Restless Times in History

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.
 
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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.
 
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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!
 
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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?
 
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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.
 
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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
 
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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.
 
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Quick History Quiz! Questions based on historical films

Extra history episode with a quick quiz, based on 3 historical films
Do you know the answers to history facts about:
A violent upheaval
The "other" hero
The ambitious outwit the angry
 
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Part 2/2: Amazing Adventures - 12th century Margaret: From battle victory, to death sentence, and a final reunion

Second and concluding episode on this 2 part series on the amazing life and adventures of the 12th century adventurer, Margaret of Beverley, who walked from Yorkshire into the heart of some of the pivotal battles of the late 12th century - and lived to see the wonders of Rome - and survived a death sentence at the hands of her foes... 
 
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Part 1: Amazing Adventures - 12th century Margaret: Duty, Luck, and Crusader battles

A Re-edit (of an earlier episode) and more info in this 2 part series on the amazing life and adventures of the 12th century adventurer, Margaret of Beverley, who walked from Yorkshire into the heart of some of the pivotal battles of the late 12th century.