About this episode

This episode challenges common beliefs about Elizabeth Boleyn with guest Sophie Bacchus-Waterman.

In this episode, I’m joined by Sophie Bacchus-Waterman to challenge everything you think you know about Elizabeth Boleyn. If you’ve ever wondered whether Elizabeth Boleyn has been unfairly judged, this conversation will make you rethink everything. -- Sophie's book: Blackwells Amazon (US) Sophie's Social Media: Instagram Bluesky Sophie's Substack -- BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: SPECIAL EVENT on May 9th with Dr. Steven Veerapon on the medical history of Henry VIII. All the information can be found here: https://henrythetyrant.eventbrite.com -- Credits: Host: Rebecca Larson Guest: Sophie Bacchus-Waterman

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Sophie Bacchus-Waterman

Topics covered

• Elizabeth Boleyn
• myths
• misconceptions
• historical judgment
• medical history
• Tudors

Keywords

• Elizabeth Boleyn
• myths
• misconceptions
• historical judgment
• Tudors Dynasty
• Sophie Bacchus-Waterman
• Henry VIII
• medical history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Amazon, Instagram, Bluesky, Substack

Books & works: Blackwells

Places: Henry VIII

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