Execution of the Carthusian Monks
Execution of the Carthusian Monks  
Podcast: History Daily
Published On: Mon May 04 2026
Description: May 4, 1535. Carthusian monks are hanged, drawn, and quartered for their refusal to acknowledge King Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.