Not Just the Tudors

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  • Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks about everything from the Aztecs to witches, Velázquez to Shakespeare, Mughal India to the Mayflower. Not, in other words, just the Tudors, but most definitely also the Tudors.

    Each episode Suzannah is joined by historians and experts to reveal incredible stories about one of the most fascinating periods in history.
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  • The Brutal Basque Witch Hunt

    The Brutal Basque Witch Hunt
    Oct 31 2024

    In 1609, some 80 people were executed for witchcraft in France's Basque region. It inspired a final push to eradicate witches by the Spanish Inquisition across the border. One of the judges, Pierre de Lancre, published a sensationalist book which has been the source of every subsequent account. But newly discovered evidence paints a very different picture.


    Professor Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more from Dr. Jan Machielsen whose book The Basque Witch Hunt: A Secret History shows that almost everything historians thought they knew about this brutal episode is inaccurate.


    Listen to our previous episode with Jan Machielsen, An Early Modern Teenage Werewolf >


    Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

    Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast.


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    41 mins
  • Africans in 17th Century England

    Africans in 17th Century England
    Oct 28 2024

    In the 1640s, Black communities existed in London and in most of England's port cities, communities from which men would fight and die throughout the English Civil War. There's still little evidence of the lives of these individuals. So what do we know of the Black men who took up arms during the Civil War? On which side did they fight? Were they free or enslaved? And what can this participation tell us about how race was perceived in the early modern period?


    Professor Suzannah Lipscomb finds out from Sophie Merrix, whose research is uncovering the lesser known racial diversity of the Civil War battlefields.


    Presented by Professor Susannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith, the audio editor is Max Carrey and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

    Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast


    If you found this episode interesting, then do check out these past episodes:

    Black Tudors >

    How Shakespeare Depicted Race >

    Legacy of the Mary Rose >


    Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original TV documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off your first 3 months using code ‘TUDORS’


    You can take part in our listener survey here >
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  • The Tudor World at Hampton Court

    The Tudor World at Hampton Court
    Oct 24 2024

    The oldest surviving part of Hampton Court Palace is a series of chambers and closets built in the 1520s for Henry VIII's chief advisor and Lord Chancellor, Cardinal Wolsey. They are now the setting for a wonderful exhibition bringing together artworks created during Henry VIII's reign alongside some evocative 16th century objects and brilliant interactive displays.


    Professor Suzannah Lipscomb goes to Hampton Court to meet curator Brett Dolman and talk about the exhibition which takes visitors back into the Tudor world and the lives not just of the kings and queens, but of the ordinary people whose labour upheld the functioning and magnificence of the Tudor court.


    Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The audio editor is Ella Blaxill, the researcher is Alice Smith, and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.


    Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast.


    Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original TV documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off your first 3 months using code ‘TUDORS’ https://historyhit.com/subscription


    You can take part in our listener survey here: https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK
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    40 mins

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Fascinating, disturbing, and even funny

This was a great interview that highlighted some interesting and needed research into non-mainstream historical sexuality. The researcher was clear, knowledgeable, and even witty, while never ignoring the tragedy of the subject. The interviewer, as always, was knowledgeable and well-prepared.

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Great series

Susannah Lipscomb is one of my favourite historians. The subjects are interesting and well presented.
Well prepared, great guests and Dr Lipscombs knowledge and sense of humour makes this a really enjoyable listen

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Brainy but juicy and accessible

This was quite the fun ride through the complexities of Catherine Parr and her time!

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This speaks to my inner history nerd

This is so great! The guests are interesting, Suzanna, the host is engaging. It's history through a different lens. It's easy to listen to and is so informative. I'm hooked.

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Fantastic!

I love Suzannah Lipscomb and the Tudor period! this podcast has been out less than a day and I've already listened to all the available episodes. The content is fascinating and the presentation is lovely. I can't wait for more episodes.

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Not Just The Tudors

Love Suzannah Lipscomb and her fascinating insight on the Tudor period. She is wonderful and very knowledgeable.

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History Buffs Delight

I love history, and Susanna does an amazing job bringing the Tudor period alive! I love the presentation of history and the depth of knowledge that the guests add to each subject.

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Always fascinating

This is a great podcast: a personable host, interesting topics, and a dry dash of humor. Susannah Lipscomb always prepares for each episode, asks interesting questions, and keeps the interviews lively without making them light on academics. The range of topics is startling while still staying linked to the late 15th, 16th and early 17th centuries and providing wonderful period context. No matter which part of the world the podcast travels to, its home base is the Tudors, with behind-the-hype/myth discussions of the people “everyone knows.” It’s definitely my favorite podcast!

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So excited

I am just so excited for this 16th century podcast, looking forward to this greatly!

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The best history podcast!

I love history podcasts and this is my favorite. The episodes are compelling and the production quality is excellent. I've even listened to some episodes several times.

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