Episode 272 - The Life and Letters of Margaret Paston with Professor Diane Watt

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.8 • 785 Ratings

🗓️ 4 December 2024

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Welcome to 'Talking Tudors,' your fortnightly dive into the captivating world of the Tudor dynasty. In this episode, host Natalie Grueninger introduces a special online event 'The Making of a Queen, Anne Boleyn 1501-1522', and expresses gratitude to supporters of the podcast. Natalie welcomes Professor Diane Watt to discuss her book, 'God's Own Gentlewoman: The Life of Margaret Paston', and delves into the life and letters of Margaret Paston, a remarkable woman from medieval England. Discover Margaret's insights into the turbulent Wars of the Roses, her resilient management of estates, and the unique female friendships she forged. Explore the historical impact of the Paston Letters, which offer an unparalleled glimpse into the domestic and social life of a 15th-century English woman. From her challenging familial and property disputes to her enduring love for her husband, Margaret’s story is both compelling and enlightening. Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingTudors New online event: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-making-of-a-queen-anne-boleyn-1501-1522-tickets-1099348955319?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Talking Tudors, a fortnightly podcast about the ever fascinating Tudor dynasty.
0:07.2	My name is Natalie Gruniger and I'll be your host and guide on this journey through 16th century England.
0:14.2	Are you ready to step through the veil of time into the dazzling and dangerous world of the Tudor Court?
0:20.2	Without further ado, it's time to talk Tudors. Hello, everyone. Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors. I'm your host, Natalie Gruninger.
1:03.0	Thank you so much for joining me today. Before we begin, I'd like to introduce you to a new online event that I'm co-presenting with Dr Owen Emerson in March 2025.
1:14.3	It's called The Making of a Queen, Anne Berlin, 1501 to 1522.
1:18.9	Through a series of six pre-recorded lectures and one live Zoom discussion, we'll explore
1:24.6	the transformative experiences and interactions that shaped the woman
1:28.9	and queen Anne would become. Participants will also be entered into a very special giveaway
1:34.1	and have access to all recordings for two months after the event ends. This would make the
1:39.8	perfect Christmas gift for a Berlin or Tudor history lover, and I do hope you'll consider joining
1:45.2	us. For details, head to my website on the tudor trail.com, or just Google, The Making of a Queen,
1:51.5	Event Bright. I'd also like to acknowledge and thank the generous listeners who continue to support
1:56.9	Talking Tudors on Patreon, and extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who's taken the time
2:02.3	to rate and review the show. As an independent podcaster, this means a lot to me. If you love the
2:08.1	podcast, please consider joining the Talking Tudors Patreon community. Visit patreon.com
2:13.7	slash Talking Tudors for more information. Once you sign up, you'll have access to exclusive posts,
2:19.3	additional monthly live talks, a member-only book club, patron-only monthly giveaways to name just a few
2:25.1	of the rewards. You can also support the podcast and share your love of Tudor history with the world
2:30.3	by buying Talking Tudors merchandise. Check out all the products at TalkingTudors.threadlust.com.
2:36.7	Now, on to today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Professor Diane Watt to the show
2:41.8	to chat about the life and correspondence of Margaret Paston.
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