This woman aided in saving Catherine Parr’s life. What a serious badass.

Henry VIII was a monster who had the most convenient ability to persuade himself that white was black and black white as it suited him. He made the lives of his wives wretched miseries and subjected his subjects - so many of them good, honest people (and one instinctively thinks of the London Carthusian fathers, Anne Askew and Thomas More, and the thousands of nameless monks and nuns turned out of their monasteries and nunneries) - to monstrous and cruel injustice. And yet, at his death, he left instructions that the Holy Mass was to be celebrated in sempiternam for the repose of his corrupt and evil soul. He really was a monster.

@MountainPearls

3 жыл бұрын

I’m convinced the Great Leader here in America (🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️😳😳😳🙄🙄🙄🙄🤢🤢🤢) is Henry VIII reincarnated. I mean, not literally, but they are an awful lot alike.

@scarletpimpernelagain9124

3 жыл бұрын

He was a product of his time’s and upbringing. Monarchy was absolute - a tremendously difficult thing for the 21st mind to grasp, particularly in England where our Monarchy has been Constitutional since the 17th century, considerably earlier than any other European country. Henry was raised to believe he was anointed by God - Carte Blanche to make the rules up as he went along. Had he not been a Narcissist, like the other European monarchs including the Pope it would have been remarkable.

@ebonyplummer4621

3 жыл бұрын

While you have a point about the others, Thomas Moore was just as much of a monster as Henry. He also had people executed for their beliefs.

@ebonyplummer4621

3 жыл бұрын

@@scarletpimpernelagain9124 Good point most people in power during that time were monsters on some level Henry VIII was not unique in that aspect.

@mellie4174

3 жыл бұрын

Except he was the only one beheading his wives and stirring up religious strife. The others remained catholic thus maintaining thier social cohesion (mostly)

I only read about Anne Askew this year and I was horrified by the cruelty of these two men. She is a martyr and more courageous than many in such a situation. She was not only extremely smart but also inspiring. What a terrible period to live under Henry VIII! One day you were on his side, the next you were called a heretic! He is responsible for this awful treatment of course.

@HK-gm8pe

Жыл бұрын

as a fellow protestant her story makes my heart bleed :( just the thought that soo many of my brothers and sisters in god were sooo cruelly tortured and burned alive :( absolutely horrible , those who did this to her have to answer before god one day, may Anne sleep in piece in eternal heaven with God

@eduardsiger1860

Жыл бұрын

@@HK-gm8pe Amen, I recently found that she is my 11th great grandmother. God bless her soul

@suziemartin3587

9 ай бұрын

Henry was nuts. His way or the highway. Anne is admired by me for her courage . She did nothing wrong.

I very much agree with your stance on all of this being Henry's fault. What this poor woman was put through was just evil.

@historyloveriii2949

Ай бұрын

Henry was a protestant; but his own brand of protestantism.

I agree with you that it was Henry’s fault. He only broke from the Vatican to divorce Catherine of Aragon. He remained Catholic. He disapproved of Protestantism and, only used it when it suited him. Poor Anne Askew. She was in unimaginable pain. She was prepared to die to end her pain.

An interesting video would be the aftermath of the dissolution of the monasteries. The act itself is often talked about, but what really happened to people, worshippers, pilgrims and holy orders of nuns and monks is rarely explored in any detail.

@ElizabethF2222

2 жыл бұрын

It was awful what Henry did. Monks and nuns roaming the streets hungry and homeless. Henry tore down years of beautiful history. Cathedrals, monestaries and churches took care of the poor, fed the hungry and were the only "hospitals" around. When Henry dissolved the monasteries he took so much from his people just to line his own greedy pockets. I think I despise Henry VIII more than any other ruler. He was cruel for cruelty's sake. When Jane Seymour pleaded for mercy for the Pilgrimage of Grace leaders, he told her to shut up and remember Anne, supposedly. Evil.

@historyloveriii2949

3 ай бұрын

@@ElizabethF2222 Bravo to the truth for once!

@ElizabethF2222

3 ай бұрын

@@historyloveriii2949 Aww thank you for your kinds words.

All I can say after being reminded of this period in history (among others) is thank God that I did not live in those times. As a woman, I'm afraid I would have fallen fall short of the standards required!

@nomdeguerre7265

Жыл бұрын

Askew wasn't complying with any standard at all, required or expected. She was considered to be mad, mad enough to be thought divinely inspired, in her insistence of her right to decide for herself what she believed and what she spoke, openly and publicly. She complied with no standard but rather defied them all. While such heroism is often admired, it is seldom emulated, and while it may be pretended as a ideal virtuous standard by many, usually for their own ends, it is almost never attempted in any practice, any more now as then.

Totally agreed with you . Henry the 8th broke from Rome but still saw himself as catholic, he failed to see the big hypocrite he was. But what can you expect from a king that beheaded a wife just to be able to marry another...

@historyloveriii2949

3 ай бұрын

He was NO LONGER a Catholic!

Dr. Kat, as an admirer of Anne Askew, I thank you for telling her story. She was a strong, courageous woman who held to her beliefs.

@doesthisfacemakemelooklike535

Жыл бұрын

REVISIT THIS.... THERES GENEOLOGY THAT IS AMAZING AND ALSO HAUNTING TOO...

@eduardsiger1860

Жыл бұрын

@@doesthisfacemakemelooklike535 She is my 11th great grandmother

Another lady who suffered an absolute horrifying death. This time a Protestant martyr, unlike the Blessed Margaret Pole. Thought to be the only woman ever tortured in the Tower of London. She didn't believe in transubstantiation, ( as mentioned in the six articles ) and was very unlucky to be caught up in the conspiracy to topple Queen Catherine Parr. Anne was carried to Smithfield and unable to stand, she was tied up, covered in gunpowder and then burned. Henry appeared to use the "divide and rule " method of kingship. Keep everyone at each other's throats and deny any responsibility and take no blame personally for the outcome, like pulling the pin on a grenade, rolling it in and walking away. He always had someone else to blame for the damage. The change between the RC church and the C of E was confusing, which only aided Henry. After all initially he was intending to become a priest, as his brother Arthur was to be king, he was so loyal to Rome that the Pope gave him the title of Defender of the Faith. This title still stands today although has been usurped by a Protestant monarch imho. That all changed when his annulment was denied and he was excommunicated. He really was a master manipulator and an incredible puppet master of those he deliberately surrounded himself with. None of his cronies, who usually became scapegoats, were with him by accident. Each "friend ' had a chosen purpose eg Cardinal Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell, when they failed at their purposes they were literally disposed of. No matter what the personal cost to himself, as in the case of his wives. He may have had some type of mental complex, be it narcissistic or sociopathic etc, which isn't for anyone to be able to judge from the here and now. Or on the other hand he may have been exceptionally mentally strong and what appears to us as being merciless may have just been what was needed to take and keep power in the times in which he found himself living. Stay safe Dr Kat, Jaime and Gabriel ❤❤❤

@lindsay6518

3 жыл бұрын

So the gun powder didn't help and wasn't intentional on Anne or any other reformers part?

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

@@lindsay6518 no it would of made her suffering even worse ! black powder only explodes if its contained for example like a pipe bomb . she would felt the the whole horrors of being burned alive starting from her feet, legs, then upwards, in fact her legs might of been bones whilst the fire then made its way up

Another woman persecuted because of Henry VIII. I agree with you, if we look for the root cause of so much what was going on during his reign, we come face to face with Henry, the ultimate gaslighter, who never takes responsibility for his actions. Thank you Dr. Kat, for another fascinating history lesson.

Dr you are an amazing teacher and a great lecturer, I’m in the USA , having never been or probably will never get to visit the UK, I am intrigued by British history especially all things Royal, I think I’m not wrong in saying that most of us in the states adore Her Majesty the Queen , that being said you are spot on in my book!!!💥💥💥💥💥💥

I am a direct descendant of Anne on my father's side. I have the genealogy charts.

I'm flabbergasted lby this amazing woman's fortitude during her questioning by 3-8 powerful, ALL powerful men, set on breaking her (literally, figuratively, as soon as possible) and induce excruciating pain to break, doubt and renounce her certain faith. Faith is a game changer.

I have always felt so strongly for Anne Askew, and for so many who fell victim to Henry and his regime. I think to live and die for your truly held beliefs in the face of injustice, although not necessarily pragmatic, is something that I can usually respect.

Poor Anne 😔 May she rest in peace.

In hard times I think of what kind of stuff this person was made of. Her mental strength was incredible.

So excited for this! Hope you, Jamie and Gabriel are doing well!

I personnally never saw a point in dying for a religious belief. That being said, I understand that faith had a stronger place in people's lives 4 or 5 centuries ago, and was seen as a cause worth fighting for. And I absolutely HATE inconsistancy, and when powerful people keep changing the rules of the game whenever it suits them to ensure they never lose.

@mdstanton1813

3 жыл бұрын

In contemporary times we have a much more secular idea of society but in the past religious life, scientific thought, social constructs were all governed by the church. I may have been much more rebellious if religion controlled every aspect of my life

@joellaz9836

3 жыл бұрын

Well think of religion back then as being like the modern white man’s obsession with race. There’s many white men today who would die and kill for the so-called white race (like what happened in Christchurch in NZ). Well, back then there were many people who would die and kill for religion. People need something to live for. Once religion no longer felt fulfilling or true then race replaced it, so people ended up with nazis who were willing to kill and die for their race.

@cherylschantz9893

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not dying for a belief. She died for her faith and for the understanding that one cannot know Jesus without knowing his Word. If you aren’t willing to die for it, it’s worthless. It’s like saying you love your children, but not be willing to die to save them.

Another great video Dr Kat, you have the knack for bringing history to life, I recommended your channel to my daughters, they weren't interested, but after watching a few of your videos, they were hooked and love it. Keep well.

Hi Dr. Kat! Good video as always. It seems that in Henry's court, where religion was concerned, you're damned if you do and damned if you don't. And perhaps it wasn't limited to religion. I used to work for someone like Henry ... she made up the office rules as they suited her; and when those rules worked against her, she changed the rules and again and so on. We never knew if we were coming or going. This reminds me of Henry ... it wasn't just divide and conquer, it was divide and be damned. Thanks again for the video!

You have a particularly bright smile today--got some sleep last night, did we? You're positively glowing. Thank you for keeping up with the videos, despite having such a full plate lately. I do look forward to learning more history from you. Bless you!

@ReadingthePast

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, some naps may have been enjoyed 🙌

@dale3404

3 жыл бұрын

I, too, wish to heartily thank you for the videos. I know it’s difficult with a newborn, and so appreciate your hard work on the history.

@nancybeveridgetaylor3256

3 жыл бұрын

As a retired nurse, i must say, a nap is very important!

Anne had more oats in her than I could ever possibly have. I have much respect for this great lady.

I adore your videos and late congrats on the addition to your family. You look gorgeous new mama ❤️

I blame Henry VIII as well. You're Catholic. No, you're Protestant. No, you're Catholic again! Who could keep up?? It is interesting to me that both Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, the great reformers, both died devout Catholics, Henry even clutching his rosary. He was a hypocrite. Poor Anne! i cannot imagine what pain she endured. Well done!!

@ElizabethF2222

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKoolbraider From what I have read, Anne Boleyn was part of the reformist movement. She introduced Henry to Tyndale's "Obedience of a Christian Man" which said Kings were the head of the church everywhere, letting Henry realize he could break from Rome, and didn't need the Pope's permission to divorce KOA and marry Anne. I think the Boleyn faction at court were mostly of the reformist movement, weren't they? Against people like the Lady Mary and her supporters who were all of the "old religion." Jane Seymour was also a devout Catholic. And yes, I am an American and so it is very hard to understand what it was like back then, not having separation of church and state.

@MrRecrute

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElizabethF2222, I would think at the moment there is more separation between church and state in Great Britain than there is in the United States of America. In Britain there’s less influence from the religious organisations than there is in the USA where progressives are concerned about the influence of the religious right particularly in the judiciary.

@lynjones4458

3 жыл бұрын

Anne askews defendants live in Australia they are also related to Sir Hugh Askew who was Anne Boleyns wine keeper . On her death Henry v111 employed him in his army.

@Terri_MacKay

3 жыл бұрын

And it didn't stop with Henry...the flip-flopping between religions continued with his children.

@jandrews6254

3 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth F. US doesn’t have separation of church and state either, st the moment

Always riveting Dr. Kat, so glad to see you are looking well and happy! Today's topic is just another example of "how to get yourself killed in Henry VIII's reign", there were so many ways. I truly admire the strength it must have taken to stand true to your faith and beliefs and convictions at the time. I must admit though, I probably would have been one to just lay very low, keep my opinions to myself, and keep my head (on my shoulders). A bit of a coward you could say, which is why I will not end up in the history books. Unimaginable, the sufferings so many people endured back then. But at least their memories will live on forever, people know their stories. Thanks to people like you, who study and share those stories.

People think of what befell Catherine Howard when trying to explain Elizabeth’s determination never to marry, I believe that Catherine Parr’s abject abasement to save her own skin to equally as likely a culprit- if not more so. There are few if any records of how close Elizabeth was with her Howard cousin, but evidence abounds regarding Elizabeth’s relationship with Catherine Parr.

Henry Viii was to blame, no question about it.

What timing! I was just watching the episode of “The Tudors” (Season 4, Episode 9) that deals with Anne Askew the other day. Thank you for posting this.

What do I think? That Anne Askew has been with the Lord from the second she died and her body perfect for eternity. Thank you so much Dr. Kat! I hope the reports of King Henry repenting on his deathbed are true.

Everyone I show your videos to ends up loving them and becoming totally hooked. You're such a great story teller! Your thoughts and educated guesses add so much to these stories and it gives me such a clearer picture of life in those times. I hope you are doing well with your new baby and I wish your family a Happy Halloween! Cheers!

This was fascinating, Dr. Kat, thank you! I had never heard of Anne Askew. I was raised a Protestant (Presbyterian) in the US, and when you explained the 6 articles that were used against Anne, I was confused, because I thought “well, this sounds like exactly the things that the Reformed Churches teach against, how could they exist in the Church of England if it had broken with the Roman Catholic Church?” I had not known about Henry’s failure to codify the beliefs of his church (after all, that is what it was) as being distinct from the RCC, and as being so-called “Reformed” (as per what Luther, Calvin, Knox, etc. had in disagreement with the RCC’s tenets), and so I didn’t know that they were still very much like the RCC. The fact that this was the basis for charges of heresy against true believers such as Anne finally cements in my feelings that Henry was a monster of a ruler. Any ruler that divides his people like that...(cough, cough).

The 16th century: where a women reading the Bible in church is scandalous AF.

@ebonyplummer4621

3 жыл бұрын

It was not just scandalous for women, but men as well.

@tukicat1399

3 жыл бұрын

@stonytina Oh please, dont give me the persecuted christian trope, you have more rights and laws on your side than any group on earth, only religion will KILL because she didn't believe the "right" way.

@vera_nika2

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah...I'm glad I live in the 21st

@oiartsun

3 жыл бұрын

@@tukicat1399 Don't feed the troll; they thrive on attention - any kind of attention, even negative - and they'll just keep spouting nonsense, as evidenced by this thread.

@hannyhawkins7804

3 жыл бұрын

@stonytina Seriously? Please give us an example. Also, I recommend you do some navel gazing about your sense of victim-hood. And the narcissism that views this excellent dissertation on a piece of 16th century English history and somehow manages to make it about .... you?

Brilliant as always and I totally agree with your assessment of Henry the 8th! Welcome to the world Little man!! Congrats to you both!! Liz

Was there no gunpowder used on Ann as shown in the Tudors? My Lady Hartford provided it during the show...

@InkyPages

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure that there’s proof of that. I, had I the opportunity to provide the gunpowder, wouldn’t have written down that I had done so. I genuinely hope that anyone who was burned had a well positioned friend who could supply the powder, although it was incredibly expensive & volatile.

@rackmasterh

2 жыл бұрын

Of course not. Gunpowder in a bag wouldn't explode, just burn and add to her agony.

I have always loved Ann Askew. I still grieve her horrific torture and death.

Hi Dr. Kat!! I totally agree with your conclusion that it is Henry’s behavior that led to these martyrdoms. Any woman close to Henry was in danger- whether truly pious or not! Elizabeth tried to find a grand solution ( here in the states it’s the Episcopal church) but there were still problems with the old faith. Why such cruelty within the church at this time will always disturb and anger me. Thanks as always for your concise histories and hope you and baby are thriving❣️

@SebastianGrimthwayte

3 жыл бұрын

Just to clarify a bit: The US Episcopal Church was founded in 1789, formation began in the early 1780s. Clergy of the Church of England were required to take loyalty oaths, so they were not trusted by the revolutionaries, even if some of them were actual revolutionaries. It was necessary to sever the ties to the Church of England and claim property held by those churches if the spiritual and religious aspects of CofE were to be maintained on this side of the pond. So, while it inherited “Elizabeth’s grand solution,” the US Episcopal Church’s very existence is both a signal of, and the result of, the American Revolution’s roots in Enlightenment thinking and the maturing in law of the Constitutional separation of Church and State in the US. In short: the US Episcopal Church is emblematic of the very *opposite* of state-sponsored religion.

@ladyliberty417

3 жыл бұрын

@@SebastianGrimthwayte Of course we’re a whole other thing! But our service reflects some of the things Queen Elizabeth liked- and hoped people felt comfortable with from the old church, that’s all! Separation of church and state is a bit more difficult than it may appear- thru history, and now ,but Episcopalians Do a good job.

The brutality and inhumanity of this time in history never ceases to shake me. I can’t watch some of the historical dramas because of it. It’s a shame, because I do enjoy the politics and culture. And Henry’s vengeance on his wives.... ugh. Thank you Dr. Kat. You are always so brilliant at telling the stories!

"Monarchy" is no more than a centuries long nightmare that should have died of shame centuries ago.

@leonieromanes7265

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm not a fan either, however well they behave now. No one should be put above others, purely because of ancestry.

In the portraits Anne Askew holds her right ring finger and the 2 fingers on either side while Katherine Parr holds her left ring finger and the 2 fingers on either side - any significance? - just curiosity.

Anne is a heroine for sure. I can't wrap my head around such bravery.

Hi from Colorado in America! I love history and am so glad I found your channel. I've been listening for a few months now and wanted to say thank you!

Thank you, Thank you, Dr. Kat! I absolutely love your channel. This was another fabulous video. Keep them coming.

So happy I found your channel. Watching the whole series! 👑

Yes, how did you know this was the topic I wanted, when I didn't know myself!

Fantastic summation of how Henry VIII was & is to blame for the religious & political strife throughout his kingdom & court.

Always happy to be here! Ann Askew is always so interesting! And sad.

I love your videos! I learn so much! I had never heard of Anne Askew before watching your video. What a tragic tale.

Just love, love, love listening to you Dr. Kat!

Love your work! I can't wait to see more.

Thank you, Dr Kat for another wonderfully well-informed and well-told piece of history. You are a treasure, Dr Kat.

Thank you for this! I really enjoyed your fact-packed and beautifully narrated video. Yes, there's the gruesome twosome, Call-me-Risley and Richard Riche. Interesting to read Hilary Mantel's subtle and equivocal portraits - you knew they were out for themselves, but the idea that it was in them to actively partake in the act of torture wasn't hinted at. But after all, a novelist explores time and chance. However, the unspeakable Dr. Gardiner certainly fulfilled all expectations, didn't he? Brute.

What I think is that you are absolutely the best person for giving thorough insight into history! I could listen to you all day! You dig deep and offer new ways to consider matters. I love some of the others I listen to but you add that something extra and have become hands down my favorite! I'd love to be a student of yours!

I turned on my tv tonight looking forward to watching your video on Katherine Howard which caught my eye the other day but I had no time to watch. I have been watching your channel throughout this past year but I 2 minutes into the video I realized that we saw you at the Tower of London last December as Lady Rochford! Our family caught the performance just by chance and my boys thought it was one of the best things we experienced during our first trip to London. Love your channel!

Thank You Dr Kat. Once again a fine and informative episode. I am glad all at your place are well and happy.

I probably won't have a great day Dr. Kat. I almost cried. Thanks for the video and, well, a most profound understanding of just how far we have all come as it relates to human rights and decency.

I think she was one of a long line of women who dared speak xxx and so paid the price xxx hope you and the boys are good lol xxx

Awesome channel. As a history teacher it´s always good to find knowledge and inspiration to future lessons.

I always enjoy your balanced view of controversy, especially in regard to Protestant-Catholic relations. Putting Anne's torture and death into political perspective is helpful. One of the things the Catholic Church has been criticized on is its reliance on dogma. Prior to the Reformation, all the arguments were among the theologians, who hashed things out in in council, and announced the answers to the faithful. It was generally only clerics who got burned at the stake - and then rarely, e.g., Savonarola - not laypersons. Once people were told they could find the answers themselves - sola scriptura - problems began. In the case of Henry, it was his reliance on the passage in Leviticus: "If a man shall take his brother's wife, it is an unclean thing...they shall be childless." Even today, the term "take" is used as a synonym for having sex (sometimes non-consensually), as well as in the sense of marriage -"taking a wife." Henry totally disregarded Genesis 38, in which two brothers are commanded to take their dead brother's wife as their own, refuse to do so, and suffer death as a result. He also ignored Deuteronomy 5:5: "When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her." Henry started out as Defender of the Faith, but then, for the self-serving reason of annulling Catherine in order to marry Anne, divided his people.

Makes one wonder what Tudor history would have been like if Rome had granted Henry an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.Probably a lot less violent.

King Henry VIII did not break with Rome over spiritual or faith reasons. He did it for personal gain. Then he failed his people by not providing clarity around this new church. It is difficult to grow up Catholic, have strong faith, then suddenly be told, as a subject of the !ing of England you are now longer Catholic! That isn’t how spiritual faith works.

Noble lady- very brave.

Just within the past year I’ve been fascinated with Tudor history . It was quite violent. I saw this and one other KZread video about Anne Askew, being a Protestant myself I understand her struggle with the Catholic faith . King Henry was certifiably crazy .

After discovering this channel yesterday I binged on its videos all day and night. I must've watched 30 videos before I finally subscribed. Guess I'm not easily sold but the content is solid and the presentations are top notch.

@dale3404

3 жыл бұрын

You’re going to love Dr. Kat. I, too, am catching up. I look forward to watching everything she does.

Such a fantastic video ! I look forward to more of your videos :)

Hi Dr Kat! Hope you and your new family are doing well, you look so happy! Poor Anne that her life ended in such tragedy and agony. I also agree with your thought on Henry, he was a nasty piece of work. With all of the side shenanigans going on during the story I was hooked on every word.

I totally love your channel. As others have said, you bring history to life. Your videos really make me think differently on the subjects that you talk about. I have recommended your channel to so many. Hope you and your new family are well. Happy Halloween when it comes. X

Thanks as always for your excellent presentation. And again congratulations 👏 💖 to you and your husband for you beautiful son

I’m always curious about the legal/religious standing of women during an event. During most of the “Common Era” of history, women were at best valued possessions and at worst little more than cattle. That Askew had the temerity to accept and hold to an unconventional religious belief is astonishing and stubborn and brave and “she persisted”.

I enjoyed your video Dr Kat. You explained very clearly how Anne Askew demise came about. From what I understood she was just a pawn in a bigger game and was brought to those men's attention at the wrong time. I just kept thinking but she is only a women in a very much man's world, why did they pursue and persecute her so ruthlessly? Was it purely because they wanted rid of Catharine Parr? did they also dislike her relatives at court? I just can't get my head around the viciousness of Gardiner Rich etc. Yes master manipulator Henry V111. I am beginning to understand the religious divides and hypocrisy of it all as it is a bit confusing. It must of been a scary period of time to be alive in if you were of strong character & outspoken. I feel so sad for Anne.

Thank you for this insightful video about a period in English history I always think I know so much about. Yet, everytime I learn something new. BTW: Anne Askew's torture and execution were very realistically depicted in the BBC series "The Tudors". The scene of Anne being racked is such a convincing piece of filming as well as acting, that you want to look away. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

no it wasnt ! the bag of black powder wouldnt of killed her like it showed in the stupid show the tudors

Absolutely love your channel!

Best session yet. Thanks Kat!!!

It's ALWAYS so refreshing and interesting to watch each and every one of your videos! Your presentation is not only clear basic representation of the facts that occurred, but you take efforts to delve into the surrounding situations and backstories that show the entire scope.Thank you for such intelligent and direct delivery of historical accountings..I had no idea of the resulting ongoing backlash and tyranny that continued after the break from Rome in Henrys court.My disdain for him deepened further knowing this now.I am disgusted at his cruelty and in his refusal to intervene in the senseless prosecutions and killings based on his seemingly egocentric silence (and sense of power ) it seems he enjoyed doing nothing.I can't help but sense he derived some personal lift in disabilities and position in that he kept the chaos thriving and cared nothing off the lives that paid the price for that deliberate indifference.Just goes to show, his court fostered the atmosphere of fear and backstabbing by his own design.Everyone must have felt like they constantly walked on eggshelss, and his cruel and increasingly insane whined and decisions that grew worse as he aged make me so grateful to be born in this time period and not as a member of his court or as a subject.He grew not for them at all or described as a leader.Thank goodness for Elizabeth, she reigned in a manner that was of honor to her subjects and crown.A total opposite of her ego driven father...

Anne Askew reminds me of Mary Surratt they were both strong willed women that believed deeply in their religions that were to trusting and only wanted love and to be respected for the unique individuals they were. 😔

@redpotter27

3 жыл бұрын

Mary Surratt the Confederate woman executed for conspiring to kill American president Lincoln? I keep looking up the name and I can't find anyone British with that name, but I'm really interested as to what you meant?

@birdbrain9625

3 жыл бұрын

@@redpotter27 She was the Confederate Woman executed. There was still similarities in both women's lives no matter what side of the pond they were from.

I have enjoyed your videos from the start. They are so interesting. I am not a historian so can not always add thoughtful comments, but I did just want to say how brilliant these videos are.

Thank you for her story.

Your videos are always so interesting and informative!

Thank you for such an interesting talk. Things have certainly improved since then, but we still have a long way to go.

Wonderful informative video so very well presented with a narrative tone and wise researched materials. I always thoroughly enjoy your work Dr Kat. I feel that history does repeat itself although in different ways not as obvious as this. But something hit home when you say, you were safe if you didn’t ask too many questions and went along with the narrative. But if you were someone true to yourself you would be positioning yourself within uncertainty. 🐇🕊❄️

Excellent video. I appreciate the deeper dive into the religious sentiments of the country and monarch at this time. I have always wanted to see/know more about what the players at this time actually believed and practiced. There's not enough material out there about it.

Dr Addams - Love your channel! Thank you for making me smile today for the first time in a very difficult few weeks. Best regards to you and your family. Stay safe!! Your friend, Jeff

I love how you tell history !!

Thank you! It would be very interesting to hear details on what the religious changes/practices were during the reformation up until the formalization of the Church. Perhaps a sort of a timeline? Thank you

I honestly think the factions that Henry VIII fostered were out of boredom/entertainment, too. There was no TV back then!

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Henry was the Donald Trump of his time...or maybe It's the other way around.

Thank you for this informative; but sad video. Anne Askew was clearly a very brave woman!

This has got to be the worst execution to take place by Henry VIII. I believe his soul rots in Hell even to this day!

She was not only destroyed. She was absolutely pulverized.

Hello from America, some of my ancestors avoided this kind of troubles by coming over in the Winthrop Fleet.

Henry was definitely at blame very grisly period. Very good video thank you.

One of my favourite channels on KZread

I LOVE your videos, I just discovered your channel and its my dream channel I have been searching for! history that is engaging, well researched and informative. you are very easy to listen to. If you are able to I would love to hear your knowledge of the tradition of confinement when pregnant through history? there is also a tv drama out now called the Spanish princess about Catherine of Aragon and would like your thoughts on its accuracy. there are some parts that seem almost ridiculous, like a heavily pregnant Catherine riding into battle.

I found this very very interesting thank you 🙏

Thank you Dr. Kat for yet another fantastic appraisal of Tudor history. I have been binge watching your channel for days but I cannot find a direct link to Thomas Cromwell, The Dissolution of the Monasteries or the Exeter conspiracy. Approaching the date of Cromwell's death i would love to hear your account of him. Thank you.

I'm so pleased to find this channel

That’s horrible what they did to her😧😥🇦🇺

You're looking great!

Once again, an educational and entertaining presentation. Cheers Dick From Vancouver.

Thank you for being a source on youtube that i can trust

I love your channel !!!!! Please expand the history if you can to all over the world. Being as smart as you are I am sure you can.