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Feb 2023
29m 44s

#338 | The Tragic Life of Anne Boleyn

Leonardo English
About this episode

 


She was the second wife of King Henry VIII of England but fell out of favour after failing to produce a male heir. 

In this episode, we look at the fascinating life of Anne Boleyn and ask ourselves whether things could have ended differently. 

  • The early life of Anne Boleyn
  • Henry declares his love for Anne
  • Appealing to Rome
  • The birth of Elizabeth
  • The affairs of Henry VIII
  • The downfall of Anne
  • Anne is arrested
  • The execution of Anne Boleyn
  • The aftermath of her execution
  • Who is responsible for the fate of Anne Boleyn?


 Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/anne-boleyn


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