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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10 June - Execution by starvation

On this day in Tudor history, 10th June 1537, in the reign of King Henry VIII, two Carthusian monks died after being starved to death in prison. What had these monks done to deserve this awful fate...

10 Jun 202159s

9 June - From traitor to sword bearer

On 9th June 1511, in the reign of King Henry VIII, William Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon, died. Who was Courtenay and how did he go from being in favour to being a traitor and then back to being in f...

9 Jun 202154s

June 2021 at the Tudor Society!

As usual, June is a busy month at the Tudor Society with lots of Tudor goodies for Tudor Society members to enjoy! Here, Tudor Society founder, historian and author Claire Ridgway, gives an overview...

8 Jun 20215min

8 June - Mary is very wrong

Henry VIII's eldest daughter, Mary, was convinced that her woes were all down to her stepmother, Anne Boleyn, and so there was hope for Mary after Anne Boleyn's execution in 1536. What did Mary expect...

8 Jun 202159s

7 June - The execution of Elizabeth I's physician

On this day in Tudor history, 7th June 1594, Elizabeth I’s physician, Roderigo Lopez, was hanged, drawn and quartered after being accused of plotting to poison the queen. Find out more about Lopez an...

7 Jun 202159s

6 June - William Hunnis, a man lucky to die a natural death

On this day in Tudor history, 6th June 1597, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, musician William Hunnis died a natural death. He was lucky as he could so easily have lost his head in Mary I's reign. F...

6 Jun 202158s

5 June - Robert Devereux is in trouble

On this day in Tudor history, 5th June 1600, Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, was in a spot of bother. Even though he was usually one of Elizabeth I's favourite, he was charged with insubordination. Oh...

5 Jun 202156s

4 June - Amy Robsart

On 4th June 1550, Robert Dudley married his sweetheart, Amy Robsart, at the royal palace of Sheen at Richmond, near London, in a ceremony attended by King Edward VI. In this #TudorHistoryShorts talk,...

4 Jun 202158s