Explore the Renaissance period through a comprehensive video series covering key historical figures, events, and cultural aspects. Delve into topics ranging from the Plague Doctor and Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation to the Tudor era's royal feasts and Elizabeth I's reign. Discover intriguing subjects like the Groom of the Stool, witch trials, and Leonardo da Vinci's flying machines. Learn about significant historical events such as the Great Plague of London and Francis Drake's voyage around the world. Examine unique military units like the Winged Hussars and Janissaries, and uncover the dangerous job of the Petardier. Gain insights into the Renaissance's impact on education, art, architecture, politics, science, and literature, bridging the gap between the Middle Ages and the Modern Era.
Overview
Syllabus
Plague Doctor.
Ferdinand Magellan - First Circumnavigation of the Earth.
The Rotten Royals of Old England.
What did Henry VIII eat? Tudor Feast.
Groom of the Stool (Worst Jobs in History).
The Most EPIC Party in History.
Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England.
The Great Plague of London (1665-66).
Witch Trial: Ducking Stools.
Witch Trial: Swimming Test.
Francis Drake Sails Around the World.
Leonardo da Vinci's Flying Machines.
Petardier - The Most Dangerous Job in History?.
The Winged Hussars.
Janissary (Elite Ottoman Infantry Unit).
Taught by
Simple History
