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Natalie Grueninger

@onthetudortrail.bsky.social

Author & podcaster. Host of the podcast, Talking Tudors. Latest book: The Final Year of AnneBoleyn. Support my work on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TalkingTudors

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It was wonderful to chat to Dr James Taffe about the important insights we can gain from studying Anne of Cleves’ household accounts. Tune in to hear about Anne’s time as queen and the woman behind the famous Holbein portrait.
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06.02.2026 03:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm all signed up, and cannot wait!

The diary is all blocked out for another week of lectures - 2026 is off to an excellent start for historical learning πŸ₯³

#history #AnneBoleyn #Tudors

28.01.2026 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing! Thank you, Brooke!

25.01.2026 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited to be teaming up once again with the wonderful @drowenemmerson.bsky.social to bring you a new online event! It's called 'Rethinking Anne Boleyn' and we'd love you to join us! Click on the link for details.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rethinking...

25.01.2026 01:12 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

I'm enjoying @enortonhistory.bsky.social's keynote address for 365 DAYS WITH KATHERINE OF ARAGON, an online event with @onthetudortrail.bsky.social! I'm thrilled to spend this year learning about a remarkable #Tudor queen! #Tudors #TudorQueens #KatherineofAragon #history

24.01.2026 03:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Top 10 Favourite Reads of 2025!
YouTube video by Natalie Grueninger: A History Lover Down Under Top 10 Favourite Reads of 2025!

New YouTube video! Head over to β€˜A History Lover Down Under’ to hear all about my top ten favourite reads of 2025. I even managed to pick an overall standout! I read so many wonderful books last year, so choosing this list was not easy. I hope you enjoy it!

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24.01.2026 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Study Update & Mini Book Haul (plus new Paper Republic journal)
YouTube video by Natalie Grueninger: A History Lover Down Under Study Update & Mini Book Haul (plus new Paper Republic journal)

New YouTube video! In this week's instalment, I share a study update and mini book haul. I also do a little show and tell of my gorgeous new journal by Paper Republic. Happy viewing!
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18.01.2026 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So glad you're enjoying it!

03.01.2026 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Episode 326 - The Story of Tudor Art with Dr Christina Faraday
YouTube video by Talking Tudors Episode 326 - The Story of Tudor Art with Dr Christina Faraday

I spoke to @onthetudortrail.bsky.social about The Story of Tudor Art for Talking Tudors podcast! Listen as I bust Tudor rose myths and get a bit too enthusiastic about women ropemakers, on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf8t...

19.12.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Browse records of other archives | The National Archives The official archive of the UK government. Our vision is to lead and transform information management, guarantee the survival of today's information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone...

An early Christmas present for all you Court of Requests fans. *All* the calendared Elizabethan proceedings [TNA REQ 2/26-294], over 20,000 items in total, are now searchable on The National Archives' online catalogue. Ho ho ho πŸŽ„ discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C...

07.12.2025 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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In the latest episode of Talking Tudors, I chat to the brilliant Emma Rutherford & Dr Elizabeth Goldring about a recently discovered portrait miniature by Nicholas Hilliard, which depicts Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton. Tune in for the full story! youtu.be/ONjRZSrmcOg?...

15.11.2025 06:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was such a joy to speak with Dr Erica Canela about her book, β€˜Zealous: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers'. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts or watch our interview on the Talking Tudors YouTube channel.
youtu.be/TQlMtGP0Hwo?...

08.11.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Episode 319 - Elizabeth Boleyn: The Queen's Mother with Sophie Bacchus-Waterman
YouTube video by Talking Tudors Episode 319 - Elizabeth Boleyn: The Queen's Mother with Sophie Bacchus-Waterman

Loving this discussion of #ElizabethBoleyn with @onthetudortrail.bsky.social & @sophiebwaterman.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFUC... #Tudors #AnneBoleyn #TheBoleyns #TalkingTudors #history

31.10.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I've just published a new YouTube video. I hope you enjoy it!
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25.10.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was a joy to speak with Dr Elizabeth Goldring about her stunning new biography of Hans Holbein the Younger. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts or watch our interview on the Talking Tudors YouTube channel.
youtu.be/gJUMhVfGWZY?...

25.10.2025 04:15 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New podcast episode! It was enlightening to speak with the always insightful Leigh Wakefield about the 1612 Pendle witch trials. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts or watch our interview on the Talking Tudors YouTube channel.
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20.10.2025 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Episode 316 - Practical Magic in Tudor England with Dr Tabitha Stanmore
YouTube video by Talking Tudors Episode 316 - Practical Magic in Tudor England with Dr Tabitha Stanmore

In the latest episode of Talking Tudors, I chat to @magicnotwitches.bsky.social about cunning folk and the use of practical magic in Tudor England. Do not miss this fascinating episode!
youtu.be/zIJTwvPo4oY?...

12.10.2025 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Emily!

12.10.2025 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@onthetudortrail.bsky.social and @drowenemmerson.bsky.social's virtual course, THE RISE OF A QUEEN: ANNE BOLEYN, 1526-1533, is a fascinating and valuable experience. Each lecture is detailed, complex, and insightful. #history #Tudors #TudorQueens #AnneBoleyn

11.10.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Four days to go! Join @drowenemmerson.bsky.social
and me for β€˜The Rise of a Queen: Anne Boleyn, 1526-1533’, a one-week online event exploring Anne's rise to the throne.
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-rise-o...

02.10.2025 07:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One week to go! Join @drowenemmerson.bsky.social
and me for β€˜The Rise of a Queen: Anne Boleyn, 1526-1533’, a one-week online event exploring Anne's rise to queenship. www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-rise-o...

28.09.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Flick Through My Academic Planner & Tour of an Italianate Mansion
YouTube video by Natalie Grueninger: A History Lover Down Under Flick Through My Academic Planner & Tour of an Italianate Mansion

New YouTube video! In this week’s instalment, I take you on a tour of an Italianate mansion and give you a peek inside my new academic planner!

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28.09.2025 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was a joy to chat with Ellie Webster about the life and times of Mary Shelton. Among other things, we discussed Mary’s court career, her relationship with Queen Anne Boleyn, and her role in compiling the Devonshire Manuscript.
Tune in! talkingtudors.podbean.com

27.09.2025 02:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just finished a live chat for Talking Tudors @onthetudortrail.bsky.social on Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy. There were some great questions!

#talkingtudors #womenwhoruledtheworld

25.09.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm so glad!

22.09.2025 05:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Friday in the Life of a History Podcaster | Live chats, recordings & more!
YouTube video by Natalie Grueninger: A History Lover Down Under A Friday in the Life of a History Podcaster | Live chats, recordings & more!

New video! Head over to my YouTube channel for a look at a Friday in my life as a full-time podcaster and digital educator. I also share some very exciting news!
youtu.be/VXRmiLbunjg?...

20.09.2025 23:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join @drowenemmerson.bsky.social and me for β€˜The Rise of a Queen: Anne Boleyn, 1526-1533’, a one-week online event starting in less than three weeks!
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-rise-o...

16.09.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thrilled to be in new episode of Talking Tudors podcast. I’m talking to @onthetudortrail.bsky.social about reigning queens, the subject of my new book Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy @wearefootnote.bsky.social
#talkingtudors #womenwhoruledtheworld #reigningqueen #femaleking

20.09.2025 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join @drowenemmerson.bsky.social and me for β€˜The Rise of a Queen: Anne Boleyn, 1526-1533’, a one-week online event starting in less than three weeks!
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-rise-o...

16.09.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Accommodation for History Lovers! Where I stayed in England & Wales
YouTube video by Natalie Grueninger: A History Lover Down Under Accommodation for History Lovers! Where I stayed in England & Wales

I’ve just published a new YouTube video! Tune in to see where I stayed in England and Wales. 7 places that history lovers will adore! youtu.be/_iEX_g-DBg0?...

16.09.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0