Host Natalie Grueninger welcomes historian Helene Harrison to explore how Anne Boleyn crafted her image and how it was reshaped after her death. They discuss Anne’s coronation symbolism, self-fashioning, and efforts by Henry VIII’s court to win public favour.

The conversation examines key portraits and artefacts—from the Hever Rose portrait and the Chequers ring to the 1534 medal—and the ongoing debates around their dating and identification.

Helen traces contemporary reactions at home and abroad, Anne’s reappearance in Elizabeth I’s reign, and the clash between Nicholas Sander and John Foxe. She then follows Anne’s evolving legacy through Stuart drama, Victorian myth‑making, and modern screen portrayals, including Anne of the Thousand Days, The Tudors, Wolf Hall, and Six the Musical.

Helene also shares details of her new book, The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn, teases a forthcoming study of Henry VIII’s Great Matter, and offers a lighthearted Tudor-themed reading recommendation.

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Join host Natalie Grueninger in this fascinating episode of Talking Tudors as she welcomes special guest Georgie Anderson, a PhD researcher at the University of Kent. Georgie delves into her intriguing study on race in medieval Europe, focusing on the portrayal of people of colour in chivalric romances from North Atlantic Europe.

Discover how Georgie's research challenges modern conceptions of race by exploring narratives involving the Black Knight and other figures, revealing a complex tapestry of social interactions and identities from five centuries ago. The discussion includes insights into manuscript analysis, the role of popular culture in the Middle Ages, and the portrayal of race and nobility within Arthurian literature.

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Join host Natalie Grueninger in this captivating episode of 'Talking Tudors' as she delves into the narratives of Edward Seymour's wives with historian and archaeologist, Rebecca Batley. Discover the mysterious life of Catherine Filliol, the enduring allure of Anne Stanhope, and the complex web of intrigue at the Tudor court.

Gain insights into Seymour's rise to power, the enigmatic scandals surrounding his marriages, and the enduring influence of his family during the tumultuous reign of the Tudors. Rebecca Batley sheds light on the lesser-known stories woven into the rich tapestry of 16th-century England.

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