Dr Kat and the Execution of Anne Boleyn

On 19th May 1536, Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII was executed by the sword in the Tower of London. Why did Henry choose this uncommon means of execution to dispatch his former love? I hope you enjoy this video and find it interesting! Please subscribe and click the bell icon to be updated about new videos. Also, if you want to get in touch, please comment down below or find me on social media: Instagram: Twitter: Email: readingthepastwithdrkat@ Intro / Outro song: Silent Partner, “Greenery“ [ Images: Portrait of Anne Boleyn by an unknown artist (late 16th-century copy of a lost original of c. 1533-1536). Held by the National Portrait Gallery. Hans Holbein the Younger’s portrait of Thomas Cromwell (between 1532 and 1533). Held by The Frick Collection. Quoted texts: Anne Boleyn’s scaffold speech, as recorded by Edward Hall in his “Chronicle”, first printed 1548