Jack Rackam
The Last Tsar | The Life & Times of Nicholas II
The case of the murdered monarchies continues! Russia is far and away the most famous monarchy to crumble to dust, and boy did it ever. When Nicholas II became Tsar, he told his brother-in-law, and I quote “I am not yet ready to be Tsar....
Jack Rackam
The Kaiser Played with Fire | The Life & Times of Wihlelm II
Right after World War One was a hell of a time for democracy in Europe, y’know the Great War was a tragedy but on the other end of it look at all these new Republics! Germany’s a Republic now, Austria-Hungary’s split up into independent...
Jack Rackam
Who Killed Austria-Hungary? | The Life & Times of Franz Joseph
It was a dark and stormy night, like any other in the big city. I was on my lunch break when the mutton-chopped Methusalah came through my door in a hurry. He said “I like my historians like I like my eggs. Hard-boiled.” “Then you’ve...
Bridgeman Arts
Centenary - HMS Dreadnought
Clip taken from original documentary 'Centenary'. Shows HMS Dreadnought, WW1 battleship and the production of ships/war weaponry.
Bridgeman Arts
Funeral of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, Wilhelm II declares war. 1914.
Funeral of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, Wilhelm II declares war. Contains original recording of his declaration.
Bridgeman Arts
Kaiser Wilhelm II has group photo with German generals. Their wives pose with their dogs. 1914
Kaiser Wilhelm II has group photo with German generals. Their wives pose with their dogs. 1914