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Feb 2023
29m 44s

#338 | The Tragic Life of Anne Boleyn

Leonardo English
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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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