Catherine of Aragon’s Last Letter
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by Claire
1w ago
Catherine of Aragon, first wife of King Henry VIII, died on 7th January 1536. In her dying days, it was said that she wrote a letter to Henry VIII, a man she believed was still her true husband. But what did this letter say and did Catherine of Aragon really write it? I explore this in my latest video ..read more
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Exclusive Interview – Anne Boleyn’s Letter Revealed – Unlocking Tudor Secrets
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by Claire
2w ago
There is an interesting letter linked to Anne Boleyn. It's known as the "From the Lady in the Tower" letter and was said to have been found amongst Thomas Cromwell's papers. It was said to be a copy of a letter either written by or dictated by Queen Anne Boleyn to her husband the king when she was imprisoned in the Tower of London in May 1536. But what do we know about this letter? I interviewed Amanda Glover who has done ground-breaking research into this Anne Boleyn letter ..read more
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Did Mark Smeaton father Elizabeth I?
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by Claire
2w ago
Thank you so much to Rose for asking the question "Did Mary I really believe that her half-sister Elizabeth was actually fathered by Mark Smeaton?" which is based on Mary I allegedly saying that Elizabeth "had the face and countenance of Mark Smeton, who was a very handsome man". In my latest video, I look at where this quote comes from, along with assessing whether it fits in with what we know of Mary and Elizabeth's relationship. I also delve into another claim about Anne Boleyn and Mark Smeaton: whether Smeaton fathered the baby Anne Boleyn miscarried in 1536 ..read more
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The 1925 View of Anne Boleyn was Rather Strange
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by Claire
3w ago
A big thank you to Diane for telling me about Charles Maclaurin's 1925 book "Post Mortems of Mere Mortals: Essays, Historical, and Medical" and his chapter on Anne Boleyn, "The Case of Anne Boleyn". I think it amused me and horrified me in equal measure. In this video, I share excerpts from Maclaurin's book about Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Maclaurin's rather strange and unpalatable view regarding why he believes Anne Boleyn did commit adultery. Enjoy ..read more
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Catherine Howard’s Downfall: Unveiling the True Charges Against Her
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by Claire
1M ago
In my latest video, I’m looking at the fall of Catherine Howard, fifth wife of King Henry VIII, in 1541 and 1542. Catherine Howard’s fall is surrounded by misconceptions, and I’ve lost count of the times I’ve seen social media posts about her being executed for committing adultery. That’s just not true. Find out exactly what Catherine Howard, Francis Dereham and Thomas Culpeper were charged with ..read more
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Obsession or Love? Unravelling the Enigma of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s Relationship
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by Claire
1M ago
Did Henry VIII really love Anne Boleyn is a question I’ve been asked many times since I started researching Anne Boleyn’s story fifteen years ago, and I’ve even handled it in a video before, but it’s something that I’ve changed my mind about as I’ve dug deeper and deeper. Was Anne Boleyn Henry VIII’s greatest love or was she simply an obsession? Join me as I unravel the layers of their relationship, from courtship to marriage, and analyse the historical context that shaped their tumultuous romance ..read more
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Anne Boleyn’s Letter from the Tower – New Research!
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by Claire
1M ago
I’m so excited about the new research that is being carried out on the “From the Lady in the Tower” letter that is said to have been written by Anne Boleyn while she was in the Tower of London awaiting her trial in May 1536. Some historians dismiss it as a forgery, while others are convinced of its authenticity, so it’s a bit of a mystery. But new research carried out by Amanda Glover on the copy in the collection at the British Library gives us some more information. Amanda’s findings have been published over on the Tudor Society, so please do click here to head over there now, and I’m sure A ..read more
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Did Henry VIII Regret Anne Boleyn’s Execution? Unravelling the Enigma
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by Claire
1M ago
In my latest video, I’m exploring a question asked by my YouTube follower Suzanne Paul: Did Henry VIII regret Anne Boleyn’s execution? One 16th century Frenchman claims that he’d heard that Henry VIII, in his dying days, had spoken of his regret for executing his innocent second wife, Anne Boleyn, but just how reliable is this source? Join me as I look into this question, and please do share your views… Notes and Sources Burnet, Gilbert (1643-1715) The History of the Reformation of the Church of England, The Third Part. Being a Supplement to the Two Volumes Formerly Publish’d, published 1733 ..read more
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The Royal Resilience of Mary I – The Psychological Impact of Henry VIII on his Daughters
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by Claire
1M ago
In this first of a two-part series on “Unveiling the Psychological Impact of Henry VIII’s Reign on His Daughters”, I’m unravelling the complex relationship between Henry VIII and his eldest daughter, Mary. How did the tumultuous events and decisions of her father shape her life and reign? And what about her upbringing and the ill-treatment she received in her adolescence? Join me as I delve into Mary I’s story ..read more
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Anne Boleyn’s Destiny in a World Where Catherine Survived
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by Claire
1M ago
In my latest video, I’m delving into another “what-if” scenario surrounding Anne Boleyn’s fall. Elizabeth Cumming’s question ponders Anne Boleyn’s fate had Catherine of Aragon lived longer than 1536. Key Questions Explored: Would Anne have faced the scaffold if Catherine had lived a few more years? How did Catherine’s opposition to the annulment set the stage for Anne’s destiny? What role did the quest for a male heir play in shaping the course of Tudor history? I do love what-iffing ..read more
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