Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

Did Henry VIII’s sixth wife narrowly escape the fate of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard? Catherine Parr faced dangerous accusations, court intrigue, and a plot that had the king’s own signature atta…

Think you know everything about Catherine Parr, Henry VIII’s sixth and final wife? Think again! 📖✨

From being the first queen to publish books under her own name to her near brush with execution, Cat…

Was Henry VIII’s young queen really guilty of adultery, or was her fate sealed by mere suspicions and intent? Catherine Howard’s tragic story is often overshadowed by tales of infidelity and scandal,…

Welcome to a journey through the life of Henry VIII’s fifth wife, Catherine Howard! 🌹 Often remembered for her youthful charm and tragic end, there's so much more to her story than what’s often portr…

Was Anne of Cleves Henry VIII's Luckiest Queen? 🤔

When Anne of Cleves arrived in England to marry King Henry VIII, few could have predicted the twists in her royal story. From the ill-fated first enc…

Curious about Anne of Cleves? She's the queen who defied the odds—and Henry VIII! Known as the "King's Beloved Sister," Anne of Cleves only reigned as queen for a brief six months, but her life story…

Have you always believed that Jane Seymour was the key reason Henry VIII reconciled with his estranged daughter, Lady Mary, who would later become Mary I? Think again! The story behind their reunion …

Who was Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's 'beloved' queen? Was she the King's favourite? Did she play a part in shaping the English Reformation? And what was her connection to the future Queen Elizabeth I? …

In this video, I’ll be diving into the most popular FAQs about Anne Boleyn! Discover why she became one of the most famous figures in Tudor history and unravel the mysteries surrounding her. Why di…

Catherine of Aragon's deep faith shaped many aspects of her life, including her practice of fasting. But could her religious devotion have impacted her ability to carry healthy pregnancies to term? 📿…

Join me as I take a stroll through the beautiful Wepre Park in North Wales, where hidden in the lush woodland lies the mysterious Ewloe Castle. Why was this medieval fortress built in such an unusual…

Was Mary Boleyn really the "pretty" Boleyn sister? Did she have a long love affair with Henry VIII? In this video, we’re diving into 11 major misconceptions about Mary Boleyn’s life, from her rumoure…

Think you know the Tudors? Think again! From misconceptions about hygiene to false beliefs about their love lives and diets, this talk will completely change the way you see the Tudor era!

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In this final part of my series on Henry VIII's alleged illegitimate children, I introduce you to the one son Henry VIII proudly acknowledged – Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset. Who was t…

Think you know everything about Henry VIII? 🤔 Think again! From the number of wives he had to whether he was a bed-hopping tyrant, there are so many myths surrounding this infamous Tudor king. 👑

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 What if history took a different turn? Join me as we dive into the life of Arthur Tudor, the Prince of Wales who was destined to be king, but whose untimely death altered the course of history. We'l…

In this video, I continue my deep dive into Henry VIII's alleged illegitimate children, and today we explore the intriguing case of Richard Edwards – the renowned Tudor poet, playwright, and... possi…

Could Henry VIII have fathered Mary Boleyn's children, Catherine and Henry Carey? 🤔 In this episode, I explore the facts and fiction surrounding their paternity. Mary was once the king’s mistress, bu…