Diarmaid MacCulloch, a renowned professor and biographer of Thomas Cromwell, dives deep into the life of Henry VIII's right-hand man. The discussion unveils Cromwell's meteoric rise to power, rooted in his connections with key figures like Anne Boleyn, and the crucial missteps leading to his downfall. MacCulloch highlights the intricacies of court politics, Cromwell's dignified final moments before execution, and the complex legacy he left behind. Through this exploration, Cromwell's morally ambiguous character and the dangerous landscape of Tudor politics come to life.
