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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What REALLY Happened to Henry VIII's Legs?

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.What was wrong with Henry VIII's legs? Was it a jousting injury, chronic ulcers, an infection, or even syphilis? And did that famous jousting ...

12 Okt 18min

Can You Steal History? Plagiarism, Research and the Tudors

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Can you steal someone else's historical research? And does publishing something first mean you own the idea?I've been researching Anne Boleyn ...

3 Okt 13min

A Viewer Told Me to Cover Up - Anne Boleyn Had the PERFECT Response

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.A viewer recently emailed me with some well-meaning professional advice: she found my bare arms, flushed skin and tattoos distracting from my ...

22 Sep 12min

Did Catherine Howard REALLY Confess? I Went Back to the Evidence

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Did Catherine Howard really confess that she intended to have sex with Thomas Culpeper? I've seen this claim repeated in books and online, and...

17 Sep 2min

Actually, Henry VIII DID Divorce His Wives...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.You've probably heard the famous rhyme about Henry VIII's six wives:"Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived."But mention it on...

7 Sep 4min

Anne Boleyn Was Queen for 3 Years - What Did She Actually Do?

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.We spend so much time talking about Anne Boleyn's extraordinary rise and her dramatic fall that we often skip over the bit in between, but wha...

24 Aug 34min

Who Would Marry Henry VIII? The Search for Wife No. 4

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Who would agree to become Henry VIII's fourth wife?By late 1537, Henry VIII was back on the marriage market. Catherine of Aragon had been bani...

14 Aug 18min

Did Mary of Guise Use Anne Boleyn's Words to Refuse Henry VIII's Proposal?

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.One of the most famous quotations attributed to Mary of Guise is her alleged reply to Henry VIII's proposal of marriage:"I may be a big woman,...

6 Aug 9min