Restless Times in History

Quick Quiz! 3 Famous Battles from Antiquity to the Medieval Era

3 questions about 3 famous battles!
Commanders, tactics, and battle grounds - How well do you know the famous battles of the ancient and early medieval world?
 
Don't forget newest quiz on Ancient Rome - 3 new questions - find them HERE
 

QUIZ TIME! 3 New Questions about Ancient Rome

From founding myths to the twilight of the Roman city - How well do you know Ancient Rome? In this episode you can guess along on 3 questions on Ancient Rome from its founding to its end. Answers are provided at the end of the episode.   
Like classical literature? Consider listening to my other channel as well: Literature, Laughter, and Learning 

Part 5/5 The Stockholm Bloodbath of 1520 - One King Falls As Another King Rises

The aftermath and long term consequences of the Stockholm Bloodbath 
From a dream of unity to the concept of individual kings and kingdoms. 
 
Like classical literature? Consider listening to my other channel as well: Literature, Laughter, and Learning 

Part 4: The Stockholm Bloodbath of 1520 - 2 days of blood in the streets

The daring, deadly, and disastrous events of 7th-10th November 1520 which concluded with blood flowing in the streets of Stockholm.
 
Like classical literature? Consider listening to my other channel as well: Literature, Laughter, and Learning 

Part 3: The Stockholm Bloodbath of 1520: Feuds, Fights, and Fierce Triumph

Did one man's years long quest for vengeance lead to hundreds of deaths in the Stockholm Bloodbath?
King Christian marches on Sweden, intent on conquering the kingdom - and while he amasses an ocean of enemies - he finds an unexpected ally at the centre of a power struggle in Sweden.
 
Like classical literature? Consider listening to my other channel as well: Literature, Laughter, and Learning 

Medieval Kings: 5 Facts about King Richard III of England

Villain? Hero? Duke of...?
5 interesting facts about Richard III whose name will forever be linked to the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, his own two nephews, one of them heir to the throne - who disappeared without a trace.
Richard III - a king whose legacy still divides opinions!
 
Like classical literature? Consider listening to my other channel as well: Literature, Laughter, and Learning 

Part 2: The Stockholm Bloodbath of 1520: The Power behind the Throne

The dreams, hopes, and ideals of a united North, would ultimately be realised by an ambitious queen. Who fought, schemed, killed, and died to make the union of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark happen - events which would lead to a horrific bloodbath?
 
Like classical literature? Consider listening to my other channel as well: Literature, Laughter, and Learning 

Part 1: The Stockholm Bloodbath of 1520: ”One Crown to Rule Them All”

On 4th November 1520, the kingdoms of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden were united under the rule of one King. But days later, a bloodbath occurred in the town square of the Swedish capital, Stockholm, with roots in late medieval feuds and with ramifications felt for centuries...
This series examines the what and why of the Stockholm Bloodbath of 1520.
Part 1: The Danish angle.
 
Like classical literature? Consider listening to my other channel as well: Literature, Laughter, and Learning 

History Quiz: ANCIENT ROME - 6 questions about Rome

A quiz about Ancient Rome
Do you know the answers:
Remembered words
Friends, foes, and allies
A pivotal moment...and many more
 
Like classical literature? Consider listening to my other channel as well: Literature, Laughter, and Learning
 

Part 2/2 HISTORY QUIZ: Questions based on 3 historical films

Do you know the answers to history facts about:
A battle for the ages
A legendary conqueror
A lost child in WWII
Part 2 of a quick history quiz.
Next episode upload will be in 2 weeks, regular schedule.
 
Like classical literature? Consider listening to my other channel as well: Literature, Laughter, and Learning