Curated Video
Elizabeth I of England part 4: Religious Tolerance and Choosing a Successor
Calming the tension between Protestants and Catholics was important to Elizabeth I of England. She re-instituted the Church of England as the country's chosen church but repealed strict heresy laws and permitted people to practice...
Curated Video
Bloody Mary part 2: The Fall of Princess Mary
Follow the story of Princess Mary as she navigates the turbulent political landscape of 16th century England. As her parents' marriage falls apart and her father's infatuation with Anne Boleyn grows, Mary's world is turned upside down....
Curated Video
Lady Katherine Grey part 7: The Battle for Legitimacy
Lady Katherine Grey gave birth to her first son while locked in the Tower of London. This video covers how his birth gave their family a chance to be declared legitimate. But the road to legitimacy was not easy, as Queen Elizabeth fought...
Curated Video
Lady Mary Grey part 5: Freedom at Last
After about 8 years of house arrest, Lady Mary was finally granted freedom at the age of 27. She spend the time reconnecting with family and friends and building a comfortable home for herself. Lady Mary also succeeded in winning back...
Curated Video
Elizabeth I of England part 6: Why the Virgin Queen Could be Cruel
From gendered criticism to mercury poisoning from cosmetics, there are many theories about why Elizabeth I could be so cruel.
Curated Video
Elizabeth I of England part 3: Sibling Rivalry
When their brother died in 1553, Elizabeth's sister was crowned Mary I. Mary, a devout Catholic, soon began to distrust her Protestant sister, accusing Elizabeth of involvement in Wyatt's Rebellion of 1554. Despite a lack of evidence,...
Curated Video
Bloody Mary part 3: A Fight for the Throne
Experience the tumultuous journey of Mary, as she fights for her right to the English throne. Watch as she navigates the complex political landscape of 16th century England, and battles for her beliefs and her family's legacy. From her...
Curated Video
Tudor Christmas part 2: Christmas Feasts and Gift Giving
Discover the rich history of Christmas feasts and gift giving during the Tudor period. From the political dance of gift-giving within the Tudor Court to the traditional agricultural celebrations of plow Monday, learn about the customs...
Curated Video
Tudor Christmas part 1: The Origins of Christmas - From Saturnalia to The Tudor Period
Explore the history of one of the most celebrated festivals in the world - Christmas. From its Roman origins in Saturnalia, to its merging with pagan mid-winter celebrations, to its evolution in the Tudor period, learn about the...
Curated Video
Mary, Queen of Scots: Facial Reconstruction from her Death Mask. The Stuart Queen Back to Life.
I'm an artist that brings history back to life by creating famous figures from the past in the modern day, as well as creating facial reconstructions and recreations. Mary, Queen of Scots continues to intrigue a modern audience. But what...
60 Second Histories
The Beginning of the British Empire
A description of the start of the British Empire with the early explorers, dating back to Tudor times.
Weird History
Why Elizabeth I Was a Bad*ss Queen
Queen Elizabeth the first may have been a virgin who can’t drive but what most people don’t know is that she was one of the most brutally cut-throat and significant rulers England has ever had. A badass to some, a merciless imperialist...
Curated Video
Elizabeth I: Face & History Revealed
Elizabeth I lived a life of tremendous ups and downs. In her 69 years, she was at one point a bastard Princess, a prisoner, and a glorious monarch - ruling as a woman in her own right. Elizabeth was one of the most astute rulers England...
Bridgeman Arts
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1960s
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth walking in shelter among citizens.
Timelines.tv
Timelines Tv: Smallpox Through Time 02: Arsenic and Old Lace: 1562 1620
Provides an engaging history of the deadly viral disease of smallpox and how it was understood and treated in Britain during the Elizabethan Era. [5:42]
National Archives (UK)
The National Archives: Tudors
Watch this series of film clips that focuses on the Daniell's family as an example of the rise and fall of gentry in their alliances with more powerful families in Tudor society.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The English Reformation: Part Ii
Part II video on the English Reformation in which Tom Richey discusses the events characterizing the reigns of Edward VI, Bloody Mary, Elizabeth I. [11:17]
TES Global
Tes: The England of Elizabeth (1957)
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a 1957 video about Queen Elizabeth 1 and Elizabethan England which gives some incite into Shakespeare's world. [26:05]