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Lauren Mackay

Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, author of "The Wolf Hall Companion," and biographer of Eustace Chapuys and the Boleyn men.

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Jan 20, 2025 • 53min

Wolf Hall: Who's Who?

Dr. Lauren Mackay, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and author of 'The Wolf Hall Companion,' joins host Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. They delve into the intricate lives of Tudor figures like Thomas Cromwell, examining his dual nature as a hero and villain. The podcast also explores the manipulative ambitions of characters like Richard Rich and Thomas Howard’s political resilience. Plus, they discuss Eustace Chapuys's fatherly bond with Mary Tudor, revealing how Cromwell's demise reshaped the power dynamics in the court.