantagenets William Shakespeare's History Plays"The Hollow Crown" (2012)Starz series: The White Queen, The White Princess, The Spanish Princess (based on Phillipa Gregory's novels)"War of the Roses: The Yorks vs. the Lancasters" YouTube Video by History Mapped Out https://youtu.be/2OVrddCnihc?si=lLkoYxYzKg-_zzlXGeorge R.R. Martin: Game of Thrones The Kings and Queens of England by Ian Crofton (book) Richard IIIRomeo & JulietMy Lady Jane (Prime Video)SIX the Musical Showtime's "The Tudors""The Other Boleyn Girl" (2008)"Wolf Hall" (2015)"Miss Scarlet""The Crown" "The Empress"Mary Queen of Scots (2018)CW's "Reign" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~See you next time and thank you for listening!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected]: Spreadshirt.com & search Escape into Period Pieces Support your local library Be kind to yourself :)
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What better way to get prepared for the new PBS Masterpiece Series "Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light" then having a history deep dive episode about The Tudors! Henry VIII may be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about this reign, but there's so much more to it! Join Stephanie in a "Crash Course" on this time in history (1485-1603) as she explores this famous family line. Listen to this episode before the next one to understand the context of upcoming discussion on how the Tudors are portrayed in the media (TV and movies, etc.) Hope you enjoy!References:"Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light" premieres 3/23The Yorks and the Lancasters The War of the RosesThe Plantagenets William Shakespeare's History Plays"The Hollow Crown" (2012)Starz series: The White Queen, The White Princess, The Spanish Princess (based on Phillipa Gregory's novels)"War of the Roses: The Yorks vs. the Lancasters" YouTube Video by History Mapped Out https://youtu.be/2OVrddCnihc?si=lLkoYxYzKg-_zzlXGeorge R.R. Martin: Game of Thrones The Kings and Queens of England by Ian Crofton (book) Richard IIIRomeo & JulietMy Lady Jane (Prime Video)SIX the Musical Showtime's "The Tudors""The Other Boleyn Girl" (2008)"Wolf Hall" (2015)"Miss Scarlet""The Crown" "The Empress"Mary Queen of Scots (2018)CW's "Reign" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~See you next time and thank you for listening!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected]: Spreadshirt.com & search Escape into Period Pieces Support your local library Be kind to yourself :)
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