Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

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 political manoeuvring that shaped England forever. Discover daily Tudor history with fascinating “On This Day” episodes — unique insights you won’t find in...

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Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

Episodes (1000)

Jul 29th Was Henry VIII really catfished by Anne of Cleves?
Jul 23rd Did Christina of Denmark REALLY Say "If I Had Two Heads..."?
Jul 21st Why Couldn't Henry VIII "Do It" With Anne of Cleves?

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

Jul 29, 2026
26¼ minutes
24 MB

It's one of the most famous stories surrounding Henry VIII's fourth marriage. Hans Holbein the Younger was supposedly sent to Cleves to paint Anne's portrait, produced an image that made her look far more attractive than she really was, and Henry agreed to the marriage - only to be bitterly disappointed when he finally met Anne in person. But is that actually what happened? In this podcast, I'm going back to the evidence from 1539 to investigate what Henry VIII really knew about Anne of Cleves before they met.

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

Was Henry VIII really catfished by Anne of Cleves?

Claire Ridgway

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