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How the Americas transformed Tudor England

How the Americas transformed Tudor England

Dr Lauren Working explores the ideas, materials and knowledge between Indigenous peoples and Renaissance England

Elinor Evans

Published: August 24, 2026 at 3:48 PM

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What did Tudor England really gain from its early encounters with the Americas? In this episode, Elinor Evans speaks to historian Dr Lauren Working about her new book A Golden World, exploring the overlooked exchange of ideas, materials and knowledge between Indigenous peoples and Renaissance England.

From brilliant red dyes made from insects, to tobacco, pearls and exotic animals, Working reveals how English society was profoundly shaped by American influences, challenging long-held assumptions about colonial history.

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Elinor EvansHead of digital (web and video)

Elinor Evans is head of digital (web and video)

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