The Execution Of Anne Boleyn | Henry & Anne | Timeline

Published 2017-06-17
They are two of history’s most talked about figures, but how much do we really know about the ill-fated lovers? What were their real characters and motives? Why did one of them lose their head? And how did their actions change the course of history forever?

Historian, author and Tudor-expert Dr Suzannah Lipscomb will retrace the couples’ steps by visiting the places that were important to them, where their romantic, political and tragic lives were played out, and meet people today who are hell bent on finding out the truth about the Tudor love affair that changed everything forever.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Clau1982
    38:08 The whole "although he murdered her, he loved her" mirrors the "although he beats me he loves me" mentality that sustains abusive relationships
  • @kristybriggs
    Henry cut off annes head because she couldnt give him a son so the tudor line could continue but it was his own daughter who got her own revenge for her mother by not marrying or have children so henry failed and the tudor line ended with his daughter. Nothing like a womans scorn
  • @honeysky67
    "Jane was a lady in waiting, just as Anne was to Katherine" , How you get em is how you lose em.
  • I just love how it's almost like Elizabeth sort of took revenge for her mothers unnecessary death and ruled the country for decades on behalf of her mother, who should've been queen for all these years.
  • @trinigrl09
    He blames not having male children on the women but the cruel irony is that MEN determine the gender of the child. Women only have X chromosomes.
  • @Meine.Postma
    The end made me emotional. She was a classy woman at the end. Her daughter Elizabeth reigned over Brittain's golden age.
  • The actress playing Anne is amazing... I feel her joy, her confidence and her pain. Love this documentary!
  • @mightymissk
    I don't know how the host can believe Henry really loved Anne. He was playing footsies with Jane Seymour before Anne's body was cold. I think Henry knew damn well Anne didn't commit adultery. But her inability to give him a healthy son made her expendable. Henry tore England apart to marry Anne Boleyn. When he married her and she failed to produce the desired male baby, he threw her to her enemies. Henry CHOSE to believe Anne was unfaithful because he wanted to be rid of her.
  • @lavpot11040425
    their "love story" is just like that modern cheater husband and his side chick who break everybody's heart and feels like it's them against the world only to ruin each others lives when they finally got together lol. who would've thought that toxic relationships dated back in 1500's lol
  • I just love how much this woman LOVES history!! It’s absolutely heartwarming
  • I like to think that Anne Boleyn's prayer books survived because her daughter searched, saved and used them
  • @cherrybello
    There is a Chinese saying that says "There is no such thing as love in the Royal family", because everything was based on power and continuity of the dynasty. The Emperor/Kings would give up anything and anyone to keep his power and continue his dynasty. It is so true in this instance.
  • The way I see it, there CLEARLY is no debate over Henry's TRUE love.....it WAS Henry. He only cared about himself and manipulated things in his favor
  • @johnhill8529
    I’ve visited Catherine of Aragon’s grave many times over 30 years, and every time there has been fresh pomegranates on her tomb. I would truly love to meet the person responsible.
  • @youmnakc
    he was never meant to have a male heir to continue his line.....
  • @teemaro5703
    Classic case of, "I don't want her....but noone else should have her either."
  • @ayakotami8630
    Anne had won though in the end. She gave birth to one of the greatest Queens in history. . . Elizabeth I. May Anne rest in peace. 💖👼💖