10 May - Henry VIII's first marriage is nearly annulled

On this day in Tudor history, 10th May 1533, the Great Matter, Henry VIII's quest for an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, neared its conclusion.
Find out what happened on this day in 1533, and what happened next, from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/xkjUWHie1OQ

8 May - A goodly sight for Henry VIII

On this day in Tudor history, 8th May 1539, war panic led to a show of strength in London - an 11-hour procession of beautifully dressed and armed men, crowded streets and the shooting of guns.
 
Why? What was this all about? Find out in this #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/w2b3srNnKJ0
 
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Did Thomas Culpeper have a brother called Thomas and was Catherine Howard pregnant?

Thank you so much to Sarah from the UK for her questions regarding Thomas Culpeper's brothers and sisters, and whether he really had a brother called Thomas Culpeper. Sarah also asked whether Catherine Howard had got pregnant before her marriage and whether she got pregnant during her marriage to Henry VIII. Could she even have been pregnant on the scaffold?
 
Historian Claire Ridgway, who did start a book on Catherine Howard's fall, answers Sarah's questions and tells us a bit more about the two Thomas Culpepers, as well as rumours of Catherine's pregnancy in 1541. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/G1r3TtNebi8 
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25 Interesting Facts about Catherine Howard

Catherine Howard was King Henry VIII's fifth wife. She was married to the king for less than two years, and was executed on 13th February 1542 after being found guilty of treason by attainder.
We know her as the queen that did cheat on Henry VIII, but there is far more to her than that.
Hear 25 interesting facts about Catherine in this talk from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/oZk7qtjg474
Book recommendation: Young and Fair and Damned by Gareth Russell, an excellent biography of Catherine Howard.

29 April - Not guilty!

The 29th of April is the anniversary of the birth of William Dacre, the only man to be acquitted in Henry VIII's reign.
Find out about this Tudor baron from Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/v1b34hd7j10

27 April - Can Henry VIII abandon Anne Boleyn?

 
On this day in Tudor history, 27th April 1536, there was talk about Henry VIII setting aside Anne Boleyn. 
 
Who was approached for advice and what did he say? Find out what was going on at the royal court in this #TudorHistoryShorts from Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/RbsKGrvvwxk
 
You can find more details about this and what else was going on at court in this video - https://youtu.be/lpgeeVoJcgo
 
Other Tudor events for 27th April:
April 27 - A Tudor and Stuart adventurer - https://youtu.be/JNwbZX8bB5A
April 27 - The death of David Lewis of Abergavenny - https://youtu.be/f7pGwIvDBzc

21 April - A new king for England!

On this day in Tudor history, 21st April 1509, Henry VII died and his son came to the throne as Henry VIII.
 
What did the people think of this news?
 
In this #TudorHistoryShorts, historian Claire Ridgway shares two contemporary sources about Henry VIII's accession. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/00-OnueuwAg
 
Find out more about Henry VII's death and Henry VIII's accession in this more detailed video - https://youtu.be/ngAH2vn7l40

20 April - An oath to swear

On this day in Tudor history, on 20th April 1534, in the reign of King Henry VIII, prominent Londoners were called to swear a special oath.
Just what was the Oath of the Act of Succession? What were people swearing to? Find out in this latest #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire Ridgway.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/L3nxUpHU4VQ