Anne of Denmark: The Forgotten Queen?

Anne of Denmark: The Forgotten Queen?

On this day in history, 13th May 1619, Westminster Abbey hosted a grand and costly funeral for a queen consort who is often overshadowed in British royal history. But who was Anne of Denmark? What role did she really play at the courts of Scotland and England—and why did her relationship with King James sour so drastically in her final years? In this podcast, I explore the intriguing life, cultural impact, and overlooked legacy of Anne of Denmark, wife of King James I of England (James VI of Scotland). From dramatic court disputes and artistic patronage to her mysterious estrangement from the king, Anne’s story is full of surprises. Could she be one of the most underrated queen consorts in British history? Listen now to uncover the truth behind this fascinating royal figure. #AnneOfDenmark #TudorHistory #StuartHistory #ForgottenQueens #WomenInHistory #RoyalHistory #OnThisDay #JamesI #WestminsterAbbey #HistoricalMysteries #BritishMonarchy #HistoryYouTube #ClaireRidgway #QueenConsort #EarlyModernHistory

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Play Along! A Tudor Christmas Trivia Challenge (Can You Beat Tim?)

Play Along! A Tudor Christmas Trivia Challenge (Can You Beat Tim?)

Think you know Tudor Christmas? In this festive quiz episode, I’m challenging Tim, my long-suffering cameraman (and husband!), with questions drawn from my Tudor Christmas Advent series. From royal f...

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The Creatures That Shaped a Tudor Yuletide

The Creatures That Shaped a Tudor Yuletide

Christmas in Tudor England wasn’t just about people, prayers, and pageantry, it was also shaped by animals. In today’s episode of my Tudor Christmas Advent series, we step into the world of Tudor Chr...

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The Beloved Tudor Palace That Vanished

The Beloved Tudor Palace That Vanished

Step with me into a palace that no longer stands, yet once witnessed some of the most important Christmases of the Tudor age. In this episode of my Tudor Christmas Advent series, we journey to Richmo...

17 Des 20255min

Three Chilling Tudor Christmas Superstitions You’ve Never Heard Of...

Three Chilling Tudor Christmas Superstitions You’ve Never Heard Of...

Christmas in Tudor England wasn’t just a season of feasting, music and Yule logs… it was also a time when the veil between worlds felt unusually thin. In today’s Tudor Christmas Advent episode, I’m s...

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What's Inside the Wonkiest Tudor House in England?

What's Inside the Wonkiest Tudor House in England?

Imagine rounding a frosty corner and discovering a house that looks as if it’s stepped straight out of a Tudor fairytale or Harry Potter - crooked beams, bowing floors, glittering leaded windows, and ...

15 Des 20258min

Did the Tudors Change Christmas More Than We Think?

Did the Tudors Change Christmas More Than We Think?

Did you know the English Reformation didn’t just reshape churches and doctrine… it quietly transformed Christmas itself? In today’s Tudor Christmas Advent episode, I explore how Henry VIII, Edward VI...

14 Des 20256min

When the Thames Froze Solid

When the Thames Froze Solid

What did winter really feel like in Tudor England? Spoiler: nothing like the winter we know today. Hello, I’m historian and author Claire Ridgway, and in today’s Tudor Christmas Advent episode we’re ...

13 Des 20256min

The Moment That Changed Anne Boleyn’s Life

The Moment That Changed Anne Boleyn’s Life

Step into the winter stillness of Hever Castle with me, the beloved home of the Boleyn family, and a place that witnessed far more than festive cheer. In today’s Tudor Christmas Advent episode, I’m s...

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