The Queen Who Quietly Changed Scotland Forever
In today’s podcast, we’re heading slightly beyond the Tudor world — north to Scotland — to uncover the story of a young queen who deserves far more recognition than she gets. On this day in 1486, Que...
13 Jul 20257min
Monarchs, Lego & History: How One Man Is Retelling 1200 Years of British History in Bricks
What happens when centuries of British history meet thousands of Lego bricks? In this special interview, I’m joined by author Andrew Redfern, the creator of "Minifigure Monarchs: A History of Great B...
11 Jul 202529min
The Quiet Church Which Holds a Secret That Changed England
During a peaceful walk through the Gloucestershire countryside, I stumbled upon a village church with a powerful story — one that changed the course of English history. Little Sodbury is one of only ...
10 Jul 20259min
Madness, Melancholy, and Moonbeams: Mental Illness in Tudor Times
In today’s podcast, I’m diving into a thought-provoking—and often heartbreaking—topic: mental illness in Tudor England. From moon-induced madness and “uterine vapours” to melancholy queens and frenzie...
7 Jul 202512min
The Priest in the Priest Hole – The Execution of John Cornelius (1594)
On 3rd or 4th July 1594, Catholic priest John Cornelius was executed at Dorchester, along with three loyal men: Thomas Bosgrave, John Carey, and Patrick Salmon. Their crime? Helping a priest in Protes...
4 Jul 20254min
Why Were They Called the Tudors?
Why were Henry VIII and Elizabeth I part of a dynasty called “Tudor”? In this podcast, historian and author Claire Ridgway explores the fascinating Welsh origins of the name Tudor—from its Brythonic...
30 Jun 20256min
Tudor Poverty and Poor Relief - The Harsh Reality behind Elizabeth I's Golden Age
From the rise in population and bad harvests to the closing of the monasteries and harsh Poor Laws, we’ll explore the causes of poverty, the categories of the poor, and how Elizabethan England created...
27 Jun 20257min
The Untold Story of Peregrine Bertie
On this day in Tudor history, 25th June 1601, Peregrine Bertie, 13th Baron Willoughby, died of fever at Berwick-upon-Tweed. Born in exile during the reign of Mary I, Bertie was the son of Katherine W...
24 Jun 20254min
