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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...]

Jane Boleyn: Propaganda and the Rise of Myth by Adrienne Dillard

In the digital age, where boundless streams of information can be acquired and distributed with little more than an internet connection, it has become more and more important to practice vigilance and cast an analytical eye upon the sources that tell us what is going on in the world and how to view it.  “Fake News” has become a watchword for the weary travelers of social media.  We tend to think of it as a modern concept; something that has arisen because of Facebook and Twitter.  In truth, it … [Read More...]

Anne Boleyn Drawing Tutorial by Kathryn Holeman

I am so pleased to share my first Tudor drawing tutorial here at On the Tudor Trail. Thank you, Natalie, for hosting me and for creating these wonderful two months of All Things Boleyn! This lesson is appropriate for ages 4 to 104 but, based on what my family tells me every time I do one of these, I have a feeling some of you will say “I can’t do this!”. All I ask is that you give it a try. This tutorial is just a guide and your drawing will be unique to your own style, technique, and … [Read More...]

Episode 72 – All Things Boleyn With Natalia Richards

Natalie Grueninger speaks with novelist Natalia Richards about Anne Boleyn's European upbringing. Visit Natalia Richards' 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 … [Read More...]

Rochford Hall and St Andrews Church – the mystery of Mary Boleyn by Wendy J. Dunn

Slipping the book into the deep pocket of her skirt, Kate turned to the window. Sighing, she wished the thick, crinkled glass allowed her more view of the countryside surrounding their manor house. She was always happiest when her mother allowed her to ride her horse or wander in freedom the meadows surrounding her home. On this grey, misty morning, the only thing she could really make out was the stately tower of Saint Andrews church. Built by her great grandfather when he took possession of … [Read More...]

Episode 71 -All things Boleyn with Sandra Vasoli

In this first episode of our 'All Things Boleyn' series, Natalie Grueninger chats with Sandra Vasoli about the love letters of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Visit Sandra Vasoli'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 … [Read More...]