Jul 1, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min · 13 segments
Perhaps naively, or maybe through blissful ignorance, many take it for granted that English expansion into the Americas during the 16th century ensured that a great deal of English culture then…
Lauren WorkingGuest
Adam PenningtonHost
When one digs deep, it's there plenty of evidence to suggest that in fact the Americas also changed England in return.
From changes in imports to language and a rise in foreign visits to the court of Elizabeth I, there is much more to the story than you would initially think.
And so to discuss this very subject with me, I am pleased to welcome historian Dr. Lauren Working onto the podcast for the first time.
Her recent book, A Golden World, How the Americas Changed Renaissance England, acts as the basis for our conversation.
So settle in to find out about how the Americas transformed the world of Elizabeth I and her court.
Welcome back to the Tudor Chess Podcast, episode 143, A Golden World, How the Americas Changed Renaissance England, with Dr. Lauren Working.
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When one digs deep, it's there plenty of evidence to suggest that in fact the Americas also changed England in return.
From changes in imports to language and a rise in foreign visits to the court of Elizabeth I, there is much more to the story than you would initially think.
And so to discuss this very subject with me, I am pleased to welcome historian Dr. Lauren Working onto the podcast for the first time.
Her recent book, A Golden World, How the Americas Changed Renaissance England, acts as the basis for our conversation.
So settle in to find out about how the Americas transformed the world of Elizabeth I and her court.
Welcome back to the Tudor Chess Podcast, episode 143, A Golden World, How the Americas Changed Renaissance England, with Dr. Lauren Working.
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