The English Reformation

For centuries, England was one of Europe's great Catholic kingdoms. Then in the span of a single generation, it broke from Rome, closed its monasteries, executed saints and reformers, and created a church unlike any other in Europe. What began with a king's marriage crisis became a religious and political revolution that changed England forever. Learn more about the English reformation and how it unfolded on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. This episode is sponsored by Drip Drop. I've started walking every day and going to the gym because you gotta do something to counteract having a podcaster bod. Whenever I'm done, I'll drink a glass of water with Drip Drop's Zero Sugar Plus. It has six key electrolytes, 15 essential vitamins and nutrients, and no sugar or artificial sweeteners. And it also comes in multiple flavors. After you work out or exert yourself, you need to replenish electrolytes. Electrolytes are minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium that carry electrical charges in your body, helping regulate hydration, nerve signals, and muscle function. Drip Drop uses science based formulas for rapid hydration, so you feel results fast while getting three times the electrolytes of leading sports drinks. That's why 90 of top college and pro sports teams use Drip Drop. Right now, Drip Drop is offering my podcast listeners 20% off their first order. Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code everything. That's dripdrop.com, promo code everything for 20% off. Stock up now at dripdrop.com and use promo code everything. This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Most of you might have something that you're saving up for. Maybe it's the trip of a lifetime, your children, your retirement, or maybe even something nice for yourself. And if you're looking for some extra money, the easiest thing you can do is to cancel your current mobile plan and switch to Mint Mobile. With Mint Mobile, you can get high speed data and unlimited talk and text delivered on the nation's largest five gs network starting at only $15 a month. Use your own phone and number, activate with eSIM in minutes, and start saving immediately. No long term contracts and no hassle. That's why I recommend Mint Mobile. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at mintmobile.com/eed. That's mintmobile.com/eed. Upfront payment of $45 for three month five gigabyte plan required equivalent to $15 a month. New customer offer for first three months only, then full price plan options available. Taxes and fees extra. See Mint Mobile for details. The single most important player in the English reformation was King Henry the eighth. So understanding him is the key to understanding the events that unfolded. Henry the eighth was born in 1491 as the second son of King Henry the seventh. As the spare son, he was seen less as a child and more as a political bargaining chip. However, this changed after the death of his older brother, prince Arthur, in fifteen o two. Henry …