Joanna of Castile, was denied her inheritance, rights, and freedom due to her gender and perceived mental capabilities. Her lineage went on to rule much of Europe for generations but Joanna herself has been dismissed as Juana la Loca, an...

46 years of confinement took a toll on Joanna's health. Family members occasionally visited but none attempted to release her. Finally, in her 70s, Joanna died in her sleep. Learn about her mental and physical decline and how her family...

Famine, few allies, and a bout of plague complicated Joanna's attempts to assert power, following her husband Philip's death. In late December, she ordered that Philp's body be transported to Granada and burried near her mother, Queen...

Despite their historic animosity, Joanna's father, Ferdinand II and her husband, Philip Duke of Burgundy joined forces to prevent Joanna becoming queen. What were the terms of their alliance and what motivated them to undermine Joanna?

Joanna was lsited as Isabella I, Queen of Castile and León's heir in Isabella's will. However, a strange clause in the will gave Isabella's husband, Ferdinand II an opening to take his daughter's crown. Listen to the phrasing of...

In the late 1490s, Joanna's elder brother died and her sister soon followed, making Joanna heir to the Spanish throne. Explore how her new status altered the behaviour and position of her family members and how she coped with her...

At sixteen, Joanna of Castile was married to the eighteen-year-old Philip "the Fair," Duke of Burgundy. The marriage started off well but soon turned sour with Phillip's infidelity as well as financial and emotional manipulation. Learn...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the War of the Spanish Succession

This video features an interview with Felix Siau, a Chinese Indonesian convert to Islam who has gained popularity as an online preacher. Despite not being an Islamic scholar, Felix has successfully connected with his audience by...

Heraclea Lyncestis was an ancient Macedonian city situated 2 km south of the present-day town of Bitola, Republic of Macedonia. It was founded by Philip II of Macedon in the middle of the 4th century BC, after he had conquered the...

The city was first mentioned in writing by the historian Livy, in connection with a victory of Philip V of Macedon over the Dardani in 197 BC. In 168 BC, the Romans defeated Perseus and Macedonia was divided into four nominally...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the War of Portuguese Succession

Ha-Joon Chang is a faculty member in the department of Political Economy of Development, University of Cambridge and a speaker at INET's Conference at Bretton Woods on April 10th, 2011<br/>

Although it's not something that most people want to think about, with Prince Philip in hospital and approaching 100 years old, it's reasonable to start thinking about his passing. Fortunately, the palace and the prince have planned for...

Alexander III of Macedon succeeded his father at the young age of 20, becoming the King of the ancient Kingdom of Macedon. He spent most of his years as king conducting military campaigns, particularly against the rival of his life, the...

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Philip Herbert became the 7th Earl of Pembroke at the age of 22. He was the second son of his father and was therefore not expected to inherit the title, but when his elder brother died young, Philip was the next in the succession. Learn...

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...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Macedonian Wars

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Crazy French Parties

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...

Lady Anne Clifford was often described by male historians as having an unyielding personality due to the difficulties she faced in her two marriages. However, this video gives a closer look at her life and reveals a woman who was raised...

In February of 1678, Philip Herbert attacked Nathaniel Coney in a Haymarket tavern. A few days later, Nathaniel died of his injuries and Philip was found guilty of murder but was soon acquitted. How did a legal loophole allow Earl of...

Bruegel's massive painting, Procession to Calvary, tells the biblical story and the story of the Dutch Revolt, or 80 years war. Why is that so impressive? the 80 years war hadn't even started yet.