This video delves into the aftermath of the execution of Lady Jane Grey and her husband Guilford Dudley. It follows the story of Lady Jane's family, specifically her sisters Katherine and Mary, as they navigate the consequences of their...

Witness the challenges Queen Mary I faced as she worked to restore Catholicism to her kingdom and the measures she took to stabilize the economy. See how her relationships with her half-sister Elizabeth and the Duke of Northumberland...

Lady Mary Grey was the youngest of the Grey sisters and seemed less of a threat to Elizabeth I's power. Lady Mary was even appointed as a Maid of Honor in Elizabeth's court. However, all of that changed when Mary wed Thomas Keyes,...

Lady Mary relocates once again, this time to the house of Sir Thomas Gresham. Though Sir Thomas had the finances to provide for Lady Mary in a way her step grandmother had not, both Sir Thomas and his wife made it clear that Lady Mary...

The Alcobaca Monastery is one of the first foundations of the Cistercian Order in Portugal. It was founded in 1153 as a gift to Bernard of Clairvaux, shortly before his death, from the first Portuguese King, Afonso Henriques, to...

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As Henry, the eldest son of Eleanor and Henry II reaches his late teen years, he becomes increasingly incensed that his father is not allowing him to rule the lands of his inheritance. When Henry II promises castles in Anjou to his...

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...

This video discusses the coronation of Queen Elizabeth I and the competition for the crown between her and her cousin, Katherine Grey. The topic delves into the power of display and the role of marriage in the monarchy. It also touches...

This video tells the story of Marie Therese, the first child of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI. It explores her childhood, and how her mother, Marie Antoinette, wanted to raise her to be more in touch with normal people. It also examines...

The birth of Mary Queen of Scots' son, James renewed pressure on Elizabeth I to either marry, or declare Lady Katherine Grey her successor. Meanwhile, Thomas Keyes' condition worsened and Lady Mary was moved house arrest at to her step...

Jane may have only been queen for a few days, but she was about to become a legend amongst the Protestants of England. Jane, her husband, and her mother-in-law languished in prisons around London as they waited for Mary to arrive and...

After her marriage to Edward Seymour, Lady Katherine was forced to keep both her marriage and pregnancy a secret. This video explains how she dealt with the stress of keeping her secrets and what happens when Queen Elizabeth finds out.

This video tells the story of Katherine's rise to become a lady in waiting to Queen Elizabeth I and a potential heir to the throne. However, her future is thrown into uncertainty when her mother passes away and political machinations...

Already feeling threatened by her cousin Mary Queen of Scots' recent marriage, Elizabeth I unleashed the full power of her anger on the Lady Mary and Thomas Keyes. Lady Mary Grey was condemned to the more favorable sentence of house...

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...

Madame du Barry, the mistress of the French King Louis XV, divided opinion in the court at the Palace of Versailles during the later 18th century. In part two of this four-part series, learners will hear about her first time at royal...

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If you're ever visited London and caught a glimpse of the guards outside of Buckingham Palace, you know the uniformed men are all business. Life inside the royal residence is fascinating, but have you ever wondered what the guards...

Thie videos explores the intricate history of Skipton Castle and the lives of the Clifford family who lived there. From privateering to family feuds, this video will provide an account of Lady Anne's striggles to claim her rightful...

With Stephen, King of England locked in chains in Bristol, Matilda once again gained support with important English nobles, including Stephen's brother, Bishop Henry. Henry helped her to win the support of the church and she was given...

The young Lady Jane and Lord Guildford are beheaded. Mary attempts to convert Jane to Catholicism before hear death, but Jane refuses. Her deep and outspoken commitment to her protestant faith preserved Jane's legacy as a martyr for...

During the mid-1500s, England was caught in a theological battle between Protestants and Catholics. While Jane and the Greys were dependant on the Catholic Queen Mary to spare their lives, they were simultaneously plotting to preserve...

The possibility of Lady Jane Grey becoming the next Queen of England and Ireland makes many people uneasy. She soon receives a letter from Princess Mary declaring that Mary was the rightful queen and demanding that the Privy Council...