Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

12 May - An innocent man is charged with treason

On this day in Tudor history, 12th May 1537, John Hussey, a Northern baron, was charged with treason even though he was innocent and had actually done the opposite of what he was accused of.
Poor man!
Find out what happened to John Hussey, Baron Hussey, from historian Claire Ridgway.
 
For more details, watch Claire's video on Thomas Darcey and John Hussey at https://youtu.be/0Xgq02AssWo

11 May - Henry VIII accuses the clergy of treason

On this day in Tudor history, 11th May 1533, Henry VIII made himself an enemy of the English clergy by accusing them of being traitors.
Wny? What was going on? What happened next?
Find out from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/IfuAUjY2yyI

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

9 May - A proxy wedding for Marie de Guise and James V

On this day in Tudor history, 9th May 1538, Marie de Guise, or Mary of Guise, got married to King James V of Scotland. However, the groom was not present.
Find out more in this #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/qd_e5kglZf0
Claire is the founder of the Tudor Society, an online membership site for those who love Tudor history. There, you can learn from Claire and many other expert historians and authors, enjoy Tudor-focused magazines and live Q&A sessions with experts, and have access to all kinds of talks, articles, quizzes, virtual tours and more. Try it with a 14-day free trial - https://www.tudorsociety.com/signup/
 
Claire has written some bestselling Tudor history books:
 
On This Day in Tudor History - https://amzn.to/3oceahH
The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown - https://amzn.to/3m8KaSi
George Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier and Diplomat - https://amzn.to/2TdwyZr
The Anne Boleyn Collection - https://amzn.to/3kiQc1T
The Anne Boleyn Collection II - https://amzn.to/3o9LUwi
The Anne Boleyn Collection III - https://amzn.to/3kiQc1T
The Life of Anne Boleyn Colouring Books - https://amzn.to/3jkJ5Vz
 
Claire has also done an online history course, The Life of Anne Boleyn, for MedievalCourses.com - https://medievalcourses.com/overview/life-anne-boleyn-mc06/
 
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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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25 Interesting facts about Catherine Parr

Catherine Parr was Henry VIII's sixth and final wife, but she's a fascinating Tudor lady in her own right.
 
Hear 25 interesting facts about Catherine Parr from historian and author Claire Ridgway in this latest "Facts about" talk. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/u0AY9_1kL-k
 
Here's the link to my video on Catherine Parr's death and the story of her remains - https://youtu.be/d4XIrkgjysk
 
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7 May - Bodies make a tapestry

On this day in Tudor history, 7th May 1560, English troops suffered a heavy defeat at the siege of Leith. What was this siege all about? And who described their dead bodies as a fair tapestry?
 
Find out in this #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/VHIPfj7TUwE

6 May - The end of the Beaufort male line

On this day in Tudor history, 6th May 1471, Edmund Beaufort was executed at Tewkesbury following the Lancastrian defeat at the Battle of Tewkesbury during the Wars of the Roses.
How did he come to be executed when he was in sanctuary, and why was this the end of the Beaufort line? What did this mean for the Lancastrians? You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/-Pl-vG-GgKY
Find out in this #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire Ridgway.