Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Affinity
Philadelphia explains how laws of affinity lead Henry VIII to marry his sister. Gage and Jessica question how (or if) such laws were actuall...
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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 An...
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Gandermooner
When it comes to being a gandermooner, Philadelphia’s opinion sways depending on whether or not it involves her Queen. Gage and Jessica try...
Tudor Time Machine Miserable Maladies: Scrofula
Philadelphia discretely confides her potentially treasonous suspicions about the King. Gage and Jessica agree with her premise but not her c...
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Farthingale
Philadelphia is more than a little put out when her fashion choice is restricted. Gage and Jessica discuss the specifics of the outfit that...
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Changeling
To believe or not to believe, THAT is the question. Philadelphia shares her concern about a poem-inspired rumour that her Gloriana is not of...
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Varlet
Who knew there were so many varieties of varlets? Well, Philadelphia knows and she's delighted to share some of her favourites. Gage and Jes...
Tudor Time Machine Miserable Maladies: Ague
Would you survive the ague? Philadelphia is a bit of a mood as she shares the woes and dangers of summer "vacations" with her queen. Gage an...
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Pudding
How many ways can an Elizabethan use the word pudding? Why would Elizabeth I call her suitor "pudding ale'? Philadelphia answers these quest...
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Minx
Philadelphia is happy assign the minx label to a certain cousin of her great queen. Gage and Jessica futilely attempt to convince her that h...
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Codpiece
Philadelphia enthusiastically shares the merits of a codpiece and is a bit miffed to learn that Gage and Jessica think they look ridiculous.
Tudor Time Machine's Word of the Week: Poppet
Philadelphia is distraught at the mere thought of a poppet. Gage and Jessica discuss how the word's meaning has changed significantly since...
Tudor Time Machine's Miserable Maladies: Dissected Alive
Philadelphia is distraught over fears of being dissected alive. Gage and Jessica try to reassure her that she has nothing to fear – they eve...
Tudor Time Machine's Miserable Maladies: Melancholia
Philadelphia shares tales of the woe that is melancholia – and the not-entirely-scientific treatment of her time. Meanwhile, Gage and Jessic...
Tudor Time Machine's Word of the Week: Faitour
Philadelphia hears a rumour she can't help but laugh away. But Gage and Jessica confirm the rumour and tell her more than than she can bare.
Tudor Time Machines's Miserable Maladies: Pimples
Philadelphia, Gage, and Jessica are all in agreement that pimples are less than pleasant. However, Philadelphia's belief of their cause is n...
Tudor Time Machine's Word of the Week: Miscellany
Philadelphia shares how she loves to lift her spirits with a good miscellany. While Gage and Jessica are impressed by the praise poured on W...
Tudor Time Machine's Miserable Maladies: Sweating Sickness
Philadelphia tells a tale of overcoming her very own sweating sickness ordeal. Gage and Jessica speculate as to whether the sickness was rea...
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Methinks
Philadelphia shares a tale of an elaborate wooing effort directed towards her queen. Gage and Jessica cast some doubt on a secret Philadelph...
Tudor Time Machine's Miserable Maladies: Menstruation
Philadelphia has some not-entirely-scientific notions about how women of her time best handle their “bloody time”. Gage and Jessica are quic...
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Bluster
Philadelphia shares a tale of a fortuitous bluster aiding her Queen. Gage and Jessica break the news to her that Spain is not the foe she on...