An introduction to clause 17 of Magna Carta

An introduction to clauses 39 and 40 of Magna Carta

Who was the real historical Sheriff of Nottingham in the Robin Hood legend and what role did he play in the crisis that led to Magna Carta?

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Brazilian Independence

An introduction to the Battle of Sandwich in 1217 and the First Barons' War

The monastery was built to thank the Virgin Mary for the Portuguese victory over the Castilians in the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, fulfilling a promise of King John I of Portugal. The battle put an end to the 1383-85 Crisis. Work...

American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video we look at the...

An introduction to clause 50 of Magna Carta

Part three of the Magna Carta explains how King John tried to renege on the terms which eventually led to the First Barons War

Part two of the Magna Carta describes the basic principles of the Magna Carta, the clauses within it and how it forms the basis of our laws today.

Part one of the Magna Carta explains how William Marshal, first Earl of Pembroke, rode to Runnymede in 1215 to witness King John sign the Magna Carta and explains why the Magna Carta was needed