The British coronation ceremony has evolved over time, from humble beginnings to its modern grandeur. This video highlights the changes in style, cost, and public perception of the coronation over the years and acknowledges the absence...

This video explores the history of coronations in Scotland and England, highlighting key moments such as the union between the two countries. It discusses the changes in coronation rituals, oaths, and languages used, showcasing how...

This video explores the history and significance of King Edward's Chair, which is used in the coronation of British monarchs. It discusses the chair's origins, including its commission by Edward I and the addition of the Stone of...

Trace the origins of the ceremony back to King Edgar in 973. Learn how the symbolism and traditions evolved over time, including the establishment of Westminster Abbey as the consistent location. Understand the role of religion,...

Here is but a brief history of the Border of Northern Ireland, its medieval origins and why it is such a key factor in Brexit!

Find out about the tumultuous time in Ireland which led to its independence from Britain.

What were the Acts of Union? Find out here!

Discover the lesser known war between USA and Canada, and of course Britain. It’s the war that inspired the American National Anthem, and indeed changed the shape of North America in many unexpected ways! Here is Manny Man Does the War...

Here it is, the remastered version of my original Manny Man Does History video! Enjoy!

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The most interesting thing about King Charles the First is that he was five foot six inches tall at the start of his reign. And only four foot eight inches tall at the end of it...

You know I had high hopes for Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, I really did. In my head I always sort of lumped him in with Maximilian Robespierre. I thought they were each a forward-thinking guy who leapt into action and spearheaded the...

To be honest for the last couple years I’ve been thinking to myself “You know, I should pre-make a video about Lizzie, just in case” but two things always stopped me. First, I thought for sure she’d be writing a letter to herself in 2026...

This is one of those episodes I think is going to really speak to like 5% of my audience the other 95% of you, well you’re about to learn something. Because on top of my references being extremely dated, Boudicca also appears to be a...

March 19, 1286. King Alexander III, whom you might vaguely recall from the Haakon IV video as a king who existed, is dead. His only heir is his three-year-old granddaughter, who was also the daughter of the king of Norway and married to...

On top of having a fabulous name, British officer and soldier of fortune Gregor MacGregor spent a decade in Central America fighting for Venezuela and briefly attempting to declare Florida’s independence. He returned to Britain with...

National Archives; Dr James Barry was a British Army doctor in the 1800's, who was highly regarded in his work. After his death it was discovered that Barry did in fact have the body of a women and his story was widely shared by the...

National Archives: What can The National Archives' documents reveal about the partition of British India? In this video, Hannah Carter, Iqbal Singh, and Eleanor Newbigin introduce the file DO 142/416 and what it can tell us about the...

National Archives: This month’s clip is titled ‘Tanganyika Independent 1961’ – footage of the independence celebrations of Tanganyika, which eventually became the mainland of present-day Tanzania. Tanzania celebrates its 60th...

National Archives: In the autumn of 1438 a simple molecatcher from Kent, Robert Goodgroom found himself caught up in a sinister plot to murder King Henry VI – a plan rife with magic, necromancy and poisonous intrigues. Or did he? The...

National Archives: The Popish Plot is among the most outlandish but serious moments in British political history plunging the body politick into near crisis for over three years and resulting in the executions of dozens of innocent men....

National Aarchives: This video explores primary sources looking at refugee Basque children in 1937.These were the last words that Loli Gomez ever heard from her father as he said goodbye to her at Bilbao port in May 1937. Just under...

National Archives: Funded by the Friends of The National Archives, Somme Tales is a creative project that took place at the archives from 1-5 August 2016 in partnership with professional film-maker Nigel Kellaway. Applications were...