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...

Find out all about the Norman Conquest of England and whether or not they were all called Norman (spoilers: they weren’t).

Part 1 of the Monarchs of England goes from end of the Roman Empire all the way through the age of the Anglo-Saxons! Enjoy!

Find out about one the most important moments in Irish History and indeed the end of an era in the old way of Ireland.

What were the Acts of Union? Find out here!

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....

The French Wars of Religion... but Stupider | The Life & Times of Catherine de Medici

Norway's 100 YEARS of Civil War | The Life & Times of Haakon Haakonsson

You Don't Know the Real King Arthur | The Life & Times of Arthur & Lancelot

This is the second Frederick the second I’ve talked about on this channel, ain’t that neat? Frederick II of Prussia was the son of Frederick William of Prussia and the grandson of George I of England on his mom’s side, ooh I am just full...

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...

It was a dark and stormy night, like any other in the big city. I was on my lunch break when the mutton-chopped Methusalah came through my door in a hurry. He said “I like my historians like I like my eggs. Hard-boiled.” “Then you’ve...

Hey, hidey ho there, how ya doin, welcome to part three of this here Han dynasty trilogy. If you haven’t seen the first two I highly recommend it, if not don’t worry about it, all you need to know: This guy is Han Wudi, he ruled China...

Love weird and wacky history? So Confucianism is sort of a big deal, it's been the guiding principle of one of the largest empires on the planet for some 2000 years, but when was the last time you heard anything about Confucius himself?...

In the first century AD, Celtic Iceni queen Boudica leads an insurgency against Roman Empire forces as they conquer the British Isles. As dictated in her husband Prasutagus’s will, he bequeaths his kingdom to their two daughters and the...

What Caused the Scramble for Africa? | History of Africa 1870-1885 Documentary 3/6

The Forgotten Greek man who Ruled Siam in the 17th Century

Taiping Rebellion | 3 Minute History

Italian Unification | 3 Minute History

A video entitled “The Classification of Life” which describes taxonomy and how all organisms on Earth are organized according to the Linnaean system.

In this lesson, we return to the underworld where the Hollow Men offer futile prayers to broken idols. They are desperate for guidance and heavenly love. Do they have a shot at redemption?

Enjoy this detailed analysis of Parts 3...

A short overview of Christianity. Please support the World History Playlist!

What Happened to the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel?

Sobek: The Egyptian Crocodile God Explained