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Explore the powerful monarchs, religious movements and political tensions that defined the Early Modern ear.
5 Video Lessons
15 Classroom Activities
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6.1 Tudors and Stuarts (In One Take)
From Henry VIII to William of Orange, we provide an exciting tour through Britain’s most iconic dynasties in six minutes.
Run time: 06:40
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6.2 The Reformation
The official religion of the country was changing repeatedly, but was the public really so quick to make radical changes?
Run time: 04:13
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6.3 Execution Of Charles I
Can our troubled protagonist bring himself to sign Charles I's death warrant?
Run time: 05:03
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6.4 Oliver Cromwell's Reputation
Join our investigative team as they dig up the reputation of one of Britain's most controversial figures.
Run time: 05:41
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6.5 The Witch Craze
This was the age of reason, so why did it also witness a rash of trials and executions for witchcraft?
Run time: 05:32
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