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An aerial tour of Chepstow Castle in Wales. The castle was first built c. 1067 CE by Earl William FitzOsbern, and then extended from c. 1190 CE by Sir William Marshal (c. 1146-1219 CE).

Reasons why such low estimates for life expectancy during the MIddle Ages are often tossed around. From infant mortality skewing the stats, to the risks of childbirth and disease.

The ancient warlord Genghis Khan was a brutal yet progressive leader who's reach nearly took over the entire East. In today's animated educational cartoon we look at the history of Genghis Khan and the legacy he left behind.

In Netflix's The King, Timothée Chalamet stars as real-life king Henry V of England. But Henry wasn't destined to sit on the throne. We explain the combination of chance and skill that led to his ascent in this real, wild historical companion...

After Henry II of England forges a mighty empire including England and France, his sons Richard I of England and King John of England turn on their father and bring the dynasty to the edge of collapse.

In the last century of their rule, four Plantagenet kings are violently deposed and murdered by members of their own family and England is dragged into decades of brutal civil war.

This episode covers the rise of the House of Anjou/Plantagenet and the birth of what some historians call the Angevin Empire. The episode covers the reigns of two kings, Henry II of England and Richard I of England, better known as Richard...

He fought his first battle at 16, won a crushing victory eight years later, and became Prince of Aquitaine not long after turning 30. Yet, the peace and plenty to follow proved to be more challenging to the Black Prince than the most ferocious...

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4973164 This episode covers the epic struggle between England and France for the French throne which lasted for over a century. It covers everything from...

The British dynasty on which Game of Thrones is based is skilfully brought to life. Following one of the most shocking periods in British history, a new historical docu-drama brings to life the dynasty that dragged Britain out of the dark...