The Tudors

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

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[@bobbyxhilone9224]

I am amazed at all the work and research you must have put into this video, Dara. Awesome job. Well done!! 👍😊

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks, Bobby! The worst part was the editing. Glad it's over ;-) But as I walked through all the beautiful paintings of these famous historical characters, I just felt like I HAD to make this video. I hope you and your family are all well! XX

[@TravelingTramps]

Just part way in Dara. Beautiful works of art!

[@MadameMinima]

Those painting frames are so gorgeous, they are art on their own. This shows how important handcrafting has been back in time. 😍

[@ians3586]

Yes, unfortunately it's mostly a lost art.

[@tonywilkinson6895]

Thanks Dara ! The Tudors were a whirlwind through history which was still felt up till recently in Northern Ireland. Well explained by you. You know your stuff.👏🏻👌

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks for the compliment, but to be honest I do NOT know my stuff. Just like a bad student, I cram for the exam (the video edit) and then promptly forget everything! haha

[@disneyanddaysout]

We highly recommend Hampton Court Palace, in London!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Oh yes, it is such an interesting place full of history! I have watched a documentary about it, but still haven't been there in person. Hopefully this summer 👍 Thanks for watching and commenting! Dara

[@petersymonds4975]

Dara. Great video, learned a lot I haven’t heard before, no wonder I failed History at O Level in school! I managed to get 3 O Levels in the end. I had Geography, Maths & Woodwork. The first day I started the foreman of the gang of telephone engineers I was with said “I've got good use for your O Levels, for your geography the Pole stack is over there, your woodwork will come in useful with the poles and your maths will allow to count the poles”. I think my apprenticeship did more for my education. I had day release to the Technical College and managed to obtain a Final Cert in City & Guilds and then BSc in Maths & Computing. I’m not sure what my school teaching really did for me?

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

That is a very funny story about your O levels and the engineer! haha I was absolutely rubbish with History in high school. I would memorise facts for the test and then promptly forget them. Kind of like the script for this video... don't ask me next week who Edward VI was... because I won't remember! LOL

[@alisontaylor6135]

Such a beautifully crafted video, Dara. Lovely music choices. It's a wonderful gallery. We learn about Tudor Times in schools here - fascinating. Thank you. xx

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks Alison! We don't learn so much... and anything I did learn, I forgot 🙄. The Tudors were a colourful bunch of characters! Thanks for watching! Cheers! Dara

[@The_Brit_Girls]

The Tudor collection was stunning. Dara, your research was very interesting and informative. Great job! 👏👏

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much! You know I hate history videos... but the artwork was so gorgeous, I felt compelled to make a video compilation of it all! And BTW... thanks for not making fun of how I say Tudor ;-)

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Magenta sign means top notch quality!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

It is a good omen!💖

[@MadameMinima]

The portrait of Cathrine Parr looks as if the fur she has on her dress is real. Stunning painting!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

That painter was SO talented! And the gold in many of these portraits was exceptionally lovely in person.

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hi Dara, I loved your video, the paintings were amazing, loved the stories behind some of the paintings. The picture frames were also gorgeous. Really enjoyed the history of the Tudors very interesting, very well put together, thank you for sharing x

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much! It was a treat seeing those paintings in person! Especially the full length portraits with gold in them!! Thanks for watching! XX Dara

[@ians3586]

As a history buff, I really enjoyed this, and learned. Good job luv! Glad I only got to see it in its final form.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks for your support, my dear! XX

[@davegreenwood1663]

I love this video Dara .One of my passions is history and you sure filled that part.Thanks

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I'm so glad someone likes history! You kind of have to to watch this video 😉. Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed it! Cheers! Dara

[@WITYTRAVELS]

We love a good family tree. It really shows how successful a family lineage is.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

It also shows what happens if you chop the heads off of lots of people!😬

[@TravelingTramps]

Enjoyed seeing the Tudors exhibition. Some troubled folks but lovely art! Loved it Dara. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Cheers Dave and Kathy! It was fun to see so many famous pieces of lovely artwork all in one exhibition, covering a rather scandalous group of folks 😉. Have a nice weekend! XX Dara

[@elizabetherwin1315]

Such beautiful art, Dara!! Your presentation is absolutely flawless. Here in the Twin Cities we also have a Walker Art Gallery, however by no means is it anywhere within the vicinity of the grandeur of Liverpool's gallery! The depth of detail you brought to this topic is exemplary and notably painstaking. Thank you for the time you took on this presentation. I had no idea Liverpool held such a magnificent heritage. x

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

That's fascinating to hear there is a Walker Art Gallery in Minnesota as well!

[@The_Brit_Girls]

A bloody marvelous narration of the bloody history of the Tudor dynasty! 🌹

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks, love! I agree that they were a rather bloody bunch!

[@tourcuratormr966]

The video is great. Beautiful video. Thank you sharing wonderful video. Have a nice day

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Dara you’ve done an outstanding job on this video, I know it took a great deal of research and work! Bravo! We watched a mini series I believe it was called The Tudors (?) a while ago. I find English royal history fascinating! ~Cara 😊

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes there was a very popular mini series about The Tudors. They were a pretty X rated bunch of folks... sex, violence, betrayal and murder around every corner!

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

It is just as well I read other comments. Bobby Xhilone has taken the words right out of my mouth, or in this case typing fingers. Incredibly well documented and beautifully present Dara. A gem. So nice to see the art too. Just so intricate. I wonder if the women ( and men) had more time for these great crafts. What a treasure for us to still be able to behold. Take a bow Dara. Well deserved. 👍🇳🇿🙋‍♀🇳🇱🤩

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much, Anita. You are too kind!

[@Poliss95]

Gosh. Editing that video must have taken an awful lot of work! Took me back (censored) years to when I was at school. 😁 What do I remember from then? The potatoes Raleigh brought back were sweet potatoes, aka yams, as I recall. Not the kind we make chips from. Mildly amusing fact. Elizabeth I was the last Queen of England. Something that most Americans get wrong, but I expect Dara gets it right. 😁

[@ians3586]

I was witness to it and you're right, it took her a lot of time to edit this video. She was not a happy camper! Interesting that is was yams Raleigh brought back. They are tastier, especially as chips.

[@MadameMinima]

This history of the Tudors remembers me of my history lessons in grammar school. 🥸 I have always loved history classes!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I am not a member of the history buff club, I'm afraid! haha But I'm glad you love history! Although, I'm sure the Luxembourgish royals don't have a nasty pack of philanderers, traitors and murderers in their history like this lot?

[@dragonmac1234]

Thanks for a very interesting video Dara, I've been a big fan of history since my schooldays. I learned then a way to remember what happened to Henry VIII's wives divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived 😄

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks for watching! History videos are quite the chore for me, but I do them because I know there are a handful of folks out there that LOVE history and I hope they enjoy them ;-) And YES, that little rhyme was going through my head all week as I edited this video! Have a great weekend, Mark! Cheers! Dara

[@menikmatialam75]

Very expensive collection of paintings, this is very great for us🥰😍👌✨️thanks for sharing great videos👍👍

[@griswald7156]

In the picture the boy is eating with a knife and fork…there must have been an amnesty on the mayflower..”come on me hearties,hand over your knives” this is gods country you won’t be needing them anymore”

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Ha ha, well spotted!

[@junecaffyn357]

I LOVE LOVE the Tudors, my fav History - thanks for this Dara! Love from Sussex

[@The_Brit_Girls]

Oh my, this was a joy from start to finish! What a beautiful museum, so ornate and attractive. I really enjoyed looking at all the wonderful pictures you featured and learning about their story.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks again! I used to think art museums were boring, but when you really delve into the story behind the paintings, they are truly fascinating!

[@CristineVlog]

The Tudors.. Such a lovely place indeed .... See you around

[@davidjones332]

Weren't they just a charming family? As Caroline Lamb said of Lord Byron "mad, bad, and dangerous to know"!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

That is the PERFECT summary!! Very dangerous indeed! I noticed how many of the associates of H8 or E1 started with a saying of "one of their closest associates"... and next thing you know, they are executed!

[@AdiSneakerFreak]

I must admit I have never been in the Walker Art Gallery but looks like they have a great collection. Thanks for the very knowledgable tour of the Tudor’s and more! Did you pop into the Library next door? It’s rated as one of the best libraries in Europe and has probably the most magnificent reading room in the country. Until next time :)

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

We had SO little time, and had to skip the library... which I was sad about. On the list for next time for sure!! You really should go check out the lovely paintings at the Walker. I loved the Victorian collection but they have loads of wonderful art there. Thanks for watching! Got some fun Liverpool spots lined up for next Friday's video... madly editing now ;-) Cheers! Dara

[@RichardWells1]

Wow! A whistle-stop history tour of the Tudors! So much of my primary school history came flooding back, so thank you for such a brilliant illustrated narrative.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Cheers mate! Did you think of the rhyme "divorced beheaded died, divorced beheaded survived"?😆

[@RichardWells1]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Yep! Knew that rhyme...but could never remember which wife went which way!

[@WITYTRAVELS]

What a fascinating history. We learned so much!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks! So did I! American school children don't really learn so much about the Royals from this era.

[@WITYTRAVELS]

@@MagentaOtterTravels very true!

[@IvorsTravels]

Well narrated presentation. The Tudors were really an interesting dynasty and their story is full of incredible twists and turns. The numerous films and TV programmes dramatising the period are evidence of the intriguing stories to be tld. I enjoy visiting the museums in Liverpool when I visit. The city has its own very interesting past. Enjoyed your easy paced, well told guide to the period which was well illustrated.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thank you so much! Yes, Liverpool has some wonderful museums, and a fantastic library (which we plan to visit next time). I'm glad we had the chance to be in town when the Tudors exhibit was there... it was truly fascinating and the artwork was phenomenal! Cheers! Dara

[@DTCHANNEL8590]

You are so wonderful, wish you a new day full of joy and happiness. Always accompany and develop with you lk68

[@PostcardAndAPint]

What a lovely tour. We’ve never been in!!! How bad considering how close we live!! The Tudors exhibition was amazing. Loved that you combined some of your other footage to tell the story. Great work 🍻

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

My footage is a disorganised mess! Tomorrow I show my favourite spots in Liverpool, but next Friday is when I finally share our trip across the Mersey!!!!

[@AidanEyewitness]

Wow, that was the best account of the Tutors I've ever seen. I learned so much! Very well explained and fascinating to see the paintings as we heard about the lives of the various protagonists. I lost count of the number of executions! That was life in the 16th century I suppose! The Walker Art Gallery is one of my favourite galleries and I go there regularly but you seem to have covered it very thoroughly as there were many paintings you featured that I haven't seen. All in all, a highly informative and extremely well-presented video! Have you seen the comedy Black Adder? One series was set in the Elizabethan period. Starring Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean) and Miranda Richardson as Queen Elizabeth the First. Extremely funny.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Aidan, you are TOO KIND. Thanks for the praise. I'm so glad you didn't find the video too boring! Yes, it was a dangerous time to live... especially if you were in the court of KH8 or QE1! I'm glad that you are a fan of the Walker Art Gallery. It's a lovely place! I've seen Black Adder but not the one with Miranda Richardson as QE1... sounds hilarious! BTW... currently working on this Friday's video in which I'll finally share the tour you gave us of Port Sunlight! ;-)

[@ShaneNixonFamily]

I think at some point I realised I wasn't just enjoying the usual most excellent vlog from Dara but I was just enjoying a great doco in its own right. I'm one of those know-it-all-smarty-pants-trivia-buffs but you managed to hit me up with a couple of facts I did not know as well. 😂 So great work Dara. Beautifully put together, brilliantly informative and really entertaining. Loved it.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I am NOT a know it all when it comes to history, I am a know nothing. But I'm glad I was able to find a few tidbits about the rascally Tudors that were new to you! Thanks so much for watching. It's the type of video I don't like watching or editing, but I appreciate that there ARE lots of history buffs in the world, so I had to do it for variety. Next Friday's video will be my usual nonsense and silliness!

[@GENerationXplorers]

Liverpool is a stunning city, your doing a fantastic job of showcasing it! Magenta sign, positive start. I do so enjoy a good art gallery. The horse and the dog at the dinner table, with you on that one, beautiful. Great descriptions of the art Dara, really enjoying this! The footsie painting, what a character! Liking the Henry VIII painting, very regal. No buggering about with Henry 😂 The Monkeys are out! Mary was inbred? Yikes! Bloody Marys, mmm, love those! Pesky flu pandemics taking out royalty? Whatever next! Netflix are missing a trick, they should be doing Crown: The Tudor Years, the way you retell the story it sounds very interesting! Very comprehensive instalment 👍

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Aw thanks mate! Looking forward to your next steam punk vlog!👍

[@WhereisBingle1]

That Abbey ruins shot is amazing!!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks! That is Ian's drone work around Tintern Abbey in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😉

[@theresabigwideworld2632]

Fantastic research! Royal history is always so interesting as there were so many intrigues and power battles! I would have loved to have seen this exhibition. My favourite gallery in London is the National Portrait Gallery, I usually go in when in London as it's a smaller gallery so not too overwhelming to visit. I like the stories behind the people you can see in the paintings and photos.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I agree 100%! I love the National Portrait Gallery... I am more interested in people than history, but it's the PEOPLE that make history interesting! And yes, the Tudors were a very colourful lot... lot of intrigue, drama and betrayal! Thanks for watching! XX

[@The_Brit_Girls]

Lucy played Anne of Cleves in a stage production, here in Arizona. She was the only British actress but was cast as the GERMAN queen! 🤣🤣

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

OK, that is really ironic. Not only because of the accent but because of her beauty... Anne of Cleves was the ugly one! LOL

[@Distant394]

Fabulous vlog Dara , the time and effort and substance you have put into this is obvious to all who are watching you deserve great credit for that , glad you enjoyed the Gallery and I’m the same when I visit the shear opulence of the wallpaper and abundance of beautiful art I’m in awe , we are blessed to have it here , I wonder if you got a chance to visit St George’s Hall sometimes they allow you to walk on it’s real floor maybe once a year , with surgical slippers on of course haha , I’ve been twice in the past so magnificent , thanks again for show casing my lovely city you again have done us proud , cheers Dara 👍

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Why thank you so much for your lovely comment! We walked by St George's Hall, but sadly I was not able to look around inside. That would be a wonderful opportunity! I'm working on next Friday's video, and I hope to include a little footage of the front of it 😉. Cheers!

[@Distant394]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Friday is in the diary as we message 🤣 have a lovely weekend

[@FlourEggsYeast]

it looked so roman out there, are there many places so well preserved like in the opening? there was a lot of history in this ! loved it

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, that is one thing I love about Britain... so many well preserved historical places! Thanks for coming along on my history lesson ;-)

[@andrewfitzgerald2327]

The Tudor times were very dangerous to say the least. Especially if you were at court. The sense of paranoia was evident the church and politics were so interwoven add to this the corruption not a place to be. The art gallery is beautiful with such a great collection of paintings, l hope once we sort ourselves out we will visit in the summer, not l hope 40c. Look forward to the next one the quality is so good, Oscars beckoning.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

So true! I certainly would not have wanted to be a lady in waiting... too dangerous! Thank you for your kind remarks. I do hope you get to visit Liverpool, and definitely on a day when it is not sweltering hot! 😉 Cheers! Dara

[@lizbignell7813]

Every time l see pictures of the women in almost every period of history l am so glad to live now. Imagine wearing those dresses!!

[@ians3586]

That's a good point. Clothing back then would have been such a fuss, even for the men. Would have taken you a good chunk of the day just to get dressed. Also, even though the clothing looks stunning it also looks uncomfortable.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

For sure! I included a snippet at the end of the video they were playing of how the queen would get dressed by her ladies in waiting... what a faff! So uncomfortable! And I can't imagine what a hassle it must have been to use the toilet!!! haha

[@lizbignell7813]

Yes, l think getting dressed would be quite “ruff.”

[@johnpoile1451]

As a male, I thoroughly approve of them.

[@paulguise698]

@@MagentaOtterTravels or simply to sit down

[@StephenandAndie]

agreed re: Victoria and Albert. we love us some art patrons!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes! I absolutely love the Victoria and Albert Museum in London!

[@gerrymccartney3561]

An gteat pocket history of the Tudors. I have never seen a portrait of Robert Devereux before, he slightly resembles Errol Flynn.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks, Gerry! I didn't plan to do this video when I was filming vlogs of Liverpool... but as you say, it was such a tight summary of pivotal characters in the Tudor era, all in gorgeous works of art, I couldn't resist! And to be fair... I thought it would be much easier to edit than it actually was! LOL

[@wencireone]

You smashed it, it's the first time I found the Tudors interesting, I've learnt two things, one about the Tudors and one about your skills 👏👸🏻

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Aw, thanks Eric! You strike me as the kind of person who paid attention during history class in school. I'm surprised I shared any information that was new to you!

[@wencireone]

@@MagentaOtterTravels I was more into maths and physics at school, only as I've got older have I looked back, my education now is You and Google 👨‍🎓

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@wencireone you are in trouble if you are relying on ME to teach you history! LOL 😆 Google is a better source by far 😉

[@wencireone]

@@MagentaOtterTravels everydays a school day 👨‍🎓👨‍💻

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@wencireone absolutely!

[@Waspy50]

Second season of Wolf Hall starts tonight on BBC, you did watch the first season, right? A must watch for Tudor history fans, Mark Rylance plays Thomas Cromwell and Damien Lewis plays Henry VIII. I'm not sure if you can get BBC iPlayer in the US?

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@Waspy50 yes, it was so fun visiting Penshurst Place and seeing where they filmed a lot of Wolf Hall! Did you see that video of mine? I think the series is well done, with fabulous acting and costumes.

[@Waspy50]

@@MagentaOtterTravels No, I'm sorry I have not watched your Penshurst Place video. So, that's great, now I have homework LOL. I apologise but I do tend to dip in and out of your channel, there are so many videos! But I'm not complaining. Anyway, really looking forward to season 2 tonight. The first season was Cromwell's rise (as you'll know), I guess the second season is Cromwell's fall. It was a very risky business, getting close to Henry.

[@MadameMinima]

You should teach history lessons at school...you did an amazing job!!!

[@Poliss95]

That's just what I was thinking.

[@ians3586]

The funny thing is it's one of Dara's least favourite subjects.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

LOL no thanks! My worst nightmare!

[@Poliss95]

@@MagentaOtterTravels But you're so good at it Dara. I'll bet you wouldn't say to the 14 year old sitting three quarter from the front of the class 'What's so funny boy?' now would you? 😂

[@AlphaTraveler1]

Your videos of UK is extremely interesting because all I see are the Roman influence. Thinking back, I think I remember at one point UK was under control of Rome. I actually think the Roman influence is beautiful. LIKE 70. 👍👍👍

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Oh yes, back in the days of Londinium... Britain was under Roman rule. And now if you travel the countryside in a car with a Briton they will say "this must be a Roman road" whenever you drive a very straight road! LOL In my video from today, you can REALLY see the Roman influence in St George's Quarter. Thanks for watching! Dara

[@paulguise698]

Hiya Dara, I've got links with Mary Queen Of Scots (look at my surname) Even Mary Queen of Scots Mother (aka Mary) turned Henry V111 down saying "I would rather keep my head" , your vlog was well presented, have a look at Rick Steves vlogs on the United Kingdom, there really good, I watched one on JPS reaction channel, Joel's was on South East England,Canterbury Cathedral was featured, this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Hiya Choppy! That is a very funny nickname for someone who has ancestors back to the relatives of Henry the eighth! CHOPPY indeed! 😬

[@paulguise698]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Hiya Dara, My nickname was Porkchop after getting caught eating a left over one, but over the years its been shortened to Choppy, Henry V111 was a tyrant, my Mam wouldn't of married him if he was the last man on Earth.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@paulguise698 that's fun to hear the origin of your nickname! Lol

[@StephenandAndie]

shhhhhh… don’t tell my boss. I’m supposed to be editing a boring sports executives event right now and I’m watching your video, instead. 🤫

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Instead you are watching a boring video about British history LOL! I'm supposed to be editing my next video... but instead I'm reading comments ;-) Hope YOU are done procrastinating, at least! Thanks for watching! XX

[@MadameMinima]

I am the first one this time 🥳🥳🥳

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Because nobody else wants to watch some long boring video about history! You are a very selfless and loyal friend...

[@Poliss95]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Boring? Not to us history buffs. I think the only two subjects I took any notice of in school were history and gardening.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@Poliss95 that's amazing that you had gardening at school! I love it!

[@Poliss95]

@@MagentaOtterTravels 90% vegetables with only a little about flowers. The school had plots for growing vegetables and a greenhouse were we grew zonal pelargoniums, which most people think are geraniums. Gardening tip. 'Always prune at an angle from the 2nd nodal point.' 😁

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@Poliss95 you are so full of useful knowledge 😉

[@StephenandAndie]

he couldn’t figure out he wasn’t attracted to her before the wedding? 😂 (as if that’s the only problematic thing Henry did…)

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yeah, he had a lot of problematic thinking! I almost laughed at the part where he was worried God was upset with him for marrying his brother's widow! I was saying "was God upset with you for beheading wives that you didn't want to be married to anymore?"

[@jacketrussell]

The Tooders. 🤣

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Is that my American accent? Do you say two-doors? How about din-esty? haha

[@Poliss95]

@@MagentaOtterTravels I wasn't going to say anything but.... you should ask your Welsh relatives as Tudor originated in Wales. 😁

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@Poliss95 oh well! I AM American 🇺🇸... I'm bound to say a lot of things differently.

[@jacketrussell]

@@MagentaOtterTravels It's pronounced more like T-you-ders. ie. The 'U' is pronounced as you would say the letter. 🥰

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@jacketrussell aaaah, NOW you tell me! 😂

[@tonywilkinson6895]

Ps ,I’m glad they’re gone😊

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, good riddance! Even though modern politics seem scandalous at times... reviewing the antics of this lot does make today's politicians look more civilised! haha

[@ians3586]

Agree. They were an awful bunch, especially Henry VIII. What they did to the Irish and the destruction of the beautiful monasteries is unforgivable.

[@jjsmallpiece9234]

Its all over rated, this history lark. Top marks for the work put into the video though.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I think history is really boring! I would much rather watch or edit a video about food 😆