Talking Tudors

Updated: 15 Aug 2025 • 228 episodes
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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 in excess of 4 million times. In each episode, creator and host Natalie Grueninger speaks with esteemed historians and other experts about a wide range of subjects associated with Tudor England. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Podbean app, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Host Natalie Grueninger welcomes historian Helene Harrison to explore how Anne Boleyn crafted her image and how it was reshaped after her death. They discuss Anne’s coronation symbolism, self-fashioning, and efforts by Henry VIII’s court to win public favour. The conversation examines key portraits and artefacts—from t

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Join host Natalie Grueninger in this fascinating episode of Talking Tudors as she welcomes special guest Georgie Anderson, a PhD researcher at the University of Kent. Georgie delves into her intriguing study on race in medieval Europe, focusing on the portrayal of people of colour in chivalric romances from North Atlan

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Join host Natalie Grueninger in this captivating episode of 'Talking Tudors' as she delves into the narratives of Edward Seymour's wives with historian and archaeologist, Rebecca Batley. Discover the mysterious life of Catherine Filliol, the enduring allure of Anne Stanhope, and the complex web of intrigue at the Tudor

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Welcome to another riveting episode of Talking Tudors, hosted by Natalie Grueninger. In this episode, we dive deep into the tumultuous reign of Henry VIII, exploring his tyrannical rule and its profound impact on those around him. Joined by special guest Jackson van Uden, a historian and political theorist, we dissect

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Join Natalie Grueninger on this captivating episode of Talking Tudors as she explores the fascinating life of Isabella of Aragon. Discover how Isabella navigated the treacherous waters of 16th-century politics, transforming from a marginalised duchess into a formidable ruler in her own right. With guest historian Profe

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Welcome to a special anniversary episode of Talking Tudors, celebrating seven remarkable years of exploration into the Tudor dynasty's intricate history. Join Natalie Grueninger as she reflects on her podcasting journey, sharing insights and stories from behind the scenes. Discover the origins of her fascination with t

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