Episode 278 - Women Writers of Medieval Times with Dr Hetta Howes

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.8 • 785 Ratings

🗓️ 26 January 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger welcomes Dr. Hetta Howes, a lecturer in medieval literature, to discuss her latest book, 'Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife: The Extraordinary Lives of Medieval Women'. Delve into the captivating stories of four remarkable women – Marie de France, Julian of Norwich, Christine de Pizan, and Margery Kempe, who challenged the societal norms of their time through their writing and actions. The episode explores the vibrant and often difficult lives of women in the medieval period, highlighting their courage, perseverance, and contributions to literature and history. Dr. Howes shares insights into the challenges of uncovering lost voices and the importance of understanding historical contexts while finding human connections across time. She also demystifies common assumptions about medieval women, revealing their diverse roles and often underestimated influence in a time of restrictive norms. Join Natalie and Dr. Howes as they bring to light the extraordinary journeys of these medieval women, demonstrating how their stories resonate with timeless themes of ambition, resilience, and the quest for self-expression. Discover more about Dr Howes https://www.city.ac.uk/about/people/academics/hetta-howes 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

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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 Gruniga 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. Welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors. I'm your host, Natalie Gruninger.
1:03.4	Thank you so much for joining me today. Before we begin, I'd like to mention a new online event
1:08.8	that I'm co-presenting with Dr Owen Emerson in March 2025.
1:13.6	It's called The Making of a Queen, Anne Berlin, 1501 to 1522.
1:19.5	Through a series of six pre-recorded lectures and one live Zoom discussion, we'll explore
1:24.4	the transformative experiences and interactions that shaped the woman and queen
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1:35.1	all recordings for two months after the event ends. For details, head to my website on the
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2:34.2	Now on to today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Heta Howes to the show to discuss her latest book,
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