The Tower Of London's Most Dangerous Prisoner Wasn't Even Human

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[@Thoughty2]

Correction: The two wives of Henry VIII that were executed at the Tower were Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard - this grave error somehow got missed and I apologise. I really should know better!

[@AnonimityAssured]

You certainly know how to get people rushing to the comments section. Well pinned!

[@beyonddark]

Lol GRAVE error no pun intended

[@thoughty2fan278]

I’m sure the Flying Spaghetti Monster will find it in his loving meatballs to forgive you

[@simoncarter4576]

Your researcher on their way to the Tower as we speak?

[@Martin1969dd4]

I was just going to say.. Lady Jane grey? 😂

[@unordinarilyblessedlife]

"As he was murdered by his own body - he died of old age" 😂😂😂😂😂😂 whoever writes the scripts must get an award for the randomest comedy because 😂😂😂

[@JamesFromTexas]

I was lucky enough to be a student ambassador to the UK and Ireland. Happened 25 yeas ago and I always look back on that trip fondly. I still order a full English breakfast when I can find it. Y'all got that nailed down perfectly.

[@BenDover-de7tf]

​@lilyeet1980his name is litteraly "James from Texas" its not that surprising to see the yall lol

[@BenDover-de7tf]

​@lilyeet1980maybe if it was James from Cali it would be cringey lol

[@josephwilliams7995]

What's a full English? I hear about that in Sherlock Holmes stories but I'm not sure what is in it

[@meh.....720]

​@josephwilliams7995 A big ass cooked breakfast. Cooked tomatoes, sausages, bacon, eggs, black pudding, toast or fried bread. And sometimes fried mushrooms and baked beans.

[@ScaryCod]

​@@meh.....720Always baked beans, or should always be

[@katekrylov]

As far as i know the menagerie now consists of only ravens. They are not kept in cages though, but are being fed regularly.There is a legend even, which says that as long as ravens stay in the Tower of London it will be safe.

[@tigrytime658]

Isn’t it London overall. If the ravens leave, London will fall

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

Quoth the Raven: Feed me more!

[@alanholck7995]

Considering his various problems, it would be traditional that Prince Andrew be given a room at the Tower. He could keep the ravens company.

[@tigrytime658]

That would be unfair on the ravens

[@nigeldepledge3790]

@tigrytime658 - that myth applies specifically to the Tower itself.

[@jensphiliphohmann1876]

07:28 _...higher mortality rate than a redshirt in Star Trek._ Love this. 😄 However, Scotty was also a redshirt in TOS but he wore plot armour. 😎

[@drcongoorrepublicofcongo9747]

The animal gifting is some of the most random and weird events in history.

[@jamesdreads7828]

strongest video for a while imo, absolutely hilarious script and delivery was spot on. thanks a lot

[@qarljohnson4971]

I am genuinely surprised there was not a mention made of the Tower ravens!

[@merlapittman5034]

I'd forgotten that there used to be a menagerie at the Tower of London - very interesting and entertaining video! I appreciated the references to Monty Python (It's only a flesh wound!) and Star Trek - 😂. I gotta say, I still do a bit of a double-take when I hear someone refer to the king; I unconsciously still expect to hear "queen ".

[@billyyank2198]

If I remember correctly, King Richard charged Prince John with causing a foul stench in the monarchy. For that reason, he decreed that all the toilets in the kingdom were to called johns. He then imprisoned Prince John in the Tower of London and made him part of the tour. Right after that he knighted Robin of Locksley and kissed Maid Marian before allowing them to get married. It’s good to be the king.

[@unknown_gamer8200]

I love how you keep these videos entertaining and funny at the same time as actually being educational it's amazing Damn most likes I've ever got lmao

[@jamesmoriarty9433]

Calling out the woke garbage at 8:44. Based Thoughty2 is based.

[@RikJSmith]

​​@@jamesmoriarty9433 Hi . How are you doing ? We're seeing the word " woke " being thrown all over the place . Could you please explain the way it's now being used , or the context that all these kids are using it in now ? I'm a few years shy of 60 , I'm definitely not illiterate , but it seems like a lot of younger people are changing the definitions of words every other day to suit their needs . And this time it seems the definition of the word WOKE is going to stick . Thanks . Hope you're doing well . 🎸😎🎸

[@tomorrowhowever7488]

@@RikJSmith I had the same trouble with "Yeet". I usually ask my son but, he's 44 so sometimes I have to find an even younger alternate. 🤣🤪

[@soundscape26]

@@jamesmoriarty9433 As seen in other videos Thoughty is quite progressive though. He throws jokes around at every ridiculous behaviour no matter which side they come from.

[@unknown_gamer8200]

I'm 15 and I have no idea what woke means 😂

[@HeisenbergFam]

1:20 "stabbed him" Ah yes, most normal day in London, classic

[@Elliamy01]

This has to be the best semi satirical, educational, shitpost, this year!

[@PatrickImboden]

Another interesting and great video. I just love your storytelling talent. It's always really educational and fun to watch . Thank you!

[@NuLiForm]

He is the Best, isin't he?...Man needs an Award of some kind, imho.

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Totally agree. Thoughty2 is by far one of the best on YT

[@yours-truly572]

How is this is more entertaining than anything on TV these days😃😃

[@darlenefraser3022]

“That moment when someone gifts you with apex predators and you just don’t have anywhere to put them”. Damn. I wish people would stop doing this!

[@RikJSmith]

I absolutely Love all of your Videos !! And I appreciate all the work you need to put in to create each Video . This was definitely a great one !! So much info . I knew absolutely none of this . Not sure if all of what you shared is common knowledge or not , but I really enjoyed watching and hearing your voice . I think you were born to be a Public Speaker . You just have one of those Perfect Voices that sound great for any type of Narration . I hope you're doing well and staying safe . Looking forward to your next Video . 🎸

[@s.3834]

Canadian and just visited the tower for the first time in April. I loved this video ❤

[@wing_king]

In noticed at 4:22 you said referred to Lady Jane Grey as one of Henry VIII’s wives although. Lady Jane Grey is actually most famous for having the worst royal signature of any British monarch (other than Henry VII of course) you may also know her for having the shortest reign of any female British monarch lasting an astonishing nine days before falling victim to the ever pressing “involuntary neck removal surgery”. Just thought I would mention as I found it a bit odd. 😊

[@wing_king]

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Yes

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Same

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True

[@steveross8364]

"We no longer serve elephants buckets of merlot" You haven't seen my useless neighbours wife at Christmas then...

[@nmxsanchez]

LOL 😂

[@Mitchellfw]

The lions thing was pretty prevalent in Europe, they were considered symbols of royalty and strength. I remember reading when Mary Queen of Scots moved into Holyrood Palace, there was an empty lion pen. She thought keeping them was cruel and costly and opted not to get one until her husband Lord Darnley insisted on it as a show of royal power over the Scottish people.

[@coreymcqueary5127]

Love a new Thoughty2 video, you have kept up entertained for years, thank you!!!!

[@JoshuaDudeman]

I was thinking the same, mate! He’s seriously been so consistent, hasn’t he!? While I do* enjoy lots of other interesting creators (Vsauce etc), I find they have a tendency to upload only 1-2 videos per month or YEAR. I understand why- but gosh it sure is nice to have some consistency! Cheers 🍻

[@user-qt2we6mb6k]

@@JoshuaDudeman He's a narrator mate. His writers and researchers are why we get so many videos.

[@joz6683]

Timed just right, got in from work, and this will help me relax. Thanks for another great video.

[@yutehube4468]

I'm binge watching so many of your older vids, you are very clever Thoughty2 🙂

[@denicewinders1521]

I just learned this year that William the conqueror is my direct ancestor. You should make vid of him soon. I know a lot about him but it would be so cool to see what you come up with.🙏😍

[@peppek8631]

I always manage to view these in first 10 minutes since i have every one of your stories watched and love them all, thanks for doing this for us!

[@tobyshimabukuro4414]

Anyone see the original name, “The Tower of London’s Most Dangerous Occupant Wasn’t a Human”

[@KT-zc7lc]

Saw it

[@charlenedalrymple7739]

I was mid watch when it changed 😂

[@Saint_nobody]

That penguin though. 🐧

[@chairmanmeow9255]

Still says that for me 😂

[@gothdogs6300]

Great stuff! Been watching years & you never disappoint. Your hard work is very much appreciated 👊🇬🇧

[@kikilottaart972]

Luv your videos. Greetings from Germany! ☺️👌❤️

[@therealkakitron]

"Murdered.. by his own body.. because he died of old age." lol this was awesome 😂

[@konakromah2912]

Hey, Thoughty2 there! How do you manage to be so funny about serious stuff.? Your videos are so educational yet so very funny! I have to watch this again, was too busy cracking my ribs to remember much😅 Thanks for being a break from stress.

[@chrisdooley1184]

He’s a right smart git that’s how. And you’re clearly taking the piss going on about cracking ribs from laughing at his stories. While he’s very enjoyable to watch I don’t think I’ve ever cracked ribs laughing 😂

[@cinemartin3530]

The world would be too wonderful if educational institutions had the same presentation of information ...

[@user-qt2we6mb6k]

@@cinemartin3530 Education can be entertaining but it should never, ever be the primary quality which is what we see with this channel. Brilliant channel but he (or his writers) have gotten countless things wrong while presenting them as fact. This is entertainment and not a reliable source for education, I very much hope education does not take this same kind of format.

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

I mean the fact that only 1 of the ostriches died after being fed nails is impressive, that other ostrich had an iron stomach...

[@lizoverall3038]

Love these vids dude! Your content is such a high quality ♥️🫶

[@danieldavis9348]

I always enjoy the show. Thanks 👍

[@crazyanimegamer5667]

I absolutely love this channel!!!! Its fun and educational!!!!

[@possumaintdead]

Glad you corrected your error! Although Lady Jane Grey was also a prisoner in the tower, and was beheaded. So she was there, at least!

[@CarolineLurks]

Thank you for narrating your videos in a way that makes it possible to follow along when vision doesn't work well ♥

[@lokelaufeyson9931]

Love your content, you upload good quality of humor and knowledge in every video. Cant be easy to find all the information.

[@nmxsanchez]

You look fantastic lately. Havent seen your videos in a bit (not been recommended for somw reason) and i see a huge difference in your face. Keep it up man, great to see it!

[@lalithajanghamaiha4446]

Was waiting for your video 😅

[@paulgoogol2652]

Superb story-telling!

[@msswaddell]

Love your videos and love your humor. Thank you for what you do. :)

[@ISmokeDankKush420]

I love you're videos, they're so fun and interesting to watch, I always get excited when I see that you've uploaded a new video.

[@jamesmoriarty9433]

Calling out the woke garbage at 8:44. Based Thoughty2 is based.

[@MirroredIMG]

Dude ive been listening to your videos for years now and they never get less interesting

[@lonedragon3261]

The first few minutes were comedy gold. Lucky I wasn't drinking anything at the time.

[@iddkirdk3577]

Hey I love your channel, was wondering if you could maybe do the history of cancer I noticed today I’ve never heard of it

[@ZYX84]

I haven’t seen you in a little while! It is always such a joy to see you. & listening to your wonderful stories is always a wonderful adventure! You always make me very happy & smile which is hard to do sometimes!🤣💫

[@paulacarlson4365]

I just love your channel thanks for being you!!

[@nunpuiazahkhar]

"Involuntary neck removal surgery" that crack me up 🤣

[@GoldReefCity]

Always a pleasure to see a Thoughty2 publication

[@richardlilley6274]

Thank you for sharing

[@therakshasan8547]

I still look forward to your videos . Thank you .

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Great video. Thankyou

[@thomas-marx]

Thx!!

[@landonpotts6815]

Great job on this video.

[@X-caliber999]

PLEASE DON'T STOP MAKING VIDS THOUGHTY2. YOU TOO ENTERTAINING

[@juliannmoretti-knight972]

Great content as usual. Nice animation.

[@Cory_Dora]

Haha. Thanks for fixing that mixup in your description. I hope you find the time to edit your video so it doesn’t confuse the newer of history students.

[@Birch_Beaver]

Love you Thoughty2 😁😁😁🙌🏽🤘🏽

[@kiphood8145]

Great vid. 👍🏼

[@blackop013]

You could probably do a whole video just on the various escape attempts from the Tower of London.

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[@JustDaniel6764]

Recently new here love your stuff.

[@dickrichard5579]

Arran I have your book, can’t wait to get started on it

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new thoughty2 video > me happy 🥰

[@leoarmand751]

Infotainment, a 90’ies term applicable to your 20’ies work. Love it.

[@Kingtrollface259]

i love this man

[@richewilson6394]

I was hoping you'd mention all the times that Anne Boleyn was cited around the tower. As well as the two princess that were murdered by Richard III supposedly and the tower. Idk I think there is also some ghost stories about animals that are still there on the tower maybe too.

[@lissi6931]

Yes apparently at least one ghost bear and a lion if I remember correctly. Others have reported hearing sounds of different exotic animals too.

[@Elora445]

Excuse me, but there is no evidence that definitely points to Richard III as being the murderer of his nephews. Also, princes, unless they suddenly changed their gender.

[@richewilson6394]

@@Elora445 well the majority of the story is based on is that King Richard III had them do away so that he could take over the throne. Also boys when they were young had long hair as well as could wear dresses as children in the upper class especially during the summer.

[@Elora445]

@@richewilson6394 Some people point out that that particular reason also points to the person who took over the throne after Richard III died. Henry VII also married the boys's older sister.

[@lawsong6663]

great video

[@SynomDroni]

Nice one, Lad! - and no propaganda.... Thx for creating!

[@mattiaswesterlund1962]

Once again you just saved my crappy Monday and made it awesome 😍 Would love to see some interesting things about Sweden and i'm sure that we have a lot of commonly unknown stories through history😁

[@Lucius1958]

Regarding the supposed diet of the ostrich, I believe that Shakespeare had referenced it: _From beggary_ _I plumed thee like the estrich; like that bird,_ _Thou hast eaten metals, and abused my gifts._

[@Jimbob_Offical]

This has got to be my farite video by you, and i have been watching you for 3 years now

[@gtag69]

That was fascinating, funny and sad all at once! Cheers!

[@mr_Potato-420]

When i read the title i was like "is he finally gonna talk about the fact that queen elisabeth had demons in her basement"

[@PrairieWolf62]

This episode was epic!!😅

[@tobyshimabukuro4414]

Rip to all the doggos

[@demonflowerchild]

And cats

[@ashaleewai8735]

That was very interesting!

[@HarvestStore]

Great video.

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

King du jour: We need to address the elephant in the room. Tower keeper: We can't, sire. It's too drunk.

[@mrsimo7144]

Someone in the 18th century thought an ostereg would eat nails?! Incredible. Thanks for the upload ❤️

[@joycehendry3595]

Great video

[@joshuaspacek88]

Got a great idea for an episode - the children's crusade of 1212 was a very interesting moment history that I do believe is perfect for your channel

[@SamlSchulze1104]

This guy pokes at DEI. Subbed for life!

[@fredflintstoner596]

Mrs Richards: " I paid for a room with a view!" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) " That is Torquay, Madam." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?"

[@lissi6931]

Brilliant 😆

[@fredflintstoner596]

@@lissi6931 YOU WANT ROOM 16 FOR HIM ?

[@chiantiprice92]

I find it horrifying how cruel animals were treated 😵‍💫🤯😵

[@lissi6931]

“Involuntary neck removal surgery” 😂😂😂

[@xelasomar4614]

"If you are bold enough to steal really really expensive stuff, you are going to get rewarded". Hasn't that been always the case?

[@rachelkerns86]

You had me at pipe cleaners 😂🫶🏻

[@maximlacroix4013]

Your favourite huel shake keeps changing

[@zacmullane6031]

EDITS GREAT

[@TaterFarmer]

Death by baboon throwing a cannon ball. That’s got to be a interesting tombstone.

[@PonyStark69]

I love you thoughty

[@dgonthehill]

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[@rileygranderson6125]

I love London so much. Hope I can go there again soon❤️‍🔥 Your videos are amazing and so entertaining✨

[@omege]

couldn't resit bruv! your channel is best thing ! mad respect! 💯 42 fo life !

[@classydays43]

"That guy gave him three lions, so... He must like exotic animals!" Henry: You shouldn't have... Really.

[@dylanmahaffey8920]

Extra cheeky episode.

[@JustafellowHuman54]

I actually just figure out he says thoughty 2 at the beginning and I've always heard 42 for years

[@TimoFaaumumu]

This narration is wild. 😂