Historic Royal Palaces Podcast
Historic Royal Palaces
Historic Royal Palaces are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. This fortnightly podcast brings you the history and stories of those palaces.
You'll hear from our experts and the people who bring our palaces to life, as we create space to explore how history moves us, telling stories about the monarchs you know, and uncovering the lives and histories of the people you don't.
Just like our palaces, this podcast is a mix of old and new. Each episode will have a different feel, from previously recorded live talks, to exciting new discussions and discoveries. You'll have every opportunity to share in the history we love.
Explore more history and stories from our six palaces hrp.org.uk
You'll hear from our experts and the people who bring our palaces to life, as we create space to explore how history moves us, telling stories about the monarchs you know, and uncovering the lives and histories of the people you don't.
Just like our palaces, this podcast is a mix of old and new. Each episode will have a different feel, from previously recorded live talks, to exciting new discussions and discoveries. You'll have every opportunity to share in the history we love.
Explore more history and stories from our six palaces hrp.org.uk
Episodes
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Nov 6, 2019 • 1h 13min
Who was the most glorious Georgian? with Lucy Worsley
The Georgian era was marked by the arrival of the Hanoverian Kings. This series complied from our archive explores famous Georgians in all their glory. In this talk, join Historic Royal Palaces' Chief Curator Lucy Worsley and a team of experts as they put their case forward for who was the most glorious Georgian. This panel was recorded live at Hampton Court Palace in 2014 For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories
Nov 5, 2019 • 21sec
Outliers - Stories from the edge of history
Outliers - Stories from the edge of history is an historic fiction podcast that reveals the people hiding in the shadows of real events at some of the greatest palaces ever built. Subscribe and listen wherever it is you get your podcasts by searching Outliers - Stories from the edge of history, or following the below links. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/outliers-stories-from-the-edge-of-history/id1310165230 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TRTiI4MUUgoCCRBFyuMwk Discover the history behind Outliers - blog.hrp.org.uk
Oct 31, 2019 • 52min
Lucy Worsley and the long-awaited son
In the 1500s the Tudor court was the place to be seen. This series of talks looks into court life in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII. In this discussion the panel of experts unravel the preparations, rituals, and personalities involved in the christening of Edward VI, Henry VIII's long awaited son. This talk was recorded live at Hampton Court Palace in 2016. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories
Oct 31, 2019 • 46min
The Eltham Rules
In the 1500s the Tudor court was the place to be seen. This series of talks looks into court life in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII. In this talk Chris Gidlow from Historic Royal Palaces explores the Eltham Ordinances, the rules that existed to keep the Tudor court functioning and in order. This talk was recorded live at Hampton Court Palace in 2017. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories
Oct 31, 2019 • 55min
The drama of Tudor coronations
In the 1500s the Tudor court was the place to be seen. This series of talks looks into court life in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII. In this talk historian Dr Alice Hunt examines 16th century coronations, how they responded to monarchical and religious changes of the time, and what they tell us about legitimacy, representation and the purpose of ceremony. This talk was recorded live at the Tower of London in 2013. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories
Oct 30, 2019 • 53min
At home with the royal Tudors
In the 1500s the Tudor court was the place to be seen. This series of talks looks into court life in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII. In this talk Historic Royal Palaces' Chief Curator Tracy Borman goes behind the scenes to investigate the private lives of the Tudors. This talk was recorded live at Hampton Court Palace in 2016. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories
Oct 30, 2019 • 47min
Hilary Mantel's 'Bring up the Bodies'
In the 1500s the Tudor court was the place to be seen. This series of talks looks into court life in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII. In this talk renowned author Hilary Mantel sheds light on her novel 'Bring up the Bodies', the history behind it, and the process for writing captivating historical fiction. This talk was recorded live at Hampton Court Palace in 2012. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories
Oct 24, 2019 • 51min
Thomas Cromwell with Tracy Borman
In the 1500s the Tudor court was the place to be seen. This series of talks looks into court life in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII. In this episode Historic Royal Palaces' Chief Curator Tracy Borman explores one of her favourite topics, the turbulent life of Thomas Cromwell and his relationship with the English Reformation. This talk was recorded live at Hampton Court Palace in 2017. For more information on the histories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories
Oct 24, 2019 • 51min
Henry VIII: the making of a monarch
In the 1500s the Tudor court was the place to be seen. This series of talks looks into court life in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII. In this episode historian Lauren Johnson explores Henry VIII's early years and his journey from modest prince to bold, uncompromising king. This talk was recorded live at Hampton Court Palace in 2016. For more information on the histories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories
Oct 23, 2019 • 44min
Tudor dress and courtly power
In the 1500s the Tudor court was the place to be seen. This series of talks looks into court life in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII. In this talk Historic Royal Palaces' Curator Eleri Lynn discusses how Tudor fashion was designed to convey messages of status, power and authority in the Tudor court. This talk was recorded live at Hampton Court Palace in 2017. For more information on the histories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories
