Episode 306 - The Tyranny of Henry VIII with Jackson van Uden

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.7 • 967 Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Welcome to another riveting episode of Talking Tudors, hosted by Natalie Grueninger. In this episode, we dive deep into the tumultuous reign of Henry VIII, exploring his tyrannical rule and its profound impact on those around him. Joined by special guest Jackson van Uden, a historian and political theorist, we dissect the infamous moments of Henry's reign, analyse his personal relationships, and compare him to other historical figures. Discover how Henry's actions have influenced dictators throughout history and the long-lasting effects of his rule. Join us on a journey through the dazzling yet dangerous world of the Tudor court and uncover the complexities and controversies of one of England's most notorious monarchs. Visit Jackson's official website https://historywithjackson.co.uk/ Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Talking Tudors, a fortnightly podcast about the ever fascinating Tudor dynasty.
0:07.3	My name is Natalie Gruniger, and I'll be your host and guide on this journey through 16th century England.
0:14.0	Are you ready to step through the veil of time into the dazzling and dangerous world of the Tudor Court?
0:20.2	Without further ado, it's time to talk Tudors. Hello, everyone. Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors.
1:01.6	I'm your host, Natalie Gruniger.
1:03.6	Thank you so much for joining me today.
1:05.9	I'd like to begin by acknowledging and thanking the generous listeners who continue to support
1:10.3	Talking Tudors on Patreon
1:12.2	and extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who's taken the time to rate and review the show.
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1:50.8	Now, on to today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Jackson Van Uden back to the show to discuss the tyranny of Henry VIII.
1:59.2	Jackson is an historian and political theorist who specialises
2:02.8	in dictators and power and is an incoming history PhD candidate at Royal Holloway University of London.
2:10.9	Jackson set up his history platform, History with Jackson in 2021, with the aim of making history
2:16.6	more accessible and digestible for everyone
2:19.3	through books, articles, podcasts and video content. His work has appeared in All About History
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