About this episode

Heather Darsie discusses the life and death of Anne Boleyn, exploring her historical significance and the Continental perspective on her judicial murder.

Anne Boleyn changed the history of England, but her impact was felt far beyond her native country. Author and historian Heather Darsie brings a Continental perspective to Anne's life, and her death. Show Notes: Heather Darsie Heather holds degrees in law and German, which gives her special insight into the Continental perspective on the factors leading to the death of Anne Boleyn. https://maidensandmanuscripts.com/ @hrdarsiehistory "If Any Person Will Meddle of My Cause": The Ju...

People in this episode

Host: Carol Ann Lloyd

Guest: Heather Darsie

Topics covered

• Anne Boleyn
• historical impact
• Continental perspective
• English history
• judicial murder

Keywords

• Anne Boleyn
• Heather Darsie
• judicial murder
• English history
• Continental perspective
• historical impact
• law
• German

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Maidens and Manuscripts

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