👑 Power, paranoia, and a whole lot of beheadings...In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl head back to Tudor England to uncover the dark reign of Henry VIII — the king who ruled with charm, fear, and a sharpened axe.From his six doomed wives to the Tower of London, which he used as his personal torture chamber, we’re diving into the bloody truth behind England’s most infamous monarch. Discover the shocking stories of betrayal, execution, and obsession that shaped the Tudor dynasty — and meet Alice Tankerville, the first woman to escape the Tower of London in a daring act of defiance.Expect gossip, gore, and gallows humour as we delve into the world of all things Tudor Terror! 👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce🎙️ New episodes weekly — subscribe for more dark and campy dives into true crime, pop culture, and scandal.This week's episode is sponsored by Rupaul's Drag Race: Match Queen, the new mobile game where you can match puzzle, slay on the runway and be a queen. Download here: https://rpmq.sng.link/E53nq/4yfl/8554 Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email
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