As Henry, the eldest son of Eleanor and Henry II reaches his late teen years, he becomes increasingly incensed that his father is not allowing him to rule the lands of his inheritance. When Henry II promises castles in Anjou to his...

The marriage between Elearnor and Louis VII falls apart. Eleanor wants to join her uncle Raymond, Prince of Antioch's crusade to Aleppo while Louis wants to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Raymond is beheaded by Nur ad-Din and Eleanor...

Lady Jane and her husband, Lord Guildford have a blazing row after entering the castle. Guildford makes it known that he expects to co-rule as King while Jane does not want to promote him above a Duke. The disagreement causes tension...

The birth of Mary Queen of Scots' son, James renewed pressure on Elizabeth I to either marry, or declare Lady Katherine Grey her successor. Meanwhile, Thomas Keyes' condition worsened and Lady Mary was moved house arrest at to her step...

A family farm in Bel Air, Maryland since 1726 is partnering with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation service to improve soil health and manage farm nutrients.

Edgar cares for his father Gloucester. Goneril, Regan and Edmund prepare their troops for an imminent invasion from France – Cordelia, the daughter who actually loved Lear, has returned to win England back. Meanwhile, Lear descends into...

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...

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.

Politics, religion, and bad publicity complicated Elizabeth I's attempts to find a husband. Robert Dudley, the man she fell in love with was married when they met. He later became single but was thought to have murdered his wife, which...

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Emmeline discusses marriage and her early life in the suffragist movement

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Let's discover some popular English nicknames (aka pet names) for people you love. The pet names we use are called terms of endearment and are very popular in informal situations in in Britain. During this lesson we will look at some...

This video series tells the life story of Christine de Pizan, the first professional female writer and first feminist writer. The series covers her childhood, education, and marriage. She was widowed at the age of 25, left to earn a...

John I and Phillip II of France continue to battle on and off. Arthur, Duke of Brittany and Geoffrey's son, rebels and attempts to take more territory. Eleanor is captured but John's forces set her free and capture Arthur and Hugh IX of...

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...

Coverture severely restricted women’s political, financial, and personal rights and was imported to the American colonies as a part of English common law. It affected the lives of all American women and although it has been diminished...

From engaging in trysts at the Louvre, to losing a leg in an adultery-driven accident, to vehemently opposing slavery, Gouverneur Morris is arguably one of the most fascinating figures in history. Bronx born, Gouverneur Morris was one of...

Stephen's time as King of England got off to a rough start, as rebels defied him and he lost control of French territories. Robert, Earl of Gloucester and half-brother to Matilda, renounced his allegiance to the King and gave his public...

Jane's father, Henry Grey, declares his support for Princess Mary, then informs Jane that her short rule is ending. Jane and her parents hope to cast the blame on only the Duke of Northumberland and his family. This seems increasingly...

Though the authorities gave up the search for Molly and Daisy, they did succeed in capturing Gracie and returning her to the Moore River Native Settlement. Molly did domestic work for a number of years but was eventually captured and...

When most people picture a dictator, the first thought that comes to mind is usually of a strongman in military regalia. Seldom does one picture a dictator as a woman, and for good reason. There really hasn't been a female dictator in...

Host Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube introduces the unusual yet fascinating forms of ethnographic African currencies; from personal adornments such as beads, shells, jewelry and even massive iron forms weighing as much as 100 pounds, to the...

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...