We are pleased to announce that David Starkey Talks is one year old. Many said the channel wouldn't last, it did and continues to go from strength to strength. A very special thank you to you all for your support of Dr Starkey over the last year or more. Please subscribe if you haven't already and hit the bell icon so you don't miss a video. Thank you all once again and here's to another year!
David Starkey is my favorite Tudor historian. His research is unparalleled. His book “Six wives, the queens of Henry VIII” and his book about Elizabeth I are the gold standards. 🌟🌟🌟.
Dr David Starkey, perhaps one of the greatest presenters across all media platforms. And if you were at university, what a privilege it would be to have him as your professor.
@@skontheroad I have always been interested in history, but my decision to pursue it academically was made under the admittedly idealistic/youthful circumstances of immersing myself in Starkey's books/documentaries. I was swept away by his eloquence.
I thought I knew a lot about Tudor history; that is until I listened to David Starkey. If only my history lecturers at University had such enthusiasm and excellent presentation skills.
There is something so sad and chilling about Dr, Starkey reading what Thomas More wrote on Henry's ascent to the throne, knowing that Henry would eventually murder More. Tyrant is absolutely the word for Henry.
I just love your videos - the Monarchy series is the best. I listen when I am sewing, ironing and regular chores. I even listen as I go to sleep. Your voice is like an old friend. It's incredible to me how you have access to so many historical documents. Please continue for as long as you want. Thank you
Holy Moly, you don't find much better than this online do you? And for free? Thank you Dr. David Starkey CBE! I am in your debt. Many, many thanks. I was educated in the UK a long, long time ago, but l never knew more than 1 percent of Henry's life than l do now. Sincerely, thank you.
I don't respect many historians, but David Starkey is one individual I respect and admire. I believe Henry, like many young men, wanted to be different from his father. Unfortunately, unforseen events would cause Henry to stray from the path he had hoped to travel.
Catherine was young and beautiful, and it no doubt pleased Henry to take posession of ALL of his older brother's previous property and promised inheritance. Jealousy is a common motivation.
Totally insane that someone of the calibre of Dr David Starkey should have fallen foul of some ludicrous misconception. I adore this man, his eloquence, his presentation is far beyond anyone else in this field. Bravo sir, I will never stop seeking out your videos, they stand alone in their excellence, totally mesmerising.
@debbiecrowley8833 BRAVO, debbiecrowley! FINALLY! SOMEONE willing to address the ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: THAT THIS STELLAR HISTORIAN WAS NEARLY DESTROYED BY A LIBERAL IDEOLOGY AND RACIAL GLORIFICATION. IT MAY INTEREST YOU TO KNOW THE GROUP WHICH THREW THE ORIGINAL TANTRUM IS BEING INVESTIGATED FOR TAX FRAUD. AND NOT ONE CHARITY HAS BENEFITTED FROM NEARLY A BILLION IN DONATIONS. BUT THE FOUNDER AND HER ENTIRE FAMILY LIVE IN MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR MANSIONS. AND THEY TRIED TO DESTROY A GREAT HISTORIAN FOR AN ACCIDENT OF SEMANTICS. WOKE REASONING.
He didnt fall afoul of ANYTHING. He said the word 'damn' in the wrong place .. .and an organization which has since been shown to be a corrupt, criminal organization: BLM. Theyve taken in MILLIONS..REFUSE TO DISCLOSE THEIR RECORDS....HAVEN'T DONATED A PENNY TO NEEDY BLACKS...THE FOUNDERS LIVE IN $100 MILLION MANSIONS...BUT DR. STARKEY MISPLACES ONE WORD AND THEY GET ALL SELF-RIGHTEOUS AND DO THEIR BEST TO DESTROY HIM.
The actress playing Catherine is perfect! Her attitude is how I imagine Catherine would be and I appreciate her not having black hair like so many others have depicted her.
Who ever thought it was a good idea to cancel this man ????? Thank goodness for the internet where we get to choose who we listen to Love a bit of David 🎉
Absolutely enthralling. I'm reminded of how outstanding this programme was when I first watched it on TV. We all know, David, one of the reasons that you are no longer on the 'repeat' programmes list. Your standards are considerably higher than most of the other potboilers.
David Starkey is a powerful teacher and it is a very great pleasure to listen to such an amazing learned man ! What a wonderful privilege ! As good as it gets ??:?
To see places I've visited in this documentary series feels unreal to me. Been to London so many times and I'm not done yet! This is the best documentary of Henry VIII I've ever seen. 👍👍👍💗🌹
@@trawlins396 I believe you're referring to the British, or perhaps English. But that includes people who came from different parts of Europe over thousands of years. The Romans occupied England for hundreds of years. Also the Vikings invaded and made settlements in England. The Anglo-Saxons are believed to be from areas within or near Austria and traveled to several areas in Europe, including England.
Wonderful news and am so excited to watch another in depth episode! I watched the series over and over on UA-cam years ago and then it disappeared (along with the six wives of Henry Viii another favourite). I was so disappointed but kept on searching from time to time … now so happy, Dr David Starkey you are the best 🥰
This is a wonderful series and a real treat with David Starkey the narrator, and I assume creator, of the info. anyway. Thank you for making it available to all.
I’m one of those that became fascinated Tudor history after watching The Tudors. The highly ahistorical show sparked my curiosity in the actual history and I’ve been obsessed with them ever since. David Starkey was my introduction to Tudor history videos and I watch his videos repeatedly. 🤓
Tudors was a great show that didn't exactly follow every historical detail to total accuracy. People complain about that but it didn't bother me. I loved Johnathan Rhys Meyers as H8!
Catherine was the daughter of a warrior Queen and grew up on the battlefield with her Mother. She was far more experienced and effective than Henry was.
The value of someone else's knowledge and experience is only realised when the observer takes the leasons to heart and acts on them. More likely they both worked on their own experiences having their most important political leasons learned in the ten yeara prior to Henry VIII's crowning.
@@adrianseguras.9659 no one is forgetting it...but she did literally fight on the battlefield alongside her mother., who commanded her troops. One can't help but learn how to wage warfare at such a vantage point.
What I love about documentaries like this is that they show that history is made up of different sides to many different stories and that if you look beyond the myths and legends, something real is there, perhaps something even more surprising. And I must say, I think youth rules me too.😅
Well made programmes. Well filmed and David Starkey is a talented raconteur/Historian. Always interesting. Thank you for making these programmes and putting them on UA-cam.
The Knight who rode in wearing Henry VII's armour could have been Sir Richard Lee of Aston Abbotts. ( My 13 x GGF ). Sir Richard's son was Sir Robert Lee. Sir Robert's first son was Sir Anthony Lee, who married Margaret Wyatt, Anee Boleyn's chief Lady in waiting. Sir Anthony's son was Sir Henry Lee KG, Queen Elizabeth's Champion. It is my hope Sir Richard was Prince Henry's tutor in the tiltyard. Info please. :-) Arms - Argent, a fess between three crescents sable. Sir Robert's younger son was Benedict Lee ( my 11 x GGF ), Captain of the royal guard, who led the party top fetch Anne of Cleeves from Calais. Benedict's son Thomas ( my 10 x GGF ) was the imfamous Captain Thomes Lee, executed for his part in the Essex Rebelion.
My greatest wish in life would be that all mankind have the free time and energy to consider the lily and learn from history. I have so much free time that I am a gluten for knowledge history and nature. I bet the earth would be a wonderful place if everyone had the time and the peace of mind necessary to grow and learn until the day we die.
How different things might have been had Catherine of Aragon had a son. Although, I can’t imagine England as a predominantly Catholic nation, so many deaths might not have taken place.
When Dr Starkey describes Henry VIII masquing as Robin Hood and so on I think of Anne of Cleves and how his jesting disguise fell flat. I am convinced by the theory that that was the reason he rejected her, at least it set the tone.She didn’t recognise him, poor thing…
@@robinantonio8870 indeed. But Henry loved these sorts of romantic games and also witty discussion-which is how Anne B enchanted him. Unrealistic, but there it is.
The topic “How to become a tyrant” and the tyranny itself, is very acute nowadays 😉…. unfortunately. Very interesting to see “how it was done” back then 😁. Thank you, it is one of the most interesting channels on You Tube. 👍
He was a tormented tyrant. I don't condone what he did but I can see 2 sides of the story.. He had a terrible accident from jousting that he never really recovered from . He was in a lot of pain constantly, and under intense pressure to save his kingdom by having a male heir. France and Spain were often giving him concerns. I welcome anyone to go through what he went through and come away sweet tempered . Plus some historians wonder if he had brain damage from that jousting accident which would affect his personality too.
Doesn't excuse his unfaithfulness and cruelty to Katherine and his daughter before his accident but after Anne. He was a textbook narcissist. They are always wonderful to all but their chosen victims. Once they get bored or their supply is useless to them, they toss them aside and if they perceive them as a threat or a nuisance, they are cruel.
@@robinantonio8870 It's not an excuse but an explaination! Don 't forget that he was 16 when married to Catherine, she was 23! She couldn 't give birth anymore he was told from the doctors and he was under pressure having a male heir! No wonder he felt in love with a younger woman who was obviously able becoming pregnant ! Catherine looked later very old and ugly according of being always pregnant and then giving birth to dead children except Mary! The term "narcissist" was known at those times! You can 't compare the circumstances to the present!
In the minute that is skipped over: "So far, Henry, who rather disliked direct confrontation, had lacked the backbone with which to challenge his councilors head-on. Now Wolsey provided the backbone for him. This is the document with which Wolsey began to free Henry from the thrall of his councilors. It's a signed bill, granting a Lincolnshire rectory, in itself, its nothing. The Devil is in the rubric, instructing the Chancellor to make the grant on the authority of the King's signature alone with no need for authentication by the Course of the Seals. This was to undermine the whole basis of the council's control of royal patronage, and Warham objected. But Wolsey, who presented the document in-person, smoothly responded that, 'such was the King's will'. This was unanswerable, and all Warham could do was to add an acid little note here, right at the bottom of the document. "Ut acer wit dictus dominus Wolsey", So said the aforementioned Master Wolsey. Wolsey had now shown that he could give Henry what Henry wanted, and what Henry wanted was war. (Forgive me if my Latin spelling is off) With Wolsey supplying the means, all Henry lacked was the opportunity. It soon came when Pope Julius II and King Louis XII of France went to war over the Italian city states ruled by the Papacy. Invoking the spiritual weapons of the church, Julius excommunicated Louis and formed a Holy League of sympathetic countries to wage a crusade against infidel France." And then it picks up again.
I love your historical vids I Majored English & minored in History & Art. I then did graduate reading on Queen Victoria, John Forsyth & the city of London. Im American yet my DNA Great Britain: all parts, Viking Dane & small % Western Africa, Italy. Its so cool to look at how i became so mixed by looking at history. Thank you for a light in the YT world of videos.
I’ve always had great admiration for his knowledge and passion. He messed up a few years ago by making an inappropriate comment and put himself into disgrace. I don’t approve of what he said, but all these years on I feel sad that it finished his career. He fucked up, but it shouldn’t wipe him out. This is the first thing I’ve watched him for years and I still think he’s a brilliant historian with a passion I love and share.
David, you must never leave us. You need to go on forever like Attenborough, only without the hectoring about the climate. Continue to be the national treasure that everyone actually treasures !
@@robinantonio8870Warnings of what? That the climate has been changed since the beginning of the Earth? Nothing lasts forever. No matter what humans do it will all come to an end eventually.
Love these documentaries, but HORRORS each time precious writings are handled without care for their continued preservation. PLEASE, care for the documents with great efforts and no bare hands!
Is David Starkey ever going to write the follow-on book(s) to “Henry: Virtuous Prince - The Prince Who Would Turn Tyrant?” It’s a phenomenal book that absolutely begs for the next part of the story. It’s one of the very best I have read on the early life, and first phase of the reign of Henry. There’s really no equal to it. (It ends on a cliffhanger…)
Always enjoyed hearing David Starkey on history you tube videos. Love British history from a fan across the pond. As David taught history. And now he's sometimes as a guest with Stephen Pound with Jacob Rees Mogg...Britian Is Watching LOVE GB NEWS. And David was Stephen's professor.
I was last in Westminster Abbey in November 1974 and there was barely anyone in there. American students were laying paper on top of grave stones and doing rubbings of their images. I recall being in an area where I saw a chair, I was completely alone and read the description as to what it was, it was the Coronation Chair, and complete with the "Stone of Scone" in it's base. I noticed that it had initials carved on it as and then i sat in it. Nobody was there, I could have carved my initials on it myself.
David Starkey's knowledge of this period in history is unmatched his work will educate generations to come a very impressive legacy so those who tried to cancel him failed miserably
On what grounds do you make that proclamation? There are several living experts in the Tudor period, Starkey among them for certain. Some are quietly employed by, or recently retired from, various universities and actively research, publish, and teach aspects of Tudor history and culture at an extremely high level-they just happen not to have striven for a TV career and so are largely unknown by the general public. So settle down with the toadying encomium to ‘King Starkey’. It’s unbecoming.
@@bluebellflora2510Margaret Beaufort was adored and revered in her lifetime both by Henry V11 & by her grandson Henry V111. A Matriarch Extraordinaire. And very pious. Died at 66 when Henry was 18.
We are pleased to announce that David Starkey Talks is one year old. Many said the channel wouldn't last, it did and continues to go from strength to strength. A very special thank you to you all for your support of Dr Starkey over the last year or more. Please subscribe if you haven't already and hit the bell icon so you don't miss a video. Thank you all once again and here's to another year!
Well done David Starkey. Job done and great working with you,
Who said it wouldn't last?
Congratulations to Dr. David Starkey, to David Starkey Talks and to many more successful years!
This channel is brilliant; Dr Starkey makes history come to life indeed, and his scholarship is excellent
I love this channel ❤❤
David Starkey is my favorite Tudor historian. His research is unparalleled. His book “Six wives, the queens of Henry VIII” and his book about Elizabeth I are the gold standards. 🌟🌟🌟.
David Starkey to history is like David Attenborough to nature…I don’t think I need to say more!
Excellent analogy!
and Dawkins to Evolution.
@@bobblue_west Starkey is nowhere near as unbearably smug.
@@bobblue_west) p(k
@@Drchainsaw77 Dawkins is super cool. Can't be smug about scientific fact.
Dr David Starkey, perhaps one of the greatest presenters across all media platforms. And if you were at university, what a privilege it would be to have him as your professor.
When I was a dithering teenager, David inspired me to study history, both at university and as a full-time passion.
Talk about living your dream!!! AMEN PHILADELPHIA USA
@@honorladone8682 Amen from the Shires of England!
Good for you! Studying history certainly helps me to understand current issues.
Do you recall how and why specifically?
@@skontheroad I have always been interested in history, but my decision to pursue it academically was made under the admittedly idealistic/youthful circumstances of immersing myself in Starkey's books/documentaries. I was swept away by his eloquence.
I thought I knew a lot about Tudor history; that is until I listened to David Starkey. If only my history lecturers at University had such enthusiasm and excellent presentation skills.
So good...as only Dr. Starkey can make the life of Henry VIII come alive and we are there as witnesses.
David is pure genius of a historian he really brings to life King Henry like no other
There is something so sad and chilling about Dr, Starkey reading what Thomas More wrote on Henry's ascent to the throne, knowing that Henry would eventually murder More. Tyrant is absolutely the word for Henry.
I just love your videos - the Monarchy series is the best. I listen when I am sewing, ironing and regular chores. I even listen as I go to sleep. Your voice is like an old friend. It's incredible to me how you have access to so many historical documents. Please continue for as long as you want. Thank you
Holy Moly, you don't find much better than this online do you? And for free? Thank you Dr. David Starkey CBE! I am in your debt. Many, many thanks. I was educated in the UK a long, long time ago, but l never knew more than 1 percent of Henry's life than l do now. Sincerely, thank you.
I don't respect many historians, but David Starkey is one individual I respect and admire. I believe Henry, like many young men, wanted to be different from his father. Unfortunately, unforseen events would cause Henry to stray from the path he had hoped to travel.
David starkey brings history to life, listening to him you can picture yourself there living through the times, absolutely brilliant.
Catherine was young and beautiful, and it no doubt pleased Henry to take posession of ALL of his older brother's previous property and promised inheritance. Jealousy is a common motivation.
What I wouldn’t give to spend days and days poring over those endless volumes in the British Museum!!! Heaven! What a wonderful channel!
Let's do it!
Totally insane that someone of the calibre of Dr David Starkey should have fallen foul of some ludicrous misconception. I adore this man, his eloquence, his presentation is far beyond anyone else in this field. Bravo sir, I will never stop seeking out your videos, they stand alone in their excellence, totally mesmerising.
@debbiecrowley8833
BRAVO, debbiecrowley!
FINALLY! SOMEONE willing to address the ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: THAT THIS STELLAR HISTORIAN WAS NEARLY DESTROYED BY A LIBERAL IDEOLOGY AND RACIAL GLORIFICATION. IT MAY INTEREST YOU TO KNOW THE GROUP WHICH THREW THE ORIGINAL TANTRUM IS BEING INVESTIGATED FOR TAX FRAUD. AND NOT ONE CHARITY HAS BENEFITTED FROM NEARLY A BILLION IN DONATIONS. BUT THE FOUNDER AND HER ENTIRE FAMILY LIVE IN MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR MANSIONS.
AND THEY TRIED TO DESTROY A GREAT HISTORIAN FOR AN ACCIDENT OF SEMANTICS.
WOKE REASONING.
II absolutely agree with you!👍🏻
He didnt fall afoul of ANYTHING. He said the word 'damn' in the wrong place .. .and an organization which has since been shown to be a corrupt, criminal organization: BLM.
Theyve taken in MILLIONS..REFUSE TO DISCLOSE THEIR RECORDS....HAVEN'T DONATED A PENNY TO NEEDY BLACKS...THE FOUNDERS LIVE IN
$100 MILLION MANSIONS...BUT DR. STARKEY MISPLACES ONE WORD AND THEY GET ALL SELF-RIGHTEOUS AND DO THEIR BEST TO DESTROY HIM.
What misconception ?
@@partlycloudy3519those damn bla**s
The actress playing Catherine is perfect! Her attitude is how I imagine Catherine would be and I appreciate her not having black hair like so many others have depicted her.
Apparently Catherine was blonde
Who ever thought it was a good idea to cancel this man ?????
Thank goodness for the internet where we get to choose who we listen to
Love a bit of David
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Brainwashed woke students?
He chose his own grave by working for GB news 😂
@@sherlockgnomes8971how dare somebody work outside of the state approved propaganda distributors?! I am SHOCKED!
He's not cancelled. He is on TV and all over the Internet. Cancelled = completely blacklisted and unable to work. See Mccarthyism.
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Absolutely enthralling.
I'm reminded of how outstanding this programme was when I first watched it on TV.
We all know, David, one of the reasons that you are no longer on the 'repeat' programmes list. Your standards are considerably higher than most of the other potboilers.
So much this. One of the few I trust to get it right.
@@DenaInWyo 👍
@@derekmills1080this was a tv production originally?
@@trawlins396 Yes. I can’t for the life of me remember when. Google might be useful here.
This is so well done. I do hope you continue with Elizabeth I after Henry VIII. Fascinating period in history.
His son Edward is the next .Then Lady Jane Grey Queen for nine days .Then Queen Mary before Elizabeth the first takes the throne
The opening music got me chilled up already. Sounds like an Orchestral 'tune-up.' Thanks Dr. Starkey!
I had the same experience. This and other beautiful songs are composed and performed by Phillip Sheppard ☸
Love David Starkey….History is always made real by this wonderful gentleman….A true national treasure and artist….Thank you sir.
The story is about king henry not about kissing starkey rear end geeze you people have no pride
Thanks David Starkey for the best of historical documentaries
This is what I love of David Starkey... detailed and brilliant reviews of key moments in history like this. Good to see it back
I'm so glad I get to see part 2. They don't build them like they used to!!! And never will again. Philadelphia USA
Listening to David's captivating voice as I feast on the creative visual presentation of this documentary is such a treat.
Fantastic documentary series. I love the history of your country and Dr. David Starkey is a great historian🎉🎉🎉. Greetings from Spain.
David Starkey tells history like no other! Love his talks and documentaries. Here's to another magnificent year of history!
David Starkey is a powerful teacher and it is a very great pleasure to listen to such an amazing learned man ! What a wonderful privilege ! As good as it gets ??:?
To see places I've visited in this documentary series feels unreal to me. Been to London so many times and I'm not done yet! This is the best documentary of Henry VIII I've ever seen. 👍👍👍💗🌹
Awesome documentary. Incredibly well done. Starkey is incredibly passionate in relating the story.
So glad to see these online, thanks so much for making them available!
David knows more about Henry v111 than Henry knew about himself . Dr David is absolutely brilliant 👏
nothing like hindsight!
2024; July in Canada 🇨🇦. Thank you so much for this Brilliant series.!
The brilliant Dr Starkey
Dr. Starkey. Your documentaries and books made this Southwest Virginian a total American Anglophile proud of his British Heritage. Thank you so much.
I'm not sure a heritary form of government no matter what is anything to be proud of.Endless wars for the sake of ego.
England hasn't been "Anglo" since William the Conqueror and the Franks invaded England in 1053. The word Anglo is often misused.
@@sunlotus8so what word would be more accurate?
@@trawlins396 I believe you're referring to the British, or perhaps English. But that includes people who came from different parts of Europe over thousands of years. The Romans occupied England for hundreds of years. Also the Vikings invaded and made settlements in England. The Anglo-Saxons are believed to be from areas within or near Austria and traveled to several areas in Europe, including England.
@@sunlotus8 I wasn't referring to anything. I was asking you what word would be more accurate than "anglo".
I absolutely love this series!
Enjoying the videos very much. Watching the actor playing young Henry reminds me of present-day Prince Harry; sort of eerie.
Such a fantastic documentary series, I'm eagerly awaiting the next episodes!
Fantastic work Starkey - this is top notch stuff - illuminating, entertaining and beautifully produced. We cannot thank you enough!
It isn't new. It's more of a classic.
@@robinlillian9471 when was it made then and for which station?
Enjoyed watching Part 1 this morning. Easily the best documentary I've seen on Henry VIII to date. Looking forward to Part 2.
Thank you, Dr Starky for sharing all these history documentaries we love you it's like walking back in time very interesting
Wonderful, brings history to life.Thank you Dr Starkey and the team that made this astonishing documentary.
Wonderful news and am so excited to watch another in depth episode! I watched the series over and over on UA-cam years ago and then it disappeared (along with the six wives of Henry Viii another favourite). I was so disappointed but kept on searching from time to time … now so happy, Dr David Starkey you are the best 🥰
I love History and Starkey he never fails to keep me interested, Thanks
This is a wonderful series and a real treat with David Starkey the narrator, and I assume creator, of the info. anyway. Thank you for making it available to all.
How wonderful to finally see Dr Starkey’s made-for-television documentaries on his own YT channel. Thank you.
What a beautiful little book..gorgeous script..
What research, what videography! Bravo.
I’m one of those that became fascinated Tudor history after watching The Tudors. The highly ahistorical show sparked my curiosity in the actual history and I’ve been obsessed with them ever since. David Starkey was my introduction to Tudor history videos and I watch his videos repeatedly. 🤓
Tudors was a great show that didn't exactly follow every historical detail to total accuracy. People complain about that but it didn't bother me. I loved Johnathan Rhys Meyers as H8!
Catherine was the daughter of a warrior Queen and grew up on the battlefield with her Mother. She was far more experienced and effective than Henry was.
and the daughter of a cunning, high-scheeming, absolute strategist Aragonese king... you are forgetting that
Anti semites
The value of someone else's knowledge and experience is only realised when the observer takes the leasons to heart and acts on them. More likely they both worked on their own experiences having their most important political leasons learned in the ten yeara prior to Henry VIII's crowning.
@@adrianseguras.9659 no one is forgetting it...but she did literally fight on the battlefield alongside her mother., who commanded her troops. One can't help but learn how to wage warfare at such a vantage point.
That's nonsense. Both were skilled at foreign relations..
What I love about documentaries like this is that they show that history is made up of different sides to many different stories and that if you look beyond the myths and legends, something real is there, perhaps something even more surprising. And I must say, I think youth rules me too.😅
Smashing as always. Thoroughly enjoyable, informative, interesting… Thankyou David
Thank you Dr Starkey. This modern world does not deserve such gold standard, learned men.
Wonderful!!! The photograpy is also spellbinding!!! Thank you.
Phenomenal work David. Convention has Henry VII as an uncomplicated man, but as we can see, he was a product of his environment
Thank you Dr. Starkey.
Never get enough of the tudors or the Plantagenets
Love the opening. For anyone curious, the music is called ’O dolce nocte’.
Thank you!!
Well made programmes. Well filmed and David Starkey is a talented raconteur/Historian. Always interesting. Thank you for making these programmes and putting them on UA-cam.
Congratulations on your 1st anniversary. A most enjoyable and fitting production to mark the event.
The Knight who rode in wearing Henry VII's armour could have been Sir Richard Lee of Aston Abbotts. ( My 13 x GGF ).
Sir Richard's son was Sir Robert Lee. Sir Robert's first son was Sir Anthony Lee, who married Margaret Wyatt, Anee Boleyn's chief Lady in waiting. Sir Anthony's son was Sir Henry Lee KG, Queen Elizabeth's Champion.
It is my hope Sir Richard was Prince Henry's tutor in the tiltyard. Info please. :-)
Arms - Argent, a fess between three crescents sable.
Sir Robert's younger son was Benedict Lee ( my 11 x GGF ), Captain of the royal guard, who led the party top fetch Anne of Cleeves from Calais.
Benedict's son Thomas ( my 10 x GGF ) was the imfamous Captain Thomes Lee, executed for his part in the Essex Rebelion.
Excellent work as always. Love this man's voice I can listen him for hours.
Thank you so much.
Absolutely 💯 entertaining bringing back the 15th century as it happened 👍 👏
I am enjoying these videos I would love to go back in time to speak with Henry himself.
Absolutely fantastic storytelling of Henry VIII’s life. Bravo, there is no near comparison.
My greatest wish in life would be that all mankind have the free time and energy to consider the lily and learn from history. I have so much free time that I am a gluten for knowledge history and nature. I bet the earth would be a wonderful place if everyone had the time and the peace of mind necessary to grow and learn until the day we die.
Nobody tells riveting history like David Starkey.
This is brilliant, the tangled Tudor web unraveling before our eyes. Thank you.👏🏻
His books on Henry are wonderful too…
How different things might have been had Catherine of Aragon had a son. Although, I can’t imagine England as a predominantly Catholic nation, so many deaths might not have taken place.
This series is splendid
I could watch these videos all day if I could.
When Dr Starkey describes Henry VIII masquing as Robin Hood and so on I think of Anne of Cleves and how his jesting disguise fell flat. I am convinced by the theory that that was the reason he rejected her, at least it set the tone.She didn’t recognise him, poor thing…
She actually came out pretty well compared to his other wives.
@@mikegalvin9801 yes I totally agree with you
Her not laughing at Henry’s prank, would have rung the death knell on an already iffy relationship, that’s for sure.
Why would she? She'd never met him and he was disguised.
@@robinantonio8870 indeed. But Henry loved these sorts of romantic games and also witty discussion-which is how Anne B enchanted him. Unrealistic, but there it is.
Actually learning & seeing things I've not before despite having already consumed so much on King Henry VIII! Thank you 😁
I used to listen when I felt lonely and away from my friends and family. I’d do chores and listen to The Monarchy and this series as I’d work
The topic “How to become a tyrant” and the tyranny itself, is very acute nowadays 😉…. unfortunately. Very interesting to see “how it was done” back then 😁. Thank you, it is one of the most interesting channels on You Tube. 👍
Yes, I understand current events much better after studying history. I wish more people would do the same so we can stop making the same mistakes!
@@sunlotus8wouldn’t that be dreamy?
Indeed!@@fleetskipper1810
Love this great historian! His research is inspiring.
He was a tormented tyrant. I don't condone what he did but I can see 2 sides of the story..
He had a terrible accident from jousting that he never really recovered from . He was in a lot of pain constantly, and under intense pressure to save his kingdom by having a male heir. France and Spain were often giving him concerns. I welcome anyone to go through what he went through and come away sweet tempered . Plus some historians wonder if he had brain damage from that jousting accident which would affect his personality too.
Doesn't excuse his unfaithfulness and cruelty to Katherine and his daughter before his accident but after Anne. He was a textbook narcissist. They are always wonderful to all but their chosen victims. Once they get bored or their supply is useless to them, they toss them aside and if they perceive them as a threat or a nuisance, they are cruel.
@@robinantonio8870 It's not an excuse but an explaination! Don 't forget that he was 16 when married to Catherine, she was 23! She couldn 't give birth anymore he was told from the doctors and he was under pressure having a male heir!
No wonder he felt in love with a younger woman who was obviously able becoming pregnant ! Catherine looked later very old and ugly according of being always pregnant and then giving birth to dead children except Mary! The term "narcissist" was known at those times! You can 't compare the circumstances to the present!
Watched part 1 and 2. Loved it! Was lovely to learn more about his childhood. ❤ Hopefully, parts 3 or 4 is coming soon 😅
Oops! Just subscribed and yay, just found part 3 and 4. Life is good! 👍
Keep it up Dave !
Love David Starkey! Always been my all time fave histrorian! Just love the vibe he brings
In the minute that is skipped over:
"So far, Henry, who rather disliked direct confrontation, had lacked the backbone with which to challenge his councilors head-on. Now Wolsey provided the backbone for him.
This is the document with which Wolsey began to free Henry from the thrall of his councilors. It's a signed bill, granting a Lincolnshire rectory, in itself, its nothing. The Devil is in the rubric, instructing the Chancellor to make the grant on the authority of the King's signature alone with no need for authentication by the Course of the Seals. This was to undermine the whole basis of the council's control of royal patronage, and Warham objected. But Wolsey, who presented the document in-person, smoothly responded that, 'such was the King's will'. This was unanswerable, and all Warham could do was to add an acid little note here, right at the bottom of the document. "Ut acer wit dictus dominus Wolsey", So said the aforementioned Master Wolsey. Wolsey had now shown that he could give Henry what Henry wanted, and what Henry wanted was war. (Forgive me if my Latin spelling is off)
With Wolsey supplying the means, all Henry lacked was the opportunity. It soon came when Pope Julius II and King Louis XII of France went to war over the Italian city states ruled by the Papacy. Invoking the spiritual weapons of the church, Julius excommunicated Louis and formed a Holy League of sympathetic countries to wage a crusade against infidel France."
And then it picks up again.
Brilliant, thank you for this! :)
I didn't want fans to miss out. And, you're welcome!
Thank you for this!
You're welcome, anytime.
I love your historical vids
I
Majored English & minored in History & Art.
I then did graduate reading on Queen Victoria, John Forsyth
& the city of London.
Im American yet my DNA
Great Britain: all parts, Viking Dane & small % Western Africa, Italy.
Its so cool to look at how i became so mixed by looking at history.
Thank you for a light in the YT world of videos.
Most Americans have British ancestry.
I’ve always had great admiration for his knowledge and passion.
He messed up a few years ago by making an inappropriate comment and put himself into disgrace.
I don’t approve of what he said, but all these years on I feel sad that it finished his career. He fucked up, but it shouldn’t wipe him out. This is the first thing I’ve watched him for years and I still think he’s a brilliant historian with a passion I love and share.
What did he say?
Subscribed! These are just so good!
David, you must never leave us. You need to go on forever like Attenborough, only without the hectoring about the climate. Continue to be the national treasure that everyone actually treasures !
Yes I agree!!!!
Hectoring about the climate? You mean responsible warnings before it's too late?
@@robinantonio8870Warnings of what? That the climate has been changed since the beginning of the Earth? Nothing lasts forever. No matter what humans do it will all come to an end eventually.
@@SatanSquad you don't have to hurry it along.
Love these documentaries, but HORRORS each time precious writings are handled without care for their continued preservation. PLEASE, care for the documents with great efforts and no bare hands!
I recently heard its better with bare hands. Gloves reduce feel and might cause rougher handling.
Brilliant documentary
Erasmus.... brilliant part. Lovely film on my favouritest of kings.
Is David Starkey ever going to write the follow-on book(s) to “Henry: Virtuous Prince - The Prince Who Would Turn Tyrant?” It’s a phenomenal book that absolutely begs for the next part of the story. It’s one of the very best I have read on the early life, and first phase of the reign of Henry. There’s really no equal to it. (It ends on a cliffhanger…)
Always enjoyed hearing David Starkey on history you tube videos. Love British history from a fan across the pond. As David taught history.
And now he's sometimes as a guest with Stephen Pound with Jacob Rees Mogg...Britian Is Watching LOVE GB NEWS.
And David was Stephen's professor.
I was last in Westminster Abbey in November 1974 and there was barely anyone in there. American students were laying paper on top of grave stones and doing rubbings of their images. I recall being in an area where I saw a chair, I was completely alone and read the description as to what it was, it was the Coronation Chair, and complete with the "Stone of Scone" in it's base. I noticed that it had initials carved on it as and then i sat in it. Nobody was there, I could have carved my initials on it myself.
I love listening to this documentary, its so interesting.
Great series, thanks for posting this, please give us more content.
David Starkey's knowledge of this period in history is unmatched his work will educate generations to come a very impressive legacy so those who tried to cancel him failed miserably
On what grounds do you make that proclamation? There are several living experts in the Tudor period, Starkey among them for certain. Some are quietly employed by, or recently retired from, various universities and actively research, publish, and teach aspects of Tudor history and culture at an extremely high level-they just happen not to have striven for a TV career and so are largely unknown by the general public. So settle down with the toadying encomium to ‘King Starkey’. It’s unbecoming.
@@EyeByBrian You failed miserably
@@russellfoster2400 Yet another baseless proclamation?
@@EyeByBrian David has great talent for tv,he can definitely capture an audience that’s why he’s so successful in his tv career.
Why did they try? I’m not even sure what he did “wrong?” I don’t understand cancel culture…🤔
I hope the whole Monarchy series come next.
It's good to see you back on you tube
it's so tragic what he did to Catherine. She was a dutiful faithful wife. He should never have divorced her.
@@bluebellflora2510Margaret Beaufort was adored and revered in her lifetime both by Henry V11 & by her grandson Henry V111. A Matriarch Extraordinaire. And very pious. Died at 66 when Henry was 18.
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Thank you for your insights.
If you couldn't produce a male heir you were useless.
Love this!
Nice cliffhanger ending. Really enjoyed that, thanks.