Episode 347 - Rethinking the Wives of Henry VIII with Jessica Carey-Bunning

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.7 • 969 Ratings

🗓️ 31 May 2026

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Host Natalie Grueninger talks with historian Jessica Carey-Bunning about her book 'The Wives of Henry VIII', presenting fresh archival research and new perspectives on each queen. They discuss Catherine of Aragon’s finances after annulment, Anne Boleyn’s use of dress and image, Jane Seymour’s complex reputation and faith, Anne of Cleves’ later life, Catherine Howard’s queenship, and the contested danger faced by Catherine Parr. Carey-Bunning urges listeners to question traditional narratives and to return to primary sources to better understand the messy realities of Tudor court life. Visit Jessica's official website https://tudortreasures.net/ Learn more about 'Simply Tudor Tours' https://simplytudortours.com/ JOIN 365 DAYS IN ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND https://www.nataliegrueninger.com/2026/05/17/365-days-in-elizabethan-england/ Learn more about your host: https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon!

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to talking tutors, a podcast about the ever fascinating Tudor dynasty.
0:06.8	My name is Natalie Gruniger and I'll be your host and guide on this journey through 16th century England.
0:13.5	Are you ready to step through the veil of time into the dazzling and dangerous world of the Tudor court?
0:19.4	Without further ado, it's time to talk Tudors.
0:26.5	This episode of Talking Tudors is brought to you by our friends at Simply Tudor Tours. Their
0:32.8	exclusive rise and fall of Anne-Bilintua this September offers an immersive experience that blends learning
0:39.3	and living history. Your hosts, Sarah Morris from the Tudor Travel Guide and Adam Pennington
0:45.3	from the Tudor Chest, will be joined by guest historian in residence Estelle Paroch. Together, they
0:50.4	will weave the threads of Anne's rise and fall as they move between some of the most pivotal locations associated with her story.
0:57.5	Highlights include two nights at Heva Castle and Berlin's beloved childhood home,
1:02.6	where you'll not only enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour, but also a feast in the Great Hall,
1:07.3	serenaded by Tudor Minstrels and presided over by a very special royal guest,
1:12.7	you will need to be on your best behaviour. They'll also visit Windsor Castle, Hampton Court,
1:17.6	Westminster Abbey, and the foreboding Tower of London. Get ready to pull back the veil of time
1:22.9	and touch Tudor history for yourself. Check out simplytutorTours.com for more information on this
1:28.5	tour. I'd also, of course, like to acknowledge and thank the generous listeners who continue
1:32.5	to support Talking Tudors on Patreon and extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who's taken the
1:38.0	time to rate and review the show. As an independent podcaster, this means a lot to me.
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