Short History Of...

The Tudors, Part 1 of 2

Mar 30, 2025

Tracey Borman, Chief Historian at Historic Royal Palaces and author of The Private Lives of the Tudors, dives deep into the captivating world of the Tudor dynasty. She discusses the tumultuous rise of Henry Tudor from the chaos of the Wars of the Roses and the political maneuvers that shaped early England. Borman explores Henry VIII's complex character, his break from Rome, and the fates of iconic queens like Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour. The discussion offers a fresh perspective on how these events laid the groundwork for modern Britain.

01:05:57

Creator website

Episode guests

Tracey Borman

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

The rise of the Tudor dynasty began with Henry VII's victory at the Battle of Bosworth Field, uniting York and Lancaster.

Henry VIII's break from the Catholic Church to form the Church of England marked a significant religious and political shift in England.

Deep dives

Metro's Unbeatable Deal

Metro offers an enticing promotion that includes four lines at $25 each and four free Samsung Galaxy A15 5G phones. The deal is accessible without the need for ID or activation fees, and customers have the flexibility to either keep their existing numbers or get new ones. This promotion highlights Metro's commitment to providing affordable and straightforward mobile service options. The limited-time offer emphasizes the convenience and value of choosing Metro by T-Mobile.

Intro

5min

The Rise of Henry Tudor

4min

The Turning Tide: Allegiances and Ascensions

7min

The Turbulent Reign of Henry VIII

13min

The Tumultuous Reign of Henry VIII in 1536

7min

The Rise and Fall of Tudor Queens

12min

Political Turmoil and Strategic Marriages in the Tudor Era

2min

The Queen's Authority

8min

The Lasting Legacy of Henry VIII and the Allure of the Tudors

4min

The Tudors are the most famous royal family in English history, ruling from 1485 to 1603. The dynasty began with the reign of King Henry VII, and ended with his granddaughter, Elizabeth I. Marked by political, religious, and cultural change, the Tudor era shaped the course of English history, and paved the way for modern Britain.

But how did the first Tudor king fight his way to power? What drove his son, Henry VIII, to break away from Rome and establish his own church? And who were the astonishing women who defined the reign of the Tudors?

This is a Short History Of The Tudors, part one of two.

A Noiser production. Written by Nicola Rayner. With thanks to Tracy Borman OBE, Chief Historian at Historic Royal Palaces and the author of several historical biographies, including The Private Lives of the Tudors.

Get every episode of Short History Of a week early with Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening, bonus material, and early access to shows across the Noiser network. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices