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Dan Snow's History Hit · August 20, 2026 · 48m

Was Henry VIII England's Most Evil King?

Dan Snow, Kate Williams
Show Notes

Dan Snow and historian Kate Williams examine the reign of Henry VIII, assessing his complicated love life, break with Rome, political executions, and ruthless pursuit of power to debate whether he deserves the title of England’s most evil monarch.

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Henry VIII's Break with Rome
Henry VIII's desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon led to his break with the Roman Catholic Church, establishing the Church of England.
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Political Executions as a Tool of Control
Henry VIII used political executions systematically to eliminate opponents and consolidate power, making his reign particularly bloody.
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