To be honest for the last couple years I’ve been thinking to myself “You know, I should pre-make a video about Lizzie, just in case” but two things always stopped me. First, I thought for sure she’d be writing a letter to herself in 2026...

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...

Basil I: The Peasant who became an Emperor.

1405 - The Year England was Nearly Destroyed | Medieval England, Owain Glyndwr, Plantagenets... etc.

This is part 3 of a series. Part 1, Latin Bulgarian War: • Latin-Bulgarian W... Part 2, Latin Nicean War: • Latin-Nicean Wars...

Join us for a terrifying journey into the twisted mind of Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Could he be Shakespeare’s most epic villain? He will stop at nothing to steal the English crown, even if it means betraying his own family! But there...

When Shakespeare crafted Richard III, he packed it with lots of juicy details and references to history. Not only does the play draw on the famous Wars of the Roses, but it also reflects the ideas and values of Elizabethan England. Join...

Join us for an in-depth analysis of the theme of The Pursuit of Power in Al Pacino’s Looking for Richard. Pacino’s exploration of Shakespeare’s Richard The Third gives us rich insight into human nature and how people can become obsessed...

Epic shenanigans as Hal, Falstaff and the gang commit highway robbery. Who will have the last laugh? Meanwhile, Hotspur’s wife, Lady Percy, notices how stressed and extra cranky Hotspur is. Is the Northern Rebellion weighing him down?...

It’s the dawn of the fifteenth century (1400s), and King Henry IV sits on the English throne. But his reign will not be peaceful - a rebellion is brewing among his former allies. Meanwhile, Prince Hal is busy partying and playing jokes...

Civil war is on the horizon but some last minute bad news puts the Northern Rebels’ cause into doubt. Meanwhile, King Henry’s soldiers are assembling, including Falstaff and his ragged infantry. Prince Hal is taking charge as a serious...

In which John Green continues his introduction to the history of the French Revolution, discussing Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette's flight to Varennes, the constituent assembly's attempts to write a constitution of France, France's brief...

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Life
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9:18 English Su
ccession Crisis/>11:02 Lord Darnley
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Though Queen Nefertiti is one of the most recognizable figures of ancient Egypt, little is known about her origins. She is believed to have been a ruler alongside her husband, Pharaoh Akhenaten, and may have even been a pharaoh in her...

Learn how Mary of York used Perkin Warbeck to threaten Charles VII's rule. Despite being a woman in a male-dominated world, Margaret used her charm, intelligence and political acumen to win over allies, aid her brother Edward's rule, and...

The reign of King Edward was cut short by his murder. History has blamed his stepmother, Elfrida, for the murder but is there proof to support that accusation? This video provides a historical context for the events leading up to the...

King Edgar's reign is relatively understudied in English history, but it included some notable events such as increasing support for the English Benedictine reform and the introduction of a standardized coinage system. Learn about the...

Margaret of York, the Duchess of Burgundy, was instrumental in cultural and political events during 15th century England. Learn how Margaret mediated between two of her brothers during their conflict for the throne and played a...

Margaret of York was a lesser-known but politically influential sister of Edward IV, Richard III, and George, Duke of Clarence in 15th century England, during the Wars of the Roses. This video delves into her upbringing, education, and...

The Royal Harem was a complex and powerful political institution in Ancient Egypt. It was overseen by the Great Royal Wife of the pharoah. Learn about Ramesses III's struggle to decide whether Isis or Tiye would become his Great Royal...

In this introduction to the Harem Conspiracy, learn about Ramses the rule of Ramesses III. He led many successful military campaigns that protected and expanded Egyptian territory, but his excessive spending and indecision on other...

In her later years, Nzinga focused less on military training and more on education in her lands. This video delves into the complexities of her legacy, as she ruled with violence and advanced the slave trade in the area but also...

This video tells the story of Queen Nzinga Mbandi, a renowned queen from Southwest Africa who was known for her intelligence, political aptitude, and military skills. The video explores her background, including her difficult birth and...

This video explores the political and social climate of Ndongo at the time and the struggles faced by Nzinga. When Nzinga's father died, and her brother, Mbandi, seized power by violently eliminating his competition. Nzinga and her...