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The Rise and Fall of Empress Matilda: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Defeat
This video describes the tumultuous events following King Stephen's defeat by his cousin Matilda, as she attempts to claim the throne of England with the support of the Church and key allies. Matilda faces challenges from various...
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The Walk to Canossa: A Defining Moment in Medieval Europe
This video discusses the dramatic events surrounding King Henry IV's journey to Canossa in 1077 to seek absolution from Pope Gregory VII after being excommunicated. The encounter at Canossa, where Henry humbled himself before the Pope,...
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Battle of Kosovo: Rise and Fall of Empires in the Balkans
This video provides a detailed account of the historical events surrounding the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, where the Ottoman Empire faced off against a coalition led by Serbian Prince Lazar. The battle resulted in the deaths of both...
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The First Royal Pretender To Henry VII's Throne | Lambert Simnel | The Wars Of The Roses
Once Henry VII took the throne of England, his position as king was threatened almost immediately - starting with the first royal pretender, Lambert Simnel. Was the son of an Oxfordshire organ-maker really the son of George, Duke of...
Jack Rackam
The Knight who Stole a Kingdom | The Life & Times of El Cid
This video provides a detailed and engaging account of the life of El Cid, a Spanish folk hero and chivalric icon of the Reconquista. It delves into his rise to fame, his loyalty to his lords, and his eventual conquest of Valencia....
Jack Rackam
England's Favorite King Liked France Better | The Life & Times of Richard the Lionheart
England's Favorite King Liked France Better | The Life & Times of Richard the Lionheart
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The Antichrist was a Real Guy. His Name was Fred | The Life & Times of Frederick II
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Medieval Knights were Surprisingly Thirsty
So, you wish to learn the ancient art of chivalry? Well you’ve come to the right place. These days chivalry means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but if there’s a special woman in your life? Don’t take the example...
Jack Rackam
This Princess was France's Most TERRIFYING Pirate
Jeanne de Clisson was just your average 1300s French noblewoman. By the time she was twelve she married a 19-year-old who said she was very mature for her age, and she had two children by the time she was 16 (gag). Her 2nd marriage was...
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Pagan Horsemen vs Christians vs Jews - Hungary in the 11th Century | Hungarian History, Magyars
Pagan Horsemen vs Christians vs Jews - Hungary in the 11th Century | Hungarian History, Magyars
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How bad was King John?
A video exploring what made John such an unpopular and unsuccessful king.
Weird History
What It Was Like to Be a Prisoner In the Tower of London
What was it like to live in the Tower of London? That depended on a prisoner's social position and personal wealth; however, even the most notable prisoners were subject to horrible fates. Many prisoners in the Tower of London faced...
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King John and the Pope
An introduction to King John's tumultous relationship with Pope Innocent III and the part this played in the Magna Carta crisis.
60 Second Histories
Medieval longbowman
A medieval archer describes the clothes he wears and weapons he uses such as the longbow, archers pick and falchion
60 Second Histories
The medieval banquet
This video gives a vivid description of a medieval banquet including the etiquette and food such as stuffed peacock
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What was the Second Barons' War?
An introduction to Simon de Montfort, Henry III and the origins of the Second Barons' War
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What was the historical significance of the Peasants' Revolt 1381
An introduction to the historical significance of the Peasants' Revolt 1381
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Who was Simon de Montfort?
An introduction to Simon de Montfort, Henry III and the origins of the Second Barons' War
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What caused the Peasants' Revolt 1381 - the Black Death
An introduction to the role of the Black Death in the origins of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt
Weird History
The Plague That Made People Dance Themselves to Death
Medieval Europe had no shortages of super deadly disease outbreaks that could wipe out a chunk of the population without much effort. But none of them were quite as fun as the bizarre case of Frau Troffea and the dancing plague that had...
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What was the historical significance of the Battle of Lewes 1264?
An introduction to the historical significance of the Battle of Lewes 1264.
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What caused the Peasants' Revolt 1381 - taxes
An introduction to the role of taxes in the origins of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt
60 Second Histories
The gong farmer
A gong farmer explains how they collect poo from the garderobes in the castle and what they do with it all
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What were the Provisions of Oxford
An introduction to the Provisions of Oxford and the Second Barons' War