Henry VIII’s legacy as a tyrant masks a more complex reality shaped by a traumatic jousting accident in 1536, which led to chronic pain, paranoia, and emotional isolation. His declining health influenced his erratic behavior, illustrating how suffering and absolute power can intertwine, revealing a fragile human beneath the crown.
Henry VIII transformed from a beloved youth to a tyrant partly due to severe depression and a traumatic jousting accident. His chronic pain led to social withdrawal, explosive temper, and paranoia during his reign. Understanding his struggles through a psychological lens provides a complex perspective on his brutal choices and lasting legacy.
Built in 1918, RAF Henlow has been an important part of the aeronautical community for 104 years. With the imminent closure and removal of the site, now set to happen in 2023, there is no better time to look at the history of the site.
It can be hard for us to judge someone’s character when they lived in a time so different to ours, with a different set of societal rules and values. But taken out of her era and put into ours, would Anne have been viewed differently by modern standards and definitions? Would Anne Boleyn have been judged a ‘good’ person?