History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The civilization crisis
Tom Holland concludes by explaining how much Christianity is a cultural civilizational phenomenon. How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 7
60 Second Histories
Catherine of Aragon banished from court
This video covers what happened to Catherine of Aragon
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Henry VIII breaks with Rome
Henry VIII explains how he failed to secure his divorce and so separated from the Pope
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Catherine of Aragon; the King wants a divorce
Catherine of Aragon gives her point of view with regard to Henry VIII and divorce
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Dissolution of the Monasteries – part 1
Thomas Cromwell describes the beginning of the dissolution of the monasteries
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Henry VIII, supreme head of the Church of England
Henry VIII describes his split with Rome and his view on the Reformation
Soliloquy
How a Dutchman became the King of England
In 1689 a new King and Queen were crowed in England, it was an unusual event, the pair would rule as coregents and the King wasn’t English but Dutch. The story, or perhaps stories, of how a Dutchman found himself King of England is a...
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Dissolution of the Monasteries - part 2
Thomas Cromwell talks about the beginning of the closure of the smaller monasteries and convents
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Thomas More’s execution
Thomas More talks about his impending execution together with that of John Fisher.
Jabzy
30 Years War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the 30 Years War
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Destruction of the monasteries
Thomas Cromwell explains what happened to the churches and religious houses after the Pilgrimage of Grace.
Curated Video
Lady Jane Grey: History & Facial Re-creations Revealed.
Lady Jane Grey is a figure I’ve touched on before, and I made a modern version of her last year - you can check out that version on the Instagram account. Lady Jane Grey was the unlikely candidate for the throne when King Edward VI named...
Two Minute Music Theory
Music And The Protestant Reformation - Part I: Germany
What does a German monk, a Roman Pope, and a Spanish Emperor have to do with music history? Today we look at the events that surrounded 15th and 16th Century German music - particularly that of Martin Luther and the Protestant...
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Pilgrimage of Grace - part 2
Thomas Cromwell gives a brief description of the riots in the north and retribution
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Catherine of Aragon stands her ground
Catherine of Aragon tells of her reaction to being questioned with regard to her marriage to King Henry VIII
Curated Video
Lady Katherine Grey part 3: Queen Elizabeth's Rivalry with Katherine Grey
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...
Curated Video
Bloody Mary part 5: The End of an Era
In the final part of this series, we examine the end of Queen Mary I's reign. See how her decision to punish heretics through burning at the stake led to her infamy and the hardening of Protestant feelings towards her. Learn about the...
Curated Video
Elizabeth I of England part 7: the Queen's Legacy
By the time Elizabeth I died in 1603, public opinion of her was mixed. She had quelled religious tensions and defeated the Spanish Armada, however, the brutal and bloody tactics of her military stained her memory and the country was in a...
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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...
Jabzy
Violence in Northern Ireland - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Violence in Northern Ireland
Amor Sciendi
Procession to Calvary: Bruegel Telling Two Tales at Once
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.
Jabzy
Jerusalem of the East - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Jerusalem of the East
60 Second Histories
Pilgrimage of Grace – part 1
Thomas Cromwell describes the spark that led to the Pilgrimage of Grace