The Dean’s List

The Dean’s List


Religious Turmoil Under Henry VIII and Bloody Mary

November 23, 2023

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Exploring England's tumultuous past, I delve into the tyrannical reigns of monarchs like Henry VIII and Bloody Mary. Their laws, such as the Act of Supremacy and the Act of Uniformity, harshly impacted religious freedom. The Puritans and Pilgrims, seeking to escape these oppressions, faced numerous trials, highlighting the intense struggle for religious liberty in England's history.