The Most Brutal Century In Medieval History: 100 Years War Marathon

The Hundred Years War was the longest and bloodiest divorce in European history, tearing apart the shared culture of the English and French ruling classes. This marathon of the Chivalry and Betrayal series reveals the grim reality of medieval life and warfare, examining a world far removed from the romanticized tales of noble knights. From the horrifying devastation of the Black Death and the violent uprising of the English working class during the Peasants Revolt to the muddy carnage of Agincourt, we explore how ordinary people endured a century of relentless conflict. Witness the brutal scorched-earth tactics of the Black Prince, look at the actual mummified head of a murdered English Chancellor, and learn how the scandalous execution of Joan of Arc shifted the tide of power forever. Ultimately, this relentless bloodshed forced two intertwined nations to forge completely separate identities and changed the map of the modern world. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Best History Documentaries is part of The Little Dot Studios Network. Please forward any queries to owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com. #HistoryDocumentary #HistoryHit #x