Tudor History with Claire Ridgway
On this day in Tudor history podcasts from Claire Ridgway.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 6 minutes
- Episodes
- 1040
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Claire’s Ultimate Book Challenge: Can She Name Them All?
In this revenge quiz, Tim has extracted the first paragraphs from Claire's Tudor history books and asks her to guess which book they come from! Maybe you can pick which book they are from the list he…
Tudor History Challenge 13
We've hit over 70,000 YOUTUBE subscribers, and you know what that means—Tim is in the hot seat for another Tudor history quiz! 😄 Thanks to our amazing channel members, who’ve crafted today’s tricky q…
The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Love, Power, and Tragedy
Henry VIII's six marriages are some of the most famous and tumultuous unions in history. Between his accession to the throne in 1509 and his death in 1547, Henry's quest for a male heir led him throu…
Was Bessie Blount’s Daughter Fathered by King Henry VIII?
We've all heard of Bessie Blount, King Henry VIII's mistress who gave him a son. But did she also give him a daughter? 🤔 In today's episode of my series on King Henry VIII, I delve into this intrigui…
Henry VIII’s Idol: The Handsome Ruler Who Inspired a King!
Did you know the young Henry VIII had a major idol? 🤩 Discover how Philip the Handsome, a dashing European ruler, made a lasting impression on the 14-year-old prince during their fateful meeting in 1…
Thomas Stukeley: Henry VIII's Secret Son?
Could Thomas Stukeley, a daring adventurer and notorious rogue, have been an illegitimate son of Henry VIII? 📜👑
In this video, I explore the fascinating life of Stukeley, from his noble beginnings a…
From Pin-Up Prince to Powerhouse King: The Transformation of Henry VIII
When we think of Henry VIII, we often imagine the older, larger-than-life monarch from his later years. But what did this iconic king look like in his youth?
Discover the stunning transformation of H…
Henry VIII's Illegitimate Daughter
Did Henry VIII Really Have Syphilis? The Myth Busted!
My Lady Jane – A Travesty to History or a Fun Romp?
Today, I’ve got a bit of a confession to make – I’ve started watching My Lady Jane on Amazon Prime and I’m loving it. From social media comments, I gather that as a historian, I’m meant to hate it, b…
Interesting Facts About the Boleyn Family
The Mysterious Prophecies about Anne Boleyn
Dive into the mystical world of Tudor England with us as I explore the enigmatic prophecies surrounding Anne Boleyn!
In an era rife with superstition, discover how visions and omens foretold the rise…
The Fate of Henry Manox
What Happened to Catherine Howard’s Music Teacher?
Ever wondered what became of the first man to be involved with Catherine Howard, her music teacher Henry Manox?
While much is known about her tragi…
The Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn Choir Screen
The Mystery of Anne Boleyn's Engagement Ring
I dive into an intriguing Tudor mystery sparked by a question from Chris Celsie about a ring supposedly given to Anne Boleyn by Henry VIII. This diamond ring was displayed at an exhibition in Toronto…
Was Anne Boleyn a Murderer?
Could Anne Boleyn really have been guilty of murder?
Dive into the intriguing story of this Tudor queen as we explore claims made by Philippa Gregory and delve into historical events like the deaths…
Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII’s love messages - #WednesdayFact
Did you know that Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII exchanged love messages in a religious book?
#bookofhours #anneboleyn #henryviii #britishlibrary
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Another Hever Castle Anne Boleyn Portrait! - #PortraitTuesday
This week’s #PortraitTuesday treat is another Anne Boleyn portrait from the collection at Hever Castle! An 18th century portrait.
The Mysterious Fall of Blessed Adrian Fortescue - #MondayMartyr
In this week's #MondayMartyr, Claire talks about Blessed Adrian Fortescue, a courtier at the court of Henry VIII whose fall is shrouded in mystery. #henryviii
Anne Boleyn’s French Style - #WednesdayFact
Anne Boleyn preferred the French style of dress over the English style, but what was the French style?