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The Walk to Canossa: A Defining Moment in Medieval Europe
This video discusses the dramatic events surrounding King Henry IV's journey to Canossa in 1077 to seek absolution from Pope Gregory VII after being excommunicated. The encounter at Canossa, where Henry humbled himself before the Pope,...
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1405 - The Year England was Nearly Destroyed | Medieval England, Owain Glyndwr, Plantagenets... etc.
1405 - The Year England was Nearly Destroyed | Medieval England, Owain Glyndwr, Plantagenets... etc.
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Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 - Act 3 Summary
As Hotspur and the confident rebels discuss their plans, Prince Hal prepares to level up. King Henry and Prince Hal finally talk face to face, father to son. Can King Henry rely on Hal to help him defend his crown? Back at the Boar’s...
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Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 - Act 2 Summary
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?...
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Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 - Act 1 Summary
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...
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Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 - Overall Plot Summary
When King Henry the Fourth takes the English throne, his hopes for a peaceful reign are dashed by the rebellious Percy family. What the King needs is for his son, Prince Hal, to snap out of his party boy era and do his royal duty. But is...
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Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 - Act 5 Summary
When negotiations break down and lies are told… this means war! King Henry IV becomes a hunted man and Prince Hal prepares to fight Hotspur to the death. Can Hal save his father and defeat the most dashing warrior of the age? Meanwhile,...
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Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 - Act 4 Summary
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...
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England, Canterbury cathedral - Tomb of Henry IV and Joan Navarre
England, Canterbury cathedral - Tomb of Henry IV and Joan Navarre
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Tes: Gregory Doran on Bolingbroke in Henry Iv Part I (2014)
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this video clip, actor Gregory Doran speaks about the character of King Henry IV and his relationship with his son Prince Hal in the Royal Shakespeare Company (2014-2016) production of Henry IV Part...
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Tes: Character Film: Hal and Hotspur. Henry Iv Part 1 (2014)
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Royal Shakespeare Company (2014) video clip features interviews with Fight Director Terry King and actors Alex Hassell (Hal) and Trevor White (Hotspur) discussing the fight scene in Henry IV Part 1...
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Tes: Character Film: Falstaff Henry Iv Part 1 (2014)
[Free Registration/Login Required] This video is actor Antony Sher who plays Sir John Falstaff describes his character in the Royal Shakespeare Company 2014 production of Henry IV [2:00]
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Tes: Character Film: Prince Hal Henry Iv Part 1 (2014)
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Royal Shakespeare Company video features Alex Hassell, who plays Prince Hal in Shakespeare's Henry IV. He describes the character of Prince Hal who later becomes Henry V [1:34]