So I know it's not considered historically accurate overall (Henry was an older fatass in real life, had 2 sisters rather than 1, the costumes were not correct, etc.), but from what I gather, it was accurate on the fate of famous people. That if the show portrayed somebody getting beheaded, that person really did get beheaded.
If correct, then that means the life expectancy of somebody in Henry's court was pretty damned low. My question is this: was that typical for English monarchies? Or was his especially violent in that aspect? It was almost like watching the Sopranos. I know it was unusual that he went through wives like I change oil, but I'm wondering about the rest of the people around him. Was that normal?
If correct, then that means the life expectancy of somebody in Henry's court was pretty damned low. My question is this: was that typical for English monarchies? Or was his especially violent in that aspect? It was almost like watching the Sopranos. I know it was unusual that he went through wives like I change oil, but I'm wondering about the rest of the people around him. Was that normal?