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Anne Boleyn the Musician by Tamsin Lewis

Anne Boleyn "possessed great poetic talent, and when she sang, like a second Orpheus, she would have made bears and wolves attentive. She likewise danced the English dances, skipping and jumping with infinite ease and agility. singing like a syren [and] accompanying herself on the lute ...harped better than King David and handled cleverly both flute and rebec ” Anne Boleyn is an iconic figure in history. She is famous for many things, but I am writing here about her talents as a musician and … [Read More...]

Episode 78 – Thomas Cromwell & Anne Boleyn’s Downfall with Professor MacCulloch

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch about Thomas Cromwell and his involvement in Anne Boleyn's downfall. Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your appreciation, and support the work I do, I invite you to become a part of the Talking Tudors family and become my patron! Music break by … [Read More...]

The Tower of London at Night By Deb Hunter

Step Into the Shadows and see the Tower in a Different Light By Deb Hunter According to Indigenous American legend, when a raven appears, magic is in the air. Raven ignites the energies of the supernatural, signifying achievements and dreams becoming reality. The bird is known as the Keeper of Secrets. Raven works by casting light into the darkness. In October 2019, my husband and I were invited to visit the Tower at night—this place that had been so pivotal in the story of Anne … [Read More...]

How to Draw Anne Boleyn’s Falcon Badge by Kathryn Holeman

Welcome to my second Tudor drawing tutorial for ‘All Things Boleyn.’ It was such a treat to see your Anne Boleyn portraits last month! Today’s demonstration features Anne’s famous falcon badge. You can read more about the symbolism and history of her falcon badge here. The original version is fairly detailed but I’ve broken the steps into simple strokes that you can follow or use as a framework for a more detailed drawing. You will see that I’ve drawn this two ways: one in black marker for the … [Read More...]

Episode 77 – Anne Boleyn’s Coronation with Dr Alice Hunt

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Alice Hunt about Anne Boleyn's coronation. Follow Dr Hunt on Twitter. Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your appreciation, and support the work I do, I invite you to become a part of the Talking Tudors family and become my patron! Music break by … [Read More...]

All Things Boleyn – Part 1

Hello everyone! The first month of our ‘All Things Boleyn’ series has come to an end, and what an incredible journey it’s been. In the last month, I’ve published five podcast episodes, three guest posts, one drawing tutorial and a video chat! Below you’ll find links to all this wonderful Tudor content. Podcast Episodes Episode 71 – Henry VIII Love Letters to Anne Boleyn with Sandra Vasoli https://talkingtudors.podbean.com/e/episode-71-all-things-boleyn-with-sandra-vasoli/ Episode 72 … [Read More...]

Episode 76 – Anne Boleyn’s Coronation Procession with Sarah Morris

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Sarah Morris about Anne Boleyn's coronation procession. Visit Sarah's website, The Tudor Travel Guide. Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your appreciation, and support the work I do, I invite you to become a part of the Talking Tudors family and become my patron! Music … [Read More...]

All Things Anne Boleyn with Professor Suzannah Lipscomb

I'm thrilled to share with you the first of our 'All Things Boleyn' video chats. It was an honour to spend an hour speaking with the wonderful Professor Suzannah Lipscomb about Anne Boleyn. We managed to get through all your burning questions about Anne. Sit back and enjoy!   … [Read More...]

Episode 75 – Boleyn Supporters at Court with Dr Lauren Mackay

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Lauren Mackay about Boleyn supporters at court. Visit Dr Mackay's official website. Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your appreciation, and support the work I do, I invite you to become a part of the Talking Tudors family and become my patron! Music break by … [Read More...]

Enduring Monstrous Pain – My Emotional Journey By King Henry VIII

By @KngHnryVIII It’s May, that time of year when historians and Tudor fans are reminded of the anniversary of my marriage to Anne Boleyn ending on Tower Green; and it’s only natural their thoughts turn to me, wondering, ‘how is Henry VIII doing?’ Good question. Let’s explore my pain. As you may recall, I’d set my heart on Anne Boleyn when I first espied her in the mid-1520s. I’d fallen for her to such an alarming degree that I was willing to do two things: cancel her plans to marry … [Read More...]

Episode 74 – Anne Boleyn’s Execution & Final Resting Place with Claire Ridgway

Natalie Grueninger chats to Claire Ridgway about Anne Boleyn's execution and final resting place. Visit The Anne Boleyn Files. Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your appreciation, and support the work I do, I invite you to become a part of the Talking Tudors family and become my patron! Music break by … [Read More...]

Episode 73 – All things Boleyn with Dr Owen Emmerson

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Owen Emmerson about The Boleyns and Hever Castle Follow Dr Emmerson on Twitter. Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your appreciation, and support the work I do, I invite you to become a part of the Talking Tudors family and become my patron! Music break by … [Read More...]