This programme examines the period of time during the 16th and 17th centuries in Western Europe commonly referred to as; The Reformation. Scholars from Saint Anselm College and California Lutheran University provide a balanced and...

In the violent and dramatic history of the English monarchy, the story of Lady Jane Grey stands out as one of the most tragic. She was a teenage Queen of England who ruled for only nine days before she was deposed and ultimately...

This video covers what happened to Catherine of Aragon

Henry VIII explains how he failed to secure his divorce and so separated from the Pope

Thomas Cromwell describes the beginning of the dissolution of the monasteries

Henry VIII describes his split with Rome and his view on the Reformation

Thomas Cromwell talks about the beginning of the closure of the smaller monasteries and convents  

Thomas More talks about his impending execution together with that of John Fisher.

Thomas Cromwell explains what happened to the churches and religious houses after the Pilgrimage of Grace. 

Calming the tension between Protestants and Catholics was important to Elizabeth I of England. She re-instituted the Church of England as the country's chosen church but repealed strict heresy laws and permitted people to practice...

Thomas More explains the Oath of Supremacy

Thomas More talks about his trial