Weird History
Who Was King Edward I?
The real Edward I was one of the most influential monarchs to ever take the English throne. His lengthy reign shaped the course of not only English history, but also Scottish and Welsh history for years to come.
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Lady Katherine Grey part 5: The Secret Wedding
This video covers the romantic relationships, both rumored and real, of Queen Elizabeth and Lady Katherine Grey. It also details the eventual secret wedding ceremony between Lady Katherine and Edward Seymour.
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Lady Jane Grey part 9: Jane's Supporters Turn Against Her
Support for Queen Jane was low, even among Protestants. Members of her council slipped quietly out of the castle. Her sister's father-in-law, the Early of Pembroke went so far as to seek an anullment for his son's marriage to distance...
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Lady Katherine Grey part 4: From Traitor's Daughter to Elizabeth's Heir
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...
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Lady Katherine Grey part 6: The Secrets Continue
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.
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Elizabeth I of England part 2: the Thomas Seymour Scandal
After the death of her father, Elizabeth went to live with her stepmother, Katherine Parr and Katherine's new husband, Thomas Seymour. Thomas' attentiveness to teenage Elizabeth soon drew suspicion from Katherine and started rumors....
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Lady Katherine Grey part 2: Court Life During the Reign of Queen Mary I
The video provides a detailed account of the daily routine and events that occurred during the reign of Queen Mary I, including her marriage to Philip of Spain and the persecution of Protestant subjects. The video also covers the...
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Lady Jane Grey part 6: a Challenge from Princess Mary and Stuggle for Public Support
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...
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Nighthawks by Edward Hopper: Great Art Explained
Edward Hopper’s world was New York, and he understood that city more than most people. He understood that, even though you may live in one of the most crowded and busy cities on earth, it is still possible to feel entirely alone. This...
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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...
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Lady Jane Grey part 5: Queen of England
On July 8th, 1533, Jane was crowned as Queen of England at the age of 16. She unexpectedly and dramatically threw herself to the floor and sobbed as her parents and in-laws bent the knee to her. Was this the behaviour of a naive young...
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Lady Jane Grey part 4: Lady Jane AND Her Heirs Male
Just before his death, Edward VI made a small but important change to his will that ruled Jane's mother, Frances out of the succession and moved Jane next in line to the thrown. The fact that Jane and her sisters were born in England,...
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Lady Jane Grey part 13: the Duke of Northumberland is Beheaded
Queen Mary arrives in London. John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland goes on trial. Ironically, most of the people deciding his fate had also originally pledged allegiance to Jane. Though he is spared being drawn and quartered, the Duke of...
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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...
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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...
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Aethelflaed part 4: Life as a Mother and Queen of Mercia
What were the duties of a Anglo-Saxon royal women? Learn what role these women played in social, domestic, and legal affairs in their lands. In addition to the usual responsibilities, in the early 900s, Aethelflaed took on more of the...
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Aethelflaed part 5: A Diplomatic Leader for Mercia
In 902, an army of Danes crossed into Mercia. Rather than battle, Aethelflaed and Aethelred chose a diplomatic solution, giving the Danes a bit of land to live and work and avoiding an armed conflict. Aethelred died soon after. The...
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Aethelflaed part 8: Legacy and Influence on Later Rulers
In June of 918, Aethelflaed died suddenly at 48 years old. There is dispute as to whether her brother Edward immediately took over as ruler of Mercia or whether her daughter, Aelfwynn ruled for a while. Eventually, Edward's son...
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Shakespeare Today: Richard III - Act 2 Summary
Richard has already committed one shocking murder, and he’s only just getting warmed up! Richard’s brother, King Edward, is very ill – will Richard find a way to push him closer to death? As Richard feels the crown within his reach, it’s...
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Queen Victoria Survived 7 Assassination Attempts
As Britain's second-longest reigning monarch, Queen Victoria ruled Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until her death in 1901. If her would-be assassins had gotten their way, that reign would have been a lot shorter.
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Norman Conquest of England - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Norman Conquest of England
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Wars of the Roses - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Wars of the Roses
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Glyndwr Rising - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Glyndwr Rising