On the anniversary of her death, let's look back at her remarkable life. Elizabeth was the longest reigning monarch in British history and lived near center of many of the significant events of the last century. Her life has spanned a world war, the end of the British Empire, 14 British Prime ministers, countless social, political and technological changes a ... Show More
Jun 2
Asexual Royals from History
Throughout history, across cultures and in every walk of life, there have always been people with varied sexual attractions, or lack there of. Asexuality, in particular, has only been identified and studied since the early 20th century. People in the past did not have the concept ... Show More
29m 45s
May 26
Commoner Queens of England
The United Kingdom has a new Queen Consort, Camilla. She is the first Queen of England to have been born a commoner since Catherine Parr (1547). Since the Norman conquest in 1066, English and British Royals have almost exclusively married other royals, usually as part of treaties ... Show More
32m 19s
Jan 2019
The Wars of the Roses, II
<p>By 1461, the Wars of the Roses had already claimed thousands of lives and shaken England's political system to its foundations. The bloodiest battle ever fought in England would soon follow, along with decades more of instability and periodic crisis.</p><p>Love Tides of Histor ... Show More
1h 3m
Apr 2024
Queen Elizabeth's Journey to Queen
Step back into history to January 15, 1559, as Elizabeth Tudor ascends from princess to Queen Elizabeth I in a magnificent coronation at Westminster Abbey. Experience the pageantry, from the grand procession and regal rituals to the public festivities. Discover the symbols and vo ... Show More
11m 2s
Sep 2022
The legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II has died after a 70-year reign. This weekend, we reflect on her legacy, life and cultural impact with FT Weekend editor Alec Russell. Then, producer Lulu Smyth takes us to meet the people gathered outside Buckingham Palace.-------Links: Simon Schama, ‘Elizabeth ... Show More
18m 32s
Sep 2022
Elizabeth II, une vie sous le sceau du devoir
<p>Depuis leur naissance, plus de 80% des citoyens du Royaume-Uni n’ont connu qu’elle sur le trône. C’est donc dans le plus grand deuil qu’une nation quasi toute entière s’apprête, pour la première fois, à voir la couronne se poser sur une autre tête que celle, si familière, d’<a ... Show More
24m 37s