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Icons of Power

Documentary series examining the politics and intrigue surrounding history's most famous figures, including Henry VIII, Napoleon Bonaparte, Peter the Great and Catherine the Great.

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Nicholas Schatzki
Narrator
Vasile Muraru
Napoleon
Alla Oding
Catherine the Great

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Madness of Henry VIII

90 mins

King Henry VIII of England had everything any man could ever desire but he blew it all for the sexual favours of Ann Boleyn; a tart-tongued, two timing, power-hungry gold-digger. King Henry's descent into obsession, violence wielding his power like an axe. Explore the hidden truth of his unchecked power and egotism.

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