It's Tudors, Y'all!

Meet Lady Jane Grey, a smarty-pants who just wanted to be left alone with her books. How did this nerdy teen go from scholarly obscurity to sitting on the throne of England? Visit me on my Patreon page: It's Tudors, Y'all! Patreon

After Edward's death, England is in chaos as Princess Mary battles her cousin Jane Grey for the throne.  Visit me on my Patron page:   It's Tudors, Y'all! Patreon

Edward suffers a mysterious illness and amends his will, Northumberland schemes, everyone panics, and we meet Lady Jane Grey. Visit me on my Patreon page: It's Tudors, Y'all! Patreon

Edward goes on progress, the Book of Common Prayer is revised, a famous Italian astrologer reads Edward's horoscope, and the court celebrates Christmas. Visit me on my Patreon page: It's Tudors, Y'all! Patreon

Dudley sets a trap for Somerset, Mary goes toe to toe with Lord Rich, Edward reaches a milestone birthday, and there's a new Spanish Ambassador in town. Visit me on my Patreon page: It's Tudors, Y'all! Patreon

England and France make an alliance, Edward sends his first heretic to the flames, and the sweating sickness makes an unwelcome appearance in England. Visit me at my Patreon page: It's Tudors, Y'all! Patreon

Edward faces rebellion from all corners, but who can the young king trust - his Privy Council or his uncle, the Duke of Somerset?  Meanwhile, Princess Mary scores a win for Catholicism, and Cranmer must deliver unpleasant news. Visit me at my Patreon page: It's Tudors, Y'all! Patreon

Question:  What was sex like in the 16th century? Answer: Complicated and weird. So let's do it, Tudor style! This is a naughty episode - listener discretion advised.

Thomas Seymour adjusts to life after Katherine's death, Elizabeth's reputation is in jeopardy, and Edward is the target of a kidnapping. 

England invades Scotland again, Princess Elizabeth fends off a creepy suitor, and girlboss Katherine Parr finally has it all.

Katherine Parr marries for the fourth time, Prince Edward becomes King Edward VI, and the Duke of Somerset assumes control of the new king.

After Henry's death, nine year old Prince Edward is proclaimed King of England, and a battle royale erupts over Henry's will.

Winter, 1547: Henry faces death, Surrey's hubris does him in, Edward Seymour stages a power grab, and Bishop Gardiner tries to hang with the in crowd.

A plot against Katherine surfaces, Anne Askew is arrested for heresy, and Henry celebrates his last Christmas.

Katherine's book is published, Henry is getting sicker, and smarty-pants Elizabeth translates lots of stuff.

Katherine is in charge when Henry goes to war in France; meanwhile, the Duke of Norfolk blunders, and Chapuys finally goes home. NOTE: As usual, my mangling of the French language is on full display in this episode - Montreuil is pronounced "maan-troy." Apologies to my French listeners.

The kids get a new stepmother when Henry marries his final wife, Katherine Parr; Mary and Elizabeth are reinstated in the line of succession, and the bromance between Henry and Charles V is back on.

After surviving two husbands and being taken hostage in a religious uprising, Katherine Parr steps out of the shadows and into the royal spotlight.

England and Scotland go to war, Henry makes merry, Cranmer is charged with heresy, and Elizabeth takes a stand.

We wrap up Season 2 with a look at what London was like in the 16th century, and where the English people lived, what they ate, what they wore, and how they spent their leisure time. We're Livin' la Vida Tudor! Stay tuned for Season 3, and thank you for listening.

For centuries, the Tower of London has represented power and punishment in England, providing a backdrop for the Tudor story; but the Tower has a story of its own.

Catherine pays a steep price for her folly, everyone throws shade at Lady Rochford, and a wounded Henry shows no mercy.

Catherine and Thomas Culpepper play with fire, Cranmer is faced with a difficult decision, and someone leaves an explosive letter for Henry.

Shenanigans abound! Henry leads a progress North to meet James V, Catherine and Lady Rochford play a dangerous game, and Francis Dereham makes an unwelcome appearance. 

Catherine and Anne of Cleves make nice, Francis Derehem looks for a place in the Queen's household, and everybody hates Henry.

Henry VIII marries his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, much to the surprise of everyone. But who is this teen queen, and what skeletons lurk in her closet?

Cromwell topples, Anne of Cleves gets a new title, and Henry gets lovey-dovey with young Catherine Howard.

Henry and Anne of Cleves still aren't getting busy; meanwhile, Cromwell backpedals, and Lady Elizabeth makes a friend.

Bachelor Henry searches for love, but the bachelorettes just aren't that into him. Meanwhile, Cromwell pushes a risky agenda. 

Jane gives birth to a son, Henry reunites with his family, and Edward Seymour's star continues to rise.  NOTE: in this episode I say that IHS is Catholic for Iesus Hominum Salvatore, meaning Jesus, the Savior of Mankind. What I meant to say is that IHS is a Latin christogram adopted by the Catholic Church.  Apologies for any confusion. 

Princess Mary faces a moral dilemma, Henry faces a serious threat to his throne, and Cromwell rules all. Connect with me!  itstudorsyall.libsyn.com 

Anne is dead, Henry marries Jane, and the Seymours become the cool kids at court.

Do you know what wassail is? What about a mummer? And what the heck is a Feast of Fools (spoiler: it's not your last Zoom meeting)? The answer to these & other questions can be found in this special holiday episode. Happy New Year, y'all!

Meet Margaret and Mary Tudor, two sisters who defied their brother, King Henry, to live life on their own terms.

Henry lines up his next wife, Anne's time is running out, and Cromwell makes a bold move.

Anne argues with Cromwell over religious reform, Katherine of Aragon dies, and Henry starts seeing Jane Seymour on the regular. Visit me & leave comments at itstudorsyall.libsyn.com. 

Anne becomes Queen and gives birth to baby Elizabeth, Henry looks for an alliance, and Cromwell makes the scene.

Henry and Katherine battle it out in divorce court; meanwhile, Wolsey misreads the room.

Henry VIII gets lovey-dovey with Anne Boleyn.

Anne Boleyn's journey from the French court to lady in waiting to Katherine of Aragon. Note: In this episode I inadvertently refer to King Louis XII as King Louis X. 

Katherine of Aragon, The Spanish Princess, becomes Queen of England.

Who were the Tudors, and how did they get on the throne? Spoiler alert: they weren't supposed to be there.