Ruth Goodman – Kate J. Armstrong
Ruth Goodman is a historian, consultant, and media personality. Kate J. Armstrong is an author, interview host, and editor. We found 6 podcast interviews connecting Ruth Goodman and Kate J. Armstrong.
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Episodes with Ruth Goodman & Kate J. Armstrong
A Lady's Life in Tudor England, Part 8: Women of Business
Season 3, Episode 8. We've talked a lot about the kinds of work Tudor women were doing inside of the domestic sphere. But what about out in the wider world? Let's see what professions were open to the ladies, talk about their rights under the law, and what kinds of punishments they might have encountered if they colore
A Lady's Life in Tudor England, Part 7: A Woman's Work, Continued
Season 3, Episode 7. In our last episode, we found out just how much work we ladies have to do in Tudor England. Now...well...we’re going to work some more. Grab your linen basket and a sturdy accounts ledger, and let's explore how Tudors are doing their laundry, tending to the sick in their households, and more. For s
A Lady's Life in Tudor England, Part 6: A Woman's Work is Never Done
Season 3, Episode 6. Women in Tudor England had a LOT to do on the day to day. Let's dive into what kinds of tasks she would typically be getting into, from cleaning to dairying, and making two huge staples of our diet: bread and ale. For show notes, suggested reading, a list of my sources and more, go to my website. T
A Lady's Life in Tudor England, Part 5: Let's Get Dressed
Season 3, Episode 5. What the Tudor woman wears, and particularly what type of fabrics, will depend a lot on her level of wealth and social station, but they're all wearing the same basic layers. Let's explore those layers, as well as other clothes-related gems: why we design our clothing to come in many pieces, the or
A Lady's Life in Tudor England, Part 4: Getting Clean
Season 3, Episode 4. Before we get dressed in Tudor England, we've got some cleaning of our bodies to do. What DOES a Tudor lady smell like? Let's go traveling. For show notes, suggested reading, a list of my sources and more, go to my website. The era-appropriate guitar music in this episode comes courtesy of John Say
A Lady's Life in Tudor England, Part 3: Of Godliness and Privies
Season 3, Episode 3. In part 2, we got out of bed and explored our Tudor cottage a little. Now it's time to get right with God and find a place to have our morning pee. How are we going to the bathroom in Tudor England? And what're we doing about menstruation? Let's find out. For show notes, suggested reading, a list o