Embark on an extensive journey through British history with this 11-hour video series. Explore a wide range of topics, from the medieval era to modern times, including the reigns of monarchs like Elizabeth I, the Industrial Revolution, and major conflicts such as World Wars I and II. Discover fascinating aspects of British culture, military tactics, and societal changes, including the roles of chimney sweeps, Viking raids, and the development of iconic British institutions. Delve into lesser-known historical events like the Christmas Truce of 1914, the London Beer Flood of 1814, and the Iranian Embassy Siege of 1980. Learn about technological advancements, from medieval trebuchets to the supersonic Concorde, and uncover strange stories and legends that have shaped British folklore. Gain insights into the daily lives of people throughout different historical periods, from medieval villagers to World War I soldiers in the trenches. This comprehensive series offers a rich tapestry of British history, blending major historical events with intriguing anecdotes and cultural phenomena.
Overview
Syllabus
The Rotten Royals of Old England.
Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England.
The Industrial Revolution (18-19th Century).
Chimney Sweep / Climbing Boy (Worst Jobs in History).
Viking Raid on Lindisfarne (AD793).
WWI Factions: The British Army.
Boy Soldiers (World War I).
What was life like in the trenches of World War I?.
Christmas Truce (1914).
SMLE MKIII & SMLE MKIII*.
The First day of the Somme (1916).
Brodie Helmet / Helmet, steel, Mark I (World War I).
WWI Factions: The Australian Army.
WWI Factions: The Canadian Army.
WWI Factions: The Indian army.
WWI Tanks: Tank Mk I Heavy Tank.
The Treaty of Versailles, What Did the Big Three Want? 1/2.
The Treaty of Versailles, Terms of the Treaty 2/2.
A Short History of the Poppy.
Rationing in WWII (British Homefront).
WWII Factions: The British Army.
D-Day (1944).
British SAS (World War II).
National Service (1949-63).
The Great Plague of London (1665-66).
RAF Fighter Pilot (World War II).
The Battle of Passchendaele (1917).
The Man who Fought with a Longbow and a Sword in WWII.
Ice Ship (Secret Weapon of WWII).
The Trebuchet.
Concorde (Supersonic Passenger Jet Airliner) New York to London in just 3 hours.
The Falklands War (1982).
The Gallipoli Campaign (1915).
Medieval Knight.
Sinking of the Titanic (1912).
How clean were Medieval people?.
Firing Squads (World War I).
Leech Collector (Worst Jobs in History).
The Queen's Guard.
The Corpse which still attends meetings (Strange Stories).
Fall of Hong Kong (1941).
Groom of the Stool (Worst Jobs in History).
Knocker-upper (Weird Jobs in History).
Press Gangs (Impressment).
Why were Red Coats red?.
Why Barbers have a Pole outside their Shop.
The Irish Potato Famine (1845–1852).
The Bodies used as Landmarks on Mt. Everest.
Did Pirates really bury their treasure?.
NATO (1949-).
Medieval Taverns.
The Burke and Hare Murders.
Witch Trial: Swimming Test.
Witch Trial: Ducking Stools.
Witch Trial: Ducking Stools.
The Angels of Mons (WWI Legend).
Where does Halloween come from?.
Spring Heeled Jack (Strange Stories).
British Runner (World War I).
The Soldiers who played Football in Battle (Strange Stories).
The Man Who Didn't Shoot Hitler (1918).
The Armistice (11:00AM / 11th day / 11th month / 1918 ).
The Blitz (1940-41).
Weird laws in History.
Human Garden Gnome (Weird Jobs in History).
Why do the British salute differently to the Americans?.
What Food did Soldiers Eat?.
Gong Farmer (Worst Jobs in History).
What did Henry VIII eat? Tudor Feast.
Australian Penal Colonies.
The Rack (Gruesome Torture in History).
The 'Most Violent Prisoner in Britain'.
The Iranian Embassy Siege (1980) Day 1-5.
The Iranian Embassy Siege (1980) Day 6 - The Assault.
Battle of Bunker Hill (The American Revolution).
What Killed more People than WWI in 1918?.
English Longbowman (Medieval Archer).
British Infantry vs German Infantry (1940).
The Socket Bayonet.
The Paratrooper who fought with an Umbrella and a Bowler Hat.
Why were sailors so unhealthy?.
This Type of Bullet Caused an Entire Uprising!.
The London Beer Flood of 1814 (Strange Stories).
Watch Towers.
The Ghillie Suit (Sniper Tech).
A Land Fit for Heroes? The Treatment of WWI Veterans in Great Britain.
Sentry Duty (World War I).
Life in a Medieval Village.
How did an Entire Battalion Vanish into Thin Air? (World War I).
Shark Teeth Nose Art on Military Planes.
Who Killed William II? (Murder Mystery).
Prince Philip’s Service in World War II.
Battle of Goose Green - 2 Para against all Odds (28–29th May 1982).
The British POW who returned to a German prison (Strange Stories).
Nazi Rudolf Hess’s Mad Mission for Peace (Strange Stories of WWII).
Did the Titanic’s Violinists keep playing while the ship sank?.
Pilot Sucked out of an Airplane Mid-Flight | British Airways Flight 5390.
The Murders of Jack the Ripper.
Rearguard (Military Tactic) - Heroic Sacrifice at Dunkirk, 1940.
Why did the British attack their French Allies in WWII?.
Why were SAS Land Rovers Painted Pink?.
The Invincible Soldier Who Would Not Die.
How Did this Surgeon Kill 3 People in 1 Operation?.
Was This Britain's Vietnam War? - The Malayan Emergency.
The Most EPIC Party in History.
Churchill's Plan to Start World War 3 Using German Troops.
How the West Betrayed Czechoslovakia to Hitler (The Munich Agreement,1938).
How a Fake Soldier Defeated the Nazis (Trolling in World War II).
Taught by
Simple History
