Having painted the cream of Tudor society, including King Henry VIII, Anne of Cleves and Thomas Cromwell, Hans Holbein the Younger’s work offers an unparalleled view into England’s court at the time. Franny Moyle delves into the famous painter’s work and the events that shaped it, from religious tensions in Europe to the toxic factionalism bubbling over in H ... Show More
Sep 14
What is ‘Europe’, anyway?
What defines Europe – is it geography, politics, a shared culture, or perhaps a mix of all three? In this episode, historian Roderick Beaton tells Emily Briffett about the ways in which it has been defined, and redefined, as an idea by its people over the centuries. ----- GO BEYO ... Show More
36m 59s
Sep 13
Christianity, conflict and catastrophe: the life of CS Lewis
He's well-known for creating children's classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, but what else can history teach us about CS Lewis? Michael Ward explores the life of the author with Isabel King – from a tragic childhood to his turbulent relationship with faith. ----- GO BEYO ... Show More
40m 38s
Dec 2023
The Tudors' Portrait Artist: Holbein
<p>How we visualise the Tudors largely comes from their portraits painted by Hans Holbein the Younger. Between 1526 and 1543, he captured the elite of the Tudor court and beyond - Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Thomas Cromwell, politicians, courtiers, soldiers and c ... Show More
44m 1s
Sep 2023
Crown and Canvas: Henry VII, Part One
In this episode of Crown and Canvas, we are exploring the early life of Henry Tudor, later Henry VII of England. For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-96-crown-and-canvas-henry-vii-part-one ______________________________________________ ... Show More
8m 11s
Jan 2024
Crown and Canvas: Henry VIII, Part Two
In this episode of Crown and Canvas, we exploring the life of Henry VIII. For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-99-henry-viii-part-2 ________________________________________________________ Welcome to Accessible Art History! Here, we pr ... Show More
8m 45s
Jul 2023
Art Bite: Thomas Cromwell's Book of Hours
When historians first made the link between a book of hours at Trinity College, Cambridge and two others belonging to Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, they weren't just identifying who owned it. Yes, yes - the book was owned by Henry VIII's right-hand-man (for a time, at leas ... Show More
51m 40s