The Story of Anne Boleyn's Hands with Helene Harrison (ep 247)

From the time she burst onto the stage of the royal court in 1522, people have been debating what Anne Boleyn looked like. Recent discoveries about portraits created in the reign of her daughter shed some light on the political importance of Anne's hands. Historian Helene Harrison joins us to share her insight and early identification of the way politics and portraiture come together in the appearance of Anne Boleyn.Show Notes:Helene Harrisonhttps://tudorblogger.com/@tudorbloggerThe Many Faces of Anne Boleyn: Interpreting Image and PerceptionTudor Executions: From Nobility to the BlockElizabethan Rebellions: Conspiracy, Intrigue, and TreasonCarol Ann LloydTEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare@shakeuphistoryhttps://carolannlloyd.com/https://patreon.com/carolannlloydhttps://bookshop.org/shop/carolannThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenSupport the showHistory reveals what's possible.Support the showHistory reveals what's possible.

Anne Boleyn changed the history of England, but her impact was felt far beyond her native country. Author and historian Heather Darsie brings a Continental perspective to Anne's life, and her death.Show Notes:Heather DarsieHeather holds degrees in law and German, which gives her special insight into the Continental perspective on the factors leading to the death of Anne Boleyn. https://maidensandmanuscripts.com/ @hrdarsiehistory"If Any Person Will Meddle of My Cause": The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn (2026)Katherine of Aragon: Spanish Princess (2025)Children of the House of Cleves (2023)AND MORE!My bookshop.com link to Heather's  latest book: https://bookshop.org/a/121653/9781398116023 Carol Ann LloydTEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare@shakeuphistoryhttps://carolannlloyd.com/https://patreon.com/carolannlloydhttps://bookshop.org/shop/carolannThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenSupport the showHistory reveals what's possible.

Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet has captured the attention of the world, focusing on Shakespeare's family. The importance of Agnes (Anne) Hathaway Shakespeare and the death of son Hamnet changed the family. Carol Ann looks at how four adaptations give us new understanding of the family and the works of Shakespeare.Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell affiliate link:   Carol Ann LloydTEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare @shakeuphistoryhttps://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd https://bookshop.org/shop/carolannThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenSupport the show.Support the showHistory reveals what's possible.

Macbeth begins ominously: "Enter three witches." What did Scottish people believe about witches? Historian and author Mary Craig joins Royals, Rebels, and Romantics to explain.Show Notes:Mary Craighttps://marywcraig.com/ Mary and Doug's podcast: https://bordersbletherings.uk/#podcast Twitter: https://x.com/11mwc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marywcraig Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/11mwc/ Scottish Witches (Pen and Sword) available for preorder!Carol Ann Lloyd@shakeuphistoryhttps://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.com/carolannlloydhttps://bookshop.org/shop/carolannThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenSupport the showHistory reveals what's possible.

A new series on Royals, Rebels, and Romantics!Leadership Lessons from History and Shakespeare.This week we take a deep dive into Shakespeare's Henry V and why listening is a leader's superpower.Carol Ann LloydTEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVWJml2otH0 @shakeuphistoryhttps://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.com/carolannlloydhttps://bookshop.org/shop/carolannThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenSupport the showHistory reveals what's possible.

Jane Seymour was not the only famous Seymour woman of the sixteenth century. Rebecca Batley explores the lives of Edward Seymour's two wives, Catherine Filliol and Anne Stanhope. Show Notes:Rebecca Batleyhttps://substack.com/@rebecca192630 https://amymcelroy.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips @damagedbybooks @rebecca192644 https://bsky.app/profile/bec1926.bait.socialAnne Walker: The Life and Death of Gentleman Jack's WifeAnne Neville: Queen and Wife of Richard IIIThe Lord Protector and His Wives: Catherine Filliol, Anne Stanhope, and Edward SeymourCarol Ann Lloyd@shakeuphistoryhttps://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.com/carolannlloydhttps://bookshop.org/shop/carolannThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenSupport the showHistory reveals what's possible.

Elizabeth Goff, aka The Historical Gal, brings the Tudors to life, with 100 tales of gowns, gossip, and gory ends!Show NotesElizabeth Goff @TheHistoryGal  @thehistoricalgal@the_historical_gal on InstagramBloody, Brilliant TudorsCarol Ann Lloyd@shakeuphistoryhttps://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory reveals what's possible.Support the showHistory reveals what's possible.

It was a conflict that raged on for years, shifting alliances, remaking warfare, and changing the political and economic landscape of Europe forever. Michael Livingston deep into the history of what we call "The Hundred Years War," revealing conflicts and battles that raged for two centuries that laid the foundation of the modern world.https://www.michaellivingston.com/ Show Notes:Michael Livingstonhttps://www.michaellivingston.com/ https://www.michaellivingston.com/the-blog/ https://bsky.app/profile/medievalguy.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/michael.d.livingston https://x.com/medievalguy https://www.instagram.com/livingstonphd/Bloody Crowns: A New History of the Hundred Years WarAgincourt: Battle of the Scarred KingCrécy: Battle of Five KingsCarol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloyd The Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenSupport the showHistory reveals what's possible.

Throughout history, women have used their own ways to establish credibility and exercise influence. In the sixteenth century, two women took this to high art: Catherine de Medici and Bess of Hardwick. In different countries and using different techniques, these two women demonstrate how the public performance of marriage and motherhood could change history.Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloyd The Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenSupport the showHistory reveals what's possible.

Joanna Plantagenet, daughter of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II, was a princess and a pioneer. Author and historian Catherine Hanley takes us through her exciting life and shares insights from her book, Lioness Heart.Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Catherine Hanley@catherinehanley_authorLionessheart: The Life and Times of Joanna PlantagenetNemesis: Medieval England's Greatest Enemy1217, The Battles that Saved England and more!Support the showHistory reveals what's possible.