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Reformation and Consequences: Crash Course European History
The Protestant Reformation didn't exactly begin with Martin Luther, and it didn't end with him either. Reformers and monarchs changed the ways that religious and state power were organized throughout the 16th and early 17th centuries....
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The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History
The 17th Century in Europe was pretty rough in a lot of ways. The Thirty Years War involved a lot of countries, and a lot of battles, and it was terrible for everyone involved, as wars have aa historical tendency to be. At the same time,...
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The Protestant Reformation: Crash Course European History
You may have noticed that the internet is terrible at religious discourse. Well, this is not a new phenomenon. In the early 16th century, the Roman Catholic church dominated Christianity in Europe, and the institution was starting to...
Crash Course
Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course European History
When the Protestant Reformation broke out in Western Europe, the Catholic Church got the message, at least a little bit. Pope Paul III called a council to look into reforming some aspects of the Catholic Church and try to stem the tide...
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The English Renaissance and NOT Shakespeare: Crash Course Theater #13
The Renaissance came to England late, thanks to a Hundred Years War that ran long and lasted 116 years, and then a civil war to decide who would be the royal family. BUT after all that, with the Tudors (relatively) securely installed on...
Curated Video
The Untold Know Nothings
In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American politics.
John D Ruddy
A United Ireland? - John Talks
Let me know what you think about the prospect of a United Ireland.
John D Ruddy
John Talks Ireland and Colonialism
Just some thoughts on the Irish abroad and our relationship with colonialism! Happy Paddy's Day :D
Two Minute Music Theory
Music and the Protestant Reformation - Part II: France
Martin Luther wasn't the only one leading reformations in Europe. Today we look at what was going on in France - lead by reformer John Calvin, who had a very interesting view on music in the church.
60 Second Histories
Queen Henrietta Maria
A description of Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of King Charles I. It covers her upbringing and how she, a French catholic princess came to marry the English protestant prince.
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The civilization crisis
Tom Holland concludes by explaining how much Christianity is a cultural civilizational phenomenon. How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 7
60 Second Histories
Catherine of Aragon banished from court
This video covers what happened to Catherine of Aragon
60 Second Histories
Henry VIII breaks with Rome
Henry VIII explains how he failed to secure his divorce and so separated from the Pope
60 Second Histories
Catherine of Aragon; the King wants a divorce
Catherine of Aragon gives her point of view with regard to Henry VIII and divorce
60 Second Histories
Dissolution of the Monasteries – part 1
Thomas Cromwell describes the beginning of the dissolution of the monasteries
60 Second Histories
Henry VIII, supreme head of the Church of England
Henry VIII describes his split with Rome and his view on the Reformation
Soliloquy
How a Dutchman became the King of England
In 1689 a new King and Queen were crowed in England, it was an unusual event, the pair would rule as coregents and the King wasn’t English but Dutch. The story, or perhaps stories, of how a Dutchman found himself King of England is a...
60 Second Histories
Dissolution of the Monasteries - part 2
Thomas Cromwell talks about the beginning of the closure of the smaller monasteries and convents
60 Second Histories
Thomas More’s execution
Thomas More talks about his impending execution together with that of John Fisher.
Jabzy
30 Years War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the 30 Years War
60 Second Histories
Destruction of the monasteries
Thomas Cromwell explains what happened to the churches and religious houses after the Pilgrimage of Grace.
Curated Video
Lady Jane Grey: History & Facial Re-creations Revealed.
Lady Jane Grey is a figure I’ve touched on before, and I made a modern version of her last year - you can check out that version on the Instagram account. Lady Jane Grey was the unlikely candidate for the throne when King Edward VI named...
Two Minute Music Theory
Music And The Protestant Reformation - Part I: Germany
What does a German monk, a Roman Pope, and a Spanish Emperor have to do with music history? Today we look at the events that surrounded 15th and 16th Century German music - particularly that of Martin Luther and the Protestant...