Wednesday May 24, 2023
Anne Boleyn was a catalyst for the English Reformation - #WednesdayFact
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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Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
I'm looking at a rather strange Anne Boleyn portrait this week.
Find out more at
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/nidd-hall-portrait-matches-1534-anne-boleyn-medal/
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/update-nidd-hall-portrait-1534-anne-boleyn-medal-press-articles-not-correct/
https://youtube.com/shorts/sAaaadFm6gI
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
This week's Monday Martyr is Lollard Thomas Harding who was condemned to death, to be burnt at the stake, in 1532, in the reign of Henry VIII.
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Did you know that Queen Anne Boleyn loved buying fabrics for her infant daughter and her nursery? Well, she did! Find out exactly what kinds of things she ordered for the future Elizabeth I.
#tudorhistory #anneboleyn #tudorshop
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
In this week's #portraittuesday, Claire looks at the 1534 "Most Happy" Anne Boleyn medal.
See http://www.lucychurchill.com/anne-boleyn-moost-happi-medal-reconstruction/ for more on Lucy Churchill's reconstruction of the medal.
You can see this portrait in my video: https://youtube.com/shorts/LZIETdaOZco
#anneboleyn #henryviii #tudorhistory #tudorportrait
You can find my books on Amazon at http://viewauthor.at/claireridgway
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
This week's #MondayMartyr is the Abbot of Reading who went from royal chaplain to being hanged at his abbey.
#dissolution #tudorhistory #readingabbey #henryviii
You can find my books on Amazon at http://viewauthor.at/claireridgway
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Henry VIII's great matter, his quest for an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, caused him to break with Rome and was the beginning of the English Reformation. However, Henry chose to marry Catherine and their marriage was happy for many years.
In this talk, Claire Ridgway explores how they came to be married, the early years of their marriage, and how and when it began to go wrong.
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
It is a myth that Anne Boleyn always wore the French hood. Let me explain...
Find out more at https://www.tudorsociety.com/anne-boleyn-gable-hood/
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
This week, I'm looking at an illustration from the 1534 Black Book of the Garter and how it's linked to Queen Anne Boleyn. You can see this video on YouTube at https://youtube.com/shorts/ZNVOc7Z8U3c
Find out more on this Tudor portrait at:
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/another-contemporary-image-anne-boleyn/
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/update-anne-boleyn-lady-garter-image/
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/anne-boleyn-lady-garter-image-arguments/
You can find my books on Amazon at http://viewauthor.at/claireridgway #anneboleyn #horenbout #tudorportrait
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.