<p>The names that spring first to mind in the Reformation of Christianity tend always to be male. But women were central to these extraordinary transformations in religious life in Europe and around the globe.</p><br><p>Professor Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more from Professor Merry Wiesner-Hanks, who has uncovered the stories of hundreds of women. As monarchs and mothers, migrants and martyrs, mystics and missionaries, women's influence and actions were crucial factors in the Reformation.</p><br><p>Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith, the editor is Amy Haddow, and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.</p><p><em>Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast.</em></p><br><p>If you enjoy this episode, you will be interested in these from our archive:</p><p>How Kateryn Parr Championed the Reformation: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/how-kateryn-parr-championed-the-reformation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/how-kateryn-parr-championed-the-reformation</a></p><p>The End of Monasteries: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/end-monasteries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/end-monasteries</a></p><br><p>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original TV documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up<a href="https://historyhit.com/subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <u>HERE</u></a> for 50% off your first 3 months using code ‘TUDORS’<a href="https://historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <u>https://historyhit.com/subscription</u></a></p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey <a href="https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>: <a href="https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK</a></p>
