The Hidden History of Humpty Dumpty: Rotten Eggs & Royal Betrayal

🥚🎭 Unveiling the Hidden Truth of Humpty Dumpty: From Innocence to Intrigue 🎭🥚
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[@deletethis6902]

Canadian here and I was told the version that says, "...all the King's horses, and all the King's men, couldn't put Humpty together again." My mother was born in England and she's where I learned it from. Her and Mother Goose.

[@SenorTucano]

Aussie here - you are Correct.

[@AshleyMartin-f3x]

Agreed Canadian as well and I heard the same rhyme

[@lindamortimore-bc6zs]

Yes I am Canadian as well and yes I agree

[@unexpectedvixen5685]

That's the one I learned in the U.S.

[@Theforestbandit]

Colchester Essex the oldest recorded town in Britain the words are Humpty Dumpty ( A very large egg shaped Howitzer Cannon ) sat on a wall, Humpty dumpty had a great fall, all the kings Horses ( cavalry )and all the Kings Men ( soldiers ) could not put humpty together again

[@andersdottir1111]

Riddles skirted around the laws, people had to be careful what they published or wrote down. We have circled back to this time on this platform where a lot of us have to speak in ‘riddles’ to skirt around what we want to say.

[@dawsie]

Yes, that’s very true, back in history they were very cleaver with their riddles. I remember sometime in the 90’s someone used this form of speech to create a whole alien culture for a si-fi story, where a conversation took place which left many who were there puzzled at what was being talked about. As the gentleman who had the conversation started to tell his companions in normal speech as to what was really said. Left me laughing but the sad truth is back then you had to talk in riddles so as to not be charged with treason.

[@TheRojo387]

And our distant descendants will enjoy our misfortunes in their new-age nursery rhymes.

[@sakuracardcaptor4709]

Which is stupid

[@faithpearlgenied-a5517]

What is it you're so desperate to say that you're not allowed? The people who bang on about it usually just want to be able to be racist/homophobic scumbags to others.

[@77shawnie]

In the states we were taught the rhyme a bit differently, " Humpty dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty dumpty had a great fall. All the king's horseman and all the king's men, couldn't put Humpty together again. Very interesting 👌

[@moonprincessRN]

Yes, though we learned it as "all the king's horses and all the king's men..." I have never heard the versions in this video.

[@ellymay1455]

I’m British and we would say “ All the kings army and all the kings men couldn’t put Humpty together again’’ never heard the ending she said

[@troyallen8223]

Haaaaaa🥳🤣I just commented the same thing🎯😁

[@troyallen8223]

​@@ellymay1455A little different version now I'm wondering why ours is different from yours? Probably to make it sound sweeter for kids because army definitely sounds a little more violent by nature. It would definitely put your imagination in a different place🤔😁👍

[@troyallen8223]

​@@moonprincessRNwe did. This is the first time hearing any different version of it too🦧😁

[@q.e.d.9112]

It seems to me that Lewis Carroll’s depiction of Humpty as an egg lends some credence to the “riddle” hypothesis, but I have always liked the Colchester story. It’s the sort of event that could easily pass into folk lore, witnessed, as it was, by a whole army. One wit makes up the rhyme and next thing everybody’s reciting it. Then the kids get hold of it and it passes down through the generations.

[@melodiejohnston9528]

I'm delighted to have found this channel. My father was British, and my Nan used to regale us with a plethora of tales and rhymes, almost always hinting at hidden meanings when she was in the throws of her performances. I am enthralled. Thank you.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you for the kind words! So glad you're enjoying my channel 😊🖤

[@Mindmanual1]

I lived and grew up in Colchester for most of my life. I knew the rhyme as Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, He had a great fall, all the king's horses and all the King's men could not put Humpty Dumpty back together again. I have shortened the rhyme slightly, but the important parts are here. Colchester is surrounded by a defensive wall built by the Romans. Much of it has disappeared for various reasons, much of it was likely used for building houses or even roads. To the East of Colchester just within the Roman wall is a church called St Mary on the wall. Colchester came by accident a Royalist town during the Cromwellian wars because a Royalist detachment was faced by a large detachment of Cromwellian troops. The Royalists made for Colchester and locked themselves inside the town, which still had its high Roman walls and several entrance gates. To the North of Colchester, there are many acres of common land fields, known locally as the Hilly fields. Incidentally, this is the site of the original settlement which the Romans inhabited and which Bodicea burnt down. The Hilly fields where the Cromwellian troops set up their guns to bombard the town but it was too far away to be really effective. The Royalists set up a massive cannon called Humpty Dumpty on the top of the bell tower of St Mary on the wall. From there they had a great vantage point to see and fire at the Cromwellian troops to the North or the East London road. Royalist cannon shot can still be found if one digs down in the hilly fields. The Cromwellian troops brought up their biggest guns, (cannon,) from London to the Hilly Fields, just out of range of Humpty Dumpty. They then proceeded to blow Humpty Dumpty off the top of the church tower. The original tower was built of stone. Today it is clear that the missing top of the tower was eventually rebuilt with brick. Therefore, Humpty Dumpty sat on top of a wall. ( actually on top of the church tower of St Mary on the wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. (Knocked off by the Cromwellian big guns) All the King's horses and all the king's men could not put Humpty Dumpty back together again. Because the top of St Mary's church tower had been demolished. I have no idea why the King's horses are included, possibly only to fill up the rhyme. Soon after this, the Royalists surrendered.

[@sprinklingmylove]

Ipetgoat2 the tower fell just outside the vaggy that christ exited. Some interpretations say Trump's outline can be seen on the inside left of the vaggy. The coup de ta king. Trump also made video of him seated in his copter to left of the Twin Towers just prior to collapse. In ipetgoat2, two towers shaped like a man embracing a woman with her backside out, struck and crumbled. Curious.

[@sprinklingmylove]

Saint Mary of Magdalene. M & M. Eminem daughter Hailey (singing comet).

[@sprinklingmylove]

The minor child parents were executed but the child couldn't assume the throne so a GUARDIANSHIP was established by the opps who offed remaing family thereby usurping the kingdom by default. Criminal

[@sprinklingmylove]

Those were not princes locked away in the TOWER, but a boy and GIRL. Re look at their clothing.

[@sprinklingmylove]

There was an old lady locked away in a young man's penis in ipetgoat2. Is your grandmother your actual mother but her daughter raised you as her daughter instead of her actual sister?

[@tinahale9252]

As a child i had a full library of children stories like encyclopedias and it's nice to travel back 45 years and grateful for the hidden gift from my mom and dad ❤️

[@GymBunnyQuinn]

I have a request! I’d love to know the origin of “there once was a girl with a little curl right in the middle of her forehead, when she was good she was very very good and when she was bad she was horrid”

[@deewesthill1213]

Apparently that one is not among Mother Goose rhymes. I read that its author is American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. I recall it starting as "There was a little girl and she had a little curl...."

[@GymBunnyQuinn]

You're totally right about the beginning I realised that after I left the comment haha Amazing! I wonder how my British Grandma heard it if it's american, I'll have to ask her, I love how stories can cross oceans that we could not. @@deewesthill1213

[@margakat]

My mother used to say this to me all the time when I was growing up.

[@richardharris8538]

I thought it went, "There was a little girl and she had a little curl, and when she was good she was very very good, and when she was bad she was terrific”. 🤗

[@deewesthill1213]

@@richardharris8538 That sounds like Mae West's version of it: "When I'm good, I'm very, very good. But when I'm bad, I'm better."

[@weenedonpetrol]

I live in Gloucester and believe that the rhythm dates back to the siege of Gloucester in 1643. I think we can agree that Humpty Dumpty refers to a large canon at the time of the Civil War.

[@charlesandrews2360]

I would think it's about the cannon. That battle was much more recent to its first time in print. It will be interesting to look into when any nursery rhymes were first written down and then published in books and stuff like that.

[@PeterProfitRacing]

Thank you for your brilliant video!

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Glad you liked it! 🖤☺️

[@terryhaines8351]

At the end, you reveal that nowhere in the rhyme is Humpty Dumpty described as an egg... Of course, I had to run back through the rhyme, and lo, you're correct! Thanks for the in-depth explanation (in so many winding threads) of this seemingly simple rhyme!

[@Wormfish]

This channel is a gem! Wonderful!

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much! 😊🖤

[@namasivayamnadarajan6712]

Exceptional narration. You get the top marks. Thanks.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much, you made my day!

[@angelbulldog4934]

I had no idea this story went back to then1400s. My 16th great-grandfather was Rhys ap Thomas, who supposedly killed Richard III. Thanks for the fascinating info.

[@eucliduschaumeau8813]

Both the cannon and Richard III make sense. Richard III had a bad case of scoliosis, so he would have had a hump-backed appearance. At the battle of Bosworth field, there were actually three armies. The third one waited on the sidelines to see who was winning, then joined the side who would likely take the battle. He had many men and horses at his disposal, but in the end, he was struck from his horse and killed in a brutal fashion. The two boys in the Tower of London were believed killed and buried in the wall of the Tower. I read that those remains may have been found recently, which furthers the "wall" part of the story.

[@michaeltelson9798]

There are also historical references where the Tudors had control of the Tower of London when the princes disappeared. Richard had no heirs since his only son died. The Tudor lineage was from John of Gaunt. As an illegitimate line they had no right to the crown but by might. The Rolls of Parliament for Richard’s reign showed only a well maintained kingdom. After their deaths the citizens of York petitioned the Pope to make Richard and his wife martyrs.

[@apcolleen]

le.ac.uk/richard-iii/identification/osteology/scoliosis

[@PHILIPDURSO]

This was great! Hope you shed some light on that “Girl from Nantucket” soon.

[@MercedesCruz-qe1nj]

Loved this video, is not only entertaini, intriguing, but a lesson in forgotten history.❤❤❤

[@Pearlruby718]

In America the rhyme was changed to "all the kings horses and all the kings men couldn't put humpty together again" I was taught it was a reference to the Revolutionary War and Humpty Dumpty was King George. The fall was losing the war and putting it back again was reference to losing the colonies. This is very fascinating. I am in my 70s. Having been taught this version as a child.

[@GabiWhite-qr6lz]

Fascinating. Would like to add the story of Lake Geo rge( geo is a history lesson altogether) Twas that fauxgoats camp north of Cripple creek, the imperial hotel, the largest gold mine ( ongoing to this day as the cc&v mining company... Lord Byrons poetry metions several times , the gold lust of george ,and the absolute rape and pillage of the americas, Humpt he humpt he, as my Veteran Father Christopher Paul taught, Son, a dick in your mouth makes you a colon lusting pink panther king, here. We are Black Panther, our only " pride" is our cubs. Christ himself knew, forgive gabriels paraphrase, The kingdom of heaven belongs to the little ones.

[@RonGoreyMore]

Just one more thing America stole and tried to say they came up with I'm sure..

[@SenorTucano]

This version makes far more sense.

[@amandafazio-js2tl]

I've always remembered it as "couldn't put Humpty back together again" since I was a kid, and I'm American.

[@TheBabz]

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the Kings Horses & all the Kings Men, Couldn’t put Humpty together again!

[@somniumisdreaming]

4.13

[@lindaosborne1617]

That's the version I know

[@JRMontgomery-ce6fj]

The once was a man from Nantucket

[@RogerLewis-ey2tt]

I've ALWAYS wondered about Humpty's backstory, tyvm!

[@The-Resurrectionists]

You're so welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to see in the future.

[@dano8902]

Glad i found this channel...looking forward to seeing more! Its funny though, yesterday I had just been wondering what the origins of this particular nursery rhyme were, and this popped up randomly on my suggestions list...odd timing!

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Welcome! Hope you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for watching / commenting :)

[@jerrumonline6705]

"popped up randomly" how this statement is so far from the truth. 😅 It must be nice believing your KZbin feed is just random suggestions.

[@margaretwordnerd5210]

@@jerrumonline6705 YT algorithms are reactive to our searches, views, etc. Unless you assume without evidence that the OP had searched for Humpty Dumpty, you just implied that the algorithm is reactive to our thoughts. How does that work?🖖✌

[@clairegs290]

It’s weird …I was talking about Humpty Dumpty on Facebook the other day and ,like you, this popped up in my suggested viewing lol

[@johnthomas189]

Thank you. I hope you will forgive my immodesty in congratulating myself on discovering your channel. Such a pleasure to hear intelligent comments on nursery rhymes. And to listen to someone actually speaking English. I wish you every success in the future.

[@DailyDamage]

Fascinating insights into stories and messages from times gone by. Quite excellent. Newly subbed and awaiting new tails of woe with the greatest of anticipation 😊

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much 😊🖤

[@DailyDamage]

@@The-Resurrectionists not at all… oh yes, also great editing and production values

[@carenmontgomery2384]

new subscriber❤

[@emmsue1053]

Fascinating, have subscribed, thank you! Keeping British history & traditions alive.. Ring o Roses is a good one & I've always wondered about Marys Little Lamb!! Looking forward to the next one!

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much for your kind words and fantastic suggestions! Your support truly means the world to me. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the video. I can't wait to dive into those topics and create content that you'll love. Stay tuned for more exciting videos coming your way! 🎥🌟

[@farrahdavocato3686]

Ring around the Rosie I was told it's about the plauge ashes ashes we all fall down so sad

[@margaretwordnerd5210]

@@farrahdavocato3686 I watched a video on nursery rhyme origins that said otherwise. Can't recall who made it, but someone I consider accurate. Ring around of roses first appeared long after the plague, and was associated with dance parties. 🖖✌

[@nigden1]

Oh that's a good one. Mary had a little lamb, She kept it as a pet But when she saw the price of beef She ate the little get. Heart warming stuff.

[@beckycaughel7557]

At 5:11 the guy on the left has 3 legs?!

[@jenniferwintz2514]

I love the idea that it's about Richard III! I've been fascinated with his lore since watching a documentary about the discovery of his remains under a parking lot. (Car park.) I had heard of the Colchester cannon theory before. This is the 3rd video of yours I've watched (in the dark) since finding you and subscribing yesterday morning. I also noticed that you pronounce controversy as I do (USA style) with emphasis on the "con" rather than the "tro" which is common in British English. Thanks!

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much for your support and enthusiasm! 😊 It's amazing how Richard III's story continues to captivate people, especially with the incredible discovery of his remains under that car park. I'm thrilled to hear you've been enjoying my videos, and I really appreciate you subscribing 🖤 It's quite amusing, but when I was small, I actually had a slight American accent: my mother blamed it on my obsession with sesame street!

[@mollsch6820]

I'm shocked that royal remains were found in that way. What the heck? I'll have to watch the documentary!

[@theoriginalkyttyn7724]

Truly, his history is fascinating.

[@hebbyhope2094]

Lovely voice, very well narrated.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you for your kind words :)

[@SR71GIRL]

Thank you, for the great stories, history & theories. Your videos are captivating. I love your presentations. Keep up the great work. I look forward to more. New subscriber. ❤😊❤ I would love to hear about the historical meaning of "Ring around the Rosie's, pocket full of posies". I've heard it's about disease. Again thank you. Love listening to you ❤

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much 🖤☺️

[@christinemo9622]

I was told as a child it referred to the plague. The ring of roses was the rash on your skin, the pocket full of posies was to do with the belief that a nosegay held to your nose warded off disease. Attishoo, Attishoo, all fall down referred to the cold or flu -like sneezing symptoms you had leading to your death.

[@niagara6015]

Anyone know why the guy on the left at 5:09 has three legs?

[@blacktronlego]

A significant number of people do not think Richard III orchestrated the deaths of the Princes in the Tower.

[@AthyDuGard]

What is their theory as to the fate of the Princes? Smuggled away to safety up live in anonimity?

[@blacktronlego]

@@AthyDuGard Not necessarily, they may still have been murdered, but not orchestrated by Richard.

[@anngray9171]

That is true. Edward IV Was a bigamist, being pre- contracted to marry Lady Eleanor Butler, therefore his offspring were all illegitimate. None of these children could inherit the crown, so no reason to kill them, although Henry Tudor could have had more reason to do so, given his claims were flimsy at best.

[@karphin1]

I’m wondering about the rhyme, “Wee Willie Winkie, runs through the town”. Would love to see a deconstruction of that! These videos are so fascinating! 😊

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much! 🖤

[@fire58372001]

Humpty Dumpty was pushed. 😁

[@invisibleman4827]

By Woody!

[@user-gf7kc5fc5m]

Thanks for the good quality of your videos! I'm looking forward to more in the future.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much for your kindness and support, it means the world to me! :)

[@margaretwordnerd5210]

@@The-Resurrectionists I'm a longtime history nerd with very high standards and your next subscriber. 😊🖖✌

[@AllCatsAreGrey9]

So glad I found this channel! Just finished the video regarding the (potential) backstory to Mary, Mary. I've always been curious to the history of these rhymes, I think the dark connotations of Ring Around the Rosey piqued that curiosity. These videos are so well made and informative; I look forward to seeing what else comes!

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm glad you're enjoying the channel 🖤☺️

[@boofuls]

The "kinder surprise" Humpty Dumpty was very terrifying 😂

[@nativeamericanfeather9948]

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.All the kings horses & all the kings men,couldn't put Humpty Dumpty back together again

[@eileenroman8325]

Very intelligently done. Please do more!❤

[@ravenclaw8975]

I'm Canadian, yet I was born and raised in Colchester U.K. I always thought that "Humpty Dumpty" was either a culverin or heavy mortar, emplaced on the Roman Wall by the "Balkerne Gate," which faces west towards London. The connection back to Richard III is fascinating as well, though your description of the battle is somewhat simplistic. One of Richard's magnates, Lord Stanley commanded a "battle" (about one-third) of Richard's Army. Ironically, Stanley was married to Henry Tudor's mother. The Tudor forces were much weaker and would have been annhilated had it not been to Stanley's treachery. He refused to enter the fray when to deliver the coup d' grace against the Tudor army. Instead, he switched sides and rode against his King. Richard died while hewing his way to Henry. After the battle Lord Stanley placed Richard's crown on Henry's head. Interestingly, while Richard was not a direct descendent of Edward IV, he was the younger brother of the previous King. Henry Tudor's claim to the throne via his mother was that one of his ancestors had been a chamber maid to a previous King. And the rest is, as we say, Tudor propaganda.

[@Bigbro28]

I found this fascinating so you now have another subscriber, waiting for a new notification. 🇦🇺🐨

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment! I'm overjoyed to hear you're a subscriber, stay awesome! 💖

[@troyallen8223]

I was waiting to hear the version that i learned and it goes: All the King's horses and all the King's men couldn't put humpy together again🎉

[@deborahdobey3135]

What a great job you guys do!! Thanks again!

[@thecorby3415]

Rumor has it that Humpty was spunky, and liked his oatmeal lumpy.

[@jeanglendinning1860]

the Oxford dictionary of nursery rhymes is a great source of the history of nursery rhymes, i recommend it

[@CorvusNumber6]

Love the three-legged guy at 5:10! :)

[@sidneywinter8952]

I've seen your videos so far. Keep up the good work.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

I really appreciate your positive feedback! It encourages me to keep creating content that you enjoy. Stay tuned for more exciting videos!

[@susannemac2800]

The best book on Humpty Dumpty is by Jasper Fforde, "Humpty Dumpty, Did He Jump or Was He Pushed," Pure genius!

[@susannpatton2893]

Once an egg is cracked, it really can't be put back together again. Maybe Mr. Carroll was thinking of that

[@donsambol]

Thanks!

[@cherimolina2121]

Many times children put together rhymes themselves. Can you imagine being a child...in any war/persecution...and making a representative rhyme/song out of it. A bit like handing down history.

[@theoriginalkyttyn7724]

More dark is to know the horrific and considered necessary end of children in the course of war. Such is the tale of many a child's demise throughout human history.

[@sterling5536]

I'd like to see your take on "Billy Boy," which I believe refers to the (1641) union of William II of Orange (age 15) and Mary, daughter of Charles I (age 9). There is a painting depicting the couple: Betrothed William and Mary by Anthony van Dyck, 1641.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you for the suggestion, that does sound like an interesting topic! And thank you for watching, I really appreciate it :)

[@hotteaforthesoul4675]

I totally thought it was about King George III & it appears right at the right time…he was Mad you know?!

[@garolstipock]

I had long heard this song referenced King George III, with his going mad.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

oh that's interesting! Thank you for sharing, I will have to look that up! Appreciate you sharing your knowledge :)

[@christopheraliaga-kelly6254]

Errrr. I read that this was at the start of the Second Civil War, when the ultra-Royalist Kent Militia quickly crossed the Thames Estuary and captured Colchester Castle, with the same gun, or a device that was supposed to repel cannon balls, that had the name "Humpty-Dumpty" because of its squat, dumpty appearance. And the derisive reference to The King. But the siege was not funny! A mortar shell hit a tower in the outer defences that was used as the defenders' magazine. The explosion destroyed several blocks of Colchester town, killing hundreds of people. Indeed Colcester and its siege has been described as 'England's Stalingrad'!!!

[@dawsie]

I never heard of it referred to Stalingrad, that must be a very new reference in the past few decades, but as to the canon there was a canon of that name and it use to be there, there use to be tour trips done back in the 70’s which talked about that part of history as we walked around the town.

[@kevstacey8639]

I've long wondered why Humpty Dumpty is invariably portrayed as an egg when there's no mention of eggs whatsoever in the actual rhyme, let alone him being one, except in parodies that end with a line to the effect of "Who cares? It's only an egg". Meanwhile, one of my kids has lately come up with his own version where Humpty does get put back together again, because who doesn't like a happy ending?

[@boofuls]

Good point ..just assumed 🥚

[@robertkerr4199]

I was under the impression that cannon balls used to be oblong/egg shaped, and so they called cannon balls, eggs. This evolved into people associating the egg with the rhyme instead of the cannon.

[@annettetonks7055]

Ive been watching these with great interest. I've always wondered about the meanings behind nursery rhymes. Thank goodness you pop up from time to time with logical and sometimes fascinating possibilities. Will subcribe now for sure. Well researched, well narrated. 👍👍👍🇦🇺🦘

[@joannbowden6220]

The algorithm gods sent u to me &: I'm very happy that they did! I absolutely love history & since ur channel is like none I've ever came across here on YT, I'm definitely ready for it. So you now have a new subscriber! Oh, ur voice is like velvet!

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much! 😊🖤

[@pauldiffin4726]

I am loving your fascinating channel. Thank you for the deep dive. The research is much appreciated. Looking to see if you've covered oranges and lemons.

[@maureensamson4863]

You're referring to " The Bells of London " I think .... would be very interesting to know a little about each Church in that rhyme !❤ Love this channel !😊

[@lindamortimore-bc6zs]

I'm Canadian and grew up in 80s and 90s my mommy used to sing these to me and my brothers as kids and I also sing to my kids still to this day 2 older kids and 2 young kids 😊

[@superomegaprimemk2]

I think this rhyme serves as a warning to all who seek power and wealth: you are never too big to fall, king or not, you can still fall and to rebuild up the same way is impossible!!

[@EDDIELANE]

Oo so happy I found you! KZbin magic.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

😍Your kind words motivate me to keep making videos. Thank you for being a part of my channel!

[@SVent1981]

I really like the cannon story.

[@patriciabagby90]

The phrase "All the King's men" was changed to a movie title ("All the President's Men") about a more recent leader, which came to be known as Watergate.

[@rafaelramos1486]

Very informative and interesting.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much 🖤☺️

[@beckycaughel7557]

A good one to consider doing,is little miss muffet. I remember reading at some point that little Miss Muffet was queen Mary and the spider was John Knox. And the rhyme was about the reformation. I don’t know if that’s true or not

[@The-Resurrectionists]

oh how interesting! Thank you for the suggestion, I will definitely look into it! Really appreciate you watching / commenting :)

[@AngelW1986]

All the kings horses and all the kings men, couldn't put poor humpy together again 🤔

[@brianhodgson9547]

Richard III was the last King to be killed in battle - {also lead/attended in battle} and it's also deemed as the end of the Middle Ages

[@tashuntka]

So cool.... loved this.... I'll hear that voice in my dreams.....I hope.... ❤️🎊💖 Signed...."Darkling First Class" 😊👋😳

[@tinahale9252]

These are very very good.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you 😊🖤

[@thomasvarley380]

I live in Colchester about a mile from where humpty fell near the Balkern Gate . It's a real steep hill . Theres a great pub there called The Whole In The wall .

[@thesmallerhalf1968]

Your depiction of Richard III is highly contentious and sources dependent on Tudor affiliations should be treated with scepticism.

[@dawsie]

Why, they have found King Richards body and it was proved that it was his body. And yes he was twisted in body which back in that time period would have also twisted his mind. Archeologist have spent decades going through all of the written history with the aim to find King Richard, because of this they finally found him and yes they were able to do DNA testing because his brothers body was used to make the comparison. I remember our history teacher referring to the old nursery rhyme in class referring to king Richard back in the 70’s

[@alexplatt3972]

Lancastrian lies, Richard was the last true king of England. All since are usurpers, thieves and tyrants Damn them all to hell. 🤨

[@HCSAMPSON]

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[@jeynjohnston8085]

Uh uh!

[@faithpearlgenied-a5517]

No it's not. They literally found his remains.

[@fadingdestination]

I’ll sub. Let’s see what’s up! (Cause, I like the way you talk.)

[@The-Resurrectionists]

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[@fadingdestination]

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[@chrisbundy6104]

Thank you very much: did not realize carrol was responsible for the egg thing: i always thought it was earlier: both thumbs up

[@Cornz38]

@0:46 jesus, that's the stuff of nightmares.

[@deepdrag8131]

Those dear, darling boys.

[@johnbark-l8z]

Another story is that Humpty Dumpty was the nickname of a sharpshooter,also known as One Eyed Thompson,who was perched high on St Mary's Tower at the time of the action.Others say that the rhyme refers to the Royalist siege of Gloucester,not the Parliamentarian siege of Colchester.Still others say that the origin of the rhyme is French and it was not linked to the English Civil Wars at all until years after the Second World War.Perhaps the military historian Mark Felton,born and brought up in Colchester,will try to clear up the confusion one day.

[@Phlowermom]

I was wondering today about, "I had a little nut tree, nothing would it bear, but a silver nutmeg and a golden pear", and on and on...

[@MagdaleneDivine]

My quick guess is it's an allagory for the English civil war....I'm one minute in let's see if I'm right

[@craftyhobbit7623]

I am thinking that, too. And if Humpty Dumpty was also the name of an alcoholic drink in the 1690's, there is also a connection to the Glorious Revolution - there was a meeting at a small pub called the Cock and Pynot in Old Whittington, Chesterfield where the plans for it were first laid out.

[@MagdaleneDivine]

@@craftyhobbit7623 yeah! And all that too!

[@bessiemann7468]

Another great video Thanks for sharing. I loved these rymes when I was a child

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching 😊🖤

[@juliegreenhalgh8321]

Wow these are so interesting true or not l love them xx

[@rbailey1240]

The Richard the Third version was what I was told in my English History class many years ago.

[@deewesthill1213]

As a child I read in a kids' magazine the rhyme with extra verses added, that started:. "But an American doctor, with patience and glue/Put Humpty back together as good as new!...." or something like that.

[@jessicaziemba1447]

It's interesting how these rhymes are actually based on true events and people.

[@gringopines3476]

HAY RESURRECTIONISTS, HERE'S ONE, " RING AROUND THE ROSIE ". OR HOW BOUT " ROCKABYE BABY " KILLER VIDEO'S, STAY COOL... PEACE...

[@redneckroy8947]

Ring around the Rosie is about the bubonic plague.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you for the great ideas! I can't wait to explore them in future videos. Stay tuned and thanks for being a part of this weird and wonderful journey! 🎥🌟

[@aprilrich807]

“Hay”?

[@Wotsitorlabart]

​@@redneckroy8947 No it's not. That explanation only appeared in the 1960's. And sneezing was not a symptom of the disease.

[@stephaniedouglasaviewfroma9596]

Love your videos - okay, the two I’ve watched so far! I like the history of these old rhymes - have done reading and research in the past. I read the unabridged Brother’s Grim when I was a pre-teen. Nothing cheery about those stories. When I got to Canada at 18, I was dismayed at the dumbing down of nursery rhymes and stories. Great start, can’t wait to see and hear more.

[@colindeer9657]

Another great video. Many thanks to the team. This is an interesting one to theorise about. I think it originated as you depicted, following the war. The victory would have been the talk of the land. Wit takes over. Pretty soon everyone is saying this little ditty and it’s very funny for the day bc it celebrates a great victory. I think it fits for the time. Then it’s feasible for humans to use something that was funny to fit something that is of similar ilk. Why not in history? I don’t think it would be too much of a surprise to find that the rhyme could have been used a second time round when Richard was killed. As for the egg persona, I think this comes from the fermentation of fat people and the egg shape. So he thought about the egg ( man ) . Humpty Dumpy as we know him today. A great story. Many thanks for sharing. As for the Rhyme itself, it would have to be one of those gems ❤

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching and for commenting :)

[@jordanfalkowski6924]

I was thinkin of that movie the Longest yard when those guards tackled that guy and tried to strip the ball and used that cigarette.

[@jonathandorr2234]

My ancestor, fr. the end of the 1500’s, was Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leister, sent his kids and nephews, to be the 1st governors of the massa-choose-its bay colony, 1632.🤔

[@JurassicRaptor1993]

5:09 why does the guy in the red coat on the left have 3 legs?

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Ah, you've uncovered our secret riddle within a riddle! Turns out, that man was the real-life inspiration for the 'three-legged race'. You've got an eagle eye for enigmatic anomalies! 🦵🦵🦵😄

[@dawsie]

😹😹😹nicely spotted I have seen this picture a number of times noticed but my mind glossed over it.

[@dawsie]

@@The-Resurrectionists😹😹😹nice one now that would be an interesting deep dive into history to find the origins of that one too.

[@majikglustik9704]

Oh Christ! To run into Humpty Dumpty today, for real? Cccrrreeeeeepppyyy! E-GADS!

[@ChristineDixon-ge3xs]

I love it when she calls everyone Darklings

[@neilforbes416]

It's said that "Humpty Dumpty" was, in fact, a cannon, but unlike the usual cannon that had a wheeled carriage, "Humpty Dumpty" had to be supported on a wall or stable surface. The metal from which "Humpty Dumpty" was made was of such poor quality that upon the very first firing, "Humpty Dumpty" shattered into fragments and fell to the ground from where it was placed. The cannon was deemed irreparable.

[@jodypitt3629]

Hi, according to Giles Brandreth Humpty Dumpty was a originally a siege tower during The English Civil War.

[@WisdomKeeper11]

Lewis Carroll created this from his very vivid imagination.

[@eyraniy]

“Humpty dumpty never sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty never had a great fall, Humpty Dumpty fell to cracks, after he had never came back, Humpty Dumpty came to a time, where fighting and killing were prime.” Why did I type this lol

[@maurisarookes9835]

Why has the man got 3 legs @ 5:12

[@reverbscherzo7850]

Early Escher, lol.

[@gufbrindleback]

3 legged gentleman in red and white at 5:13

[@user-gq3ip8kr5r]

Is that where sayings come from like "youre a good egg" or "its not all its cracked up to be" 😆