The documentary CROMWELL'S HEAD tells the extraordinary story of Oliver Cromwell's head, tracing its journey from regal burial to exhumation, decapitation, and various uses as a gruesome warning, secret prize, and object of veneration and derision. The film unravels a mystery, shedding light on the passions and public attitudes towards monarchy, democracy, and radicalism that were shaped by Cromwell and his legacy.
Cromwell's Head
The tumultuous journey of Oliver Cromwell's severed head unfolds, tracing a path of royal burial, exhumation, and decapitation, shedding light on a fascinating yet underappreciated chapter in English history.
