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
The Brutality Beyond Hanging, Drawing & Quartering
Think hanging, drawing and quartering was as bad as it got? Think again.
In this chilling follow-up, we dive into some of the lesser-known but equally gruesome methods of execution used during the …
00:04:58 |
Sun 27 Apr 2025
The Full Traitor’s Death – Hanging, Drawing & Quartering
The Tudors were infamous for their brutal punishments, but none were more terrifying than the full traitor’s death—hanging, drawing, and quartering. Reserved for those guilty of high treason, this gr…
00:03:50 |
Sat 26 Apr 2025
Burnt for His Beliefs
The Execution of George van Parris under Edward VI
The reign of Edward VI is often seen as a time of Protestant reform, but it was also a period of religious persecution. On 24th or 25th April 1551…
00:02:57 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
Tudor Wicked Women: Villains or Victims?
Tudor history is full of ‘wicked women’—but were they truly wicked, or simply women who refused to conform?
From Anne Boleyn, accused of adultery and treason, to Catherine Howard, condemned for her…
00:06:10 |
Fri 18 Apr 2025
A Power-hungry Schemer
Anne Stanhope, Duchess of Somerset—ambitious, powerful, and controversial. History remembers her as arrogant and ruthless, but was she truly a villain, or simply a strong woman in a world that feared…
00:05:12 |
Tue 15 Apr 2025
Priest Harbourer Countess
On 13th April 1630, a remarkable woman passed away—Anne Howard, Countess of Arundel. She was no ordinary noblewoman. In a time when Catholicism was outlawed in England, she risked everything to prote…
00:05:02 |
Sat 12 Apr 2025
Fast Food Tudor Style
Fast food isn’t just a modern invention—people in medieval and Tudor England were grabbing quick meals centuries before us! In cities like London and Bristol, many people didn’t have kitchens, so the…
00:02:39 |
Sun 06 Apr 2025
The Royals and Rebels Who Lost Their Freedom
Imagine being confined to your home with no hope of release. In Tudor times, house arrest wasn’t just an inconvenience; it was a political weapon used to control and punish powerful figures.
In this …
00:06:29 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
Tudor Fools: The Courtiers Who Made Fatal Mistakes
It’s April Fools’ Day, and while I’ve already covered Tudor court jesters like Will Somer and Jane the Fool, today we’re talking about Tudor fools—people who made shockingly bad decisions that led to…
00:09:53 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
The Darker Side of Elizabeth I’s Reign: Was it Really a Golden Age?
Elizabeth I’s reign is often celebrated as a Golden Age—a time of exploration, cultural flourishing, and military victories. But was it truly golden for everyone?
Behind the glorious image of Glori…
00:06:12 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
What Really Killed the Virgin Queen: The Death of Elizabeth I
On 24th March 1603, Queen Elizabeth I passed away at the age of 69—but what exactly caused her death?
Despite being one of history’s most documented monarchs, the exact cause of Elizabeth’s death rem…
00:06:01 |
Sun 23 Mar 2025
Tudor Beards: A Hair-Raising History!
Beards in Tudor England weren’t just about fashion—they were symbols of masculinity, power, and even political loyalty! From Henry VIII’s beard rivalry with Francis I to Elizabeth I’s courtiers dyein…
00:07:54 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
The Barber Who Survived Henry VIII
When we think of Henry VIII’s inner circle, we usually focus on his wives, ministers, and high-ranking courtiers. But what about the man who held a razor to the king’s throat every day?
Meet Edmund H…
00:05:09 |
Tue 18 Mar 2025
Anne Boleyn vs. Catherine Howard: The Cousin Queens’ Falls Compared
Henry VIII executed two of his six wives—two young women from the same powerful family, both elevated to queenship and both brutally cut down. But while their fates were the same, their downfalls cou…
00:09:00 |
Sat 15 Mar 2025
Beauty Secrets from the Past
Welcome to another episode of Tudor Trivia! Last week, we explored historical makeup, and today, we’re uncovering the fascinating world of medieval and Tudor skincare.
You might be surprised to lea…
00:07:52 |
Fri 14 Mar 2025
The Bishop Who Defied Tradition
On this day, 14th March 1553, a Tudor bishop passed away in Bangor, leaving behind a legacy that shaped religious life in Wales. But who was he, and why does his story matter?
From his time as chap…
00:02:36 |
Thu 13 Mar 2025
Shakespeare's Leading ManShakespeare's Leading Man
On this day, March 13, 1619, the stage lost one of its greatest stars. Richard Burbage wasn’t just an actor—he was Shakespeare’s leading man, the original Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear. But his impa…
00:04:18 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
Thomas Boleyn: The Man, The Myths, The Truth
Thomas Boleyn has long been painted as a ruthless social climber who exploited his daughters for power and wealth. But does history support this image, or have we been misled by fiction?
On the ann…
00:06:24 |
Tue 11 Mar 2025
The Medici Pope Who Ignited the Reformation
On March 11, 1513, Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici became Pope Leo X, a ruler who would shape the Renaissance papacy with grandeur, patronage, and controversy. A lover of art and luxury, Leo transform…
00:04:42 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
The Tudor Survivor Who Bent Like Willow
William Paulet and how he served FOUR monarchs & kept his head
In Tudor England, where one wrong move could mean the Tower, how did one man manage to serve four monarchs and die peacefully in his 90s…
00:06:47 |
Sun 09 Mar 2025
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