In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Roses Rivalry

The vengeful Shylock takes Antonio to court, demanding a pound of his flesh. Unfortunately, it seems that the law really is on Shylock’s side! Poor Antonio is resigned to his fate, until a mysterious lawyer arrives, ready to save the...

Can you spot the 4 differences before The Noble Duke of York kids song ends? 'The Noble Duke of York Lyrics' Oh, the noble Duke of York, He had ten thousand men, He marched them up to the top of the hill, And marched them down again. And...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the War of the Quadruple Alliance

Forget who you THINK is your favourite Shakespearean villain – Richard, Duke of Gloucester is in the house! He’s pure evil, and he knows it. Join us for Act 1 where Richard starts plotting his bloody path to the English throne. Set...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the 100 Years War

This week a lawsuit was filed against Prince Andrew in New York, making more allegations about the Duke's past conduct. Things are looking bleak for Andrew and the Royals more generally so in this video we unpack the options Andrew has...

Things are going well for Othello - he is a powerful army general and has just married Desdemona, the love of his life. However, unbeknownst to Othello, his seemingly loyal friend Iago is secretly plotting against him! The manipulative...

Analysis of Shakespeare's play Measure for Measure Act 5

Analysis of Shakespeare's play Measure for Measure Act 1

Matilda returned to Normandy, where her husband had become the Duke and she the Duchess, taking the lands from Stephen. As Stephen grew older and support for him was waning, Henry of Anjou's claim to the throne grew stronger. Henry was...

The palace suffered serious damage in 1919 during the Latvian War of Independence. During their retreat Bermontians partially burned the palace. In 1920 after Latvian agrarian reforms the palace became the property of the Ministry of...

Ariel starts putting Prospero’s schemes into action, causing chaos among the shipwrecked nobles. Meanwhile, the ugly Caliban has made some new friends.<br/>
Watch our summary of The Tempest: Act II to find out what happens.

Othello has just married the love of his life, Desdemona. Then, in the middle of the night, he is ordered to travel to Cyprus immediately to help ward off an imminent Turkish invasion. However, perhaps Othello should be more worried...

Analysis of Shakespeare's play Measure for Measure Act 3

All of Prospero’s plans are coming together. He has taken revenge on the nobles, and Caliban’s plans are well and truly thwarted. Will Prospero continue to use his magic for vengeance? Or will he finally learn how to forgive? Watch our...

Despite the annimosity between Eleanor and her ex-husband, Louis VII, the daughters of Eleanor and Louis VII are betrothed to the elder sons of Eleanor and Henry II. Their eldest surviving son is raised with his father in England while...

Frances, Jane's mother was cousins with Princess Mary and they had always been close. Hoping this relationship would work in her favor, Frances pleads for Mary to forgive the Greys, claiming the Duke of Northumberland had poisoned them...

Watch the story behind the most influential individual in human history ‘Confucius’ the legendary thinker and symbol of Chinese Culture. Discover the philosphy of Confucius, who had one aim to create Wisdom and spread the moral practise...

The Battle of Hastings 1066

Lady Jane and her husband, Lord Guildford have a blazing row after entering the castle. Guildford makes it known that he expects to co-rule as King while Jane does not want to promote him above a Duke. The disagreement causes tension...

Support for Queen Jane was low, even among Protestants. Members of her council slipped quietly out of the castle. Her sister's father-in-law, the Early of Pembroke went so far as to seek an anullment for his son's marriage to distance...

In 1553, Jane was betrothed to Lord Guildford Dudley, the fourth son of the Duke of Northumberland. This match was not great for Jane as fourth sons stood to inherit little from their family's estate, but was a very advantageous...

Politics, religion, and bad publicity complicated Elizabeth I's attempts to find a husband. Robert Dudley, the man she fell in love with was married when they met. He later became single but was thought to have murdered his wife, which...