Bloody Britain

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The Peasants' Revolt
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The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, one of the most significant moments in British history, shows how newly empowered peasants came within an ace of toppling the monarchy. Using expert .. show full overview
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Jack the Ripper
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In 1888, London was a divided city. In the west, the rich led comfortable, pampered lives, but for the thousands of poor crammed into the slums of the east end, life was no party. .. show full overview
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The Vikings
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The Vikings were the scourge of Britain for almost 300 years. They came on raids from Norway, Denmark and Sweden, murdering, kidnapping and pillaging along the coast of Britain. Records .. show full overview
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The Welsh Rebellions
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English forces annexed Wales in the 12th century and rebellions followed for the next few centuries, the most famous being led by Owain Glyndwr at the start of the 15th century, who won .. show full overview
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The Monmouth Rebellion
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Monmouth’s Rebellion in 1685, also known as the Pitchfork Rebellion, was an abortive attempt to overthrow the newly-crowned English monarch James II (VII of Scotland). To widespread .. show full overview
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The Witchfinder General
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The largest witch-hunt in English history was held between 1645 and 1647, led by the self-appointed Witchfinder General, Matthew Hopkins. Hopkins was a failed lawyer with no real legal .. show full overview
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The Siege of Rochester
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Rory McGrath finds out how King John was able to burn down Rochester in 1215 during the First Barons' War (1215–17). This civil war was between a group of rebellious barons, led by .. show full overview
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The Body Snatchers
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During the 17th and early 18th centuries, a grim profession emerged. A growing number of anatomists, keen to improve their medical knowledge, needed corpses on which to conduct .. show full overview
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Bloody Mary
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The presenter delves into the notorious life of Mary Tudor, alias Bloody Mary. He reveals the methods of torture used at the time, and discovers the right way to burn a heretic.
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The Battle of Trafalgar
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Imagine being crammed into a ship, with dozens of other sailors that you have lived and worked with cheek by jowl for months, even years. The decks have been cleared, the cannons are .. show full overview

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