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Great Tales from British History: Was Queen Victoria Ever Amused? And 39 Other Intriguing Historical Questions Answered by Robert Gambles

Everyday Life in Medieval London from the Anglo-Saxons to the Tudors by Toni Mount

Sisters of Treason by Elizabeth Fremantle

#FridayFun – Six Wives Places Crossword Puzzle

#WednesdayFact – Elizabeth Boleyn acted as a chaperone for Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII

The May Bride by Suzannah Dunn

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The Other Boleyn Girl – Is it accurate?

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In this latest instalment of my "Questions about Anne Boleyn" series, I look at Philippa Gregory's best-selling novel, "The Other…

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Jacquetta Woodville and Witchcraft by Susan Higginbotham

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The airing of the BBC adaptation of Philippa Gregory's The White Queen has sparked off many discussions regarding the Woodville…

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The Other Boleyn Girl Effect

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As you probably know, British TV channel BBC2 has been rather Tudor themed recently, airing some wonderful documentaries about Anne…

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The Last Days of Anne Boleyn – A Review and Rundown

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I thought I'd write a review (well, more of a rundown) of the BBC2 programme The Last Days of Anne…

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Richard Roose Boiled to Death – 5 April 1531

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On this day in history, 5th April 1531, Richard Roose (or Rouse), Bishop John Fisher's cook, was boiled to death…

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Anne Boleyn and The Other Boleyn Girl

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My inspiration for this article comes from a discussion we've been having on The Anne Boleyn Files Facebook page, regarding…

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The Sexualization of Anne Boleyn

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sexualize, sexualise vb 1. to make or become sexual or sexually aware 2. to give or acquire sexual associations sexualization…

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Great Tales from British History: Was Queen Victoria Ever Amused? And 39 Other Intriguing Historical Questions Answered by Robert Gambles

Books

Everyday Life in Medieval London from the Anglo-Saxons to the Tudors by Toni Mount

Books

Sisters of Treason by Elizabeth Fremantle

Friday fun Quizzes Six Wives

#FridayFun – Six Wives Places Crossword Puzzle