Tudors Dynasty

Hosted ByRebecca Larson

This podcast is for the serious (or not so serious) Tudor fanatic.

Hi! I am Rebecca Larson, a mom, wife, professional genealogist, and armchair historian.

My passion for the Tudor dynasty began during the research of my own family history. While working on my maternal grandmother’s side of the family I had traced them back to Margaret Tudor, sister to Henry Vlll and queen consort of Scotland. How exciting – related to the Tudors! — Unfortunately, no. I wish I could say I’m related to the Tudors…but I’m not. I had missed an error is one of the branches of my tree which led me away from the Tudor line. That is what started my interest in learning more about the Tudors, all things Tudors and monarchs in general.


All Episodes

Tudors Dynasty | Tudor History: The Birth of Henry, Duke of Cornwall

On the 1st of January 1511, a son was born… As the first wife of Henry VIII, Katherine of Aragon was expected to give her husband a son and...

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Tudors Dynasty | Hans Holbein: Masterful Artistry Unveiled

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kate Heard about the most prolific and exceptional artist at the court of Henry VIII…Hans Holbein. Dr. Heard is Senior Curator...

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Tudors Dynasty | 5 Minute History: Understanding the New Year Celebrations

In our last interview with Dr. James Taffe we talked about Christmas with the Tudors, but we also briefly mentioned New Year’s traditions. This episode is to give a...

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Tudors Dynasty | Poets at the Court of Henry VIII

This episode is not just about the poets at Tudor court—it's also packed with cool bits of Tudor history. We'll also discuss women poets like Madge Shelton, Mary Howard,...

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Tudors Dynasty | Frost Fairs: A Distraction from the Winter Blues

It's that time of year when many of us are in the midst of the winter months…maybe it's cold where you live, or maybe you have a bunch of...

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