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
- 1039
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Madness, Melancholy, and Moonbeams: Mental Illness in Tudor Times
In today’s podcast, I’m diving into a thought-provoking—and often heartbreaking—topic: mental illness in Tudor England.
From moon-induced madness and “uterine vapours” to melancholy queens and frenzi…
The Priest in the Priest Hole – The Execution of John Cornelius (1594)
Why Were They Called the Tudors?
Why were Henry VIII and Elizabeth I part of a dynasty called “Tudor”?
In this podcast, historian and author Claire Ridgway explores the fascinating Welsh origins of the name Tudor—from its Brythoni…
Tudor Poverty and Poor Relief - The Harsh Reality behind Elizabeth I's Golden Age
The Untold Story of Peregrine Bertie
Born in exile during the reign of Mary I, Bertie was the son of Katherine …
Tobacco in Tudor and Stuart England
Sir Walter Ralegh may get the credit, but tobacco’s story in England started long before he lit up — and it’s far more surprising than you might think.
In this video, we explore how tobacco travelle…
Scholar, King, and Unifier of Crowns - James VI and I
On this day in Tudor-Stuart history, 19th June 1566, King James VI of Scotland and I of England was born at Edinburgh Castle—an infant who would one day unite two crowns and leave a lasting legacy on…
Henry VIII’s Illegitimate Son: Henry Fitzroy
The Dastardly Richard Rich: Tudor Villain or Political Survivor?
How the Tudors Slept: Rituals, Remedies, and Nighttime Beliefs
In this video, we dive into the fascinating world of Tudor sleep—where bedtime wasn’t just about rest, but about health, virtue, and…
Maria de Salinas - The Loyal Friend Who Defied a King
Anne Boleyn Crowned Queen - A Day of Splendour and Symbolism
On this day in history, Anne Boleyn reached the pinnacle of her triumph.
After six years of struggle, scandal, and seismic political and religious change, Anne Boleyn was crowned Queen of England in…
Tudor Timekeeping: Bells, Clocks, and a Bit of Bling
The Pygmy and Beagle: Robert Cecil, the Power behind Two Thrones
On 24th May 1612, one of the most powerful men of the Elizabethan and early Stuart courts—Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury—died on his way home from taking the waters at Bath. He was just 48, but …
19 May 1536: The Execution of Anne Boleyn - A Queen's Last Moments
What Really Made a Tudor Marriage?
Anne of Denmark: The Forgotten Queen?
Why Did Tudor Execution Victims Praise the Monarch? | Tudor Execution Speeches Explained
Why did people like Anne Boleyn, George Boleyn, and Lady Jane Grey use their final words to praise the monarch who condemned them to die? Were they afraid? Following orders? Or was there something de…
The Mystery of Sir James Tyrell & The Princes in the Tower
On this day in Tudor history, 6th May 1502, Sir James Tyrell met his end on Tower Hill—remembered not just as a royal servant, but as the man accused of murdering the Princes in the Tower.
But did he…