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I WONDER - Who Watched Shakespeare's Plays?
This video is answering the question of who watched Shakespeare's plays.
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I WONDER - Did Henry VIII Like Animals?
This video is answering the question of did Henry VIII like animals.
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I WONDER - Why Was Henry VIII Named Defender Of The Faith?
This video is answering the question of why was Henry VIII named defender of the faith.
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I WONDER - What Did Shakespeare Wear?
This video is answering the question of what did Shakespeare wear.
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I WONDER - How Did Henry VIII Show Off His Wealth?
This video is answering the question of how did Henry VIII show off his wealth.
Wonderscape
The Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II: A Monarch of Transition and Compassion
This video explores the enduring legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, highlighting her role in guiding the British Empire's transition into the Commonwealth and her commitment to global reconciliation. Discover her compassion through key...
Wonderscape
The Legacy and Farewell of Queen Elizabeth II
This video reflects on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and the transition to King Charles III. Explore her legacy, the royal funeral procession through Scotland, and the final farewell...
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The Life and Coronation of King Charles III
This video explores the life of King Charles III, from his early years as Prince of Wales to his historic coronation in 2023. Discover key moments in his journey, including his investiture in Wales, his military service, and the...
Wonderscape
Stonehenge: Ancient Gateway to the Heavens
Discover Stonehenge, a 5,000-year-old stone monument in Southern England that served as both a calendar and a place for ancient star gazers. Learn how early people engineered this massive structure and its significance during the summer...
Curated Video
Decline of Viking Rule and Norman Invasion
The Viking way of life ended due to several factors, including the settling of Viking raiders who gradually adopted the local cultures. Additionally, the Norman Conquest in 1066 marked the final blow to Viking influence in England,...
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King Alfred and the Fall of Viking Dominance in England
In the late ninth century, the Vikings solidified their hold on settlements like Jorvik (York), leaving Wessex as the last English kingdom free from their control. Under the leadership of King Alfred, who won a decisive victory at the...
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Viking Invasion: the Dawn of the Danelaw in Anglo-Saxon England
In 793, Vikings launched a brutal raid on the monastery at Lindisfarne, marking the beginning of a violent era for Anglo-Saxon England. As described in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the Vikings plundered and murdered, establishing their...
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Forging Boundaries: King Offa and the Rise of Mercia
In the eighth century, England was still a land of fragmented kingdoms with shifting boundaries. During this time, Mercia became the most powerful kingdom under King Offa, who commissioned the construction of Offa's Dyke—a massive...
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The Lindisfarne Gospels and the Legacy of Saint Cuthbert
The Christian heritage of Lindisfarne dates back nearly 1,400 years, beginning with the construction of a monastery in AD 635. This site, most closely associated with Saint Cuthbert, became a significant religious center, and it was here...
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The Dawn of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England: Augustine, Rædwald, and the Venerable Bede
In 597, Augustine was sent from Rome to become the first Archbishop of Canterbury, quickly converting the King of Kent to Christianity, which then spread throughout the region. King Rædwald of East Anglia also embraced the new faith...
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The Rise of Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms in England
In 571, the Angles and Saxons launched renewed attacks, leading to their near-complete victory by the end of the sixth century. The Britons were pushed to the western fringes of their former lands, while the Germanic tribes established...
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How Foreign Mercenaries Shaped Early Britain and the Legend of King Arthur
The Britons, facing relentless raids, summoned the help of foreign mercenaries from Pagan Germanic tribes, including the Jutes, Angles, and Saxons. Initially, these warriors defended their British employers but later turned against them,...
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An Introdcution to the Dark Ages of England
Golden ages have often been followed by long periods of decline, as seen in Western Europe during the first millennium AD. The departure of the Romans led to centuries of invasions and conflicts, particularly in England, where the...
PBS
Concentration Camps Are Older Than World War II
We're all familiar with the haunting images of the concentration camps of World War II. But the history of those concentration camps extends back to the late 19th. century and the invention of barbed wire and repeating rifle [see...
The Guardian
Why are period dramas so white?
Have you ever noticed that in film and on TV, period dramas tend to have almost entirely white casts? It’s almost as if, at least in film and TV land, black people do not feature in British history at all. The Guardian’s Josh...
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Now and Then
University of Oxford historian Sir John Elliott describes why the search for historical objectivity implies that it is important for all historians to have one foot in the past and one foot in the present.
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Struggle for Power Among the Sons of Emma and Cnut
When Cnut the Great died, the sons of Emma and Cnut as well as the sons from each of their first marriages argued for control of various parts of the kingdom. This video covers the complexities of these competing claims, political...
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Conflict and Chaos of English Rule in the 1010s
After 5 weeks of Danish rule in 1014, King Aethelred gained control of England again. But when he died a few years later, the country fell into years of instability and uncertainty. Learn about the power struggles, alliances, and...