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Established in 2018, Talking Tudors is one of the longest-running and most popular independent interview podcasts about the Tudor era. It boasts an international listenership and has been downloaded in excess of 4 million times. In each episode, creator and host Natalie Grueninger speaks with esteemed historians and other experts about a wide range of subjects associated with Tudor England. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Podbean app, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
In this compelling episode of 'Talking Tudors,' host Natalie Grueninger delves into the widely misunderstood relationship between Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII with guest Dr. Owen Emmerson. This conversation challenges the traditional narrative of Anne as a seductive manipulator holding Henry at bay and instead explores the complex political, religious, and personal motivations that may have defined their relationship.
Dr. Emmerson and Grueninger scrutinize 17 surviving letters from Henry to Anne housed in the Vatican Library, offering a fresh perspective on the true nature of Henry's intentions and Anne's agency within their courtship. The episode also considers the socio-political dynamics of 16th-century England, Anne's education, and her possible influence in the wider political theatre of the time.
Join the conversation as they debunk outdated myths, highlight newly uncovered historiographical insights, and discuss the broader implications of reinterpreting such historical narratives.
Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com
Visit Dr Owen Emmerson's official website
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