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?

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17 June - Condemned to death but thankfully pardoned

On this day in Tudor history, 17th June 1551, Sir George Blage died a natural death in Edward VI's reign. Blage was fortunate to die such a death as he'd been condemned to death in Henry VIII's reign....

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16 June - A scandalous earl dies of gangrene

On this day in Tudor history, 16th June 1614, Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton, died of gangrene following surgery on his thigh. Find out more about this Tudor earl, and how he was involved in a murd...

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15 June - Henry Fitzroy, Henry VIII's illegitimate son

15th June 1519 is the traditional birthdate of King Henry VIII's illegitimate son, Henry Fitzroy. Find out a bit more about Fitzroy in this latest edition of #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire ...

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14 June - Friar Peto

On 14th June 1557, in the reign of Mary I, Friar William Peto was made a cardinal and a papal legate. He'd done well to survive Henry VIII's reign as he'd upset the king with a controversial sermon an...

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21 Interesting Facts about Henry VIII

In this latest edition of her "Facts about..." series, historian Claire Ridgway shares 21 interesting facts about the second Tudor monarch, King Henry VIII. Henry VIII is known for having six wives,...

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13 June - George Neville, a man with a very mixed court career

On 13th June 1535, courtier George Neville, 3rd Baron Bergavenny, died. He'd done well for himself in the reigns of King Richard III and Henry VII, but came undone in Henry VIII's reign. What happened...

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12 June - Richard Rich, lawyer and torturer

Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich, died on 12th June 1567. He's not one of Claire's favourite Tudor men and you can find out why in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts. Just what was his involvement in the...

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11 June - Sir Anthony Cooke

11th June 1576 was the death date of Sir Anthony Cooke, a well-known Tudor humanist and educator with famous daughters. Find out more about this Tudor man in today's edition of #TudorHistoryShorts fro...

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