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Henry VIII and the King's Men

Henry VIII and the King's Men

To many, the legacy of King Henry VIII begins and ends with his six wives. But remarkable though his marital history is, it is not what defines him. Just as influential were the men who surrounded him before and during his 37-year reign as King of England. Join host Dr. Tracy Borman as she reveals the story of Britain's most famous monarch and how his male advisors, ministers, family, and friends molded his views, shaped his destiny, suffered his ruthlessness, and, in the end, exploited his vulnerability.

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StatusEnded
Original NameHenry VIII and the King's Men
First Air DateAugust 22, 2020
Last Air DateAugust 29, 2020
Seasons1
Episodes3
Episode Runtime 45min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production Companies
NetworksSmithsonian Channel
S01E03

The Tyrant King

Tracy Borman reveals how the men around Henry VIII shaped the final part of his reign. With brutal struggles breaking out, they had to tread carefully as the king had become a tyrant.

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