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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Mary Boleyn’s Lost Years (1513–1522): What the Sources Actually Say

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.What really happened during Mary Boleyn’s lost years? Between 1513 and 1522, Mary Boleyn, sister of Anne Boleyn, slips in and out of the hist...

8 Feb 18min

Anne Boleyn’s Lost Future: The Marriage She Almost Had

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.When Anne Boleyn returned to England from France in late 1521, she wasn’t coming back for love, ambition, or a crown. She was being recalled ...

4 Feb 25min

The Strangest Tudor Cures (And the Ones That Actually Worked) - A Beginner’s Guide to Tudor Medicine

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Hare brains. Hedgehog testicles. Mouse skin. Live pigeons. Tudor remedies are famous for sounding grotesque, and ridiculous. But were they re...

31 Jan 8min

Tudor Medicine Wasn’t Stupid, It Was a System

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Imagine waking in Tudor England with a fever and no paracetamol, no antibiotics, and no doctor to call. In this first part of A Beginner’s Gu...

27 Jan 14min

Was Anne Boleyn Really “Corrupted” in France?

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.The idea that Anne Boleyn was "corrupted in France has been repeated in popular histories and documentaries, often stated as fact, sometimes e...

23 Jan 12min

The Foreign Courts That Created Anne Boleyn

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Anne Boleyn didn’t arrive at Henry VIII’s court as an inexperienced girl dazzled by a king. She arrived as someone who had already been shaped...

21 Jan 30min

Mary Tudor and the Will to Fight

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Mary Tudor is often remembered through a single, brutal label: “Bloody Mary.” But in the summer of 1553, she revealed a very different side of...

18 Jan 9min

Lady Jane Grey and the Will to Rule

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Lady Jane Grey is usually remembered as a tragic pawn, a frightened girl forced onto the throne by ambitious men. But that story simply doesn...

16 Jan 9min