Saturday, November 14, 2026

The Real Story of Henry VIII: Inside the Mind of a Tudor Tyrant

Nov 14, 2026 | You might think you know everything about King Henry VIII, his six wives, and the executions that defined his reign. However, behind the larger-than-life royal façade was a deeply insecure, paranoid ruler.

Across six tumultuous decades, leading Tudor historians investigate rare primary sources—including Henry’s original love letters to Anne Boleyn in the Vatican Archives, the 1534 Treason Act, and his last will and testament.

Discover how an ignored second son transformed from a charismatic Renaissance prince into a ruthless tyrant who broke with Rome, bankrupted England, and executed his closest friends.