Adaptational Attractiveness Has Ruined The Tudors
Danielle Handley
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional - willing to speak to any group
- Fee:
- Paid: £100 plus travel
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 18th February 2022
- Tagged:
- Tudors | Anne Boleyn | Popular Culture | History
Adaptational attractiveness is a media phenomenon where historical figures or book characters have flaws minimised or changed in order to appeal to a wider audience.
Was Anne as sexy as she is portrayed? Was Katherine of Aragon as frumpy? What was the real age gap between Henry and his wives, and how does this change depending on the story Hollywood is telling?
In this talk, we explore how the history of the Tudors has been reinvented and reinterpreted in pop culture, fiction and film, and how this has influenced the way we understand them today.
Views: 1164 | Enquiries: 0About Danielle Handley
Looking for an experienced and engaging speaker for your conference, event or workshop? You've come to the right place.
Hi! I'm Danielle, and I am a Public Historian.
Whether you are looking for a formal or informal talk, to an audience of academics, professionals, hobbyists or the casually interested, I would be delighted to share my knowledge and expertise with you.
I have had the privilege to give talks and tours for The National Trust, Group for Education in Museums (GEM) and Historic Royal Palaces. I LOVE the past. Discovering it, reading about it, understanding it, but most of all I love to share it with others.
This passion has fuelled me to achieve a First Class BA with Honours in History, and a Distinction level Masters in Public History, both from Royal Holloway, University of London. During that time, I developed a speciality in history education, with particular focuses on the links between the heritage industry, historians and schools, and working to improve the way women and other marginalised histories are included in the curriculum.
To find out more about me, please go to: www.daniellehandley.com
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