I NEVER Thought I'd Say This About Henry VIII...

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! I've spent years researching Henry VIII, and if you've watched my videos, you'll know that I'm certainly no fan of his! I've criticised his cruelty, his treatment of his wives and the terrible things he did to those who crossed him. But something happened to me last year that has made me look at Henry in a rather different way. And I never expected that! I've been researching Henry VIII's declining health and mobility recently, particularly his leg problems and the difficulties he faced in his later years. But this time, I've found myself thinking about things I hadn't really considered before. It's raised some uncomfortable questions for me about how we judge historical figures, whether we can separate someone's suffering from their actions, and what it really means to understand someone from the past. So, have my feelings about Henry VIII actually changed? Well, you'll have to watch to find out! I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments, particularly whether you've ever found yourself looking at a historical figure differently after something happened in your own life. And if you enjoy exploring Tudor history with me, don't forget to subscribe to The Anne Boleyn Files for more videos! #HenryVIII #TudorHistory #TheAnneBoleynFiles #Tudors