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Henry VIII and That English Sweat, Part 2: A Disease and a King

Ridiculous History
Ridiculous History
Episode • Jul 23, 2020 • 25m

While history often only remembers Henry VIII as a real pill, he was also a profound hypochondriac -- and, rightly terrified of contracting the English Sweats, Henry hightailed it to a series of safehouses as he sought to isolate himself from any possible infection. Join the guys as they continue exploring the long-term consequences of the mysterious English Sweats.

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