Hello! I’m Dr Amy Boyington: Historian, author, presenter!

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I am passionate about history! Through my work, publications, TikToks, Instagram & YouTube I am committed to bringing history to life in an engaging and exciting way.

I attained my PhD in architectural history from the University of Cambridge in 2017. My thesis explored the architectural patronage of women in eighteenth-century Britain. After completing my doctoral thesis, I worked as a post-doctoral researcher at Queens' College, Cambridge.

I have worked in a curatorial capacity at Holkham Hall, Goodwood House and Woburn Abbey. I have also worked for the National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Royal Palaces.

Curious 17th-Century fashion detail: rings attached to black strings!
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Curious 17th-Century fashion detail: rings attached to black strings!
Marie Antoinette & Queen Charlotte were pen pals!
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Marie Antoinette & Queen Charlotte were pen pals!
Did you know that Empress Sisi was Assasin*ated?
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Did you know that Empress Sisi was Assasin*ated?
The Darnley Jewel: A Tudor masterpiece
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The Darnley Jewel: A Tudor masterpiece
The history of engagement rings!
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The history of engagement rings!
Empress Sisi was ass*ssinated
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Empress Sisi was ass*ssinated
C*ndoms used to be made from animal intestines in history….
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C*ndoms used to be made from animal intestines in history….
Learn about the ill-fated marriage of Lady Jane Grey and Lord Guildford Dudley!
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Learn about the ill-fated marriage of Lady Jane Grey and Lord Guildford Dudley!
Queen Charlotte’s fantastical wigs from Bridgerton are based on real examples from the 18th century!
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Queen Charlotte’s fantastical wigs from Bridgerton are based on real examples from the 18th century!
Real life Bridgerton: debutantes who were each the ‘diamonds’ of their seasons!
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Real life Bridgerton: debutantes who were each the ‘diamonds’ of their seasons!
The tragic love life of Mary Queen of Scots!
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The tragic love life of Mary Queen of Scots!
Elisabeth of Valois had such a lucky escape! She was nearly married to the psycho Carols of Spain!
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Elisabeth of Valois had such a lucky escape! She was nearly married to the psycho Carols of Spain!
Just how large was Henry VIII?
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Just how large was Henry VIII?
This amazing court mantua was worn by Mary Marchioness of Rockingham!
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This amazing court mantua was worn by Mary Marchioness of Rockingham!
Ivan the Terrible & his 8 wives!
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Ivan the Terrible & his 8 wives!
Children also wore corsets in history!
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Children also wore corsets in history!
Learn about ‘Fat Mary’: Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge, Duchess of Teck.
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Learn about ‘Fat Mary’: Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge, Duchess of Teck.
The wild dieting fads of the Victorian era!
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The wild dieting fads of the Victorian era!
Duchess Helene: the ‘ugly’ sister of Empress Sisi of Austria
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Duchess Helene: the ‘ugly’ sister of Empress Sisi of Austria
A fascinating tale of unrequited love and tragedy
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A fascinating tale of unrequited love and tragedy
Prince Arthur Tudor, the forgotten younger brother of Henry VIII
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Prince Arthur Tudor, the forgotten younger brother of Henry VIII
Princess Charlotte of Wales died after a 50 hour labour aged only 21
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Princess Charlotte of Wales died after a 50 hour labour aged only 21
This is Queen Elizabeth I’s wax funeral effigy!
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This is Queen Elizabeth I’s wax funeral effigy!
Mozart’s sister was also a child prodigy!
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Mozart’s sister was also a child prodigy!
Mariana of Austria was married off to her 44-year-old uncle aged just 15!
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Mariana of Austria was married off to her 44-year-old uncle aged just 15!
Queen Victoria’s favourite cousin: Duchess de Nemours
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Queen Victoria’s favourite cousin: Duchess de Nemours
Did you know that Elizabeth I was obsessed with her long, slender hands!
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Did you know that Elizabeth I was obsessed with her long, slender hands!
Was the young Edward VI (Henry VIII’s son) a tyrant in the making?
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Was the young Edward VI (Henry VIII’s son) a tyrant in the making?
Learn about Isabella Il of Spain. She became Queen at the age of just two!
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Learn about Isabella Il of Spain. She became Queen at the age of just two!
A tale of forbidden love
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A tale of forbidden love