In which John Green teaches you about the beginning of the so-called Age of Discovery. You've probably heard of Christopher Columbus, who "discovered" America in 1492, but what about Vasco da Gama? How about Zheng He? Columbus gets a bad...

The 17th Century in Europe was pretty rough in a lot of ways. The Thirty Years War involved a lot of countries, and a lot of battles, and it was terrible for everyone involved, as wars have aa historical tendency to be. At the same time,...

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Europe's Hidden Matrilineal Dynasty | House of Garsenda

Who Would Be King of Canada? (if it had started out with an independent monarchy)

This video discusses the controversies surrounding football stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand during their careers at Manchester United. It highlights Ronaldo's involvement in scandals related to prostitutes and orgies, which...

Does Queen Elizabeth have any Black, Jewish, or Muslim Ancestors?

Learn about Ferdinand Von Zepellin and the history of his amazing aircraft.

At first, Catherine and Henry VIII enjoyed a happy and affectionate marriage, and Catherine quickly became pregnant. However, a series of difficult miscarriages and stillbirths overshadowed their early years together. Despite these...

After the death of Prince Arthur, Catherine of Aragon’s parents quickly proposed her marriage to his younger brother, Henry, to maintain the alliance between Spain and England. Although the engagement faced political and financial...

In 1486, Henry VII of England proposed a marriage alliance between his son, Prince Arthur, and the Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon to strengthen ties between England and Spain and against France. After years of negotiations, the...

Catherine of Aragon, known as Catarina de Aragon in her native Spain, is often remembered as a devout Catholic and the rejected queen of Henry VIII. However, her life and personality are much more interesting and impressive. Her...

This video explores how characters like Prospero, Ariel, and Caliban confront their past actions and choices, leading to moments of forgiveness and profound personal change. We delve into themes of authority, redemption, and the human...

Act Three of Shakespeare's plays often marks the climax, and "The Tempest" is no exception. This video essay explores the critical events of Act Three, where personal and political dramas collide on a mystical island. We delve into the...

This video delves into the complexities of authority, control, and service through the interactions between Prospero, Miranda, and Ariel in Shakespeare's "The Tempest." Prospero's manipulation of both the natural and social worlds...

This video critically explores Caliban's portrayal in Shakespeare's "The Tempest" from a post-colonial viewpoint. It challenges the simplistic label of 'savage' by highlighting Caliban's humanity and poetic expression, and discusses the...

Spanish Monarchs Family Tree | Pelayo to Felipe VI

This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of Sagrajas in 1086 between King Alfonso VI of Castile and Leon and Yusuf Ibn Tashfin of the Almoravids. The battle showcases the complex political landscape of the Iberian Peninsula...

Hungarian Monarchs Family Tree

SKILLS WE MEET ONE OF THE BEST CENTRE BACKS IN THE GAME TODAY. CAREER HE BEGAN AT WEST HAM THEN HEADED TO LEEDS WHERE HE BECAME CAPTAIN AND THEN HEADED TO MANCHESTER UNITED FOR A RECORD TRANSFER FEE. ENGLAND HE DEBUTED FOR THE NATIONAL...

Unfortunately, Joanna's son, Charles V did not release his mother from confinement. Explore the political and personal motivations behind Charles' decision and the methods he used to keep Joanna locked away. How did this help Charles'...

With her father's knowledge and consent, Joanna was physically and mentally abused by her guards. This information became public around when her father, Ferdinand II died. That same year, Joanna's eldest son, Charles V reached the age of...

Ferdinand II returned as the famine and plague subsided, making it seem that his return had restored order to the kingdom. There was little Joanna could do to resist his rule and she was soon sent away from the capitol and kept under...

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?