How We See Anne Boleyn: Image and Perception with Helene Harrison ( ep 224)

Who was Anne Boleyn? Helene Harrison reviews documents, images, letters, biographies, and more to consider the various ways Anne Boleyn's image has been created.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Helene Harrisontudorblogger.com@tudorbloggerThe Many Faces of Anne Boleyn: Interpreting Image and PerceptionTudor Executions: From Nobility to the BlockElizabethan Rebellions: Conspiracy, Intrigue, and TreasonHistory shows us what's possible.

Fourteenth century England was a time of upheaval, extended war, political turmoil, and overall chaos. Dr Helen Carr joins us to talk about her new book that covers the life of the famous and lesser-known people of a time that changed power structures and the monarchy forever.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Dr Helen Carrhelencarr.com@helenhcarrHistory Hit, Intelligence Squared, BBC, The New Statesman, etc.The Red Prince: John of Gaunt, Duke of LancasterWhat is History, Now? (co-author and editor)Sceptered Isle: A New History of the Fourteenth CenturyHistory shows us what's possible.

For hundreds of years, the stories of Anne Boleyn have fascinated us. Her stunning rise to the role of Queen of England, the birth of the future Elizabeth I, and the catastrophic fall from favor that led to a swordsman from Calais is a story we can't stop telling. But where did it all begin? Estelle Paranque traces Anne's story to its origin in the glamorous kingdom of France.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Estelle Paranque Associate Professor Northeastern University LondonInsta: @estellrprnq; Twitter: @drestelleprnqThorns, Lust, and Glory: The Betrayal of Anne BoleynBlood, Fire, and Gold: The Story of Elizabeth I and Catherine de MediciElizabeth I of England Through Valois Eyes  History shows us what's possible.

We often associate Anne Boleyn with men: her husband, her father, her brother, and others. What about the women? Sophie Bacchus-Waterman discusses the women around Anne, including her mother.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenSophie Bacchus-Waterman@sophiebwatermanSpecial Collections, St John's College, OxfordElizabeth Boleyn: The Life of the Queen's Mother (coming 2025)History shows us what's possible.

April is the month we celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday, commemorate Shakespeare’s death day, and debate whether they both really happened on April 23rd. Maybe, maybe not. But we're celebrating anyway--the fun and funnies about Shakespeare! Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.

Time for another special episode about life lessons from Shakespeare and History. This month it's Hermia and Helena from Midsummer Night's Dream. Move over, Puck, these women are leading the way!Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenThis week: Midsummer Night's DreamHistory shows us what's possible.

Her life was hidden in secret corners and unknown spaces, and yet she also lived in public. One of the premier code breakers of the 20th century hid in plan sight and remained hidden until social historian Jackie Uí Chionna uncovered her story and broke the code to the real Emily Anderson.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenJackie Uí Chinnoajackieuichinnoa.weebly.com@ChionnaUiQueen of Codes: The Secret Life of Emily Anderson, Britain's Greatest Female CodebreakerOral History of University College, GalwayHe Was Galway: Maírtín Mór McDonoghHistory shows us what's possible.

Mary, Queen of Scots is one of the most fascinating women in history. Imprisoned for years, she fought back in part through communicating in a series of coded letters. Historian Dr Jade Scott takes us into the mysteries of the enigmatic Scottish queen.Dr Jade Scott@huntingrebelsThe Captive Queen: The Decrypted Life of Mary, Queen of ScotsCarol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.

Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenGemma Hollmanjusthistoryposts.com@justhistorypost@gemmahauthorWomen in the Middle Ages: Illuminating the Worlds of Peasants, Nuns, and QueensThe Queen and the Mistress: The Women of Edward IIIRoyal Witches:  From Joan of Navarre to Elizabeth WoodvilleHistory shows us what's possible.

We might not think Shakespeare's a great choice for finding women in leadership. But when we consider more carefully, we find many women leading where they are. Let's consider a couple: Juliet and Beatrice.During Women's History month, we celebrate all the ways women lead!Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.