S01E09: Twisted Fairytales: Thumbelina | Horrible Histories

What Caused the Spanish Armada? | Armada: 12 Days to Save England

Dan Snow discusses the foundations of what caused the Spanish Armada.

Fireships | Armada: 12 Days to Save England

Dan Snow explores the English use of fireships against the Spanish Armada.

Religious reform under Edward VI | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama discusses the religious reform under Edward VI.

Catholic rebellion under Elizabeth I | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama explains how Mary's presence in England inspired attempts at Catholic rebellions.

'The plots against Elizabeth keep coming'' | Elizabeth I's Secret Agents

With the mounting assassination attempts on Queen Elizabeth partly inspired by Catholic Mary Queen o...

Mary is sentenced to death | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

An exploration of the circumstances around the execution of Mary Queen of Scots.

Philip's Plan | Armada: 12 Days to Save England

Dan Snow discusses Philip's master plan for the Spanish Armada.

Dissolution of the monasteries | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama discusses Cromwell's dissolution of the monasteries.

Henry VIII tries to get his first marriage annulled | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama discusses Henry VIII's process of getting an annulment for his marria...

Religion under Elizabeth I | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama explains how Elizabeth developed a Protestant Englishness during her reign.

Religious reform under Mary I | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama discusses the religious reform under Queen Mary I.

Early relationship of Mary and Elizabeth | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

An exploration of Mary and Elizabeth's early relationship.

Elizabeth's Speech at Tilbury | Armada: 12 Days to Save England

An exploration of Elizabeth's important speech at Tilbury.

Mary, Queen of Scots plot with Anthony Babbington | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama discusses the trap that Francis Walsingham created to catch Mary.

S01E02: This is Your Reign: Henry VIII | Horrible Histories

King Henry VIII reunites with his friends, advisors & wives-too bad he's had most of them executed.

The Battle of Gravelines | Armada: 12 Days to Save England

Dan Snow investigates the Battle at Gravelines, the largest confrontation of the Spanish Armada.

The characteristics of Elizabeth I | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama discusses the public appearance of Elizabeth I.

The relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots and her marriage to Lord Darnley | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama discusses Elizabeth and Ma...

The trial and fate of Mary, Queen of Scots | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama investigates the trial and fate of Mary Queen of Scots.

Mary, Queen of Scots relationships with Lord Darnley, David Rizzio and Lord Bothwell | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama discusses the murder of David Rizzio...