Dr Kat and Anne Askew

[@cakecrumb095]

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

[@deborahproctor9538]

She remained faithful to the word of god

[@zimnaya]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@mellie4174]

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

[@avalonseer]

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]

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

[@lexomil1414]

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]

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]

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

[@suziemartin3587]

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

[@deborahproctor9538]

​@@suziemartin3587he was king

[@leticiagarcia9025]

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.

[@toddbonin6926]

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]

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

[@eduardsiger1860]

@@doesthisfacemakemelooklike535 She is my 11th great grandmother

[@dewrock2622]

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]

He was NO LONGER a Catholic!

[@Nyquil5]

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]

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.

[@KatTheScribe]

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.

[@ellieaylen337]

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]

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]

@@ElizabethF2222 Bravo to the truth for once!

[@ElizabethF2222]

@@historyloveriii2949 Aww thank you for your kinds words.

[@kateh2007]

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]

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

[@geezerp1982]

@@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

[@shirleyniedzwiecki1104]

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.

[@mokanger97]

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.

[@ameliecarre4783]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[@a.munroe]

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

[@lancevalenzuela5165]

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

[@louispitalo7401]

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!!!💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@JeanieD]

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).

[@FrankieJayUK]

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

[@Calla-sl8gd]

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!

[@mauserwinchester]

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.

[@ElizabethF2222]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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]

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

[@jandrews6254]

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

[@MrAdryan1603]

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!

[@TheSuzberry]

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”.

[@eyerollingintooblivion3564]

Poor Anne 😔 May she rest in peace.

[@samanthamorris5340]

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

[@lspthrattan]

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]

Thank you, some naps may have been enjoyed 🙌

[@dale3404]

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]

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

[@RABuffat]

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!

[@KrazyKryptonian]

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.

[@janvan113]

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.

[@Goddessofvets16]

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

[@helenafarkas4534]

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.

[@deborahproctor9538]

Elizabeth never wanted to marry. Elizabeth saw what henry did to her mother and to her sister mary

[@Joanla1954]

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.

[@bmhd6598]

Henry Viii was to blame, no question about it.

[@theresalaux5655]

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

[@nancybeveridgetaylor3256]

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

[@ladyliberty417]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@meganferraro8145]

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

[@InkyPages]

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]

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

[@joangallagher9754]

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.

[@janfeinberg3825]

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!

[@kirstena4001]

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

[@ButterflyEars60]

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!

[@stevenrowson4339]

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.

[@SyntaxError83]

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

[@ebonyplummer4621]

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

[@tukicat1399]

@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]

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

[@oiartsun]

@@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]

@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?

[@kayyeaman7071]

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

[@marpop4056]

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.

[@hashtag415]

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]

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

[@melissaanne915]

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

[@nancybeveridgetaylor3256]

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

[@1zosha]

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.

[@birdbrain9625]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@kpee2496]

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

[@leonieromanes7265]

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

[@albanissi]

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

[@revade6698]

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

[@dianewalker9154]

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.

[@hannyhawkins7804]

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

[@PopFizzPaperDani]

Another great video! Thank you for the content warning, and for not being grisly overall. I appreciate it so much! I’m wondering about the children Anne left behind - do we know what happened to them?

[@annkelly0072]

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

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

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.

[@marniegonzalez8842]

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

[@makeupboss3568]

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

[@shelleygibbons1065]

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

[@elizabethraitanen5057]

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

[@margaretparkinson9280]

Absolutely fantastic and interesting talk on Anne Askew, is she considered one of the English Martyrs?

[@wandasimons3305]

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

[@BlackCatMargie]

Great talk. I agree that Henry's rule was about divide and conquer. I cant say I agree so much in the case of Elizabeth. I think her position was far different, as the Pope had in her reign made it heresy for any Catholic to obey her rules, and had effectively sanctioned her potential assassination. This therefore put all English Catholics and the Queen in an impossible position. Henry's motivation was, I believe, purely self serving, but Elizabeth had to fight for her very survival.

[@beth7935]

I agree 100%! And before the Pope made that ruling, she'd been a very religiously tolerant monarch for that era.

[@JodyK68]

Her death is upsetting enough, but the people that came to see three convicted heretics burn is especially disturbing. Those crowds of what was considered normal people back in those days can truly be labeled sick psychopaths if encountered today. I also believe Anne was very courageous and brave, all the way to the end. God rest her soul

[@cfinley81]

That's the problem with religion. Turns people into monsters. That's why I want nothing to do with any of it.

[@babydrane]

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.

[@denisedick721]

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

[@sarapanzarella97]

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!

[@StephanieHickey-v5e]

I heard about Anne Askew in Firebrand and because I loved Firebrand I fell upon the series The Tudor’s which spared very little in showing her horrific torture. The arms crushed and unable to walk, they dragged her out and put her dangling limbs in complete agony where she was burned at the stake. The saddest part was proof yet again how cruel Henry VIII could not be bothered with the interruption of his study of whatever sacred text he was reading.

[@siegfried923]

the first time i had heard of Anne Askew was the description of her Death in the book Lamentation featuring the Crookback lawyer. My daughter bought it for me knowing I love History and detective Fiction. It mentioned that apparently it was common practice to slip a small bag of Gunpowder to the neck of people to be burned this ensured when ti exploded with the heat of the flames, they would be unconcious for the rest of the burning. It says at Annes this was placed ast her neck and her waist as she was seated.

[@betsylutch3]

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

[@morriganwitch]

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

[@Chipoo88]

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

[@karatyson8234]

My 12th great-grandfather, Hans Landis, was executed in 1614 for his faith. Although there is a Mennonite hymn in his honor, I know very little about the Mennonites who died in Zurich. Please consider doing a talk on their experiences.

[@melaniesomes4235]

Thank you for her story.

[@CaitlinSk]

Henry 8th was (in my mind) a Catholic at heart. He just wanted the power of being the supreme head of the church to himself...

[@leesakrall6592]

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

[@eddieboyky]

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.

[@Jaded_Jester]

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.

[@andrewg.carvill4596]

19.00 - 20.00 "By maintaining faction, he divides and conquers" - Dr. Kat, this perceptive description of Henry's method of keeping any underling from becoming too powerful is common to very many autocratic rulers. Together with his regime's vicious cruelty towards those who fell foul of his ever-changing policies, it marks him out as one of the great tyrants of history.

[@dinaldcurchod3296]

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

[@playwithmeinsecondlife6129]

It's important to remember those who suffered early on for the very most basic human rights. It was their suffering unjustly which led to others to begin the creation of the most basic rights.

[@beth7935]

YES!

[@jamescad9978]

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

[@cornelisjacobus2083]

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]

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

[@kimberlypatton9634]

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...

[@user-ey3lu6lt9x]

Henry VIII and his daughter Elizabeth both used equivocation as a way to delay problems and/or let someone else solve them. Elizabeth, I think, mastered that tool with a bit less cruelty than her father. Sometimes no decision, or delaying a decision, is a decision itself.

[@baycast]

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.

[@ruthannemackinnon588]

Please consider a video on St Margaret Clitherow

[@timriehl1500]

I'm really interested in how family personalities transfer from generation to generation and I have been interested in how the Hanoverian rulers have had two strong characteristics from the start of their rule in England to the present: 1-) the dislike many Hanover rulers have had for their eldest sons and 2-) the Hanoverian sex drive from George III's sons to Prince Andrew. It also seems like a family trait to prefer married women, i.e., George III's sons to Edward VIII when he was Prince of Wales--and maybe Charles and his preference for the married Camilla Parker-Bowles. The family seems to make the same mistakes over and over in some form or the other.

[@gladtobefreeagain7375]

Princes often exercised their ancient feudal rights to other men's wives & daughters. Socially, it changed in 19th century to a safe way for princes and kings to conduct their sex lives without risking major social scandal. A married woman would be ruined if she admitted to an extramarital affair. (Think Anna Karenina and Madame Bovary. ) If she & her husband went along with it, both would be rewarded. If a child was born it was legitimate. Thus, maidens of high social status were not suitable mistresses. And, their fathers wouldn't put up with dishonor, children out of wedlock & scandal because it made traditional marriage impossible. Women of low social status were vulnerable at any age.

[@timriehl1500]

@@gladtobefreeagain7375 I realize all that--however, George III's sons didn't seem to want to marry and the Prince of Wales only married because he was in debt and knew he'd get more money if he married. I think there might have been more too it than a way to avoid scandal--at least for the Hanoverians-- I think there might have been a psychological attraction to married women that perhaps Dr. Kat could look into. Mary Boylen didn't seem to suffer from bearing an illegitimate child to Henry VIII.

[@jdblog325]

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

[@kathryneconomou791]

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!

[@dragonclaws9367]

Noble lady- very brave.

[@andrewrocko7494]

You hit the nail on the head Doc. The turmoil in Tudor England was most definitely caused by the kings indecision and a unclarified set of guide lines as it would relate to the new church of England. This allowed people to insert there own ideological driven interpretation of the new law/religion to suit them. The King was ether to stupid to realize this or he just didn't care. I believe it to be a bit of both.

[@anneliesbronkhorst6831]

Dear Dr. Kat, thank you once again for this informative and excellently presented video on Anne Askew. Her steadfastness I have always found admirable. I am not Wriothesley and Rich decided to resort to torture as they were both devious and unreliable career hunters. A request: I have noticed that the city of York figures prominently in both the Pilgrimage of Grace and Kett’s Rebellion. Why is that? Is it a coincidence or does York really have a special position in historical England? Could you please do a video on that subject? Meanwhile, keep up the good work and stay safe, all three of you.

[@anneliesbronkhorst6831]

Is should have said: I am not surprised Wriothesley and Rich...etc

[@louiserosson7358]

Hi. Dr. Kat, I very much enjoy lessoning to your wonderful sorries about the British Royals of the past and people that were associated with them. I have noticed they are the primary topics. The Royal families of Europe are so fascinating to me. I have wondered why that it seems there was no attempt to save the children of Czar Nicolas 11 & Alexandra ??? They were innocent children and had nothing to do with the decisions and actions of their parents. They were descendents of Queen Victoria too. Any thoughts on this topic ??? Thank You & God Bless. Louise Rosson.

[@facetofacewithshell]

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

[@carstentiensuu1003]

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

[@francietaylor9940]

Lest we forget, many of us are direct descendants of these martyrs. What brave souls. We just found out that Bloody Mary had our 12x great grandfather Roland Taylor, Archdeacon of Exeter burned at the stake for protesting mass being held in his church. It would be great to have a story about him. His wife was a Tyndale and niece of the bible translator and martyr, William Tyndale. Roland's father or grandfather was one of the Taylor Triplets. The triplets were taken care of by King Henry VII as their benefactor. This shows that Henry VII wasn't as miserly as thought.

[@beth7935]

Wow! What brilliant ancestors to have! And triplets surviving then is amazing! & I'm a fan of Henry VII really; he was a good king in most ways, & it sounds like he was kind to his family. I can imagine him taking care of your ancestors :)

[@francietaylor9940]

@@beth7935 The oddity of triplets was why Henry VII took them into his care as benefactor and made sure they were educated at college as well. I think he was a good king too. He seems to have been a caring husband to his wife.

[@beth7935]

@@francietaylor9940 That's cool! & yes, he sounds like he was a kind husband- especially as it was an arranged marriage- & a good father. And it's not like he'd had an easy family life himself- an absolutely devoted mother, yes, but he had to spend a lot of his youth away from her.

[@francietaylor9940]

@@beth7935 Yes. Talk about living on the edge of an abyss. Margaret Beaufort was one very tough lady. Off topic but want to mention that I think one of the reasons Elizabeth I never married and was able to duck and dodge like she did is because she witnessed the horrors her aunt, Margaret Tudor endured in her life. Most try to associate Eliz. fear of wedlock with what happened to her mother, her cousin Mary Queen of Scots, her sister Mary et al, but I think it was Margaret Tudor's experiences that cemented her resolve.

[@beth7935]

@@francietaylor9940 Margaret Tudor? Why? Actually, I think Elizabeth not marrying was largely due to the problem of being a reigning queen, when a husband was meant to rule his wife. If she married a foreign king like Mary I did, that'd upset her people- being taken over by another country- or, if it was a lesser royal, like the Duke of Anjou, that country would still be seen to have undue influence. If she married an English nobleman, the other nobles would be jealous of his undue influence, & in both cases, her husband was very likely to try & take over ruling. Elizabeth was more than capable of ruling alone & she knew it, & she cared deeply for England & its people- she thought she could do the best job of ruling, & didn't want anyone else trying to take over & messing things up, or having to placate a grumpy husband every time she overruled him. In short, I think Elizabeth was a brilliant & dedicated politician, who would've put aside whatever personal feelings she had to do the best job possible. There is that quote about "I hate the idea of marriage, for reasons I would not divulge to a twin soul", but if she'd concluded marriage would be best for England, I could imagine her doing it anyway. Maybe not though- she had a truckload of reasons hate the idea, the Thomas Seymour episode among them, but I think it's near-impossible to understand that kind of stuff about historical people. Our modern assumptions are sooooo far off base so much of the time.

[@leeaskew9704]

Wonder if that's my great great great great grandmother? I'm a askew from Lincolnshire 🤔