Thursday Apr 29, 2021
29 April - Not guilty!
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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Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
In this latest #TudorHistoryShorts, historian Claire Ridgway tells us about eighty-two-year-old priest Walter Mylne, who sadly lost his life on 28th April 1558.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/Zh0Dh8V3Ntc
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/
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/
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
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
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Today is the anniversary of Mary Boleyn's daughter's marriage in 1540.
Mary's daughter was Catherine Carey and you can find out about her in this #TudorHistoryShorts video from historian Claire Ridgway.
Claire's longer video on Catherine and her husband, Sir Francis Knollys, can be viewed at https://youtu.be/c_rcS3AX7nk
Other Tudor events for 26th April:
April 26 - Shakespeare and the plague - https://youtu.be/fbY5itlDUeY
April 26 - Anne Boleyn and Matthew Parker's Meeting - https://youtu.be/2pgryv6sz3g
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Happy St Mark's Day! How has St Mark's Day celebrated in Tudor times? Find out in this #TudorHistoryShorts video from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/54D1nbsDtZg
Other Tudor events for 25 April:
April 25 - Catherine Parr publishes a book - https://youtu.be/7bAAgFnKxMQ
April 25 - Thomas Stafford, Protector of the Realm - https://youtu.be/74aUAE-g22Q
April 25 - God will send unto Us heirs male - https://youtu.be/XH3kyeRbdcI
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Anne of Cleves was the fourth wife of King Henry VIII, the woman whose marriage the king annulled after just six month!
Anne of Cleves has rather unfairly gone down in history as "The Flanders Mare", the wife Henry VIII just wasn't attracted to, but she's a fascinating Tudor lady. Find out some interesting Anne of Cleves facts from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/mFAclC873b8
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Happy St Mark's Eve! St Mark's Eve was time to divine your future husband in medieval and Tudor times, but how were you supposed to do that?
Find out how to do it from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/zb9yxfmD_Uw
Find out even more ideas in Claire's longer video - April 24 - Divining your future love - https://youtu.be/EH0DDFQgSuM
Other Tudor events for 24th April:
April 24 - The legal machinery begins - The Fall of Anne Boleyn - https://youtu.be/Brn-dmQER30
April 24 - Mary, Queen of Scots gets married - https://youtu.be/Xe3v6dVwwac
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
23rd April is St George's Day, but when did he become England's patron saint and why? Who was the patron saint before him?
Find out in today's #TudorHistoryShorts You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/WxwlbHZ6ArE
Other events for 23rd April:
April 23 - George Boleyn loses out - https://youtu.be/um83GmYCqHo
April 23 - William Shakespeare's birth and death - https://youtu.be/a1HLH5iIhMM
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Isabella I of Castile, one of Spain's famous "Reyes Catolicos" (Catholic monarchs) was born on 22nd April 1451.
Hear a few facts about this famous Spanish queen and how she relates to the Tudors. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/YGI6gY94BhM
Other events for 22nd April:
April 22 - Henry Clifford, 1st Earl of Cumberland - https://youtu.be/i8T48blcWSA
April 22 - Gaol fever hits! - https://youtu.be/TvLQwIESn88
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.