After spending time as a tour guide, I became frustrated by only being able to discuss Berlin and German history. I wanted to explore stories from around the world—because history everywhere is fascinating! This led me to launch the podcast, originally called “The History Buff,” now rebranded as the Ministry of History Podcast.
Join Anna and me for the seventh episode of our series, The Tudors: A Real Game of Thrones, where we explore the dramatic final chapter of Henry VIII’s reign before his death in 1547.
After the stormy 1530s, Henry dreamed of being young again, and this led him to the young and foolish Catherine Howard. She humiliated Henry by indulging the attentions of one of his favourite courtiers and she duly was sent to the chopping block. Meanwhile, his health deteriorated, plagued by a painful and worsening leg ulcer. Determined to assert his authority, he launched a final, ill-fated invasion of France and began reversing some of his earlier religious reforms. At the same time, he focused on securing the succession for his children.
When Henry passed away in 1547, he left England in turmoil, and stability would not be restored until his daughter Elizabeth took the throne in 1558.
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