Ruth Goodman

Ruth Goodman is a British historian, author and television presenter specialising in the everyday lives of ordinary people throughout British history. Her books and audiobooks include How To Be A Tudor and other immersive explorations of what it was like to live, eat, work and play in previous centuries. Goodman's approach is hands-on and experiential — she actually lives as people did in the periods she studies. Her warm, enthusiastic writing makes history accessible and entertaining, and her audiobooks are a delight for history lovers.