Channel Talent History Webinar: Speaking Out Against a Tyrant - Challenging the Authority of Henry VIII with Dr Katy Gibbons

This live interactive webinar explores Tudor history through the lens of Henry VIII’s authority and the ways in which his subjects could speak out against royal power. Dr Katy Gibbons, Principal Lecturer in History at the University of Portsmouth, leads the session and examines how obedience, hierarchy and dissent shaped Tudor society.

Students will look at examples ranging from rude words spoken to neighbours to printed polemic and propaganda, considering how far criticism of royal policy could challenge the power of the monarchy. The session is designed to support pre-university students with an interest in History and related disciplines, and it encourages participants to think about the limits of authority in the Tudor period.

The event is delivered live on Zoom and can be accessed by school groups or by students and teachers joining individually, either from school or from home. It is not recorded, but slides and other resources may be shared afterwards where available.

There is no charge for schools and colleges, and participants are invited to register interest via the booking link provided.