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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...]

Episode 66 – Talking Tudors with Margaret Scard

Natalie Grueninger speaks to Margaret Scard about William Paulet and Edward Seymour. 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 Jon Sayles. Listen … [Read More...]

Talking Tudors Presents ‘All Things Boleyn’

Over the centuries, the life of Henry VIII’s second queen consort, Anne Boleyn, has been countlessly re-examined by historians, as much as it’s been re-imagined by the novelist. She tantalises and polarises in equal measure, but it’s not just Anne that captures our imagination. We’re equally intrigued by other members of the Boleyn family, including Anne’s father, Thomas, and her siblings, Mary and George. However, much of what we think we know about the Boleyns is coloured by myth and … [Read More...]

Episode 65 – Talking Tudors with Nikki Marmery

Natalie Grueninger speaks with author Nikki Marmery about her debut novel, On Wilder Seas. Visit Nikki'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 … [Read More...]

Episode 64 – Talking Tudors with Dr Lisa Urkevich

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Lisa Urkevich about Anne Boleyn's Songbook, MS 1070, Royal College of Music. Visit Dr Urkevich'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 … [Read More...]

Episode 63 – Talking Tudors with Pete Sayer & Alan Sharpington

Natalie Grueninger speaks to Peter Sayer and Alan Sharpington, the Education Officers at The Golden Hinde. Follow The Golden Hinde on Twitter or visit their 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 … [Read More...]