Worst Scandals of Medieval England | Human Voiced, No Ads
00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:02:27 The Princes in the Tower
00:09:57 The Scandalous Coronation of King Eadwig
00:17:41 The Death of William Rufus
00:25:23 Henry II and the Murder in the Cathedral
00:34:45 The Tyranny of King John
00:45:00 Edward II’s Fall and Mysterious Death
00:59:25 Thoughts and Conclusions
Sources and Further Reading
Anonymous (c. 1000). Life of St. Dunstan (Vita Sancti Dunstani).
Orderic Vitalis (1135). Ecclesiastical History.
Edward Grim (1173). Life of St. Thomas Becket (eye-witness account of Becket’s murder).
Margam Abbey Chronicle (c. 1205). [Account of Arthur of Brittany’s death].
Matthew Paris (1250–1259). Historia Anglorum and Chronica Majora.
Anonymous (1326). Vita Edwardi Secundi (Life of Edward II).
Geoffrey le Baker (c. 1350). Chronicon (Chronicle) [Includes account of Edward II’s death].
Dominic Mancini (1483). De Occupatione Regni Anglie (The Usurpation of Richard III).
Sir Thomas More (c. 1513). The History of King Richard III.
Polydore Vergil (1534). Anglica Historia (History of England).
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Uncover the political scandals of medieval England—a world of royal intrigue, betrayal, corruption, and ambition. This video explores shocking stories of kings, queens, and courtiers whose secrets shaped the course of English history. From treasonous plots to forbidden affairs and power struggles at court, learn how politics and scandal were often one and the same. Perfect for history lovers, medieval enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the darker side of royal power.
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