Jan-Dec 2025
A 12-month immersive journey of discovery, learning and connection.
This immersive learning experience is much more than just an online course. Over 12 months, participants will come together and contribute to a supportive and inspiring online community of individuals who’ll share in a unique learning experience – one that will ultimately deepen their understanding of the lives and experiences of medieval and Renaissance women. Together, we’ll explore the contributions made by a variety of European women and celebrate, among other qualities, their courage, creativity, resourcefulness and resilience.
Acclaimed author and podcast host, Natalie Grueninger, will coordinate the learning programme and guide participants every step of the way. She’ll also be joined by a stellar list of 28 contributors, including broadcaster, best-selling author and Oxford academic Dr Janina Ramirez, who’ll deliver the opening address.
Learn from leading experts in medieval, Renaissance & women’s history from the comfort of your home. All that’s required is enthusiasm, a willingness to connect and learn, and the internet.
What’s included?
- Weekly lectures beginning January 17, 2025. These will be a combination of pre-recorded lectures and live Zoom discussions, (see below for a list of sessions and presenters)
- Opening address by Dr Janina Ramirez
- A one-year online membership to the Women’s History Network. Membership includes free access to all the journals (digital copies), past and present, as well as access to online seminars, writing retreats, and an annual conference
- Access to a private Facebook community
- Recommended reading list to accompany each session
- Monthly participant-only giveaways
- Priority and discounted access to any future events
- Access to all content, including recordings of all the live sessions, for 12 months following the completion of the course
- Digital Certificate of completion
List of Contributors & Sessions
*New lectures published each Friday beginning January 17, 2025
The organiser reserves the right to replace speakers/amend schedule if required.
January
Session 1 – Opening Lecture
Dr Janina Ramirez
Session 2 – Matilda of Flanders
Pre-recorded lecture by Dr Tracy Borman
Session 3 – Christine de Pizan
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Dr Charlotte Cooper-Davis
February
Session 4 – Eleanor of Aquitaine
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Matt Lewis
Session 5 – Margaret of Anjou & Margaret Beaufort
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Lacey Bonar Hull
Session 6 – Jacquetta of Luxembourg & Elizabeth Woodville
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Lacey Bonar Hull
Session 7 – Live Discussion
In conversation with Natalie Grueninger and Matt Lewis
March
Session 8 – Berengaria of Navarre
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Dr Gabrielle Storey
Session 9 – Women of the House of York
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Lacey Bonar Hull
Session 10 – Anne of Brittany & Queen Claude
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Professor Kathleen Wilson-Chevalier
Session 11 – Live Discussion
In conversation with Natalie Grueninger and Dr Gabrielle Storey
April
Session 12 – Cecily Neville & Her Daughters
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Lacey Bonar Hull
Session 13 – Margaret Paston
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Professor Diane Watt
Session 14 – Plantagenet Women
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Helen Carr
Session 15 – Live Discussion
In conversation with Natalie Grueninger and Lacey Bonar Hull
May
Session 16 – Isabella, Queen of Castile
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Dr Elizabeth Norton
Session 17 – Isabella d’Este, First Lady of the World
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Sandra Vasoli
Session 18 – Mary of Burgundy & Margaret of Austria
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Heather Darsie
Session 19 – Anne de Beaujeu
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Sharon Bennett Connolly
Session 20 – Live Discussion
In conversation with Natalie Grueninger and Dr Elizabeth Norton
June
Session 21 – Louise of Savoy
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Dr Estelle Paranque
Session 22 – The Women who made the Boleyns
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Dr Owen Emmerson
Session 23 – Katherine of Aragon
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Dr Owen Emmerson
Session 24 – Live Discussion
In conversation with Natalie Grueninger and Heather Darsie
July
Session 25 – Anne Boleyn
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Dr Owen Emmerson
Session 26 – Marguerite de Navarre
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Dr Theresa Brock
Session 27 – Grace O’Malley
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Gareth Russell
Session 28 – Live Discussion
In conversation with Natalie Grueninger and Gareth Russell
August
Session 29 – The Women Who Kept Anne Boleyn’s Memory Alive
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Kate McCaffrey
Session 30 – Anne of Cleves
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Dr Owen Emmerson
Session 31 – Katherine Parr
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Dr Owen Emmerson
Session 32 – The More Women
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Dr Joanne Paul
Session 33 – Live Discussion
In conversation with Natalie Grueninger and Kate McCaffrey
September
Session 34 – Jane Parker
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Dr Owen Emmerson
Session 35 – Women of the Dudley Family
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Dr Joanne Paul
Session 36 – Live Discussion
In conversation with Natalie Grueninger and Dr Owen Emmerson
Session 37 – Live Discussion
In conversation with Natalie Grueninger and Dr Joanne Paul
October
Session 38 – Jane, Mary & Elizabeth – Tudor Queens Regnant
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Carol-Ann Lloyd
Session 39 – Kat Ashley
Pre-recorded lecture by Dr Nicola Tallis
Session 40 – Lavinia Fontana
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Dr Aoife Brady
Session 41 – The Essex Sisters (Penelope Rich, Dorothy Percy & Frances Walsingham)
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Professor Grace Ioppolo
Session 42 – Live Discussion
In conversation with Natalie Grueninger and Carol Ann-Lloyd
November
Session 43 – Mildred Cecil
Pre-recorded lecture by David Lee
Session 44 – Bess of Hardwick
Pre-recorded lecture by Melita Thomas
Session 45 – Live Discussion
In conversation with Natalie Grueninger and Leah Redmond Chang about Young Queens: Catherine de’ Medici, Elisabeth de Valois and Mary, Queen of Scots
Session 46 – Live Discussion
In conversation with Natalie Grueninger and David Lee
December
Session 47 – Arbella Stuart
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Sarah Gristwood
Session 48 – Alice Spencer
Pre-recorded lecture presented by Vanessa Wilkie
Session 49 – Live Closing Discussion with Natalie Grueninger & Dr Owen Emmerson
Cost of this unique experience
Regular ticket price is $1350 USD
Current Talking Tudors patrons are eligible for a 10% discount.
*A 10% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking. Full payment is required by 1 November, 2024. It’s possible to pay by instalments until the cut-off date of 1 November, 2024. Payment will only be accepted via Paypal.
Questions?
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing Natalie Grueninger at natalie@onthetudortrail.com.
Reserve your place
Email Natalie Grueninger at natalie@onthetudortrail.com to reserve your place. Do not miss out on this unique experience, which would also make an incredible gift for the history enthusiast in your life.
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Please note, numbers will be strictly limited to ensure a personalised experience, so register your interest today.
Still not sure? Here are some testimonials from past participants of ‘365 Days’ courses
“I am thoroughly enjoying being a part of Natalie’s ‘365 Days with Anne Boleyn’ learning experience and have already gained a wealth of in-depth knowledge on this fascinating subject. Participants from all around the world with a shared passion for Tudor history have the incredible opportunity to connect with and learn from respected historians and experts in this field, who generously share their knowledge and expertise through a thoughtfully curated series of pre-recorded lectures and videos, as well as regular live chats. I would heartily recommend this course to any lover of the Tudor period.”
~ Claire Turner, Surrey, United Kingdom
“It has been a delight to participate in Natalie’s program on the Final Year of Anne Boleyn. The recorded lectures are informative and engaging, while the live sessions and Facebook group offer a unique opportunity to interact directly with the historians and get answers to any specific questions that we have. Since everything is recorded, I didn’t have to worry if I had to miss a session and could learn on my own time. I’ve loved being a student again and can’t wait to see what she has next!”
~ Brooke Schubert, Cincinnati, Ohio USA
“When I signed up for 365 Days with Anne Boleyn, I wasn’t really sure what to
expect, except that there would be lectures on multiple aspects of her life
and legacy. What an understatement!! Natalie has prepared such a
thought-provoking and insightful experience, full of deep and sometimes new
insights from historians who are currently researching Anne and her family,
and offering new (and sometimes differing) perspectives on everything from
what she really looked like to why her career ended so suddenly.
I would highly recommend this experience to anyone, and look forward to
signing up for the full six queens treatment in 2024!”
~ Christina Kernebone, NSW, Australia
“I have loved every minute of this course! The speakers have been wonderful, fantastic researchers and scholars who deliver informative but also very accessible talks. The videos are easily accessed so you can watch them when you have the time and if you have to miss a live chat for some reason, you can always catch up with the recording. This course has been a must for anybody who is interested in Anne Bolyen and wants to hear about the most recent, cutting-edge research. It’s really wonderful to cut through a lot of the old underbrush of misconceptions and stereotypes that have grown up over the centuries around Anne Boylen.”
~ Thea Austen, Washington D.C., USA
“365 Days with Anne Boleyn has been the bright spot of 2023. The lectures are so enlightening and I couldn’t imagine my life without this course. I look forward to every lecture and live event. I had been wondering what 2024 would be like without my weekly dose of Anne Boleyn. Thankfully, Natalie came to the rescue with 365 Days of the Tudor Queens! Thank you, Natalie!”
~ Allison LiCalsi, New Jersey, USA
“I’m so glad that I decided to join the 365 Days with Anne Boleyn adventure! The lectures have all been fabulous, thought-provoking and really allow you to dive into life in the Tudor world. From pre-recorded lessons, to live chats with leading scholars as well as video tours of historic sights, this study has it all. It’s always a good day when a new Anne Boleyn event pops into my inbox!”
~ Kari Ball, Ohio, USA
“I am thrilled to be taking part in the ‘365 Days with Anne Boleyn’ course that Natalie has offered for 2023. The format suits me very well – a mixture of pre-recorded lectures with well-known Tudor historians, including Natalie, as well as live zoom meetings. Everything is recorded so if you miss a zoom meeting you could view it at your leisure. All lectures are catalogued in Vimeo which makes the lectures/discussions very easy to locate. Each week we get an update from Natalie along with upcoming content. We are half way through this course and I have already learned so much – and my nagging questions on Anne Boleyn’s life have been broached. We also have a private Facebook page to keep up with our other classmates. At the beginning of our course we received a wonderful Welcome Gift Box with lovely Anne Boleyn and Tudor mementos designed by The Tudor Artist, Kathryn Holeman. I highly recommend this course to anyone that can’t get enough of Anne Boleyn.”
~ Joanne Prenez, Connecticut, USA
“Natalie’s 365 Days with Anne Boleyn course has been a dream for a Tudorphile like myself. The amount of time, research, and organization that Natalie put into creating the course is evident by the amazing quality of the content. From the fun little gift pack sent to participants to the incredible lineup of live and pre-recorded speakers she has secured throughout the year, the course is well worth the price, and I have enjoyed every moment of it thus far. Thank you, Natalie!”
~ Leslie Patrick, Norfolk, UK
“I signed up for this course in the hope that I would learn new and different things about this first executed Queen of England. I have not been disappointed. I have learned about Anne’s Irish roots, her French upbringing and her rise from lady in waiting to Queen. The lectures are spaced well to give busy people time to view them and then live conversations with well respected historians. Natalie has endeavored to make sure we enjoy the experience. She truly loves Talking Tudors.”
~ Marie Mahler, Virginia, USA
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