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History Hub
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Приєднався 25 гру 2020
Welcome to History Hub, a channel for long and short-form videos about the great figures and events of history. Included are unique maps and animations.
Eadburh - Asser's Wicked Queen of Wessex
This is the story of Eadburh, the so-called "wicked" Queen of Wessex, prior to the rise of King Alfred the Great's family House.
Eadburh has a black reputation, but is it deserved? In this video we explore how Eadburh's influence may have extended to partially causing a rebellion against Alfred the Great's father in 858 AD.
It is said that it was primarily due to Eadburh's time as Queen of Wessex that the role of king's wife become relegated to just that, rather then 'Queen,' so what did this Queen of Wessex do? Find out with History Hub today!
To skip to the story of Eadburh herself, in Asser's words, go to 7:33.
#wessex #anglosaxon #historyofengland
Eadburh has a black reputation, but is it deserved? In this video we explore how Eadburh's influence may have extended to partially causing a rebellion against Alfred the Great's father in 858 AD.
It is said that it was primarily due to Eadburh's time as Queen of Wessex that the role of king's wife become relegated to just that, rather then 'Queen,' so what did this Queen of Wessex do? Find out with History Hub today!
To skip to the story of Eadburh herself, in Asser's words, go to 7:33.
#wessex #anglosaxon #historyofengland
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Mansa Musa: the Richest Man Who Ever Lived?
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One prime contender for the title "richest ever" is not a modern figure like Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos, but is actually the monarch of a medieval African Empire: Mansa Musa. In this video, we take a look at this fascinating figure whose vast wealth is often described as immeasurable. Specifically, we explore the rise of and hajj (or pilgrimage) of Musa, as well as other contenders for the richest...
Wessex Before Alfred: the Reigns of Æthelbald, Æthelberht and Æthelred
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In this video we delve into the lives and reigns of Alfred's brothers, particularly Æthelred, King of Wessex (R. 865-871 AD). In previous videos we covered the reigns of Alfred the Great's grandfather and father, Ecgberht and Æthelwulf. Alfred the Great is famed as the saviour of the Anglo-Saxons and Wessex, having fought doggedly against the Danish invasions, achieving his triumph at Edington ...
Harold Godwinson: King of England in 1066
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In this detailed biographical video, we consider the life and times of King Harold Godwinson, the last crowned Anglo-Saxon king of England. Most famous for his fall at the iconic Battle of Hastings in 1066, the life of King Harold is in fact one of personal, as well as national, tragedy. In this video we follow Harold’s life and career from his birth around a millennium ago in 1022 AD to his tr...
Early Life of Edward Longshanks (1239-1272 AD)
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In this biographical video we focus on the earlier years of the future Hammer of the Scots, Edward Longshanks. Covered within are the turbulent years of the Second Barons' War, which saw the rise of Simon de Montfort, the Provisions of Oxford, as well as the Battles of Lewes (1264 AD) and Evesham (1265 AD). Then we chart Edward's crusade to the Holy Land and his uphill struggle against Baibars,...
Battle of Maldon (991 AD)
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The year is 991 AD and following years of Viking raids and political intrigue, Byrhtnoth - the Ealdorman of Essex - mustered his local men to make a stand against the present Norse menace that had sacked Folkstone and Ipswich and now coveted the prosperous town of Maldon. On 11th August, the Norse host led (most likely) by Olaf Tryggvason (future King of Norway) broke camp on their island base ...
The Battle of Isefjord (986 AD) & the Rise of Sweyn Forkbeard: First Viking King of England
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Perhaps overshadowed in the pages of history by his more illustrious son Cnut and certainly the later William the Conqueror, today we take a look at the origins of the first Danish Conqueror of England: Sweyn Forkbeard. Forkbeard rose to kingship in a time of violence and change, across the North Sea in Denmark, his road to power forged through conspiracy, blood and ultimately patricide at the ...
King Henry I of England
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This is a full biography of Henry Beauclerc, the third Norman king of England, from birth to death. This is the life and times of King Henry I of England, son of King William the Conqueror, grandfather of Henry Plantagenet, who ruled from 1100 to 1135 AD. This is also a reloaded second edition of the original video with changes to the volume of the background music, which has been changed thank...
John Badby: The Heretic Who Stood Up To King Henry V
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In 1410 AD the elite of England faced a challenge to the authority of the Church in Parliament, with Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Arundel also encountering a remarkable low-born man in John Badby. This is the tragic tale of John Badby (1380-1410), courageous heretic who stuck to his beliefs even to his fiery death and how he faced down all his high-born persecutors, even the future King Henr...
Eleanor of Aquitaine
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Today we take a brief look at the life and times of one of the titanic figures of the Angevin period, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Two-time Queen (of both England and France), crusader, mother of kings and a major political player even into her seventies, Eleanor is arguably the most famous woman of the Middle Ages. #medievalhistory #biography #history
Battle of Brunanburh 937 AD
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The Battle of Brunanburh is as deserving of recall as the iconic Battle of Hastings. Fought during the infancy of a united England, King Æthelstan (the first to take the title "King of the English" in 927 AD) fought a coalition of kings, with defeat spelling the possible breakup of the newly united kingdom of England. Æthelstan was the grandson of King Alfred the Great, conqueror of Danish York...
The Bayeux Tapestry Explained
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This is the complete Bayeux Tapestry explained, with each slide captioned and added commentary on selected slides. The commentary is very personalised and on particular points and slides, so I've probably missed out some things, though the entire narrative and basic outline of the embroidery is covered. Disclaimer: I've allowed some long pauses at points for you to take in the slides. Also slid...
Family Tree of Harold Godwinson and how Queen Elizabeth II is his descendant
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Though King Harold Godwinson is famous today as the king who fell at Hastings in 1066, a little known fact is that Queen Elizabeth II is descended from the last crowned Anglo-Saxon king. To find out how and more about King Harold's immediate family, check out this video. #1066 #anglosaxon #familytree
Æthelwulf: King of Wessex & Father of Alfred the Great
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This is the life and times of Æthelwulf, King of Wessex: son of Ecgberht and father of Alfred the Great. Æthelwulf lived during a turbulent time with the native English kingdoms continuing to jockey for power in Britain and Viking raids becoming increasingly dangerous. Æthelwulf was a man of firsts: having peacefully succeeded his father to the throne of Wessex (the first in nearly two centurie...
King Edward the Elder and the Making of England
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The Life and Times of Edward the Elder (c874-924 AD), King of the Anglo-Saxons, son of King Alfred the Great and Conqueror of the Danes. Edward's reign was arguably equally as important as his more illustrious father's with Edward building on the successes of Alfred and ultimately driving the Danes to submission (with the help of his sister Æthelflæd), ruling all of England south of the River H...
Ecgberht: King of Wessex, Bretwalda and Grandfather of Alfred the Great
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Ecgberht: King of Wessex, Bretwalda and Grandfather of Alfred the Great
Bishop Odo of Bayeux: the BRUTAL Half Brother of William the Conqueror
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Bishop Odo of Bayeux: the BRUTAL Half Brother of William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror's Early Battles
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William the Conqueror's Early Battles
The Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066 AD
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066 AD
I am from Westfalia northwest Germany.....I am a westsaxon ....like my english cousins...in the old kingdom of Wessex
Odo for American President, Oops I think his Descendants already have been since George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Nixon ,George Bush family SNR and JNR obviously
Very well done and interesting. Best presentation I've seen on this subject.
Brillan may you tell me how do you know the veracity of the photos
Fantastic 💯💯💯💯💯💯
This is magnificent. This time i found out about the Haley comet. It always reminds me of David Hockney’s interpretation.
I'm 53 and have been fascinated by it since I was 9
You havent made a video since this one. Still waiting man. Hope your working on one soon
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I miss the 40+ minute videos. They were so good… now just short videos. 😔
Odo is apparently my 25x great-step uncle lol
Excellent
i once read sevral chapters of a would be novel published on a fantasy magazine, about harold godwinson's adventures in the holy land ... that ll make an interesting series
What a battle.. they didn't have to let them cross that land bridge but that shows me a few things heart courage but strategically not smart the Vikings had the numbers
Thank you!!!
Great channel
The Last truly English King of England.
спасибо очень подробно и поэтому интересно этот гарольд был эффективным менеджером жаль что кнему не пришла помощь зато позднее будет по такому же принципу кошмарить францию столетней войной
I bet she would flourish in our time.
Who was your best Anglo-Saxon king and why a wish there were more on them a think we don't realise how important they influenced us
That Tostig portrait reminds me of that portrait of Harold from that 1066 movie poster, however, it never came out.
Is there a date on the Bayeux Tapestry?
No, it's time of creation is estimated. Very early though. Usually historians say in the immediate years after Hastings.
These detailed videos on Anglo-Saxon history are all too rare... Well done
Thank you.
This is an awesome channel. Really cool work.
Thank you.
This was so helpful for my kids after we read about the Battle of Hastings. Thank you!
I saw 1066 and thought the new one piece chapter was out...
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So Harold of Wessex was Anglo-Danish.
Partly. His mother Gytha was Danish. His name is Danish too. 👍
Your videos are SUPERB! Thank you!
Another fantastic epic production, so glad I found your channel. I had always been curious about this period in our history which seemed to not garner as much as attention as they deserve. I remember discovering the Plantagenets and feeling the same. I am now binging on your awesome videos and watching over as so much information. You’ve brought these fascinating and important people alive, who I ashamedly had been ignorant of. Thank you for sharing and your hard work 😊🫡 You deserve a far bigger following and I hope you get that, algorithms can be weird at times.
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it. Unfortunately, I work alone and I earn a living from UA-cam so I can't really pour too much time into projects that get little return in terms of views, etc. Bad luck, I guess. Oh well. :) I've always loved medieval figures. The Plantagenets are favourites too, but it all started with me (i.e. historical interest) with getting into the 1066 era. :)
@@HistoryHubChannel I understand, you never know, things can change and I hope they go well for you 😊 It must be very time consuming to produce, the quality far exceeds the standard of TV docu. All round great production, packed with so much information but your script and narration really draws the viewer in. I had always wanted to learn more about this period but there seemed not much or was rather brief and dry. Very grateful to you 😊 I’m going to be watching them over and over 😂 Wishing you all the very best
Absolutely brilliant telling of King Harold, I was enthralled throughout! I did shed a tear towards the end. You have done their memories justice, thank you so much and well done!
Thank you. I try my best. 👍
50:50 YOU DONT SAY
The true Edward the First
Excited to see you back sir! Looking forward to the upcoming material 👍
What’s with your whistling “S”s lmao do you have wooden dentures or something?
Never the king.... William won at Hastings period... love him or hate him... he conquered..
love or hate him... he's still a bastard, usurper and genocider
Pretty sure Emma the greatest Queen your Lil isle EVER had... was the Norman claim... just history.. hail King Cnut lol... yes I'm a pompous American who's ancestors defeated the crown, whom were descendents of the conquering Normans,descended from conquering viking, Danes... so yeah.. CONQUER.....it's kinda what we do.. HISTORICALLY speakung
Thanks for this very full, comprehensive and balanced biography of King Harold. Such an incredible and tragic story!
00:00 kerrbal space flight achieved.
‘No one can guarantee success in war, only deserve it’.
Didn't JRR Tolkien write a story about Beohrtnoth?
England really has no shortage of badass warrior Kings in it's history. While I don't live in England, I am fascinated in my English heritage, and consider King Harold a hero of the English people. Anglo-Saxon period might be my favorite period in history, and it absolutely ended with a bang in 1066 !
If he'd defeated the bastard Duke, we'd have two kings know as great .
More like ended in tragedy.
It’s crazy how connected by blood all these people are. Cool to see Harold’s bloodline has made it this far.