The Psychology of Surviving Henry VIII's Deadly Court

What the Podcast Reveals History Extra’s new series “Tudor England: the big questions” launches with an examination of power dynamics during Henry VIII’s reign, hosted by historian Tracy Borman. The first episode focuses on how authority operated in Tudor England and what survival required when dealing with one of history’s most capricious rulers. The podcast explores the experiences of both courtiers and common people who lived under Henry’s rule, examining the psychological toll of constant uncertainty and the strategies people developed to avoid the king’s notorious wrath.