In this episode of pplpod, we explore the reign of Henry VIII, a monarch described as one of the most charismatic yet tyrannical rulers to sit on the English throne. We trace his transformation from an athletic, intellectual "Renaissance man" who composed music and excelled at jousting, into a severely overweight and paranoid king.

Join us as we break down the defining events of his life, including:

• The Six Marriages: We discuss his desperate quest for a male heir, the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, and the executions of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard.

• The English Reformation: How Henry’s desire for an annulment led him to reject papal authority, appoint himself Supreme Head of the Church of England, and dissolve the monasteries to seize their wealth.

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