This is a history podcast and a story podcast in one (on facebook it's tudortimemachine} It's a secret history of the Elizabethan court set in 1565. Everyone thinks they know the truth of Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth, but we’re going to tell you about what we think really happened. The central characters are all based on real people from the court. After we read the story section, we’ll take a dive into history behind the episode. Fun! Our merch is here! https://tudor-time-machine.creator-sprin ...
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Philadelphia's word this week 'madding' is not to be confused with maddening! Jessica and Gage talk about the use of this word in the 16th century pamphlet defending the rights of women by Jane Anger.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia warns London visitors to keep an eye out for 'coney-catchers,' while Jessica and Gage talk about Robert Greene's views on corruption and why he should be remembered for more than his famous insult to Shakeaspeare.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia dissaproves of 'jangling' courtiers, while Jessica and Gage consider why Elizabeth I decided to, or not to, use the word 'jangling' when she admonished parliament for considering her successor.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia's word this week, 'avouch', is something that it is almost impossible to do in the 16th century. Jessica and Gage talk about Shakespeare's MacBeth.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia's word this week, 'neat's tongue', names one of Philadelphia's favorite foods. Jessica and Gage talk about Shakespeare's skill with an insult.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia's word this week, 'unheedy', leads her to realize how upsetting 'A Midsummer's Night Dream' truly is. Jessica and Gage are amazed at Philadelphia's interpretation of the play.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia recovers from an evening of disport while Jessica and Gage consider Elizabeth I's use of the word of the week in her famous Tilbury speech.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia's word this week, 'mumping', is used in a letter read hilariously by Olivia Coleman. Find it here: https://youtu.be/4pIrkEsh7Vo?si=UV5ToiXZLenRwAvF Jessica, Gage and Philadelphia disagree about whether or not Olivia should be so funny as she reads it.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia opines that she would never 'filch' anything; Jessica and Gage talk over the impact the amazing Mary Sidney had in the Tudor world, even if she wasn’t the author of the plays of Shakespeare. Listen in!Di Tudor Time Machine
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Not satisfied that RB is wallowing enough after their breakup, Philadelphia confronts him one more time – this time with ghostly results.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia's hugy ambition leads to a hugy honour for her husband. But Gage and Jessica quickly learn that she has more interest in her husband's new honour than in her husband himself.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia is piqued by a snotty 'muckinder'. Meanwhile, Jessica and Gage think a 'muckinder' is still a useful accessory - even in today's modern world.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia is piqued that her kinswomen boldly married without the permission of Queen Elizabeth. Jessica and Gage enjoy the 'hurly burly'.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia shares the latest on her on/off relationship with RB including a tale of her own stage performance with RB himself. Gage admits to being impressed by her performance while Jessica finds herself tallying the body count in The Maid’s Tragedy.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia is in fine form as she declares (with a HINT of bias) the cruelest soever to rule in the REAL game of thrones. Jessica and Gage lament their (likely) inability to hold themselves together if ever their fates meet a guillotine.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Gage and Jessica learn about female jesters and their motley ways while Philadelphia kickstarts her heart as she learns about Mötley Crüe and their motley ways.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia isn't ashamed to say she loves a good dump. Gage and Jessica aren't quite so forthcoming. But, in the end, they all agree that a good dump is something to be enjoyed.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia finds Londoners to be absolute minckins! Jessica and Gage talk about how minckins is used in 'The London Prodigal', a play attributed to Shakespeare.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia's word this week, 'noddle' is something every Tudorphile uses well! Jessica and Gage learn that 'The Taming of the Shrew' has an induction with a character named Christopher Sly.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia is distressed at the very idea of having a 'mickle' of pox. Jessica and Gage laugh at the use of 'mickle' in Shakespeare's 'A Comedy of Errors'.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia, Jessica and Gage enjoy listing some of the uses for 'forsooth' in Shakespeare's plays. Jessica and Gage bid Philadelphia farewell as she travels to Shakespeare's globe to solve a murder.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia fears and admires her frampold Queen, while Jessica and Gage remind her of other royal marriages that have upset the kingdom.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia agonizes over her choice, she is loyal to her Queen but she does not want to be sent to the Tower! Jessica and Gage consider a betrothal that lead to Elizabeth I own imprisonment.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia discovers something shocking, will she tell Queen Elizabeth or use a bark to escape? Jessica and Gage enjoy Shakespeare's sonnet 116.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia has a scare, and Jessica and Gage are baffled by the inequity of 16th century laws.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Jessica & Gage learn that a princess can be a very annoying house guest! Philadelphia is shocked to learn not everyone loves Queen Elizabeth as much as she does!Di Tudor Time Machine
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Jessica & Gage discover Philadelphia's own huge ambitions! The distant & long distance marriages of the 16th century work well for an adventurous woman.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia is annoyed at her servant Jane's pandering. Jessica and Gage know that working for Philadelphia is no easy task.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia frets that 'common' people don't dress to their station. Gage and Jessica find sumptuary laws insulting and unenforceable.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Gage and Jessica are astounded by Philadelphia's daring as she steals a manuscript from RB and takes it to the most haunted town in England!Di Tudor Time Machine
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Gage and Jessica are impressed to hear about Philadelphia putting her man to the test – a chastity test – when she sets in motion a scheme to prove the loyalty of her paramour RB. The results prove to be decidedly convenient for her.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia shares that heidegyes isn’t just for frolicking. Gage finds pinching odd. And Jessica has doubts about the first ever English novel.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia shares the latest on her on/off relationship with RB including a tale of her own stage performance with RB himself. Gage admits to being impressed by her performance while Jessica finds herself tallying the body count in The Maid’s Tragedy.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Does Philadelphia find RB a noddie or a delight? Jessica and Gage learn about the writer, Isabel Whitney.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia does not want to be wooed by the words of Shakespeare, she wants RB to speak extempore! Jessica and Gage think they see trouble ahead for Philadelphia and RB.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia's obsession with 'RB' doesn't keep her from being a grammar sheriff. How doth she do it?Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia believes she has found 'true love'. Jessica and Gage are surprised to learn the 16th century meaning of cocker.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia is over the moon about her new paramour, Richard Burbage, and adores his wooing her with the words of the great romantic characters of the time. Jessica and Gage wonder if it is all a 'con'.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia denies that meeting star of the 16th Globe Theater, Richard Burbage, has left her awestruck. Jessica and Gage consider the power of celebrity, then and now.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia is in fine form as she declares (with a HINT of bias) the cruelest soever to rule in the REAL game of thrones. Jessica and Gage lament their (likely) inability to hold themselves together if ever their fates meet a guillotine.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia, Jessica and Gage find 'smell-smock' a disturbing expression in any century!!Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia believes Dr. John Dee's astrological predictions for her life while Jessica and Gage vouchsafe they did not know exactly what this word meant.Di Tudor Time Machine
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While to err is human, Philadelphia’s head might be in thin air as she disputes Catherine Parr’s affection for a queen NOT named Elizabeth. As usual, Gage and Jessica "doot doot do" their best to get Philadelphia to see the error of her ways, ere Philadelphia turns her thoughts to doughnuts.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Jessica & Gage are shocked to learn a 16th century monarch may have had more wives that Henry VIII--Tsar Ivan had either six or eight wives, depending who/how you count! Philadelphia opines that of course the Tsar tried to entice Elizabeth I to wed.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia relishes the thrill of wearing a vizard to a party so she can free her wicked tongue--Jessica and Gage find the mask a bit creepy!Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia disdains a candlewaster, but Jessica and Gage are more sympathetic, sometimes night-time is the right-timeDi Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia laments the elengeness of love, while Jessica and Gage enjoy how it inspired the musical 'Six'.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia snubs all men who are dastards while Jessica and Gage recall the villain-Dick Dastardly.Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia, Jessica and Gage love a comedian, but what does Philadelphia think of 'Mötley Crüe?Di Tudor Time Machine
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Philadelphia, Jessica and Gage all love a 'brachet', but Jessica and Gage are shocked by Arthur's bad boy antics in Le Morte d'Arthur.Di Tudor Time Machine
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