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The so-called rivalry of Henry VIII's first three Queens | Interview with Gareth Russell

Emma Holbrook

Nov 9

The so-called rivalry of Henry VIII's first three Queens | Interview with Gareth Russell

King Henry VIII of England is arguably more famous for having six wives, of which all but one suffered a tragic demise or downfall...

Fashion at the Tudor Court | Interview with historian Eleri Lynn

Emma Holbrook

Oct 12

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Fashion at the Tudor Court | Interview with historian Eleri Lynn

Fashion is an aspect of life that often is seen as a luxury or of less importance, especially when it comes to history. However, fashion...

The Palace: 500 Years of History | Interview with historian Gareth Russell

Emma Holbrook

Sep 16

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The Palace: 500 Years of History | Interview with historian Gareth Russell

Hampton Court Palace is one of those places where magic, intrigue and scandal seems to live and breathe within its walls and at its very...

The overlooked members of the Tudor Dynasty | Interview with historian Leanda de Lisle

Emma Holbrook

Aug 24

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The overlooked members of the Tudor Dynasty | Interview with historian Leanda de Lisle

The Tudors dynasty is one filled to the brim with drama, scandal, murder, love and a legacy that lives on still to this very day. You've...

Courtship and Love within the Tudor Court | Interview with historian Sarah Gristwood

Emma Holbrook

Jun 11

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Courtship and Love within the Tudor Court | Interview with historian Sarah Gristwood

Whilst modern day dating and love might be more complicated than we realize, it is nothing in comparison to the rules and very specific...

The cruel trial and execution of Queen Anne Boleyn | Interview with historian Natalie Grueninger

Emma Holbrook

May 19

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The cruel trial and execution of Queen Anne Boleyn | Interview with historian Natalie Grueninger

487 years ago today on the 19th May 1536, King Henry VIII of England made history by sending his second wife, the infamous Anne Boleyn,...

Anne Boleyn's Last Letter | Interview with historian Sandra Vasoli

Emma Holbrook

May 6

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Anne Boleyn's Last Letter | Interview with historian Sandra Vasoli

The tragic downfall of Queen Anne Boleyn has always, and will continue to, fascinate many across the globe—for she was the first Queen to...

Astrology in Tudor England and its significance | Interview with The Tudor Astrologer

Emma Holbrook

Feb 28

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Astrology in Tudor England and its significance | Interview with The Tudor Astrologer

Astrology is not a subject that is much discussed when it comes to the Tudor era but it is one that holds a lot of information about what...

The love letters of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn | Interview with historian Elizabeth Norton

Emma Holbrook

Feb 10

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The love letters of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn | Interview with historian Elizabeth Norton

The love story of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn is one of the most famous in history. It all started with a handsome, womanizing King...

The fascinating relationship of Mary and Anne Boleyn | Interview with historian Owen Emmerson

Emma Holbrook

Jan 26

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The fascinating relationship of Mary and Anne Boleyn | Interview with historian Owen Emmerson

The Boleyn family have always (and will continue to) fascinated many historians and history lovers alike across the globe for their...

The Importance of History in Today's Society | Interview with historian Claire Ridgway

Emma Holbrook

Jun 29, 2023

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The Importance of History in Today's Society | Interview with historian Claire Ridgway

Yesterday was a special day here at The Ill-Fated Wives of Henry VIII–not only is it the 532nd anniversary of the birth of the very King...

The Execution of Queen Anne Boleyn | Interview with historian Elizabeth Norton

Emma Holbrook

May 19, 2023

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The Execution of Queen Anne Boleyn | Interview with historian Elizabeth Norton

487 years ago today on the 19th May 1536, King Henry VIII of England made history by sending his second wife, the infamous Anne Boleyn,...

The Marriage of Henry Tudor and Elizabeth of York | Interview with historian Gareth Russell

Emma Holbrook

Apr 21, 2023

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The Marriage of Henry Tudor and Elizabeth of York | Interview with historian Gareth Russell

Today's post is a very special one as not only is it the 514th anniversary of the death of the first Tudor monarch, King Henry VII, but...