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This is a history podcast and a story podcast in one (on facebook it's tudortimemachine} It's a secret history of the Elizabethan court set in 1565. Everyone thinks they know the truth of Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth, but we’re going to tell you about what we think really happened. The central characters are all based on real people from the court. After we read the story section, we’ll take a dive into history behind the episode. Fun! Our merch is here! https://tudor-time-machine.creator-spring.com/
Episodes
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Philadelphia is piqued that her kinswomen boldly married without the permission of Queen Elizabeth. Jessica and Gage enjoy the 'hurly burly'.
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Philadelphia, Jessica & Gage discuss the bathroom humor and sense of fun Martin Marprelate brought to his criticisms of the Church of England.
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Philadelphia, Jessica & Gage listen to three versions of 'to be or not be' by Benedict Cumberbatch, Adrian Lester and Andrew Scott, and also their use of our word of the week in that most famous of speeches. Let us know which one you enjoy most!
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Philadelphia decides she must do what she must do and 'sally forth' when her castle is attacked by Mary I's men. Jessica and Gage try to convince Philadelphia that her grandmother, Mary Boleyn, had a tryst with Henry VIII.
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Philadelphia is piqued by a snotty 'muckinder'. Jessica and Gage think a 'muckinder' is still a useful accessory.
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Philadelphia is cross when Jessica and Gage poke fun at the word, 'dump'. 'Sigh No More' is a 16th century dump, but does R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts' classify as a modern dump?
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Philadelphia relishes meeting anyone who is a charming flibbertigibbet. Jessica and Gage discuss how this charming word fits into the tragedy, 'King Lear'.
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Philadelphia's word this week 'madding' is not to be confused with maddening! Jessica and Gage talk about the use of this word in the 16th century pamphlet defending the rights of women by Jane Anger.
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Philadelphia finds Londoners to be absolute minkins! Jessica and Gage talk about how minkins is used in 'The Prodigal Son', a play attributed to Shakespeare.
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Philadelphia warns London visitors to keep an eye out for 'coney-catchers,' while Jessica and Gage talk about Robert Greene's views on corruption and why he should be remembered for more than his famous insult to Shakeaspeare.