The Priest They Tried to Silence
The Tragic Martyrdom of John Boste - They wouldn’t even let him speak. On this day in Tudor history, 24th July 1594, Catholic priest John Boste stood on the scaffold in Durham, condemned for treason ...
23 Jul 20256min
The Tudor Lord with 9 Lives
John Scrope, 5th Baron Scrope of Bolton This Tudor baron backed the losing side again and again… and still kept his head. Today, I’m exploring the incredible life of John Scrope, 5th Baron Scrope of...
21 Jul 20255min
Tudor Money Explained – Elizabeth I’s Bold Coin Reform & Tower Mint Secrets
What if your everyday coins could get you executed? On this day in Tudor history, 10th July 1561, Queen Elizabeth I visited the Tower of London’s Mint — not just for ceremony, but to tackle an econom...
20 Jul 20256min
When Spain Came to England: Philip of Spain’s Grand Arrival
12,000 soldiers. 300+ servants. Fireworks. Tapestries. Jewels.* On this day in Tudor history, 20th July 1554, Prince Philip of Spain landed in England to marry Queen Mary I — and he didn’t exactly tra...
20 Jul 202511min
Mark Smeaton - the Queen's Musician - Claire Interviews Martha Johnson
What if Mark Smeaton—the lowly court musician caught up in the deadly fall of Anne Boleyn—had a voice of his own? In this special interview, I chat with historical fiction author Martha Jean Johnson,...
18 Jul 202541min
Tudor True Crime – The Shocking Murder of Thomas Arden
Poisoned Milk, a Pressing Iron… and Murder in the Parlour? Welcome to the very first episode of Tudor True Crime – where real historical crimes are darker than fiction. In 1551, respected businessman...
17 Jul 20258min
Royal Revenge? Why Lady Glamis Was Really Burnt at the Stake
On this day in Tudor history — 17th July 1537 — Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis, was dragged to Castle Hill in Edinburgh and burned at the stake. The charge? Treason. The truth? Far more sinister. She was...
16 Jul 20255min
The Maligned Mother of Lady Jane Grey – Victim or Villain?
Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk, is often reduced to a footnote in history — simply the mother of the tragic Lady Jane Grey. But who was she really? In this episode, I dive into the life of Frances ...
15 Jul 20256min
