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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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Our Editor's Take

The title of the history podcast Not Just the Tudors indicates the theme. Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is an expert on the British Tudor dynasty. This era includes Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. But this podcast discusses many historical topics beyond just England's most famous dynasty. Each episode features historians and experts. They share fascinating stories about different periods in history.

Listeners can expect a diverse range of subjects that are not limited by time or location. The show explains things like the importance of coffee and tobacco. The podcast also talks about lesser-known stories. Most people do not know that the British shipped poor children on their own to America for centuries. Not Just the Tudors explains what happened to them. The podcast also talks about both court intrigues and ancient Indigenous civilizations.

Not Just the Tudors is not afraid to get earthy when it comes to discussing history. The show discusses what one episode title calls "Filth, Noise & Stench in England." Another episode discusses "Menstruation in Early Modern England." Professor Lipscomb also hosts knowledgeable guests like Dr. Sara Read and Natalie Grueninger. The experts provide insights on these captivating tales throughout every episode. The podcast discusses significant events such as witch hunts across Europe. Not Just the Tudors also explores lesser-known figures like painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

Not Just The Tudors presents a unique perspective on world history. It goes outside of traditional narratives often taught in schools today. The podcast educates listeners interested in learning more about the world's past. The show doesn't limit topics within one specific era or region. So it is more comprehensive. Listeners can learn more about many aspects of human civilization with this podcast.

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William III & the Persecution of Sodomites
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William III & the Persecution of Sodomites
**Warning: This episode contains explicit descriptions of sexual acts and the use of historic terminology that does not align with current usage**The first widespread discussion of sodomy in public discourse came in the aftermath of the so-called ‘Glorious Revolution’ that saw the Roman Catholic King James II deposed in favour of his Protestant daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange.Almost immediately, English satirists began to spread explicit charges of sodomy against William - whose male 'favourites' were no secret - and alleging his desire for other men was the cause of the royal couple's infertility. Perhaps for the first time, satirical publications and pamphlets began circulating explicit accusations against William, becoming a catalyst for persecution.Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to historian Jack Beesley about his research into the early origins of homosexual identity and its subsequent discrimination in the court of William III.Related episodes:The Private Life of James VI & I: https://podfollow.com/not-just-the-tudors/episode/a406821154013f01e83da0fcd95f40878547caf5/viewSame-Sex Marriages in Renaissance Rome: https://podfollow.com/not-just-the-tudors/episode/708bce3dd88f4fd948c8beb606d131d9fc734576/viewPresented by Professor Susannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.Theme music from All3Media. Other music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK