History vs. Henry VIII - Mark Robinson and Alex Gendler

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He was a powerful king whose break with the church of Rome would forever change the course of English history. But was he a charismatic reformer who freed his subjects from a corrupt establishment or a bullying tyrant who used Parliament for his own personal gain? Mark Robinson and Alex Gendler put this controversial figure on trial in History vs. Henry VIII.
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[@paulhan1615]

History vs FDR History vs Churchill History vs Ronald Raegan History vs Margaret Thatcher History vs Pinochet etc. Just want to see the comments burn.

[@abduraghmanbeh9125]

History vs suleiyman the magnificent

[@asielmilian38]

TED-Ed History vs Ronald Reagan and History vs Fidel Castro.

[@azlan194]

Someday they gonna make History Vs Trump. I wonder how that gonna turn out, lol

[@17Watman]

History vs Caligula

[@Bob-zs6hm]

The fact that Henry's daughters are remembered more than his son is super ironic

[@Cordelia-again]

Sigh - that's because he died in childhood!

[@Bob-zs6hm]

@@Cordelia-again I know that, thats exactly my point

[@vivisectv]

Why is your name Bob?

[@Bell_Matt]

See Min Lim found the feminazi.

[@ecliptik8020]

he's more remembered forappearing in the fictional story the prince and the pauper than anything

[@revatorjohn]

Video: *mentions the six wives* Me: *six the musical intensifies*

[@alexasidharto6046]

WELCOME TO THE SHOW TO THE HISTOREMIX

[@valentincaballero745]

A musical? I only knew the album

[@baccaismemebob2603]

Japan: *Sounds like a great new harem anime to make*

[@baccaismemebob2603]

The true Anne Boleyn *sees name and comment* So basically you are tow of henrys wives

[@natalie-cu3to]

nah, horrible histories

[@mw8157]

History vs. Anne Boleyn, since she's one of the most loved/hated character of the Tudor era.

[@addisonrules2522]

M. AZUL Catherine Howard too! She was just a teen that was used by people to raised their own power. Further studies show that the “love letter” she wrote to the person she was “cheating” on looked was more stressed than her usual handwriting, and she was pressured again to pursue a relationship she never wanted to be in.

[@bubble5942]

Don't lose your head

[@addisonrules2522]

No Way!

[@bubble5942]

@@addisonrules2522 Get down

[@addisonrules2522]

『Doubtful Bubble 』 Heart of Stone

[@realhoangtrump4440]

"Will I be remembered as a great, warrior king, who invaded France, revolutionized English healthcare, and developed great parklands?" "Probaly not.." "Cus of the wife killing?" "Cus of the wife killing"

[@georgeamesfort3408]

Hey there fellow Oversimplified viewer

[@jojojojojojojojojojojojo4181]

...*bleh*

[@georgeamesfort3408]

@@jojojojojojojojojojojojo4181 Sigmund...how did I get here? I still remember the good old days, when I was a boy, with a heart full of fire! And mommy would teach me...

[@AltoStratusX1]

Mommy says its a strong comment for a strong boy! Honestly I wish Oversimplified would just get picked up by a streaming service. His comedy and simplified historical accounts hit just the right spot. I would love an episode a week.

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

Referencing Oversimplified? Yeah, there’s gonna be a tax for that

[@3452te]

Who would've thought that King Henry VIII would be tried and judged in a southern court. How times has changed.

[@leiannesw4926]

David Garcia, ikr? Lol.. The King would have been brought here kicking and screaming. Across the pond, King Henry VIII was judge, jury, and started new Churches in order to get the decisions, answers and approvals that suited him.

[@3452te]

@@leiannesw4926 that's southern justice for ya. ;D Henry VIII will feel the Cajun crackdown upon him as U.S Marshals will round him up and tied like a Hog hauled in a pick-up truck.

[@gideontsegaye7815]

lol

[@flanamom]

Judge sounds like Jimmy Carter.

[@debbielough7754]

@@3452te Yeah, but if it were today those US marshals would get kicked into touch in about five minutes by the royal protection squad.

[@thejesuschrist]

History can be brutal.

[@braveninja111]

Jesus Christ what y’all doin here?

[@mrsmoonjelly9522]

ATHIESTS TRIGGERED

[@itsblitz4437]

Remember you started Christianity on the road to bloodshed.

[@Maharlikan_1898]

Facts

[@StarClad13]

Ikr,You should see the original old testament of the Bible. Love you Jesus.

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

Henry VIII is one of the reasons why we made the rule about Jedi being forbidden to marry.

[@sandwich434]

I'm surprised that one of his wives didn't die from sadness (cough cough Padme).

[@aiman_oofed8186]

Xd

[@dark.8557]

*Hello there!*

[@ryanjapan3113]

Obi-Wan Kenobi how do you know about us?

[@gamergen20]

And making it forbidden to marry contributed to your order's downfall.

[@estherkohlmoos7405]

*Me:* watches nothing but SIX the musical for the last 4 days *KZbin recommendations:*

[@gracemorisset1367]

SAAAAAAAAMMMMMMEEEE

[@forces_06]

This, this is a mood

[@cottagecorevibes9895]

Yesssss Sameee!!!!

[@bookbutterfly6613]

Fire Knight LMAO ME TOO

[@thiccnickizontzooit1203]

Irregular Psychic Divorced.. *DUN DUN* Beheaded.. *DUN DUN* Died.. *DUN DUN DUN* Divorced.. *DUN DUN* Beheaded.. *DUN DUN* Survived.. *DUN DUN DUN* .. and tonight we are.... LI- I- I -I- I- I- I- IIVE! (that’s how the start goes lmao)

[@guilhermelima7279]

History vs Marie Antoinette, please!

[@samimotaghedi]

That would be a good one

[@dominicguye8058]

Idk. She didn't do much

[@GM-wq6kq]

@@jacobjacquinactually... no. Yes, the French court had a lavish lifestyle, but that was just how they were even before Marie. Check the life of Louis XIV, who considered himself the king of the sun and built Versailles. As a matter of fact, Marie Antoinette aided in charities. Also, she didn't say the quote, "Let them eat cake."

[@GM-wq6kq]

@@jacobjacquin it happened due to a number of reasons, and not just her. France had gone through thr 7 years war with England during the life of Louis XV, and they benefitted nothing. After him, Louis XVI, wasn't a very strong politician. Also, the 18th century was an age of enlightinment and scholars, which led the people to revolt against the royal family's autocracy, not to forget that it was also the period of the American revolution. There are quite many accumulated reasons, and it is inaccurqte to blame them all on one person.

[@Xanderex98]

@@GM-wq6kq True, I think Marie Antoinette had nothing to do with the revolution but she was definitely not well liked by the people of France at the time but also not reason why she was executed tho. Kinda sad though

[@Savannah_Simpson]

Henry was not betrothed to Catherine as a child. She was betrothed to and married to his brother Arthur who died not long after they married. Henry only married her after his father died because Henry VII was essentially keeping her in England as a bargaining chip with the King of Spain. He chose to marry her.

[@paulhan1615]

Also, Henry did love her from the start of their marriage. He used to fancy himself as a knight who rescued a lonely princess, Catherine and taking her as his wife. You know, like all the medieval knight's cliches. It was only few years later, he started seeing other women to replace her, after she's constantly failed to bear a masculine son and "allegedly" got tired of her because of it. Catherine begged bitterly to him not to discard her and her daughter Mary, yet Henry was cruel as he could be. Her last words to her ex-husband were, as I recall, something like, "I forgive you for all the deeds that you've done to me and my daughter. Please do not forget our child, Mary. For the last time, I desperately want to see you". He's a complete moron to divorce a wife who was this loving and faithful as she.

[@tensaibishonen]

In point of fact, he was betrothed to her after Arthur died, so the video is technically correct. When Ferdinand failed to pay up on the dowry (or... very complicated... replace the plate Katherine was forced to spend etc etc), Henry VII repudiated the betrothal, which Henry VIII made good on when his father died. Agree with you on the point at large though -- the video discards so much nuance that it may as well be inaccurate in many places.

[@anthonylarranaga5161]

Not only that, but the reason (at least the given reason) that the Pope didn't grant him an annulment for that marriage was because he had already given him a papal dispensation to get married in the first place, since marrying your brother's widow was against the Bible and Church rules. Granted, there was probably political considerations on the Pope's part, but it's not like he was just being a stuck up old fart.

[@DISTurbedwaffle918]

@@anthonylarranaga5161 the Pope also got kidnapped by the Roman Emperor at the time, who was Catherine's uncle (if I recall). By this time, the Roman Empire had lost a lot of its Holy status, and most of its rulers were using their title to bully lesser powers, including the very Papal States who had established that title so long ago.

[@Skadi609]

@@DISTurbedwaffle918 The Emperor ? Charles V😀?

[@megy570]

He really fancied girls named Catherine. My sister’s name is Catherine. I’m watchin’ you, Henry.

[@mercye.9892]

Aeno My sister’s name is Catherine too! (Spelled the same way as well) And you’re right; we’re watching you Henry 😂

[@gameserenaisbetter6073]

Lmao XD

[@catherineofaragon6072]

My name's Catherine ....

[@ElBach1y]

My ex's name is Catherine...

[@LiliannEnder]

I have a classmate named Catherine

[@DianaDxD]

Honestly if it wasn't for Henry's rule we'd never get his daughter Elizabeth. Which when I say which of Henry's 6 wives truly won was Anne Boleyn

[@transcendentcrane2750]

She wasn't the luckiest so since she got beheaded, I would say the lucky one was Anne of cleves but yeah in a way Anne is lucky

[@conejitorosada2326]

Anne od Cleves actually out lived all of them.

[@jae2109]

Anne of Cleves has it the best. She got her own castle and was financially supported

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

And I heard somewhere she had a choice on whether to claim Elizabeth as illegitimate or be executed she chose the latter and gave england it's best queen

[@littletravelblog7589]

@@raspberrycrowns9494 I can agree, it was worth it.

[@blitzwaffe]

Man even then England wanted Brexit

[@aoli8142]

They've wanted Brexit since literally the beginning of time. Remember Boudica's Rebellion during Roman Britain?

[@ComradeHellas]

Aye

[@dropit7694]

Ao Li and yet the ones using her image in modern days are the descendants of foreigners she was fighting against. Anglo Saxons

[@jeffreygao3956]

Actually modern historians think Celts are more genetically similar than to modern British.

[@Edmonton-of2ec]

Alright here’s a few misconceptions I need to correct: 1.) Henry didn’t marry Catherine purely for the alliance, in the first few years of the marriage they were in love 2.) His later objections to the marriage weren’t solely based on lack of a male heir, but also on the fact that she had been married, very shortly, to Henry’s older brother and that’s a no-no. 3.) He never asked for a divorce, he asked for an annulment. A divorce is the dissolution of a legitimate marriage, and annulment is the acknowledgment of a marriage never having been legitimate 4.) Also the Papacy didn’t refuse to annul the marriage out of some respect for the institution or being morally tied, but because they were bribed and threatened by the Holy Roman Emperor, an enemy of Henry’s

[@wiretheater2536]

The Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, king of spain AND Catherine of Aragon's nephew. So not only his enemy, but a close relative of the wife Henry wanted to set aside.

[@justforrow]

@Someone 333 Notice how you said "a few years," to a "lifetime." Eloborate please.

[@sandyhellens1266]

Misconceptions abound! Firstly, Charles V was not an enemy of Henry VIII - they were allied against the French between 1522 to 1525 when Charles’ power became total following the battle of Pavia. It was only after Charles refused to help Henry become king of France that their relationship broke down. The imperial sack of Rome in 1527 made a papal annulment impossible as Charles’ troops had effectively made Pope Clement their prisoner. The fact that Henry married Catherine in 1509 does suggest that he loved her as her father, Ferdinand of Aragon, had refused to arrange the marriage between the young couple when Henry VII was still alive. Henry had to sacrifice a lot of money to marry Catherine and it was the longest of all his six marriages.

[@pacoramon9468]

An enemy of Henry just because he wanted to get rid off his aunt.

[@adrianainespena5654]

@Someone 333 He only thought it was sinful when he wanted to marry Ann Boleyn.

[@taoakoalienka4762]

He is one of the most prime example of the saying "you either die a hero, or live long enough to be a villain".

[@lackofplethora7065]

bruh I'd hardly call him a hero in his early reign, about 3 years in and he already decided to invade france

[@FireCat34]

​@@lackofplethora7065 to be fair a lot of Kings of England war with the French before him also part his alliance with Spain pushed into it.

[@jeffreygao3956]

What about the inverse? You either die a disgraced villain or live long enough to redeem yourself into a hero.

[@magurocha]

"Is it because of the wife killings?" -Oversimplified's Henry the VIII

[@ComradeHellas]

-It is because of the wife killings

[@magurocha]

"Sigmund-" *d i e s*

[@magurocha]

@@v_isforvictory9366 When my father learns of this, he will be angry. Then he will punish me severely.

[@magurocha]

@@v_isforvictory9366 "Do'h No!" -King Louis the XVI

[@neutralpie420]

@@magurocha mispelling the 'OOOOooOOh NnOoOOOOoo'? TO THE GUILOTINE

[@FlowerPotBakery]

"Hem, hem." "Do you need a cough drop, lawyer?"

[@ST0AT]

I understood this reference!

[@scarletreilly2298]

YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sheikhheisen]

I did not expect this reference here!

[@spiltmilk0204]

XD YAS!

[@managerofthecostumeparty5090]

Yees please

[@EliteMax2]

I love these series! So glad that you're still making them.

[@EstherHulst-Artist]

Me too ive been waiting for this one I love the tudors

[@itsblitz4437]

I hope they make one on Mao Zedong, Fidel Castro, or Ronald Reagan.

[@itsblitz4437]

@Joselyn Vifquain if they are making more in 2019. You have any suggestions for History Vs. ? I like to see one of say....Woodrow Wilson ?

[@jeffreygao3956]

@@itsblitz4437 I'd like: History vs Richard the Lionhearted History vs Charles XII "Rex" History vs Pericles History vs Walt Disney

[@amirullahable]

Well, his wives are now in a band and rocking London since

[@Maria-mb6go]

True

[@eeshathakoor646]

What?

[@Maria-mb6go]

@@eeshathakoor646 They are talking about Six the musical.

[@gailcbull]

You failed to mention the reason that Henry's behaviours may appear so contradictory in hindsight. Shortly after he married Anne Boleyn, he was injured in a jousting accident. He was unconscious for 2 hours and his doctors didn't know if he would wake up. His personality changed drastically after the accident and some modern historians believe that his descent into tyranny during his later years may have been caused by a brain injury.

[@KL-ki8db]

Nevertheless, he still showed that he was capability of great cruelty given by the beheadings of his friends when they disagreed with his divorce and the way he banished Catalina and banned Mary from seeing her too.

[@christianmartin9340]

The sources on that are shaky at best, repeated through various ambassadors between France, Spain and Rome, supposedly from a conversation from the King of France, which may or may not have been overheard iirc. The English sources who were in the best position to report on the accident all said he fell off his horse but was fine.

[@yeetman6472]

Divorce, Beheaded, Died, Divorce, Beheaded, Survived.

[@kaiserproductions1278]

Reference

[@sidrashabbir2721]

Survived only because “he” died

[@user-mz5ct7bc2t]

I am henry the eighth I had six sorry wives

[@yeetman6472]

@@user-mz5ct7bc2t Some might say I ruined their lives

[@gr8life12]

I was here to complete the lyrics to the song from Horrible histories is but some people already beat me to it! Watch horrible histories for more fun and catchy songs

[@valentinaaaaXD]

1:15 "Try to elope but the Pope say nope Our only hope was H E N R Y"

[@Seanlikesicecream]

He got a promotion Caused a commotion

[@tacobreadstick-_-5140]

@@Seanlikesicecream "Set in motion..."

[@bunbunmeowz]

The C of E!

[@valentinaaaaXD]

The rules were so out-dated

[@nickwestbrook5913]

(Soon~) (Excommunicated!)

[@fight2win718]

History vs Alexander The Great History vs Brutus History vs Hugo Chavez History vs Ivan The Terrible History vs Francisco Franco Caudillo of spain

[@tomdaly4275]

Fight2Win History vs Winston Churchill

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

Didn't they already talk about Brutus during the conspiracy video

[@ComradeHellas]

>Franco Why tho?

[@smilingthroughitall1115]

In a few decades: History vs Donald J. Trump.

[@aji08]

History Vs Elizabeth I

[@robertzukas9647]

henry the 8th: splitter of churches, and wives

[@tangerine_chocolata]

and heads

[@painiteeclipse5647]

Slitter of Churches, and ladies*

[@melaniesnatchedyourmayonna1658]

cgp gray

[@hafizbatyrkhan]

Such a beautiful animation!!! Always amazing and breathtaking...

[@paulramos4037]

Here's the irony, Henry VIII once wrote paper in defense of the Vatican against Martin Luther, named Defense of the Seven Sacraments. In return, Vatican once bestowed him as "Defender of the Faith". In context, that was BEFORE Henry broke away the Catholic.

[@henryt3301]

Ironic.

[@alexboote6235]

The title of defender of the faith, is still on British coinage today

[@Evnfurtherbeyond]

Those were probably written by Thomas Moore, whom Henry executed, in the King's name

[@saguntum-iberian-greekkons7014]

In the serie: the tudors, he said « luther should be burn for his heresy!!! »

[@math3000]

@@alexboote6235 must have pissed off the Papacy during that time

[@nagitokomaeda6312]

Divorced Beheaded Died Divorced Beheaded Survived But just for you tonight We’re divorced, beheaded, LIVEEEEEEE!

[@sensitiveklutz]

welcoME TO THE SHOW TO THE HISTOREMIX

[@kandi7396]

Mixing up the flow as we add the prefix

[@sensitiveklutz]

@@kandi7396 everybody knows that we used to be six wivEEs

[@chewichewi]

banana

[@owlpaw8022]

listen up let me tell u a story

[@user-nb5ow9eu4w]

To anyone who's watching this, You either really like history or is into Six the Musical, there's no in between.

[@spowok]

what if i like both

[@ianmcnab7695]

meme I have to watch this video for school so there’s that too

[@Golden_Slender]

I just saw a pic of him and thought he looked cool

[@gerdavenzlauskaite2046]

Or ur school makes u watch this and history is useless af

[@connie6738]

@@gerdavenzlauskaite2046 How is history useless??

[@vietimports]

Everything Henry did was for his own glory and legacy. He was an ineffective king who happened to be surrounded by capable men, every reform or policy was basically crafted by his ministers. Henry often got involved in the affairs of government to their detriment

[@covfefe7706]

vietimports Henry VIII is a king in 16th century. Don’t view him from 21st century’s perspective. If he was able to reform his kingdom by hiring capable people, then he is a good king. In Henry’s time, rulers have to be tyrant in order to keep their domains stable. Otherwise some nobilities will rise up against them.

[@genghiskhan5701]

How Dare thou speak against thy KIng! Off with your head!! Seriously, Henry even though how cruel and notorious he is, did that because 1. He is still human and a King(the worst combination) Humans makes mistakes, Kings amplify it. Nobiles back then and even now wants popularity and a good legacy to be remembered. 2. In Machiavelli's Prince, cruelty and violence is sometimes necessary to keep order and to preserve the well being of the state. Considering how Henry's father won the crown by conquest you dont see why he had to be tough as many nobles in his time have a stronger claim to the throne than him. 3. Henry was also a devout Catholic, and he wrote a testement against Luther wishing death upon him. THe irony is the Church rewarding him by not granting him a divorce

[@theinvincible278]

@@genghiskhan5701 you fking moron

[@jeffreygao3956]

@@genghiskhan5701 If anyone actually knew Machiavelli, The Prince is more of an odd ball and even then, Machiavelli also said that the cruelty could only go so far before becoming 0% Approval rate or overthrown violently.

[@leceamihai-vladimir2717]

History vs. Vlad the Impaler History vs. Winston Churchill. History vs. Nicolae Ceausescu. History vs. Marshal Ion Antonescu.

[@ComradeHellas]

Stalin did nothing wrong. Nice list, I suppose you are a Romanian (Vlad, Ceausescu, Antonescu)?

[@kentneiljumao-ascandido2409]

@@ComradeHellas killed oppenent

[@ComradeHellas]

@@kentneiljumao-ascandido2409 Good for him, when the opponents were dangerous.

[@bigfeller418]

“It takes two to make an heir” rip

[@idib1739]

History vs. Winston Churchill pleaaaaase

[@lunct5211]

Idi B that would be a good episode

[@alexn.2901]

Yes, please

[@mujtabazahidi24]

Drogheda Decimator the Bengal famine would like to your know position

[@dlon8899]

Mujtaba Zahidi Preach!!!

[@nefertiti18z]

That I would definitely want to see

[@AishaVonFossen]

Interesting that this was made, I just recently watched a documentary called "Inside the Body of King Henry VIII," where modern doctors examine his medical records and all that was physically wrong with him. I was shocked to hear that quite a few of his physical ailments seemed to contribute to his poor choices, even his most ruthless, unforgivable acts. The narrator even went so far as to call him England's Joseph Stalin! D: I can see a lot of points for and against him, and I think the ending summed him up pretty well, a ruler who embodied all the contradictions a ruler could have. Couldn't have said it better myself! He may have done a lot to contribute to the progression of his country, and ultimately a lot of the rest of the world, but he did it through some of the worst means possible. So ultimately, no, I still don't like him. I was interested to hear, though, that a few of his athletic sports he participated in contributed to his mental illnesses, because I believe that he was mentally ill, beyond a shadow of a doubt. More specifically, the symptoms of said injuries, particularly his jousting tournaments, included violent mood swings, resulting in his killing many people who were supposed to be close to him, and turning him into a tyrant. The documentary concluded with discussing his diet, that he basically became a comfort eater, and what his final years were like, dying alone and friendless as a clinically obese, 400-pound man. As much as I don't like this guy, I couldn't help but feel pity for him when I heard that. Not only was he a product of his terrible environment, he also suffered from many physical injuries and mental illnesses that just made everything worse for him. Especially dying alone and friendless, it's not surprising, given his terrible choices during his life, but to die like that, sounds like he was really hurting. No wonder he's described as a ruler with all of a ruler's contradictions! This said, however, this begs the question, without all those injuries and mental illnesses, what would he be like if he were an actually sane person? How much better of a ruler could he possibly have been? I guess in this life, we'll never know. Anyway, as always, good videos, thank you for the insightful case, full of very organized research! Henry VIII is definitely worthy of a mock trial like this, very interesting. :D

[@unamed2516]

AishaVonFossen I watched that same documentary when I was a kid and was a little obsessed with the Tudors and just British royalty in general. I personally don’t have much pity for him I don’t like feeling bad for people who weren’t very good in life nor do I like people trying to change my mind about those kinds of people (I’m not accusing you of doing that I’m just saying.) I do agree that Henry did some good in his life for his kingdom and country but I feel like the good kind of gets covered by the bad and I think that’s because I think the bad is too serious to forget or impossible to try and overturn with the positive which is why some people might actually call him a tyrant for those bad things that he’s done. He probably could’ve been a good king without all those issues he suffered from and if he was I probably would like him a bit more but not a lot because to be honest I don’t like his family dynasty. Btw are those actual 🐺?

[@margaretdonahue4014]

~~~ I can't accept the excuse of accidents causing mental illness; he ignored his father's deathbed wish to spare Edmund de la Pole; Henry killed him only 4 years into his reign. All throughout his life he has been shown to be an altogether heartless, cruel, corrupt, proud, powermonger! Henry twisted the Holy Bible to say what he wanted it to say. He put men as cruel and proud as himself in power to rule England while he played. Nope, just can't buy the excuse. - He was so ''in love'' with Anne Boleyn, yet was engaged to Jane Seymour the evening Anne was executed!

[@samanthakelly718]

@@margaretdonahue4014 and whats even more f’d up about the Jane situation is that he married her 10 days after Anne’s death. Even tho years later he’d request to be buried with her due to his “love” for her, he allegedly threatened her with the same fate as Anne when she begged for the lives of those on the Pilgrimage of Grace. Charming fellow.

[@jvemythyst]

I literally just watched Six: The Musical today and my KZbin recommendations be like a History subject

[@missmarreynolds]

Same, cept i watched it 3 days ago

[@TheMetamorphoses2003]

I want a "History vs Ferdinand Marcos".

[@madamstarlightnetwork]

Omg 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@pinkopuppo5486]

YES

[@abthedragon4921]

Oooooh another history vs video, this just made my day! Also, may I make a few suggestions: • history vs LBJ • history vs Queen Elizabeth I • history vs Alexander the Great • history vs Thomas Jefferson

[@francistylercald9587]

Andrew Burton ooh i second an LBJ video

[@Crazy_TheTangerineGuy]

I came from the future to tell you that you got 1/4 of your wishes granted

[@danielfinn4670]

Can you do History VS Margaret Thatcher?

[@lunct5211]

That would be great, although I doubt they would do it as she is so recent it would be too controversial

[@CadetGriffin]

@@lunct5211 They did History vs. Richard Nixon.

[@CharlieQuartz]

Jacob Griffin She only died five years ago. Nixon’s been under for 24.

[@aleksandarvil5718]

@FalseWarp _"History VS Richard Nixon"_ was already made before. Richard Nixon died in 1994; while Margaret Thatcher died in 2013. Recap: *It can be made*

[@rodigoduterte9192]

Nixon or Tatcher? Both were influental ppl better than jack paul

[@hiitsjustme8106]

Catherine of Aragon : divorce Anne Boleyn : Executed Jane Seymon : dead in childbirth Anne of Cleves : annulled marriage Catherine Howard : executed Catherine Paar : happy

[@doryz2991]

We're ONE of a kind, no category TWO many years lost in his story We're Free/THREE to take our crowning glory FOUR FIVE more minutes We're SIX

[@khushiesharma6856]

YESSSSHHHHHHH

[@omaralmubayd6051]

Please do one about Elizabeth I

[@damienwayne2347]

You guys need to make more of this series. I've been waiting for so long for this....

[@iReece4498]

I wish this series had more regular uploads. It's so good

[@theundeadcactus6194]

He executed Katherine Howard for adultery What about *HIS* adultery?!??

[@sophiaerinnmape1678]

Amen! with confirmed mistresses with 4 women one of which led to an illegitimate child

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

I know right?

[@piscespuppyXD]

Plus K. Howard was a child and groomed by these men who were her so called 'lover's. Adultery and abuse are two separate things.

[@theundeadcactus6194]

@@piscespuppyXD yes!!!

[@alexwhale1435]

Can u do on Bismarck vs history?

[@kilroywashere1628]

That would be great

[@paulhan1615]

I'm not so familiar with that topic. Is he a controversial figure to begin with?

[@amresh_shah_]

Bismarck always has a plan.

[@kilroywashere1628]

@@paulhan1615 He was a monarchist and a militarist. He actively suppressed the workers movement and he purposely started several wars. On the other hand did he unite Germany, created alliances and made Germany an economic superpower. He was also against colonialism and wanted to avoid a conflict with Britain and Russia, so with Bismarck in power there would have probably been no first world war.

[@deng7879]

@@amresh_shah_ extra history :P

[@joaquinaugusto625]

History VS Margaret Tatcher History VS Reagan History VS The USSR (as a country) History VS The Catholic Church History VS The USA History VS Mother Teresa

[@ComradeHellas]

Worse compilation ever.

[@charleslathrop9743]

*Thatcher Each and every one. Too soon.

[@chaeriu]

Why mother Teresa?

[@joaquinaugusto625]

@@chaeriu Her "hospitals" where churches that tried to convert people instead of helping them cure, many died of horrible diseases because they weren't given proper treatment.

[@chaeriu]

@@joaquinaugusto625 oh thanks for the info I'll someone research

[@internetfairi]

“His portrait looks good” Well so did Anne of Cleaves’ portrait

[@sophiaerinnmape1678]

that and apparently, every time he got his portrait painted, he'd ask the painter to enlarge and emphasis certain *ahem* manly part of his body, if you know what I mean

[@amaliasilva7518]

You, you said that I tricked ya Cuz I, I didn’t look like my profile picture Too, too bad I don’t agree

[@jeffreygao3956]

She wasn’t exactly Henry’s type.

[@Rebel355]

Such a wonderful series. Don't discontinue it please

[@emilyb7867]

You guys have no idea how happy you made me with uploading this video! I am huge fan of Tudor history and this was absolutely well done! Looking forward for more amazing content!

[@victoriawinata5994]

Your "History Vs." series has always been one of my favorites. Animations are always nothing short of spectacular. May I suggest doing 'History Vs. Trotsky?'

[@jeffreygao3956]

I’m gonna say he’s a bad guy; I’m not trusting Orwellian narratives putting him on a pedestal! Still, opposing Stalin deserves praise. PS I’d like to see History on Trial episodes for Richard Lionheart, Pericles, Oda Nobunaga, and Walt Disney.

[@camerongrow6426]

Please, we need more of this show!

[@ilovemusic3584]

Tall, large, Henry the Eighth

[@angelmusic6147]

Supreme head of the Church of England

[@iamyourdentist6160]

@@angelmusic6147 globally revered although you wouldn't know it from the look of that beard

[@mandarinsandclementines2997]

@@iamyourdentist6160 Made me a lady in waiting, Hurled me andy family up in the world

[@ahumanistpotato0501]

@@mandarinsandclementines2997 Gave me duties in the courr and he swears it's true

[@buccobabe1710]

@@ahumanistpotato0501 Without me he wouldn't know what to do.

[@gabrielmakoba9329]

Love this so much TED-ed. Please don't keep us waiting for so long for the next history vs. We need more of this😌🔥

[@narcisoanasui4148]

I really love this series! The animation and artstyle is really good too! ❤️

[@boristheblade8433]

this element of uncertainty in this series is the best way of showing history! seeing past in 2 different points of view and thinking about which one is right is quickest way throw critical thinking ! thank you TED ED!!

[@christina.lynn97]

They forgot to mention that Henry VIII went from pleasant to tyrant was because of an *injury from a jousting accident....* Yeah, I never knew that at all until this year recently went I went back to learn the history more... that explained a lot.

[@rainbowsomeone]

How coincidental! I just finished listening to the soundtrack of Six, which is a musical about his six wives!

[@omegaink5635]

Can y'all plz do one on Alexander the great

[@susanachristine5101]

They failed to mention King Henry's jousting accident in 1536, the one that gave him an ulcer in his leg and brain damage that changed his personality and impaired his reasoning. That bit of info about the jousting accident would have gone a long way to help the defense attorney's argument.

[@elisabethblackwood3921]

You left out the fact that Kathryn Howard was 19 when she was executed and only 17 when he married her!

[@Merrypaws]

I'm a little surprised that there was no mention of the head injuries Henry suffered while taking part in jousting tournaments, which are believed to have contributed to some of his more erratic behavior.

[@gabrielaubry1334]

There's several reasons that Pope Clement VII won't grant Henry VIII's requested annulment. 1 - Rome was being sacked and held by the forces of the Holy Roman Emperor, Karl V, who was also King Carlos I of Spain, and Catherine of Aragon is his favorite Aunt. Charles would not tolerate a total break of the Anglo-Spanish alliance and the humiliation of his aunt. 2 - Doing so would contradict the very spiritual authority of the Pope, since such an annulment would contradict a special compensation granted by a previous pope to allow Henry to marry Catherine, who was already married and widowed by the death of Henry's older brother, Prince Arthur Tudor.

[@Garbeaux.]

Henry *defined* kingship. When you think of a king, you think Henry VIII.

[@yasinisslep7286]

"Divorced behead died divorced beheaded survided"- a little song I learned to remember the fate of each wife.

[@lunct5211]

History vs Oliver Cromwell would be great. On one hand he pathed the way for the modern constitutional monarchy, on the other hand he killed many in Ireland.

[@mikeoxsmal8022]

no he was bad ,a genocidal religious maniac ,A brrutal dictator ,.he had more icome with fascist dictatoors than constitutional monarchs

[@wellalrightthen3920]

@@mikeoxsmal8022 in other words, he became the very thing he sought to destroy.

[@NathanGatten]

Brilliant one. As a canadian I would love to see a History vs Louis Riel vs John A Macdonald. (Though that would be a very long episode)

[@silverhawking]

When you watch so much Six that KZbin thinks you're actually interested in Henry VIII XD

[@fedjakopacin7106]

Do one about Josip Broz Tito. I really want to see it

[@camiloiribarren1450]

I miss these TED talks of “ History vs”. Keep them coming

[@marksacramento6039]

All i can say is wow, really great job and i appreciate your channel’s work

[@germexterminator2924]

"more wives, your majesty?"

[@amandahealey2216]

Not to mention they forgot to mention his mistresses

[@georgesabikhalil186]

You should continue this series!!

[@just-a-silly-goofy-guy]

History vs literally one person

[@rydemk4168]

*kremit’s power challenges that of the legend Justin Y. For he appears in every comment section*

[@HackersClubHukum]

I think we should delete this KZbin channel next week.

[@goyonman9655]

😦😦

[@quahntasy]

TED is going to be 8 M. Proud of being a part of Smart group of people. And as always lovely animations. Please don't stop making these series.

[@niyatitotala5937]

Hey Ted-Ed ! Absolutely love this series I have a suggestion ... one for winston churchill. I know that we have ample facts regarding him and generally in this series you talk about historical figured that we don't have all the accurate details for. But a different perspective particularly regarding the Bengal famines, cause while the west glorifies him in all their media almost no one knows about this side of him And this is the best platform for that representation.

[@NoName-in3sx]

love how the defender and prosecutor debunking each other arguments went smooth af :)))

[@Hanesboi]

Yes! Finally another episode of this series, I really like this episode of the History on trial series. I think this one is the best for some reasons 1.- It actually felt like a trial when "Objection" was said, kind of a reminder that this is a court. 2.- Both the defense and the prosecutor pulled out their sword and they ain't giving up, seriously one says something and the other interrupts immediately and the other does so back and it's amazing to watch them both duel perse. 3.- The animation is superb.

[@sackboyion]

I recommend you do 'History vs Ronald Reagan'

[@ChevyChase301]

SackboyIon *Iran Contra noises

[@reaganluker2278]

Yes! (‘Cause I’m named after him)

[@bigj1905]

Henry was one of those kings who was obsessed with leaving behind a legacy, and one way of another, he certainly did.

[@chrishollister80]

Please, please, please bring this series back! More I say, more!

[@epicalexfurry4377]

I read that the reason the pope refused the annul Henry’s first marriage was because at the time, the Holy Roman army was occupying Rome and the Holy Roman emperor at the time was Charles/Carlos V, who was Catherine of Aragon’s nephew

[@thefrenchkiwi9435]

History vs Churchill next please!

[@amaliasilva7518]

Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn are having an argument. Bessie and Mary: "What is going on, mama?" "Hold on a little, leeman. Mama is arguing with your father's ex."

[@AR-pp2sc]

Another important thing to note is that he was an avid jouster as a young man, but sustained a terrible injury and blow to his head that may have physically affected the behavioural part of the brain. It was said that after that injury his manner, temperament and personality seemed to change dramatically. Going from a more fun loving, aristocratic party boy, not particularly bothered in political matters, to a much more politically focused, harsh and maybe bitter king due to his constant pain or possible mental damage. Anne Bolyn's confession to adultery can also be disputed. Henry also brought in a trained executioner from France-I think it was-, to ensure that her head would be removed as quickly and efficiently as possible, as appose to the sword hacking that occurred from his regular English executioners (which I'm not entirely sure were officially regarded as such) which was much more painful and awful, which may be proposed as a small kindness or at least some care for her fate in the end.

[@flixchix95]

Just remember, Inbreeding among royalty ends up in tragedy. Also, go learn about Six, because those ladies are more interesting than we thought.

[@jamew7wicker105]

I have a suggestion for types of videos exactly like these ones. History vs. Ferdinand Marcos Marcos is considered both the best and worst president in the Philippine history and possibly the Southeast Asia. He is very famous as the leader who industrialized Philippines and improving its economy drastically that Philippines was considered one of the richest country around the globe. And he is also infamous for the Martial Law that ended up a violent revolt to overthrow Marcos. He served more than 20 years as president, 5 times a normal term for presidency.

[@reetamsarkar5066]

We want more of these series!!!!

[@vilwarin5635]

He was such a promise when he was young... some hystorians say that all strarted when he suffered an accident in a tournament. He fell from the horse and spent several minutes in coma. Ann Bolein lost her child then, due to stress, and when he woke up... he wasn´t exactly the same person as before.

[@bala8122]

Be proud fam, we're a part of an intelligent community of 8M million people

[@vanivanov9571]

You're part of a blithering horde of half-literate commenters, most of whom would stand by as you were being kicked to death in the street. I would say there is very little "intelligent" or "community" in the nature of this group.

[@ah9412]

@@vanivanov9571 You ok? come here let me give you a hug and a kiss

[@riki4291]

@ah9412 @Van Ivanov uh guys, go get a room

[@jivanjovan]

@@vanivanov9571 lol you're using complex words to make yourself look smarter. In reality you're just a sad snob lacking friends due to your arrogance and I won't be surprised if no one attends your funeral

[@adventureawaits3860]

Congo to all!!!

[@_Circe]

Something that makes his marriage to Catherine Howard even worse is that he married her when she was around 15 years old. She was beheaded at 19. It makes sense that she didn't make reasonable decisions when she was married to Henry, she was a child.

[@renshiwu305]

0:45 Not true. Henry married Katherine of Aragon because he wanted to. His brother's marriage to Katherine cemented the diplomatic alliance. The alliance faltered when Prince Arthur died. Katherine was essentially held hostage in England until Spain paid the second half of her dowry. When Henry VII died, the younger Henry could've done whatever he wanted marriage-wise. He married Katherine probably because 1) she was beautiful 2) he was enamored with her from his youth when he danced with her at his brother's wedding and 3) ever the narcissist, Henry couldn't stand to let his brother have what he couldn't have.

[@anastasiagirl1342]

This is fantastic! I can’t wait to show it to my students

[@dogethebootifuldog3121]

"Ann bolyn did treason" Me:BY I GUESS DANCING WITH HER BROTHER

[@kittycake1294]

They were talking about Katherine Howard

[@missmarreynolds]

@@kittycake1294 That also didnt have any proof

[@kittycake1294]

Alphasun Although I understand that she was young and naive when it happened, Katherine Howard herself literally confessed to her adultery

[@missmarreynolds]

@@kittycake1294 Ah, didn't know about that

[@orchidcapitalofitaly9780]

Kitty Cake yea, but she was a literal teenager.

[@tripleoof8159]

🎶Henry Henry Henry, had so many wives that had to die🎶

[@jiminhasnojamssoihavenojam2858]

this was so random, but the paper ripping was actually really satisfying.

[@michelleameyaw3419]

I loveee history on trial keep it up! and PLEASE DO MARTIN LUTHERRR. Please and thank you ❤️

[@sparsh1478]

Do one on Gandhi

[@NoWoke2099]

What was wrong with Ghandi?

[@michagrill9432]

Very interesring topic though not fitting in vs History. It would make a great "normal" informative episode though

[@neonguy2074]

Nuke

[@fancydoggo3065]

England : Henry the Fifth found us England People : What about Henry the Eighth England : He was the best king. Charming, Generous. People : Then what about the wife killings.

[@TheGreyPeregrine]

Please do at least one of these: History vs. Constantine the Great History vs. Nero History vs. Mehmed the Conqueror History vs. T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia)

[@naomi9721]

that part where henry was mad but became happy when the chicken came is actually so me