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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  • Practical Magic: Spells, Prayers & Cunning Folk

    Practical Magic: Spells, Prayers & Cunning Folk
    Nov 21 2024

    Long before witch trials, magic was the domain of ‘cunning folk’ who were part of the fabric of medieval and early modern life. Their charms, filters and spells - for personal advancement, aiding fertility, predicting the future, even exacting revenge - offered people solutions to their problems.


    Professor Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more from Dr. Tabitha Stanmore, whose research navigates the social and political lives of these lesser known magical practitioners.


    All music from Epidemic Sounds


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

    Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast


    Related episodes:

    The Brutal Basque Witch Hunt: https://podfollow.com/not-just-the-tudors/episode/f0c212ec364450ef05ff7b8e4df7053fa3911d20/view

    The Witchfinder General: https://podfollow.com/not-just-the-tudors/episode/9c81545a7796bf29d5de9f0c9ff75c40169a9ed0/view


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  • Leonardo da Vinci with Ken Burns

    Leonardo da Vinci with Ken Burns
    Nov 18 2024

    Leonardo da Vinci was a man like no other. A restless visionary and polymath, his paintings are some of the best known of all works of art.


    To talk about Leonardo, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Ken Burns, the multi-award winning American filmmaker who has transformed the documentary into an art form. His latest film, made with Sarah Burns and David McMahon, explores in wonderful granular detail the singular genius of Leonardo da Vinci.


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

    Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast


    Related episodes:

    Michelangelo >

    Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent >


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  • Witchfinder General

    Witchfinder General
    Nov 14 2024

    In the aftermath of the Civil War, a remote corner of Essex witnessed the most brutally devastating witch-hunt in English history. A dangerous maverick Matthew Hopkins, 'the Witchfinder General', hunted down vulnerable people across East Anglia, exploiting the anxiety and lawlessness of the times. Between 1645 and 1647, over 300 suspects were interrogated and tortured; a third of them were hanged.


    As our special series on witchcraft continues, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more about Hopkins and his accomplice John Stearne from historian and author Malcolm Gaskill.


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

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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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Brainy but juicy and accessible

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

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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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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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