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Tudor England | 2. Daily life
Episode 2157

Tudor England | 2. Daily life

Tracy Borman takes a closer look at daily life on the streets of Tudor England – from home and hearth to health and medicine

HistoryExtra podcast · Immediate

December 5, 202440m 31s

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Show Notes

What was the most popular pastime of the Tudor age? Why was bathing even once a month considered dangerous? And how could living alongside your pets help save on your heating bill in the 16th century? In this second episode of our series Tudor England: the big questions, Emily Briffett and Tracy Borman roam the towns and villages of Tudor England, painting a vivid picture of daily life – from fun and games to your chances of surviving the sweating sickness.


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