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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

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4:20

From Empty Tomb to Easter Feast: Easter Sunday in...

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/04/04

Easter Sunday marks one of the most important moments in Christian history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ.In this video, I explore the events of that first Easter morning through the Gospel of John, including Mary Magdalene’s discovery of the empty tomb and her powerful encounter with the risen Christ. I also share a passage from William Tyndale's Bible, a version of the New Testament that brought these words to English readers in the 16th century. But how was Easter Sunday celebrated in Tudor

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7:41

The Dark Side of Elizabeth I’s Golden Age (What They...

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/04/03

Elizabeth I’s reign is often remembered as a Golden Age, a time of stability, cultural flourishing, and triumph over the Spanish Armada. But was it really golden for everyone? In this video, I go beyond the myth to explore the realities beneath the surface of Elizabeth I’s England, because while this period brought opportunity and power for some, for others it was marked by poverty, conflict, and fear. We’ll look at: The growing gap between rich and poor Rising inflation, poor harvests, and

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7:49

Good Friday in Tudor England: Ritual, Power, and the...

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/04/02

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a moment at the heart of the Christian faith, remembered as the ultimate act of sacrifice and redemption. But how was Good Friday marked in Tudor England? In this video, I explore both the meaning of Good Friday and the powerful, physical rituals that shaped its observance in medieval and Tudor times. From the biblical account of Christ’s trial before Pontius Pilate and crucifixion at Calvary, to the dramatic church practices of the

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5:33

From Henry VIII to Today: The History of Maundy Thursday

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/04/02

Maundy Thursday is often overlooked today, but in Tudor England it was marked with powerful and symbolic royal rituals. In this video, I explore the meaning of Maundy Thursday - from the Last Supper and the washing of the disciples’ feet, to the development of royal Maundy ceremonies in medieval and Tudor England. By the reign of Henry VIII, the monarch would wash the feet of poor people and give alms, with the number of recipients reflecting the monarch’s age. We also have a fascinating

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18:55

Why Is Elizabeth I Remembered as England’s Greatest...

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/03/30

Elizabeth I is often remembered as England’s greatest monarch, but why? Her reign lasted over 44 years and saw the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the rise of Shakespeare and the arts, and the emergence of England as a global power. It’s often described as a Golden Age, but how did Elizabeth achieve all of this? In this beginner’s guide to Elizabeth I’s reign, I explore how a woman who began life as the daughter of an executed “traitor”, declared illegitimate and even imprisoned in the Tower of

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17:30

The Manosphere vs Tudor England: Have We Heard This...

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/03/24

I recently watched Louis Theroux' documentary "Inside the Manosphere", in which he interviewed several members of the online Manosphere, a community of influencers promoting controversial views of women. And I couldn’t stop thinking about Tudor England, because as I listened to these modern influencers, their ideas about women - what they expect, how they judge, and how they define women’s roles - felt strangely familiar. It connected directly with something I’ve been exploring recently: how women

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11:51

The Myth of the Seductress and the Witch: Anne Boleyn...

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/03/17

For centuries, two queens have carried damaging reputations.Anne Boleyn has often been portrayed as the ambitious seductress who trapped King Henry VIII, while Elizabeth Woodville has been accused of using witchcraft to ensnare Edward IV. But how much truth is there in these stories? In this podcast, I explore how both women have been vilified in remarkably similar ways, and consider how the myths about seductive queens and magical manipulation developed, and why they continue to shape how we

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20:09

Did Anne Boleyn Seduce Henry VIII? The Truth About...

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/03/11

For centuries, Anne Boleyn has been portrayed as the great seductress of Tudor history, the ambitious woman who bewitched Henry VIII and destroyed his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. But when we examine the evidence, the surviving sources tell a very different story. Henry VIII’s own love letters reveal that he pursued Anne relentlessly, writing to her repeatedly and even worrying that she did not return his affection. Anne refused to become the king’s mistress and, at times, even withdrew from

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10:54

The Scandal That Nearly Destroyed Young Elizabeth I

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/03/06

Before Elizabeth I became one of England’s greatest monarchs, she faced a scandal that could have destroyed her reputation , and possibly her future.In 1547, after the death of Henry VIII, the young Princess Elizabeth went to live with her stepmother, the dowager queen Catherine Parr. Catherine had secretly married Thomas Seymour, the ambitious uncle of the new king, Edward VI. What followed became one of the most troubling and controversial episodes of Elizabeth’s youth. According to sworn

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27:37

Elizabeth I Before the Crown: From Princess to Prisoner

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/03/02

Queen Elizabeth I is remembered as Gloriana, England’s Virgin Queen and ruler of a golden age. But before the crown came danger. Born the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth went from celebrated princess to declared illegitimate, from royal heir to political suspect. Under her half-sister Mary I, she was imprisoned in the Tower of London, interrogated for treason, and at one point believed she would not survive the night. This video explores Elizabeth’s extraordinary journey before

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7:26

History Got This Wrong: Anne Boleyn Was Never “Too...

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/02/23

Was Anne Boleyn really too socially inferior to marry Henry Percy, heir to the powerful Earldom of Northumberland? For centuries, Anne Boleyn has been portrayed as an ambitious social climber, a woman of comparatively humble origins who dared to reach beyond her station. According to popular tradition, her relationship with Henry Percy was doomed because she was simply too low. But the historical evidence tells a very different story. In this video, I examine the truth behind one of the most

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5:27

Anne Boleyn’s Last 18 Days: The Fall That Shocked...

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/02/19

In May 1536, Anne Boleyn went from Queen of England to execution in just eighteen days.It remains one of the most shocking political collapses in English history - a moment that destroyed families, reshaped the Tudor court, and sent shockwaves across Europe. Having researched Anne Boleyn’s life and fall since 2009, I still find these events deeply affecting. Each return to the primary sources - letters, trial records, ambassadorial reports and eyewitness accounts - raises the same question: Was

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25:07

The Secret Promise, The Poet, and the Myths: Anne...

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/02/17

In 1522, Anne Boleyn returned to the English court, and within a few years, she was already at the centre of political tension, whispered promises, and poetic legend. Long before Henry VIII began his pursuit, Anne was linked to two influential men: Henry Percy, heir to the Earl of Northumberland, and Sir Thomas Wyatt, courtier and poet. Did Anne Boleyn and Henry Percy secretly promise to marry? Was there a binding precontract, something that, under Tudor canon law, could have invalidated a later

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9:45

Mary I’s Pregnancies Explained: London Celebrated a...

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/02/13

In 1555, London celebrated the birth of a prince.Church bells rang. Te Deums were sung. Birth announcements were prepared. Only… there was no baby. Mary I didn’t just believe she was pregnant, she showed physical signs. But there was no baby. In this video, I take a closer look at Mary I’s two mysterious pregnancies - in 1554–55 and again in 1557–58 - and explore what may really have happened. Was it: • A genuine but failed pregnancy? • A phantom pregnancy (pseudocyesis) brought on by

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The Truth Behind “Bloody Mary” - A Beginner’s Guide

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/02/10

When you hear the name Mary I, you probably hear one phrase: “Bloody Mary”. A queen of fire and fear. A religious fanatic. A failure compared to Elizabeth I. But that version of Mary is a shortcut, and it isn’t good history. Before the burnings, Mary was Henry VIII’s celebrated heir. A princess educated to rule. A woman who endured humiliation, illegitimacy, and political coercion, and survived. In 1553, when Edward VI died and her succession was challenged, England rallied behind her. She became

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18:15

Mary Boleyn’s Lost Years (1513–1522): What the...

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/02/07

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 historical record, leaving behind one of the most debated gaps in Tudor history. Over time, that silence has been filled with confident claims: that she served Queen Catherine of Aragon, that she was present at court throughout the period, and most famously, that she was the mistress of King Francis I of France. But how much of this is supported by actual

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25:32

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

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/02/03

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 for politics. Her return was prompted not by royal interest, but by a proposed marriage, a diplomatic solution to a dangerous inheritance dispute in Ireland. If that plan had gone ahead, Anne might have become Countess of Ormond, living at Kilkenny Castle. No queenship. No religious revolution. No execution at the Tower of London. In this episode of my Anne

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8:09

The Strangest Tudor Cures (And the Ones That Actually...

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/01/30

Hare brains.Hedgehog testicles. Mouse skin. Live pigeons. Tudor remedies are famous for sounding grotesque, and ridiculous. But were they really nonsense? In this second part of A Beginner’s Guide to Tudor Medicine, we explore the strangest cures of the sixteenth century, and uncover the surprising truth: some of them actually worked. You’ll learn: – Why remedies were designed to move “imbalances” through the body – Which Tudor treatments are still used today – How honey, wine, moss, leeches,

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14:33

Tudor Medicine Wasn’t Stupid, It Was a System

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/01/26

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 Guide to Tudor Medicine, we step inside the Tudor worldview, a world where illness was not an enemy to be fought, but a sign of imbalance within the body. You’ll discover: – The theory of the Four Humours – How personality, seasons, and health were linked – Why bloodletting made sense – How astrology shaped medical treatment – What it really meant to “heal” in

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12:00

Was Anne Boleyn Really “Corrupted” in France?

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway ·

2026/01/22

The idea that Anne Boleyn was "corrupted in France has been repeated in popular histories and documentaries, often stated as fact, sometimes even placed in quotation marks, as if it were securely sourced. But is it? In this video, I trace where that idea comes from and what the evidence actually says. We’ll look at: Anne’s seven formative years at the French court The oft-quoted remarks attributed to Francis I The claim that Henry VIII told the Imperial ambassador that Anne had been “corrupted”

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