Thomas Cromwell: From Statesman to Scaffold (Part I)
Episode description
In part one of our season finale, we tell the story of one of King Henry VIII's closest confidants: Thomas Cromwell. Cromwell is known for many things in history, primarily being a noble statesman in the court of King Henry VIII. He was self-made, coming from a low background and rising all the way up to Chief Minister of the King's Privy Council. Cromwell can be seen as a driver for both prosperity and destruction. He was arguably the creator of Anne Boleyn's success as well as the cause of her downfall; he tore apart monasteries and fought for England's separation from the Catholic Church, but also was a strong advocate and leader of the Reformation. Regardless of his motive, he had the advantage of being the right-hand man of one of England's most powerful monarchs. In part one, we chat about the roots and uprising of one of England's most notable characters who helped shape the Tudor era.