Does Philadelphia find RB a noddie or a delight? Jessica and Gage learn about the writer, Isabel Whitney.
Philadelphia does not want to be wooed by the words of Shakespeare, she wants RB to speak extempore! Jessica and Gage think they see trouble ahead for Philadelphia and RB.
Philadelphia's obsession with 'RB' doesn't keep her from being a grammar sheriff. How doth she do it?
Philadelphia believes she has found 'true love'. Jessica and Gage are surprised to learn the 16th century meaning of cocker.
Philadelphia is over the moon about her new paramour, Richard Burbage, and adores his wooing her with the words of the great romantic characters of the time. Jessica and Gage wonder if it is all a 'con'.
Philadelphia denies that meeting star of the 16th Globe Theater, Richard Burbage, has left her awestruck. Jessica and Gage consider the power of celebrity, then and now.
Philadelphia is in fine form as she declares (with a HINT of bias) the cruelest soever to rule in the REAL game of thrones. Jessica and Gage lament their (likely) inability to hold themselves together if ever their fates meet a guillotine.
Philadelphia, Jessica and Gage find 'smell-smock' a disturbing expression in any century!!
Philadelphia believes Dr. John Dee's astrological predictions for her life while Jessica and Gage vouchsafe they did not know exactly what this word meant.
While to err is human, Philadelphia’s head might be in thin air as she disputes Catherine Parr’s affection for a queen NOT named Elizabeth. As usual, Gage and Jessica "doot doot do" their best to get Philadelphia to see the error of her ways, ere Philadelphia turns her thoughts to doughnuts.
Jessica & Gage are shocked to learn a 16th century monarch may have had more wives that Henry VIII--Tsar Ivan had either six or eight wives, depending who/how you count! Philadelphia opines that of course the Tsar tried to entice Elizabeth I to wed.
Philadelphia relishes the thrill of wearing a vizard to a party so she can free her wicked tongue--Jessica and Gage find the mask a bit creepy!
Philadelphia disdains a candlewaster, but Jessica and Gage are more sympathetic, sometimes night-time is the right-time
Philadelphia laments the elengeness of love, while Jessica and Gage enjoy how it inspired the musical 'Six'.
Philadelphia snubs all men who are dastards while Jessica and Gage recall the villain-Dick Dastardly.
Philadelphia, Jessica and Gage love a comedian, but what does Philadelphia think of 'Mötley Crüe?
Philadelphia, Jessica and Gage all love a 'brachet', but Jessica and Gage are shocked by Arthur's bad boy antics in Le Morte d'Arthur.
Philadelphia scares the devil out of hell and Jessica and Gage learn Elizabeth I healed subjects with her hands.
Philadelphia, Jessica & Gage consider that 'monger' is now primarily negative, 'warmonger', 'hate monger' but in the 16th century that was not so!
Philadelphia, Jessica & Gage are astonished that a woman with as much self-control as Elizabeth 1 can become bedazzled by the young and charming Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex.
Philadelphia is piqued that her kinswomen boldly married without the permission of Queen Elizabeth. Jessica and Gage enjoy the 'hurly burly'.
Philadelphia, Jessica & Gage discuss the bathroom humor and sense of fun Martin Marprelate brought to his criticisms of the Church of England.
Philadelphia, Jessica & Gage listen to three versions of 'to be or not be' by Benedict Cumberbatch, Adrian Lester and Andrew Scott, and also their use of our word of the week in that most famous of speeches. Let us know which one you enjoy most!
Philadelphia decides she must do what she must do and 'sally forth' when her castle is attacked by Mary I's men. Jessica and Gage try to convince Philadelphia that her grandmother, Mary Boleyn, had a tryst with Henry VIII.
Philadelphia is piqued by a snotty 'muckinder'. Jessica and Gage think a 'muckinder' is still a useful accessory.
Philadelphia is cross when Jessica and Gage poke fun at the word, 'dump'. 'Sigh No More' is a 16th century dump, but does R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts' classify as a modern dump?
Philadelphia relishes meeting anyone who is a charming flibbertigibbet. Jessica and Gage discuss how this charming word fits into the tragedy, 'King Lear'.
Philadelphia's word this week 'madding' is not to be confused with maddening! Jessica and Gage talk about the use of this word in the 16th century pamphlet defending the rights of women by Jane Anger.
Philadelphia finds Londoners to be absolute minkins! Jessica and Gage talk about how minkins is used in 'The Prodigal Son', a play attributed to Shakespeare.
Philadelphia warns London visitors to keep an eye out for 'coney-catchers,' while Jessica and Gage talk about Robert Greene's views on corruption and why he should be remembered for more than his famous insult to Shakeaspeare.
Philadelphia dissaproves of 'jangling' courtiers, while Jessica and Gage consider why Elizabeth I decided to, or not to, use the word 'jangling' when she admonished parliament for considering her successor.
Philadelphia's word this week, 'mumping', is used in a letter read by Olivia Coleman found here: https://youtu.be/4pIrkEsh7Vo?si=UV5ToiXZLenRwAvF. Jessica, Gage and Philadelphia disagree about whether or not Olivia should be so funny as she reads.
Philadelphia's word this week,'noddle' is something every tudorphile uses well! Jessica and Gage learn that 'The Taming of the Shrew' has and induction with a character named Christopher Sly.
Philadelphia's word this week, 'avouch', is something that it is almost impossible to do in the 16th century. Jessica and Gage talk about Shakespeare's MacBeth.
Philadelphia's word this week,'filch' is something she says she would never do. Jessica and Gage talk about the amazing Mary Sidney. Listen in!
Philadelphia's word this week, 'neat's tongue', names one of Philadelphia's favorite foods. Jessica and Gage talk about Shakespeare's skill with an insult.
Philadelphia's word this week, 'unheedy', leads her to realize how upsetting 'A Midsummer's Night Dream' truly is. Jessica and Gage are amazed at Philadelphia's interpretation of the play.
Philadelphia recovers from an evening of disport while Jessica and Gage consider Elizabeth I's use of the word of the week in her famous Tilbury speech.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is, 'mickle'. Philadelphia is distressed at the very idea of having a mickle of pox. Jessica and Gage laugh at the use of 'mickle' in Shakespeare's A Comedy of Errors.
Philadelphia does not want to have to call anyone 'baggage'. Jessica and Gage consider what comedy is, in the play, 'A Chaste Maid in Cheapside.'
Philadelphia relishes when her favorite calls her 'kicky wicky'. Jessica and Gage consider the very brief performance history of "All's Well That Ends Well', is it because Helen claims the man?
Philadelphia explains that 'stain' is a very serious word, and may result in damnation. Jessica and Gage consider the seven deadly sins.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is, 'miching'. Jessica and Gage are astonished to learn Thomas Heywood wrote more than 200 plays.
Philadelphia enjoys the word, 'figent' in the play 'Easward Ho!' Jessica and Gage wonder why Philadelphia is such a snob.
Philadelphia enjoys the word, 'jouissance' in the play 'Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay' by Robert Greene. Jessica and Gage learn that a man like Greene could never have been master of the revels.
Philadelphia enjoys the word, 'abjure' in the play 'Dido, Queen of Carthage'. Jessica and Gage wonder why Cupid has to be so cruel.
Philadelphia is disgusted by the 'judgey' tone in the word 'impudence'. Jessica and Gage discuss the use of the word in a bloody play that explores the fallout of 'bad love' -- 'The changeling.'
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is, 'soft'. Philadelphia enjoys saying this cute, short word and also enjoys one very long one. Jessica and Gage are impressed.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is, 'boggler'. Philadelphia is no boggler and regales us with the story of a runaway horse. Jessica and Gage discuss this word's use in Shakespeare's , 'Antony and Cleopatra'.
Philadelphia opines that she enjoys that her queen, Elizabeth I, is a fine ’philosophatrix’. Jessica and Gage discuss the use of the word in a play that celebrates the 'virgin queen' and the perils of love, John Lyly’s 'Sappho and Phao'.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'privy'. Philadelphia is baffled that in the 21st c. we don't know the word's many uses. Jessica and Gage discuss this word in Dekker's comedy, 'The Shoemaker's Holiday'.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'miscreant'. Philadelphia is peeved that the miscreants at court are never reprimanded. Jessica and Gage discuss this word in Shakespear's great play. 'King Lear'.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'brabble. Jessica and Gage discuss the bloody 16th century true crime play, 'Arden of Faversham', a story filled with brabble.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'unhouseled'. Philadelphia opines that to die unhouseled is truly hellish. Jessica and Gage discuss that this word was once very weighty but is now almost forgotten.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'sconce'. Jessica and Gage are surprised to learn the many meanings of what they thought was a pretty common word. Philadelphia is amused.
Philadelphia's word this week is 'bespeak' and she does bespeak you to give it a listen!
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'intelligencer'. Philadelphia opines that she dislikes an intelligencer who rats her out at court. Jessica and Gage discuss the use of intelligencer in a play that's very bloody, 'The Duchess of Malfi'.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'bedswerver'. Philadelphia opines she prefers a boring man to a jealous man and Jessica and Gage discuss bedswerver in a play that's all about jealousy, Shakespeare's, 'The Winter's Tale'.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'ambages'. Jessica and Gage discuss its usage in the influential play by Thomas Kyd, 'The Spanish Tragedy'.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'fubbery'. Philadelphia must engage in a little fubbery to get what she wants in the Tudor court. Jessica and Gage discuss its usage in the influential play by John Marston, 'The Malcontent'.
Philadelphia Carey's tudor word this week is 'giglet'. This word sounds cute, but is actually a demeaning slur.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'quiddity'. Philadelphia can be philosophical, and in this episode she considers the use of quiddity in the play The Tragical History ofDoctor Faustus, by Christopher Marlowe.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'huggermugger'. Philadelphia loves a court filled with huggermugger! Jessica and Gage discuss its usage and its role in that greatest of plays, 'Hamlet'.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'ningle'. Jessica and Gage discuss its usage and Philadelphia cries because her ningle is a ningle-ningle!
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'fackins'. Philadelphia loves this naughty word! Jessica and Gage discuss its usage and where you might run across it in your Tudor tomes and why, then is now, a strong curse can be oh-so satisfying.
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'dissemble'. Jessica and Gage discuss its usage and where you might run across it in your Tudor tomes, and how a certain character uses it to wreck havoc!
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'Hilding'. Jessica and Gage discuss its usage and where you might run across it in your Tudor tomes. And Philadelphia declares she prefers Mercutio over Romeo!
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'Keech'. Jessica and Gage discuss its usage and where you might run across it in your Tudor tomes. And Philadelphia asks which of Shakespeare's plays is actually the 'cursed' one?
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'ambodexter'. Jessica and Gage discuss its usage and where you might run across it in your Tudor tomes. And who is this Lordling Barry?
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'cozen'. Jessica and Gage discuss its usage and where you might run across it in your Tudor tomes.
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Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'grutch'. Jessica and Gage discuss its usage and where you might run across it in your Tudor tomes.
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Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'goll'. Jessica and Gage discuss its usage and where you might run across it in your Tudor tomes.
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Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'nip a bung' (three words in ones). Jessica and Gage discuss its usage and where you might come upon it in your Tudor tomes. Don't forget to check out YouTube to see the animation!
Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'clap' (a familiar word with a less familiar meaning). Jessica and Gage discuss its usage and where you might run across it in your Tudor tomes.
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Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'bescumber' Jessica and Gage discuss its meaning and where you might run across it in your Tudor tomes.
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Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'toadstone' Jessica and Gage discuss its meaning and where you might run across it in your Tudor tomes.
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Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is 'mumbudget'. Jessica and Gage discuss its meaning and where you might run across it in your Tudor tomes.
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A new series in which Philadelphia Carey chooses a Tudor word, then Jessica and Gage discuss its meaning and where you might run across it in your Tudor tomes.
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1542--HATFIELD HOUSE
In which Margaret wonders what future the young Elizabeth can possibly have.
After the story, Jessica and Gage discuss whether or not Elizabeth was a 'great' ruler.
THE ENGLISH CHANNEL
In which the Vasa’s set sail and Constance discovers the secret of the pomander.
After the story, Jessica and Gage discuss the famous letter that Anne Boleyn may or may not have written from the tower.
THE ARUNDEL INN
In which two servants try to convince Philomena that Black Jack is a worthy man
After the reading Jessica and Gage discuss how the economic savvy of Thomas Gresham changed England and the laws of operating a business 'femme sole'.
1536 -THE TOWER OF LONDON
In which Anne decides she must tell Wyatt the truth before she goes to the block.
After the story Jessica and Gage discuss whether or not Anne would still consider herself a Catholic when she died.
THE CLIFFS OF DOVER
In which Constance uses her words to disgust the pious Charles.
After the story Jessica and Gage discuss the notorious life of the historical Charles Paget.
ON THE GRAVESEND ROAD
In which Constance is caught by Black Jack who is honor bound to drag her back to London and the judgement of the crown.
After the story Jessica and Gage talk about the famous road from London to Dover and the difference between highwayman and footpads.
In which Constance rides through the dark streets of London and encounters Howard men who doubt her disguise.
After the story, Jessica and Gage discuss the Roman history of London, and speculate on the meaning of female bravery in the 16th century.
THE ARUNDEL INN
In which Constance fears punishment at the hands of Howards and Philomena suggests a terrible option.
After the story Jessica and Gage discuss the very few ways a woman could gain power during the Tudor Period.
THE GARDEN OF CECIL HOUSE
In which Constance discovers the nature of Rutland’s love.
Things are heating up between Constance and Rutland... After the story Jessica and Gage discuss whether it was possible to choose a marriage partner for yourself in Tudor England.OUTSIDE THE POULTRY COMPTER
In which the history of the relic is told and Constance is given a deadly assignment.
After the reading Jessica and Gage discuss Rizzo's murder and the difficulty of getting the news of the attempted overthrow of Mary Queen of Scots from Edinburgh to London.
THE POULTRY COMPTER
In which Lady Mildred forces Constance to make an impossible bargain.
After the story Jessica and Gage debate whether or not Elizabeth I was as temperamental as her father.
1532 --QUARRENDON HOUSE --THE HOME OF MARGARET AND ANTHONY LEE
In which Anne lays bare a dangerous future.
After the story, Jessica and Gage debate whether Anne and Henry were or were not in love and the questionable timing of Anne's pregnancy with Elizabeth.
THE POULTRY COMPTER
In which Constance is in part forgiven then wholly condemned.
After the reading Jessica and Gage talk about plague doctors; the role they played in helping people live and die, and the statistical information they gathered that we still use today.
1532--CALAIS: THE PALACE OF THE EXCHEQUER
In which Margaret is happy to be left and Thomas has an unlooked for visitor.
After the story, Jessica and Gage discuss whether or not Anne Boleyn would have been better off if she had accepted Henry's offer to be his 'royal mistress'. Could Anne Boleyn have amassed the same amount of influence as Francis' mistress, Anne de Pisseleu?
BEDFORD HOUSE
In Which Philomena Receives a Gift and a Rebuke
After the story, Jessica and Gage discuss the ill-advised, topsy-turvy, attempt by Princess Cecilia and the Margrave to escape their creditors and flee England.
BEDFORD HOUSE
In which Constance is accused and Philomena bribes a jailer
After the reading Jessica and Gage discuss the system of jails in Tudor England.
THE ARUNDELL INN
In which Sir Francis Darell takes a bath, and rumours fly!
After the story Jessica and Gage discuss the horrific murder of Rizzo.
NEAR BARNARD’S INN
In which two cousins meet and the pomander is won
After the story Jessica and Gage discuss what was truly valued at the elite Tudor Universities. (It's not great scholarship.)
THE ARUNDELL INN
In which the alchemist lives up to his promise and Sir Francis Darrell keeps his word
After the story, Jessica and Gage discuss the power of the number 3 and female alchemists of the 16th and 17th century. Don't forget to
SAVOY HOUSE: THE HOME OF SIR HENRY AND LADY LEE
In which Constance visits with Aunt Stonor and receives a gift from her betrothed.
After the story, Jessica and Gage discuss Henry VIII’s destruction of Thomas Becket’s shrine in Canterbury and his double-dealing quelling the popular revolt called the ‘The Pilgrimage of Grace’.
THE ARUNDELL INN
In which Philomena prepares for Saint Valentine’s and all the ladies run for love.
After the story Jessica and Gage discuss the pagan origins of the holiday, and how Chaucer popularized it.
1532--THE ROOMS OF SIR THOMAS WYATT
In which Margaret finds Thomas in languor and lights the fire of ambition under his arse.
After the story Jessica and Gage discuss Katherine of Aragon's fight to prove her marriage to Henry VIII valid.