Unboxing the Archive: Cardinal Wolsey

The video explores a historical document from the National Archives related to Thomas Wolsey's fall in 1529. It details the legal implications of an indenture between Wolsey and Henry VIII, highlighting Wolsey's offenses of prime and era. The King's Bench plea roll records Wolsey's indictments, leading to his downfall due to political and personal conflicts with Henry VIII. Despite being found guilty, Wolsey retained some lands. The video concludes with the historical impact of these events, including the creation of the Church of England.

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