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Robyn C @robynlc.bsky.social · Jul 21

Had a great time at #SouthwarkCathedral History Festival on Saturday, heard amazing talks from some of my favourite Historians including @alfredrjhawkins.bsky.social and @drowenemmerson.bsky.social

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Wolf Hall Weekend @wolfhall.bsky.social · Jul 4

In the lead-up to Wolf Hall Weekend 2026 we spoke with Dr. Owen Emmerson @drowenemmerson.bsky.social in an Exclusive Q&A on Hilary Mantel's portrayal of Mary Boleyn, William Carey, and Cromwell’s Circle. wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/an-exclusi...

An Exclusive Q&A with Dr. Owen Emmerson

On Hilary Mantel's portrayal of Mary Boleyn, William Carey, and Cromwell’s Circle.

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Natalie Grueninger @onthetudortrail.bsky.social · Jun 1

New online event! I do hope you'll consider joining @drowenemmerson.bsky.social and me. Learn more & reserve your place!
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-rise-o...

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · May 30

Lovely launch of @drjoannepaul.bsky.social Thomas More. Great to see so many historians there, inc Sarah Gristwood Luke Pepera @nicolatallis.bsky.social @drowenemmerson.bsky.social Kate McCaffrey @nathenamin.bsky.social @estelleprnq.bsky.social @historywithjackson.bsky.social Alfred Hawkins

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Natalie Grueninger @onthetudortrail.bsky.social · May 17

Head over to my Patreon to watch @drowenemmerson.bsky.social and me review ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ film. This is an open access video, which means it’s freely available to the public. I hope you enjoy it!
www.patreon.com/posts/dr-owe...

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Helene Harrison MA MSc @tudorblogger.bsky.social · Apr 30

Delighted to reveal that the foreword to my upcoming book ‘The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn: Interpreting Image and Perception’ has been written by none other than the brilliant @drowenemmerson.bsky.social !! Out 31 July 2025!

@penandswordbooks.bsky.social

www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Many-Fac...

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · Apr 5

Still time to buy tickets to this weekend’s online Katherine of Aragon Legacy fundraiser for Peterborough Cathedral. Loads of fabulous historians. I’m speaking about Jane Seymour
peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/event/the-ka...
@drowenemmerson.bsky.social @onthetudortrail.bsky.social #peterborough

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Tracy Borman OBE @tracyborman.bsky.social · Mar 30

Of all the details I found about Anne Boleyn’s relationship with her daughter Elizabeth this has to be the most poignant @hodderbooks.bsky.social #mothersday #mothersday2025 #anneboleyn #elizabethi #tudors @drowenemmerson.bsky.social

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Tudor Times @thetudortimes.bsky.social · Mar 25

We are very pleased to be working with @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social to arrange an evening of talks about Thomas Cromwell on 11 September. Speakers are @drjoannepaul.bsky.social @drowenemmerson.bsky.social and @melitat.bsky.social Get your tickets now, as space is limited! bit.ly/4kUFm29

Tudor Times presents Thomas Cromwell: The Rise & Fall - An Evening of Talks

Join us for a night of fascinating discussions on Thomas Cromwell's dramatic journey from power to downfall!

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Melita Thomas @melitat.bsky.social · Mar 25

Very pleased to be taking part in an evening devoted to Thomas Cromwell at Southwark Cathedral on 11 September. My fellow-speakers will be @drjoannepaul.bsky.social and @drowenemmerson.bsky.social Book now, as spaces will be limited. bit.ly/4kUFm29

Tudor Times presents Thomas Cromwell: The Rise & Fall - An Evening of Talks

Join us for a night of fascinating discussions on Thomas Cromwell's dramatic journey from power to downfall!

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Natalie Grueninger @onthetudortrail.bsky.social · Mar 22

We’re delighted to share that Dr Peter Stiffell is taking part in ‘The Katharine of Aragon Legacy Lectures’! Please do consider joining @drowenemmerson.bsky.social & me online (5-6 April) for a wonderful lecture series, all in support of Peterborough Cathedral.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/historians...

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Natalie Grueninger @onthetudortrail.bsky.social · Mar 13

It was such a joy to review the acclaimed TV drama, ‘Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light’, with the brilliant @drowenemmerson.bsky.social!
Our discussion is available to all paid subscribers of Talking Tudors. Not a patron? Sign up at patreon.com/TalkingTudors.
I look forward to welcoming you!

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Dr Owen Emmerson @drowenemmerson.bsky.social · Mar 13

As much as I adore seeing our majestic Long Gallery & extraordinary 16th-century art collection beautifully lit, there is also something utterly magical about turning off all of the electricity & seeing it lit only by glorious sunlight, as those before us did. #HeverCastle #AnneBoleyn #AnneofCleves

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Natalie Grueninger @onthetudortrail.bsky.social · Mar 9

We’re thrilled to share that the brilliant Dr Linda Porter is taking part in ‘The Katharine of Aragon Legacy Lectures’! Please do consider joining @drowenemmerson.bsky.social & me online for a wonderful lecture series, all in support of Peterborough Cathedral.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/historians...

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All Things Tudors @allthingstudors.bsky.social · Mar 7

Exploring the early life of Q Anne Boleyn this past week with @drowenemmerson.bsky.social and @onthetudortrail.bsky.social ! So interesting to delve into her early experiences that shaped the Queen she would become! Looking forward to the Q&A this wknd!🤗

📸: Dr. Owen Emmerson & Natalie Grueninger

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · Mar 7

The Royal Beat is now a podcast! You can hear me talking about the Seymour scandal involving a young Elizabeth I with @katewilliamsme.bsky.social and @drowenemmerson.bsky.social over at Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

#temptationofelizabethtudor #seymourscandal #royalbeat

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · Mar 8

#InternationalWomensDay2025 why not listen to Historic Royal Palace’s 6 wives podcast with @tracyborman.bsky.social I’m in episode 1, James Peacock @drowenemmerson.bsky.social @nicolatallis.bsky.social Gareth Russell & Sarah Gristwood also appear
historicroyalpalaces.libsyn.com/the-six-tudor...

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Dr Owen Emmerson @drowenemmerson.bsky.social · Mar 6

On #WorldBookDay2025, I thought I’d share one of the things I love most about #AnneBoleyn’s Books of Hours at Hever: their smell! Their ‘bibliosmia’ is a blend of cocoa, vanilla and spent fires that seep from the vellum as you turn their pages. If only I could bottle that scent.

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Dr Owen Emmerson @drowenemmerson.bsky.social · Mar 4

We’re beyond thrilled that @alfredrjhawkins.bsky.social, Curator of Historic Buildings at the Tower of London, is part of The Katharine of Aragon Legacy Lectures! Join @onthetudortrail.bsky.social & me online (5-6 April) in support of Peterborough Cathedral! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/historians...

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Natalie Grueninger @onthetudortrail.bsky.social · Feb 18

Less than two weeks until our next online event kicks off! Join us for an exploration of Anne Boleyn’s origins and early life. @drowenemmerson.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-making...

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Natalie Grueninger @onthetudortrail.bsky.social · Feb 18

We’re excited to share that @laceybonarhull.bsky.social is taking part in ‘The Katharine of Aragon Legacy Lectures’! Please consider joining @drowenemmerson.bsky.social & me online (5-6 April) for a fab lecture series, all in support of Peterborough Cathedral.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/historians...

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Tracy Borman OBE @tracyborman.bsky.social · Feb 11

When your day starts with seeing a newly discovered Elizabethan treasure, you know the bar has been raised pretty high 🤩🤩🤩

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Dr Owen Emmerson @drowenemmerson.bsky.social · Feb 7

There really is nothing like seeing them in the flesh. They positively come alive 💜

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Dr Owen Emmerson @drowenemmerson.bsky.social · Feb 7

Yes absolutely!! They are just so recognisable.

Dr Owen Emmerson @drowenemmerson.bsky.social · Feb 7

Today, over on YouTube, I will be discussing why I prefer Hans #Holbein’s preparatory drawings to the final product. I think Holbein’s sketches captured the raw immediacy of his subjects, preserving the spontaneity of his first impressions: youtu.be/DmCl1GrPSVU?...

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