On the Tudor Trail

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...]

Anne Boleyn Book Bundle Giveaway!

If you’ve listened to Episode 71 of Talking Tudors, the first instalment of our ‘All things Boleyn’ series, you would have heard the wonderful Sandra Vasoli announce that she’d like to give a Talking Tudors podcast listener the chance to win her three books! This fabulous book bundle includes book one and two in the Je Anne Boleyn series: Struck with the Dart of Love and Truth Endures, as well as Anne Boleyn’s Letter from the Tower: A New Assessment. I’ve read all of these and can honestly say, … [Read More...]

The House of Grey – Friends and Foes of Kings by Melita Thomas

Written by the co-founder and editor of Tudor Times, Melita Thomas recounts the origins and fortunes of the Grey family, one of England's most important dynasties. The work records the family’s rise as a fundamental supporting cast to the medieval monarchy of England. The book is split into five distinct eras which chart the times and trials of many members of the Grey dynasty from the many different historical sources available. Part one covers the era 1432 to 1483 and recounts the … [Read More...]

Episode 70 – Talking Tudors with Hilary Jane Locke

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Hilary Jane Locke about chivalry and courtly love at the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII. Follow Hilary 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 … [Read More...]

Henry VIII’s Love Letters to Anne Boleyn Digitised

Hello everyone! I hope you're all safe and healthy. These are certainly strange and challenging times! Just a quick note to share an interesting link. Thousands of the Vatican Library's manuscripts have been digitised over the years, including the 17 love letters written by Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn during their courtship. They were digitised back in 2016, but it's not widely known. Henry was not fond of writing his own letters, so this series, written in English and French, is quite … [Read More...]

Episode 69 – Talking Tudors with Melita Thomas

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Melita Thomas about the Grey family. Follow Melita's 'Tudor Times' 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 courtesy of guitarist … [Read More...]

Episode 68 – Talking Tudors with Professor James Daybell

Natalie Grueninger speaks to Professor James Daybell about the culture and practices of letter-writing in Tudor England. Follow Professor Daybell 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 … [Read More...]

Episode 67 – Talking Tudors with Professor Jessica Malay

Natalie Grueninger speaks to Professor Jessica Malay about the Clifford family. Follow Professor Malay 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 courtesy of … [Read More...]