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.
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Feb 26
#597 | The Global Housing Crisis Explained
House prices have soared across the world, rising far faster than wages and locking many people out of home ownership. This episode looks at why cheap credit, global investors, short-term rentals, and slow building have pushed prices ever higher. It also asks whether governments ... Show More
28m 40s
Feb 12
#594 | Mohammed Bin Salman & The Rise of Saudi Arabia
For decades, Saudi Arabia was ruled by ageing princes, until one young royal began changing the system from within. This episode tells the story of Mohammed bin Salman, and how he rose rapidly to become Saudi Arabia’s most powerful figure. Saudi royal family is huge; succession o ... Show More
30 m
Jan 29
#592 | A Beginner’s Guide To British Politics
British politics can feel confusing, with a king, a Prime Minister, and noisy debates in an old building. This episode explains how the system works, from Parliament and voting to why two parties have ruled for so long. Magna Carta and early Parliament shaped British politics. We ... Show More
27m 30s
Aug 2023
Anne Boleyn part 1 for Tudor Week!
Who's that girl? It's Anne! Anne Boleyn is one of the most infamous figures in British history. Her short life is often defined by her marriage to King Henry VIII, her role in the English Reformation, and ultimately, her execution. However, in this episode (part of our Tudor Week ... Show More
58m 36s
Sep 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s long rule comes to an end | Learn the English expression ‘pay respects’
" Britain and the world are mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II. She died peacefully at the Balmoral Castle in northern Scotland earlier this month at age 96. She served as Britain’s monarch for 70 years, and upon her death, her son, Charles, became King. Plus, learn what it ... Show More
18m 37s
Jul 2022
AEE 1821: UK vs. US Breakfast with Anna Tyrie from English Like a Native
Follow Business English Podcast from All Ears English for episodes that focus 100% on presentations, small talk in business, English meetings, and more.
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19m 9s
Jul 2021
Inside the #FreeBritney movement | Learn the English expression ‘raise awareness’
" When Britney Spears was 26, she had just gone through a series of personal meltdowns. As a result, her father was legally appointed as her financial and personal conservator, meaning he has full control of her life and finances. But thirteen years later, Britney – and a movemen ... Show More
21m 41s
Sep 2022
The unlikely path to Queen | Learn the English metaphor ‘open the door’
" As Queen Elizabeth II grew into adulthood, it was increasingly clear that she would, someday, be queen. But no one thought it would happen as soon as it did. This lesson covers her unlikely path to the monarch, the story of how she found out she was queen in the Kenyan countrys ... Show More
23m 20s
Jul 2022
#109 Ellen Jovin on “The Grammar Table”
Creator and proprietor of The Grammar Table, Ellen Jovin, joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to talk about traveling the country to discuss grammar, learning the languages of New York, and finding joy in learning grammar.Featured ResourcesRebel with a ClausePatreon Extended Ep ... Show More
47m 53s
May 2024
Bonus Episode 61 - Henry VIII: The Man, The Myth, The Monarch - Part 2
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Join Charlie and Ben as they delve into the lives of Henry VIII's third, fourth, fifth, and sixth wives, from Jane Seymour's tragic death after giving birth to his only male heir to Katherine P ... Show More
28m 41s
