Monday Aug 26, 2019
August 26 - Queen Anne Boleyn takes her chamber to prepare for childbirth
Tudor History with Claire Ridgway
Step back into a world of intrigue, passion, and ruthless ambition — welcome to Tudor England. Join historian and bestselling author Claire Ridgway as she uncovers the riveting stories of the Tudor dynasty. From the scandalous love affairs of King Henry VIII to the tragic fall of Anne Boleyn, the fierce reign of Elizabeth I, and the lesser-known secrets of Tudor court life, this podcast brings history to life in vivid detail. Hear dramatic tales of betrayal, execution, forbidden love, and political manoeuvring that shaped England forever. Discover daily Tudor history with fascinating “On This Day” episodes — unique insights you won’t find in typical history books. Get behind-the-scenes stories from Claire’s own research trips to historic sites like the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Hever Castle, and more. Enjoy interviews with top historians and experts in Tudor studies, plus lively Q&A sessions tackling listeners’ burning Tudor questions. 🖋 Who is Claire Ridgway? Claire is the author of the bestselling On This Day in Tudor History series and numerous other Tudor books loved by readers around the world. She founded The Tudor Society, connecting enthusiasts with experts through live online events, and runs the hugely popular history websites The Anne Boleyn Files and www.ClaireRidgway.com. Her mission: to uncover the human stories behind the crown — the hopes, fears, and triumphs of not only kings and queens but also the courtiers, rebels, and ordinary people who lived under the Tudor rose. What can you expect? - Gripping accounts of famous events like the Field of Cloth of Gold, the Dissolution of the Monasteries, or the Babington Plot. - Intimate portraits of Tudor figures: Anne Boleyn’s charm and downfall, Thomas Cromwell’s rise and brutal fall, Elizabeth I’s cunning survival. - Dark mysteries and unsolved deaths — who really killed Amy Robsart? Was Katherine Howard truly guilty? - Special episodes on Tudor fashion, food, medicine, and the day-to-day lives of Tudor men and women. Join thousands of Tudor fans worldwide Never miss an episode — subscribe now and become part of a global community that can’t get enough of Tudor drama. Explore more with Claire’s books, free resources, and live historical events at www.ClaireRidgway.com. Ready to travel back 500 years? Press play and let the adventure begin.
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Sunday Aug 25, 2019
Sunday Aug 25, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 25th August 1549, Robert Kett and his rebels launched an attack on the south side of Norwich and burned a number of buildings.
Kett's Rebellion lasted from July 1549 until the Battle of Dussindale on 27th August 1549, but what was it all about? What were the rebels' grievances?
Find out more about this rebellion in the reign of King Edward VI in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society.
Mr Worn and Miss Cust’s excellent blog article on the rebellion can be found at http://rebellionsa2.blogspot.com/2009/11/ketts-rebellion-1549.html
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/FKq4MyLj-KM
You can find Claire at:
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com
https://www.tudorsociety.com
https://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/
https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/
https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFiles
https://twitter.com/thetudorsociety
https://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/
https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 24th August 1572, on the Feast of St Bartholomew, an awful massacre too place in Paris, and it was followed by further atrocities in other towns and cities.
Those who suffered were Huguenot men, women and children, French Protestants. But what happened and why?
Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", explains all in today's talk.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/1DmTMXr0TcQ
You can find Claire at:
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.comhttps://www.tudorsociety.comhttps://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFiles https://twitter.com/thetudorsociety https://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/ https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/
Friday Aug 23, 2019
Friday Aug 23, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 23rd August 1535, royal favourite and keen reformer Sir Nicholas Poyntz welcomed King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn, to his home Acton Court in Iron Acton, South Gloucestershire, as part of the couple’s royal progress.
It was important for courtiers to impress the king and his consort, and Poyntz built a new wing on his property just for the royal couple!
Claire Ridgway, the founder of the Anne Boleyn Files and Tudor Society, tells us all about it in today's talk.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/M_3i_9ARR9c
You can find Claire at:
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com
https://www.tudorsociety.com
https://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/
https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/
https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFiles
https://twitter.com/thetudorsociety
https://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/
https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Today is the anniversary of the battle which started the Tudor period: the Battle of Bosworth Field. The Tudor dynasty on the throne of England began on this day, when Henry Tudor's forces beat those of King Richard III, and Richard was killed.
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, explains what happened on that day in rural Leicestershire, and how Henry Tudor was victorious even though Richard III came into battle with a huge advantage.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/PhFpPpt23Fg
You can find Claire at:
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com
https://www.tudorsociety.com
https://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/
https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/
https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFiles
https://twitter.com/thetudorsociety
https://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/
https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 21st August 1568, antiquary, translator and cartographer Humphrey Llwyd died from a fever.
Llwyd is known as the Inventor of Britain and a key figure in the Renaissance in Wales, but what exactly did he do to deserve such recognition?
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", shares some facts about this interesting, but little-known, Tudor Welshman.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/gmS6hr2dgWE
You can find Claire at:
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com
https://www.tudorsociety.com
https://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/
https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/
https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFiles
https://twitter.com/thetudorsociety
https://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/
https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
In this podcast, author and historian Claire Ridgway introduces this October 2020 tour that she is co-leading with Philippa Lacey Brewell of British History Tours.
The Tudor and Stuart periods were fascinating times, where medicine, science, astrology, religion and superstition were all inextricably linked, and in this exciting new tour, we delve into these wonderful topics and learn from expert tour guides and speakers. Plus we get to visit some stunning places!
Find out more and book your place at https://www.britishhistorytours.com/history-tours/tudor-witchcraft-medicine, but be quick as our other tours have sold out quickly.
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 29th August 1588, there was a thanksgiving service at St Paul's to thank God for his divine intervention when England defeated the Spanish Armada. It was thought that God had sent his Protestant Wind to save England from Catholic Spain.
Find out more about this in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/wwCKaBRmA_4
You can find Claire at:https://www.theanneboleynfiles.comhttps://www.tudorsociety.comhttps://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFileshttps://twitter.com/thetudorsocietyhttps://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 19th August 1561, Mary, Queen of Scots returned to her homeland, Scotland, from France following the death of her first husband, King Francis II of France.
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", explains the context of her return to Scotland, which would, of course, be the start of her troubles.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/pcZjTw1_mp4
You can find Claire at:
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.comhttps://www.tudorsociety.comhttps://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFileshttps://twitter.com/thetudorsocietyhttps://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/ https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/
I'm historian Claire Ridgway
I'm the best-selling author of 13 history books and the founder of the TheAnneBoleynFiles.com, Elizabethfiles.com and The Tudor Society.
I help Tudor history lovers worldwide to gain access to experts and resources to discover the real stories behind myths and fiction, so that they grow in knowledge while connecting with like-minded people and indulging their passion for history.
I am a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. I was a contributor for the BBC docudrama The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family, and have been featured in BBC History Extra, USA Today, History of Royals Magazine, the Express, and Refinery 29, as well as on podcasts including Suzannah Lipscomb's Not Just the Tudors, Gareth Russell's Single Malt History, Natalie Grueninger's Talking Tudors, Hever Castle's Inside Hever, James Boulton's Queens of England, and many more.