Episode 78 - Thomas Cromwell and Anne Boleyn's Downfall with Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch about Thomas Cromwell and his involvement in Anne Boleyn's downfall.
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Music break by singer/songwriter Karliene.
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[@stephanieking4444]

Thank you Prof. McCulloch for choosing 'Spem in Alium' by Thomas Tallis for the end of podcast takeaway. One extraordinary piece of music indeed.

[@ElizabethF2222]

Interesting that Cromwell and Lady Mary were allies, and Cromwell and Anne Boleyn were actually enemies. I've always thought the opposite. One thing I know for sure; Henry was a complete PSYCHO!!

[@elwrongo]

The quality of poor Diarmauds audio is woeful, a pity

[@nancybradley4466]

This is brilliant, fascinating & so well communicated!

[@patriciaramsey9899]

Thank you! Great information.

[@OntheTudorTrail]

Thank you for tuning in!

[@dragonclaws9367]

Prof Diarmaid is an entrancing storyteller ❤ I would love to learn from him.

[@graphiquejack]

I blame Cromwell quite a bit for Anne’s downfall, however, when you are working for a monster like Henry, I guess he can’t take all the blame. I just think that Anne died probably because of Cromwell. I don’t know if Henry would have wanted Anne dead if the charges against her weren’t so damaging to his ego. I think Cromwell wanted to make sure Anne was completely out of the picture… he recognized a formidable foe when he saw one.

[@claracleere3835]

In my opinion Anne got what she deserved. I’ve never understood this veneration of this callous woman. Catherine of Aragon has never had that emphasis - a clever and loyal woman who was treated abominably.

[@claracleere3835]

In my opinion Anne got what she deserved. I’ve never understood this veneration of this callous woman. Catherine of Aragon has never had that emphasis - a clever and loyal woman who was treated abominably.

[@deborahbrottmiller2948]

Great discussion.

[@janetclough2217]

What's the name of the music.

[@charlottebruce979]

Past time in good company by Henry the 8th

[@FruScarpia]

...”well best of luck with THAT project...” lol

[@islesofshoals]

THANK YOU.

[@belladingdong3396]

The singer songwriter said eyes of blue? For Elizabeth I? Hmm.

[@MimiMatasar]

I loved this conversation