Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Butt
Philadelphia is puzzled by modern day form of entertainment. She insists that shooting the butt is a very respectable activity and has littl...
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Tudor Time Machine Podcast
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: Millstone
Philadelphia praises the beauty of her ruff while bemoaning the plainness of Gage and Jessica. In return, Gage and Jessica, question the pra...
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Venetian hose
Showing a little leg is enough to make Philadelphia swoon but insists that people dress according to their station. Gage and Jessica are les...
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Pattens
Philadelphia prefers practical English footwear and enjoys a good laugh at some Venetian fashionable footwear choices. Gage and Jessica atte...
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Necromancer
Philadelphia shivers to think that her Queen might marry the offspring of a necromancer. Gage and Jessica’s efforts to persuade her that nec...
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Feuterer
Philadelphia answers the age old question, "Who let the dogs out?" and she is none too impressed. Gage and Jessica are much more supportive...
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...
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.