He was a powerful king whose break with the church of Rome would forever change the course of English history. But was he a charismatic reformer who freed his subjects from a corrupt establishment or a bullying tyrant who used Parliament for his own personal gain? Mark Robinson and Alex Gendler put this controversial figure on trial in History vs. Henry VIII. [Directed by Brett Underhill, narrated by Addison Anderson]. 

Mark Robinson and Alex Gendler: History vs. Henry VIII

History vs. Henry VIII

Henry VIII's quest for a male heir catalyzed England's break with Rome, igniting religious reformation and political upheaval.

As Henry VIII dissolved monasteries to consolidate power, he inadvertently paved the way for England's future economic transformation.

Henry VIII, a king of contradictions: a learned scholar who executed intellectuals, underscoring the complexity of monarchy.