Best Tudoriferous Podcasts (2025)

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The Irish Connection 45:26

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A prequel to Gerald Fitzgerald, this episode takes a look at why the English were in Ireland in the first place and why they hung on to it despite the lack of any discernible benefits. Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | Patreon…

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Cameo 55 - Mandukhai the Wise 24:41

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Finding out about Mandukhai was so exciting that I nearly did a little dance around the room! Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | Patreon Relevant Episode - S1 - 053 - 1492 And All That - Christopher Columbus - Part 1A | Tudoriferous…

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The Archaeology of Bosworth Field 48:36

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This is where it all began. Without Henry's victory at Bosworth there would have been no Tudors and, even more alarmingly, no Tudoriferous. Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | PatreonBy Tudoriferous

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Cameo 54 - Friar Diego Fernandez 20:23

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Catherine of Aragon's controlling and narcissistic confessor. Between him and Dona Elvira the poor girl didn't stand a chance. Relevant Episodes - Cameo 13 - Elvira Manuel | Tudoriferous Torn Between Two Fathers | Tudoriferous Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor …

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The Yeomen of the Guard 49:08

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Created by Henry VII as his bodyguard, who were they, what did they do and what did they wear while they did it? The Cloth of Gold picture we discuss is on our website. Episode Information – Tudoriferous Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | Patreon…

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Cameo 53 - John Blanke 20:05

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'The black trumpet'. Very good at his 'blowings and pipings'. Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | PatreonBy Tudoriferous

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Cameo 52 - Bartholemew Chasseneuz 17:13

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The French lawyer and his most notorious case.By Tudoriferous

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The Welsh Connection 1:35:42

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Wales was central both to the Wars of the Roses and to Henry's usurpation/justified taking of the throne. We revisit some old friends - Jasper Tudor, Catherine de Valois with her dodgy coffin and Mr. Tiptoft. Relevant Episodes - S1 - 066 - Rhys ap Thomas | Tudoriferous S1 - 003 - Jasper Tudor, Duke of Bedford and Earl of Pembroke | Tudoriferous Joi…

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S1 - 066 - Rhys ap Thomas 1:33:14

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I'll make him an offer he can't refuse, bach. Related Episodes - S1 - 003 - Jasper Tudor, Duke of Bedford and Earl of Pembroke | Tudoriferous Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | PatreonBy Tudoriferous

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4th Anniversary Episode - Q and As. 1:04:41

2M ago1:04:41

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We answer questions sent in by our Patreon members. So if you want to know definitively - Arthur and Catherine, did they or didn't they? - listen in. Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | PatreonBy Tudoriferous

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Cameo 51 - Richard Grey, 3rd Earl of Kent 22:48

2M ago22:48

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A life lesson in what happens if you put your trust in Dudley and Empson. Relevant Episodes - S1 - 011 Edmund Dudley | Tudoriferous S1 - 013 - Sir Richard Empson | Tudoriferous Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | Patreon…

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Cameo 50 - Lorenzo's Giraffe 26:42

3M ago26:42

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How can I appear more princely? A lion? No, old news. I know..... Relevant Episode - Cameo 25 - Prince Djem | Tudoriferous Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | PatreonBy Tudoriferous

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The Rise and Fall of the Medici Bank 1:43:01

3M ago1:43:01

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Some fascinating facts about banking and money and a warning against ever lending money to men called Edward. Relevant Episode - Roman Emperors: Totalus Rankium Podcast - 170 John VIII | Free Listening on Podbean App Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | Patr…

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Cameo 49 - Alexander Symson 27:10

3M ago27:10

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It's Symson, Alexander Symson. Master spy.By Tudoriferous

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S1 - 065 - John Paston - Part Two 1:15:15

4M ago1:15:15

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Sir John Fastolf very kindly gave John Paston all his property on his death bed. Does this prove to be a poison chalice? Tiny clue......Yes!By Tudoriferous

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S1 - 064 - John Paston - Part One 1:21:24

4M ago1:21:24

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We were a bit scathing about John when we did Margaret's episode. Were we right or did we malign him? Relevant Episode - Cameo 39 - Margaret Paston | Tudoriferous Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | PatreonBy Tudoriferous

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Cameo 48 - Trithemius 55:16

4M ago55:16

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Abbot, writer, monastic reformer, Maximilian's demonologist, historian and steganographer, but not magician. Definitely not magician. Got that? Many thanks to Luna Cherry who has offered to make pictures for our cameo episodes. To see more of her work go to https://luzmarmexico.myportfolio.com Bigger versions of her cameo pictures can be found on o…

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Henry's Millions 35:02

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Is it even remotely possible that Henry VII left his son over a million pounds? And if he did, surely Henry VIII couldn't have spent it all in the first few years of his reign.By Tudoriferous

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Cameo 47 - Germaine de Foix 25:23

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A woman who was allocated three husbands....whether she liked it or not. A real 'I'm my own Grandpa' episode. Relevant Episodes. S1 - 029 - Ferdinand of Aragon - Part One | Tudoriferous S1 - 030 Ferdinand of Aragon Part Two | Tudoriferous S1 - 031 Ferdinand of Aragon Part Three | Tudoriferous Many thanks to Luna Cherry who has offered to make pictu…

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Cameo 46 - Sir Roland de Velville 21:54

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A common or garden courtier....or a man with a secret? Many thanks to Luna Cherry who has offered to make pictures for our cameo episodes. To see more of her work go to https://luzmarmexico.myportfolio.com Bigger versions of her cameo pictures can be found on our website. Tudoriferous – The home of the Tudoriferous Podcast Join our Patreon family f…

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S1 - 063 - Edward Woodville- Part Two 1:15:44

5M ago1:15:44

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The last of the great chivalric knights....or so it's said. We go all revisiony again! "Evil March" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and m…

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S1 - 62 - Edward Woodville, feat. The Woodvilles 1:39:04

6M ago1:39:04

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It was impossible to extract Edward Woodville's life from that of his family. So, this week the whole clan, next week Edward on his own. Relevant Episodes: S1 - 040 William Caxton | Tudoriferous S3.38 Elizabeth Woodville - Rex Factor | Podcast on Spotify Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing th…

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April Fool - Brunelleschi's Prank 31:11

6M ago31:11

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Was humour in Tudor times more cruel than that of today? We share our opinion, then change it, then change it again. Music - "Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes -Tudoriferous | creatin…

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Cameo 45 - The Stafford Brothers 22:47

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This would be comic if it didn't have such terrible consequences. Relevant Episodes: S1 - 034 - 1st Viscount, Francis Lovell, | Tudoriferous Cameo 8 - John Sante Abbot of Abingdon | Tudoriferous Cameo 3 - Ralph Wilford | Tudoriferous Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes -Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad …

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Cameo 44 - Marmaduke Constable 16:40

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Great name, great death. Many thanks to Luna Cherry who has offered to make pictures for our cameo episodes. To see more of her work go to https://luzmarmexico.myportfolio.com Bigger versions of her cameo pictures can be found on our website. Tudoriferous – The home of the Tudoriferous Podcast Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudorif…

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S1 - 061 Lambert Simnel 1:43:28

7M ago1:43:28

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What can one say about Lambert Simnel...... Nothing. And yet we managed to drag it out for an hour and a half. That's history for you! Relevant Episodes S1 - 019 - John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln | Tudoriferous S1 - 034 - 1st Viscount, Francis Lovell, | Tudoriferous Cameo 41 - Matthew Baker | Tudoriferous Cameo 17 - Margaret Kebell | Tudoriferous …

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Cameo 43 - Felice della Rovere 1:49:34

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The Pope's daughter. The extraordinary life of an extraordinary woman. Many thanks to Luna Cherry who has offered to make pictures for all our cameo episodes. To see more of her work go to https://luzmarmexico.myportfolio.com Bigger versions of her cameo pictures can be found on our website. Tudoriferous – The home of the Tudoriferous Podcast Join …

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Cameo 42 - Cardinal Christopher Bainbridge 1:11:24

7M ago1:11:24

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He's meant to be an English papal diplomat, but why does no one tell him anything? Don't they trust him? And who murdered him? Many thanks to Luna Cherry who has offered to make pictures for all our cameo episodes. To see more of her work go to https://luzmarmexico.myportfolio.com Bigger versions of her cameo pictures can be found on our website. T…

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Valentine's Day Special - Henry and Elizabeth 37:43

8M ago37:43

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Henry and Elizabeth - What was their wedding like? Did they have a loving relationship? In what ways, if any, did Henry rely on Elizabeth? You'll have noticed....this is quite a short episode. To join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | Patreon…

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S1 - 060 - Pope Julius II - Part Four 1:56:19

8M ago1:56:19

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Louis XII of France decides to oust Julius by using a Great Council to vote him out of office, but Julius decides to fight fire with fire. If you're as confused as we are about the Italian Wars, go to the timeline on our website. The Italian Wars – Timeline – Tudoriferous A special thanks to Rob this week who battled manfully with the song I gave h…

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S1 - 059 - Pope Julius II - Part Three 2:00:38

8M ago2:00:38

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The typical complicated Italian dance as all the usual suspects create leagues and swap partners. Julius continues to act more like a prince and indulges in some highly unpopey behaviour. Relevant Episodes S1 - 026 Emperor Maximilian - Part One | Tudoriferous S1 - 027 Emperor Maximilian Part Two | Tudoriferous To join our Patreon family for yet mor…

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S1 - 058 - Pope Julius II - Part Two 1:47:03

8M ago1:47:03

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How did the man who persuaded the French to invade Italy and so instigated decades of warfare, manage to get himself elected to the papacy? Related Episodes S1 -012 - Pope Alexander VI | Tudoriferous S1 - 043 Charles VIII of France, Part One | Tudoriferous S1 - 025 - Louis XII of France | Tudoriferous Music Agnus Dei X Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.co…

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S1 - 057 - Pope Julius II - Part One (The Alum Trade) 1:00:59

9M ago1:00:59

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Not so much about the Pope this week, more about something we've been promising since Episode One. Brace yourself for intrigue, deception, double-dealing and money.... lots and lots of money. Related Episodes; Cameo 43 - Felice della Rovere | Tudoriferous S1 -012 - Pope Alexander VI | Tudoriferous For a very belated Christmas present join our Patre…

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Patreon Snippetty Bits 2024 38:30

9M ago38:30

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Another chance for us to slap you around the face with Patreon. Hear what you're missing with these snippets of the episodes we've put out this year. A Happy New Year to you all. For a belated Christmas present join our Patreon family for yet more episodes -Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | Patreon…

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Christmas Quiz 2024 56:06

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Something festive to listen to while you peel your sprouts and roast your spuds. Merry Christmas everyone. For the ultimate Christmas present join our Patreon family for yet more episodes -Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | PatreonBy Tudoriferous

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Cameo 41 - Matthew Baker 29:20

10M ago29:20

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Murderer and brothel-keeper? Then why was he standing at the end of Henry VII's deathbed? Relevant Episodes Cameo 23 - Hugh Denys | Tudoriferous S1 - 023 - Edmund de la Pole - 6th Earl of Suffolk | Tudoriferous Sex and Why You Shouldn't | Tudoriferous Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the g…

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Cameo 40 - Sir John Fastolf 1:07:36

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A man a little before our time, but one who links Joan of Arc, Jack Cade, the Pastons and Shakespeare. Relevant Episodes - Cameo 39 - Margaret Paston | Tudoriferous S1 - 065 - John Paston - Part Two | Tudoriferous Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | Patreon…

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Cameo 39 - Margaret Paston 1:25:58

10M ago1:25:58

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The surprisingly modern soap opera of Margaret Paston and her family - the prickly husband, the useless sons and the daughters with their misguided taste in men. Many thanks to Luna Cherry who has offered to make pictures for all our cameo episodes. To see more of her work go to https://luzmarmexico.myportfolio.com Bigger versions of her cameo pict…

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Cameo 38 - The Barton Family 29:00

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A family of Scottish pirates, one of whom was the Lord High Treasurer for Scotland. So make of that what you will. Oh, and there's a barrel of pickled heads. Many thanks to Luna Cherry who has offered to make pictures for all our cameo episodes. To see more of her work go to https://luzmarmexico.myportfolio.com Bigger versions of her cameo pictures…

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1492 and All That - The Potato 50:30

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The humble vegetable that prevented Europe from starving .... even if it took them a while to shake off their prejudices and actually eat it. BBC Radio 4 - In Our Time, The Great Irish Famine Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | Patreon…

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Cameo 37 - Faust 25:30

11M ago25:30

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Not just a character from literature but a real man....or two men......or lots of men. Many thanks to Luna Cherry who has offered to make pictures for all our cameo episodes. To see more of her work go to https://luzmarmexico.myportfolio.com Bigger versions of her cameo pictures can be found on our website. Tudoriferous – The home of the Tudorifero…

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Hallowe'en Special - The Devil in the Landscape 28:48

11M ago28:48

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There are hundreds of places in Britain named after the Devil, many with their own explanatory folktale. We look at the question, given that surely the Devil is a very scary concept, why did people make up stories that made him look a fool?By Tudoriferous

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Cameo 36 - 1492 And All That - Esteban 1:45:43

11M ago1:45:43

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A truly extraordinary story of survival. They set off for Florida with 610 people and 80 horses, in the end there were just four people and no horses ... so maybe survival isn't the word. Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | Patreon…

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1492 And All That - After 1492 1:46:07

12M ago1:46:07

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What happened to the Americas after Columbus inflicted himself on the continent.....and what effect did that have on Europe? We'll give you a clue, it worked out a lot better for one of them than the other. Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | Patreon…

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Cameo 35 - 1492 And All That - Juan Garrido 17:17

12M ago17:17

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A black, former slave conquistador. I had no idea such people existed. Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | PatreonBy Tudoriferous

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S1 - 056 - 1492 And All That - Christopher Columbus Part 4 1:15:08

12M ago1:15:08

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You can't keep a good man down. Last time we killed him off and yet he rises again. This time we try to explain some of the beliefs that sent Columbus on his trip in the first place and we look at how he has been viewed throughout history and now. Should he get Tudorlicious? Please vote at Episode Information – Tudoriferous (wordpress.com) If you'd…

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Cameo 34 - 1492 And All That - Bartolomé de las Casas. 1:11:55

1y ago1:11:55

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At last, someone to stand up for the rights of the native peoples. Back to Columbus next week. Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | PatreonBy Tudoriferous

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S1 - 055 - 1492 And All That - Christopher Columbus - Part 3 1:29:38

1y ago1:29:38

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Columbus' third and fourth voyages. Within very few years of finding the Indies, the Spanish are tearing themselves apart. Columbus has an ignominious journey home followed by a lengthy stay on a paradise island.By Tudoriferous

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S1 - 054 - 1492 And All That - Christopher Columbus - Part 2 1:50:30

1y ago1:50:30

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Columbus' second voyage. Please be warned, this is a very sad subject and the episode involves some distressing scenes. Please make sure you're in the right frame of mind before listening. We felt that it was important to show the whole grim story.By Tudoriferous

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S1 - 053b - 1492 And All That - Christopher Columbus - Part 1B 1:38:11

1y ago1:38:11

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We now see what happens when Columbus and his men arrive at the Indies and meet the local inhabitants....and I am sure that it is all good! Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | PatreonBy Tudoriferous