The Peasants Revolt 1381 | A Bloody Uprising of the Common People

Delve into the story of the Peasants Revolt of 1381, a bloody uprising of the common people. In this Patreon voted video Kevin Hicks looks at the reasons behind the Peasants Revolt and reveals the dramatic events that shaped this pivotal moment in the fight for social justice.
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[@tacidian7573]

I haven't watched many content creators who visualize battles by putting up models, dressing up as a medieval bowman and tell historic accounts with such a passion like you, Kevin. One of my favorite history channels on KZbin.

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, that's really kind of you, thanks so much 👍🏻

[@jdavison8551]

@@thehistorysquadhonest appreciation of great content. Thanks for your educational and entertaining content.

[@NobleKorhedron]

​​​@@thehistorysquad: NOW I understand the reference in #HenryV, to "that in the seventh year of the last king's reign was like to have passed against us..." It must be referring to something similar in the reign of #HenryIV...?

[@joelcrawford28]

Kevin is brilliant, going to say one of the very best historian creator out there.

[@Vicus_of_Utrecht]

​@@thehistorysquadrotate the H so not looking like the corp media crap History Channel 😢

[@Ship-security]

The WEF is trying to return to a similar system.

[@-_-----]

Bingo.

[@JazzerciseJustice]

What are you gonna do about it?

[@spaceman081447]

What is the WEF?

[@bruxinth4660]

@@spaceman081447 World Economic Forum

[@rederickfroders1978]

Lol crazy

[@longcastle4863]

It really is eye opening that the more you learn of history, the more you realize we’ve been through all this before

[@SwampNucker]

The only difference is that most of the peasants of today are too weak and comfortable to fight back against the nobles.

[@thatoneinasuit6404]

What's worse is when you think about it, if we've done it all before and we know how it ended, what will happen this time round? Fun to learn history though and this channel is definitely one of the best for it

[@The_ZeroLine]

That’s why us historians plead with people to learn their history, but apparently the Kardashians are more entertaining.

[@Halo1138]

History may not often repeat, but it often rhymes.

[@sooofisticated0499]

Seems like we are going through it now, and eventually we will rise up, just like the peasants. After all was said and done, the peasants got a lot of what they wanted, because no state can resist a truly popular uprising.

[@user-ly6pl5ot9m]

"Milord, the peasants are revolting!" "Come now, I know that they reek but they're clearly not that bad, are they."

[@scottanos9981]

"Finally, something we can both agree on" 😅

[@docstockandbarrel]

I saw a movie a long time ago and and the messenger says the peasants are up in arms. "Are they revolting?" "They've always been revolting--they're rebelling!"

[@ChickenMcThiccken]

how many people in chicago? about 2.7 million. how many cops? maybe 50,000. eeeeh. that dont look good. when civil war breaks out again. you will see whackos driving around in police vehicles.

[@daviddobarganes9115]

@@docstockandbarrel Dragonheart

[@georgekostaras]

Peasant revolts are an underrated and fascinating phenomenon that doesn’t get nearly enough attention

[@thedigitalcreator7345]

Cause then we would learn and revolt ourselves

[@davidcoleman2796]

We need to revolt now in the UK . It's disgusting .

[@johnbaran577]

It’s time to revolt against the liberal elite folks, they are treating us like cattle at this point

[@fangslaughter1198]

I agree. I imagine it would be an event of a lifetime. Tales to be told in families for generations

[@Ely-zf4yt]

I mean the French Revolution gets talked about quite a bit.

[@exsubmariner]

If we're not careful history has a tendency to repeat itself

[@rtk3543]

As Maggie Thatcher found out.

[@exsubmariner]

@@rtk3543 I liked Maggie Thatcher gave the armed services a 27% pay rise in 1979

[@davidbnsmessex.5953]

Especially as the British public are having more and more unnecessary regulations from all quarters foisted upon them these days . Also how long will it be before the likes of KZbin give your details to to the “ secret service “ for making rebellious statements ? .

[@hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo]

@@rtk3543 The woman that saved the country, she must have been doing something right on the grounds she was re-elected 3 times.

[@neilw.3012]

​@@rtk3543an edgy trustfund-socialist

[@HisNameIsRobertPaulson01]

As a father to a daughter, I would've been filled with so much shame if I let some wanker check her out for tax purposes. Revolting against your king/government is no small feat not too mention that these blokes pulled it off is amazing. The fact we're still talking about it over 600 years later is a testament to these peoples' anger and taking a stand. Thank you History Squad.

[@thehistorysquad]

Absolutely 👍🏻

[@terdferguson1736]

A lot harder when you’ve given up your means to do so in the modern age. I truly feel sorry for the people the UK who understand this and are surrounded by morons/cowards. Especially these days where multiculturalism has failed with the cohesion of common national values being called racist. The government now knows many of their citizens will comply with insanely tyrannical orders, lock yourself inside, stay away from each other hell you better not even seeing a dying loved one in the last breathe. And people overwhelmingly complied like actual cowards. Was this also your? How were people not ashamed of their cowardice? It’s a scary time for freedom of thought especially in the UK. It’s been very hard to watch.

[@The_ZeroLine]

And let’s be real. I doubt the perv was doing it for that reason.

[@mdh6977]

Yep, and sadly happening around the world to this day... in various ways and even here in Canada

[@Mr.Benson]

In this day and age lifting up skirts might come with a surprise or two...

[@DemonicAkumi]

Never take those that aren't as well off as you for granted. If they join forces, it can end badly for you.

[@robcanisto8635]

an odd takeaway but sure lol

[@MrBottlecapBill]

A lesson that is forgotten over and over and over.

[@wigster600]

An organised minority dominates a disorganised mass.

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

​@@robcanisto8635 It's a lesson that has been learned and lost innumerable times. As another KZbinr is fond of saying, "You have more in common with the person down the street than you do with the CEO and politician."

[@hydorah]

I guess that's why the exploiters of the present day work so hard to keep the masses divided

[@JStrawmyre]

A beautiful Friday to sit down with Kevin Hicks

[@thehistorysquad]

😜 cheers John

[@kelvinriach4573]

@@thehistorysquad Great storyteller as you listen to his descriptions you can actually visualise the scenes as the stories unfold Nice one Copper ha,ha.

[@ricebrown1]

One of the best storytellers on youtube. Great video.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks 😃

[@user-nb4ck7ly3o]

Agreed 👍😁👌xXx

[@kenijonesESQ]

That was the best story of the Revolt I've ever heard. Thanks Kevin

[@thehistorysquad]

Goodness, thank you.

[@ignacio.carral]

Brilliant. In order for the Revolt to be properly understood, it could be useful to look at what happened with the Jacquerie in France, only a few decades earlier. The French and English peasants were clearly not willing to accept any more arbitrary demands from the nobility.

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes, absolutely 👍

[@tamonettX500]

I would say unable before unwilling

[@looksgoodonpaper]

Kevin is the history teacher we all needed growing up. Thank goodness it’s not too late for us to learn from one of the greats! Thanks Kevin!

[@LANDYMAN090]

Firstly nice to see you wearing Richard’s Boar 👍 And as a man of Kent (born south of the river Medway) I’m proud that this great county had a hand in this great part of history.

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

Take it that’s on his coat of arms?

[@i.b.640]

I think he means the white embroidery on his burgundy cape/hood

[@brightantwerp]

What a story! You make the old times come alive. Thank you!

[@thehistorysquad]

You bet! 👍

[@HappyBell92]

The game Knights and Merchants had an expansion called The Peasant Rebellion and I believe it was based on this part of history

[@HistoryWithJerm]

Wow just put it together when you said 1 of 18 heads that will roll that night. That’s must be where our modern saying “heads will roll” is from! Very cool thanks for all the videos Kevin

[@thehistorysquad]

Absolutely 👍🏻

[@MacCatLady]

Absolutely love the way you tell history Kevin. So glad I found your channel.

[@thehistorysquad]

Me too😃 thanks for watching 👍

[@eriksturdevant8589]

Sudbury's rugby team should rename themselves the "Sudbury-Drag-Outsiders-And -Club-Scoudrels"AC. Their mascot would be a bishop with a cannonball head. Good vid!

[@mindmedic9435]

Hands down my favourite account of the peasants revolt. Thank you. Please, drop by next week. You're welcome anytime.

[@thehistorysquad]

Deal 👍🏻

[@Hornhunter222]

Kevin is such a good storyteller. I love the props and camera work. Way to go!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks 👍

[@Blondie42]

Reminds me of a movie quote from the 1996 film Dragon heart. "The peasants are revolting!" "They've always been revolting, now they're rebellin'." 35:04 Seems as though the 14 year old king had a lot to teach his older self. He might not have died so pitifully in 1399 had he remembered what happened during the revolt.

[@thehistorysquad]

Indeed 😏

[@HootOwl513]

Then there's Mel Brooks' 1981, ''History of the World, Part One'' ... De Monet: Sire, the peasants are revolting. Louis XVI: You said it. They stink on ice,

[@pearlirene1491]

@@HootOwl513 I had to look at the comments to see if someone would quote Mel Brooks. You did, so I don't have to.

[@suellensheppard9734]

Love that movie

[@JiveDadson]

I remember that joke from a Wizard of Id cartoon in the early '70s. Someone outside the castle shouted, "The peasants are revolting!" The King muttered, "You can say that again." I imagine he said it in a Groucho voice.

[@CharlesTafoya-nc9kz]

The way he said one of 18 heads to roll had me engrossed. I really wish someone would fund this guy. I love his castle tours! I especially like watching him in all his cool costumes more than whatever nonsense history channel passes as “history” today.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Charles, much appreciated 👍🏻 We're lucky enough to have some great support from generous Patreon members that helps when it comes to making and buying props and models.

[@BMO_Creative]

The way Hicks explains history, he's able to bring you back there and help you understand these incredible events!

[@meredithc2755]

When my husband and I visited England in 1999 (from Georgia, USA), we went to Canterbury Cathedral, and heard about Sudbury’s body with the cannonball. I’ve seen photos of his head at Sudbury. Guess his 2 pieces will never be reunited! I have a Henry III long cross penny I bought in Tewkesbury in 2014, and an Edward I coin I bought in Cornwall in 2022. I just love medieval England history and you tell it so well, Kevin!

[@thehistorysquad]

How lovely, thank you. Imagine how many loaves of bread or pints of ale those coins might have purchased 😉

[@aimeebrito1565]

I was excited to see Kevin doing this event in history. There’s not much info on KZbin concerning the Peasant revolt but it seems to have important historical significance. The ideas expressed in the manifesto by the peasants concerning human rights and personal freedom seem to be almost modern in their demands and their wishes for recognition by the upper class of personal rights and freedoms of all people - regardless of social standing. While the revolt did not achieve the aims of the participants, this could be considered the first time ever these ideals had been expressed in a formal document, paving the way for subsequent revolts and movements by the people for human rights and fair treatment for all - not just an elite upper class as had been the way going back to the earliest (recorded) human history. Thanks for the great storytelling, Mr.Kevin! I was so glad when I saw you’d chosen to cover this fascinating event!

[@thehistorysquad]

My pleasure, thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@richardsanchez5444]

Hell yeah. I was watching a coffeezilla video but as soon as this came on, boom here i am. Great start to a Friday.

[@koungpou3795]

That’s what I’m saying 😂

[@shazam3218]

Same here bro

[@calumlittle9828]

No contest.

[@thehistorysquad]

😂 thanks for watching

[@joeyoung6987]

You really make this history come alive. Cheers from across the pond!

[@dylanchesher4482]

Lord Kevin Hicks with another tremendous lesson for us common folk. I’d reckon you would make a fine king. Thanks for your efforts and for being the best history teacher.

[@thehistorysquad]

😜

[@Blackhankhill]

I read that what they said to get Wat Tyler so pissed off and kicked off the fight, was one of the King's servants claimed he knew Tyler from his city, and claimed he was just a common thief.

[@FelixstoweFoamForge]

I have a certain sympathy for the peasant's revolt. Great story, brilliantly told!

[@i.b.640]

Since I am from peasant stock myself, so do I 😆

[@W4iteFlame]

Yep. The Plague. First thing I was thinking of when I've heard about the reasons. Thanks for the very detailed explanation

[@davidbnsmessex.5953]

Is this the reason why the Corona virus is being sorted ; so that there is less chance of a plague ? ? .

[@shonamcwilliam2842]

This is one of my favourite events in history. To think what we peasants could do if we had the backbone & a good leader. They must have had amazing hardy horses to get the distances from differant places in the speed they did. Thanks again Kevin. Loved this

[@spiritualityjuice]

I could watch Kevin all day. Greatest history teacher of all time.

[@TX-biker]

I truly appreciate your ability to tell history with background information. This brings history alive and far more understandable 🤠

[@RaulEdu33]

Want to thank the algorithm for recommending this channel. Your story telling ability is top notch, plus extra points for the medieval clothing. Wish I could take a time machine just to checkout all these historical accounts. Power to the people! 💪😎

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers! Welcome to the channel 👍🏻

[@theseldomseenkid6251]

So much of what happened seems applicable today. Awesome history lesson.

[@TheWorldLuvsABastard]

If my teachers taught like you I would have been a straight A student. You make everything so fascinating.

[@arthurdoucette1786]

Greetings once again from Nova Scotia, thank you for another top shelf video, I knew some of the details of this chapter in history, but you good sir, are a born teacher. I don't know but it feels like we may soon be down that road again. Anyway be safe and as always best regards, Arthur

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes I believe that too. Perhaps you can recommend the video to happy socks, our Prime Minister. 😜

[@georgeroberts-morehen9147]

@@thehistorysquad YES... It's not the country of my Mother anymore, & the one I grew up in too😠 SEND him to Funk Island for life. NO remission. NO parole.

[@DallingerM]

Recently watched a Tony Robinson documentary on the same subject ... and even with all the money, time, production costs, having bloody Mike Loades ride the entire route on a horse!! I even think you where in it 😂😂 It had nothing on this! I only wish your videos were longer, would love to see you star in a full on documentary! The way you portray history is inspiring ... Amazing video Kevin, great watch!

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, that's really kind of you thanks. D'you know I did once appear in a Tony Robinson video about Robin Hood, but I was told he wouldn't appear on screen with me 😏

[@user-rm2rq8fq1l]

@@thehistorysquadKevin, that was his loss, not yours!!!!!!!!!!!!😂😢😮😅😊

[@i.b.640]

And definitly not ours 😄

[@smythharris2635]

​@@thehistorysquadWhy would he not appear with you? I am not surprised by his absurd attitude, by the way.

[@koungpou3795]

Been to long good sir sometimes I wish you had the budget of the history Channel you would actually do something with it 😂❤

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks and welcome back 👍

[@chriscookesuffolk]

Bells ring out, Notifications sent, A tapestry from the History Squad, Does forth present, A tale of woe? A fight between armies? Or a policeman's tale, In a graveyard eating sarn'ies, Enthralled with these stories, We conjure images in awe, Of Kings and their archers, As they lay down the law, Or Frontier tales, Of Indians fighting Custer, Or just how in medieval times, Did armies they muster? Tales and lore, Patiently read, Kev never forgetting, To count up the dead, There will surely be blood, Man’s inhumanity and it’s suffering, But always at the good bit, My phone will start buffering, So thank you Kev, For thy stories of dread, Which I serve up at night-time, To my wife, in our bed.

[@thehistorysquad]

🤣 how absolutely lovely, I’m so humbled by your excellent poem. Thank you.

[@bartsanders1553]

Hey! It's gonna be a great day when Kevin talks to us about history!

[@alfieburns9019]

They need to give Kevin a presenter role on BBC historical documentaries.

[@mmcleod8148]

You’re the best history teacher ever.

[@SaRkAsMuSoNe-]

You make it sound like you could be there if you just shut your eyes for a minute. Amazing work Kev

[@mrfoxgamer4202]

Another gem! Not from England but allways wait ur new videos.

[@goatfarmmb]

awesome episode Kevin, its almost through out history the common people always seem to loose one way or another. Was like that in the Swiss Peasant War of 1653

[@dixiefallas7799]

Excellent Kevin cheers again.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@jackcade68]

Excellent, top shelf. You explained it so vividly, it was like I was actually there.... Again.

[@thehistorysquad]

Great to hear! 👍

[@edgar6628]

Kevin hicks the best historian presenter on KZbin, give the man a tv show on national television covering English and European history

[@bashfulwolfo6499]

Perfect timing, needed something to watch at 6am

[@LANDYMAN090]

6am? The real time is 14:00 😉

[@ungenbunyon5548]

Good morning

[@johnhudghton3535]

Probably the best graphic account I have heard on this subject. Thank you.

[@OGdirty1Kanobi]

I recently watched a video on the tower of London, and this was part of it and how surfs become tenant farmers. But I'm always glad to get the full story here 👍 also how the young king handles himself pretty mature

[@bigwhoopi6764]

Peasants revolt is darn close to a civil war almost. Jolly good show my kind sir. Thank you Kevin!✌️

[@winstonslone2797]

This man is quite devoted to a realistic presentation of the past. Great video.

[@troglodytehunter]

YESSS Friday AND new Kev just dropped!! 🎉🎉🎉 gonna be a good day 😎 Better watch out for that Lord Mayor, ol' Wot!!! 😂

[@thehistorysquad]

😂

[@dirkechoes1377]

Always a great start to the workday when the History Squad uploads

[@thehistorysquad]

Enjoy!

[@ghfdt368]

Great episode Kevin. What really fascinated me about this rebellion was how empathetic and honourable the King was towards the rebels. He easily could have had them all executed,he could have refused to meet with them and ran away and gone into hiding. However even though he did make some mistakes,The king showed a lot of courage and empathy for the commoners and I think that in the end helped calm things down as I think if he had all the rebels punished it would have caused more anger and likely would have caused the rebellion to spread even further.

[@karlgimmedatforfreemarx]

Thank you good sir for keeping our culture and history alive!

[@thehistorysquad]

My pleasure!!

[@thedourkin]

Brilliant! Medieval economics and labour politics is one of my favourite historical subjects. Have you made a video about John of Gaunt? He's one of the key figures in Medieval Europe.

[@thehistorysquad]

Not on him as a stand alone - what a piece of work.

[@claireash5659]

I love this bloke. He explains everything so clearly and keeps you engaged , start to finish . Keep um coming 😊😊

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Claire, will do 👍🏻

[@3rdsmite766]

Already upvoted, didnt even watch the video yet, again, I already know its going to be good. grateful for every new video.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers!

[@_Uh_Oh_]

I think you touched on this before but lovely to hear a much more detailed account of it - Cheers Kevin

[@kirkmorrison6131]

I studied this in College, but this is the best telling of the story, I have heard. I have never truly understood how serfdom survived for so long.

[@thehistorysquad]

Hope you’re looking after those eyes 😉

[@felixculpa4192]

Great story man!! Thank you. :)

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks for listening

[@crystalclear6864]

Love the historical quirks:)

[@agnieszkamoczadlo407]

Excellent show.hello from Poland.

[@thehistorysquad]

Hello!!

[@Blackhankhill]

Hell yeah! I read a book about this, the revolt was freaking knarley! Fascinating stuff 👌

[@heidiwaid8130]

Do you recall the name of the book?

[@Blackhankhill]

@@heidiwaid8130 I think it was "A Bloody Summer" or something like that, I'll have to go find out for you.

[@youngtonymontana7562]

I always love how nonchalant people look during depictions of catastrophic events of the Middle Ages. Look how happy those little guys are in the thumbnail

[@thehistorysquad]

😜

Wow your videos are the best and when i see you at the museum in like maybe 3 weeks and i am going to be donating a model that you need soon

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks buddy. I’ll be away until Saturday 25th May 👍

[@georgewendle7467]

A pleasure as always. Thanks Kevin.

[@theNeathBoy]

Fantastic recount of the Peasant Revolt. What a great channel.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you kindly!

[@fasteddy9789]

It makes my day every time this great man uploads

[@DirtRider999]

Super interesting as always!!

[@Pops-km8xt]

It appears Mr. Hicks is not reading this off a screen. This is memorized isn't it. Very impressive. New subscriber.

[@thehistorysquad]

Hi Pops, no I don't use an autocue, I refer to notes I've made and memorise from there. Welcome & thanks for your sub 👍🏻

[@anastasialudwika]

Great video, as always!❤

[@ThePserafin100]

Brilliant thank you Kevin

[@BeeKool__113]

What a fantastic way to Kickstart my weekend!!! Happy Friday, History Lovers!! ❤

[@thehistorysquad]

😃 yay !

[@stevemull2002]

Thanks kev, always a pleaser listening to you,

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Steve

[@johnhewett9483]

great video kevin thamks

[@hannahbrown2728]

After this last week, so many of my favorite youtubers across all niches are coming in clutch with their uploads. Despite the somber subject, its always a delight to see a video from yall, thank you so much for your dedication and hardwork.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Hannah 👍

[@michaelrigdon8543]

Love this channel ❤

[@craigjohnson2301]

Great vid, you have a unique ability with the quality of your storytelling

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you 👍

[@AuthenticDarren]

What a great story, you told it very well too. Loads of good little details.

[@adders45]

So many parallels with today Kev, la pluis qué change...

[@thehistorysquad]

Absolutely yes 👍🏻

[@ianenniss4405]

Great show Kevin enjoyed it immensely keep them coming.

[@mc603]

Great history refresher!

[@tebelel7150]

I always enjoy how immersive your videos are. I appreciate your hard work and your effort 💯

[@tonywaterhouse5291]

the best history channel well done Kevin, vivid telling

[@kikikaakau-delizo8152]

Excellent video! I love all this history❤ Have a blessed weekend, Kev!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks! You too!

[@EkoHeightsBand]

Another wonderful video! Thank you Kevin!

[@thehistorysquad]

My pleasure!

[@TyrJustice]

Ty for keeping history alive with another amazing video

[@davesmith7432]

The best story teller on YT…Sir Kevin!

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Dave 👍🏻

[@ginnyanntonick]

This is brilliant. Thank you very much 🙏

[@andrewrolfe4334]

Well done, sir.

[@carlmitchell3431]

Wow very nicely done love history.

[@petercopley1242]

Another great story Kevin brilliant 😊

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@randalmayeux8880]

Great account Kevin! I Hadn't heard of Wat Tyler in a long time. Thanks for the background and details.

[@thehistorysquad]

You bet!

[@babybluesky9238]

I rang that bell and so I knew that this was coming down the line

[@thehistorysquad]

Excellent 😃