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Exploring the story behind Good King Wenceslas
In this video we unpack the story behind the famous Christmas carol. Who was Good King Wenceslas? What made him so Good?
In a hunt that takes us to the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany and to Victorian England we discover the dark and traitorous history behind this Christmas favorite
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Wee Willie Winkie | The REAL meaning and history of the nursery rhyme
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Ever wondered about the history of the nursery rhyme Wee Willie Winkie. In this video we explore the origin of the rhyme, the sad tale of the author and the link (or otherwise) with King William III of England
The Dark MEANING behind the Nursery Rhymes you know and love
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The Dark MEANING behind the Nursery Rhymes you know and love
When a rhyme about a cat, a rat, a dog and a hog could get you hanged, drawn and quartered
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The story of William Collingbourne, a cat, a rat, a dog and hog
The Mystery of Nancy's steps and the Blue Plaque
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In this video we explore mystery of Blue Plaque put up under London Bridge commemorating the murder of a fictional character
Sing a Song of Sixpence | The VERY DARK REAL history of the nursery rhyme
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This video explores the origin of the nursery rhyme Sing a Song of Sixpence. We look at some of the theories and dispel some of the myths about the rhyme in which birds are baked and maids noses are nipped off. Links to my other videos: Little Jack Horner: studio.th-cam.com/users/videoq_pyVaGb_pY/edit Baa Baa Black sheep studio.th-cam.com/users/videomNM9v0vhkJE/edit
THE TIME THE FBI INVESTIGATE MOTHER GOOSE
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Why the US Federal Bureau of Investigation own a copy of a book which explained the dark and sinister meaning behind nursery rhymes?
Is there a rhyme NEAR YOU? Exploring ALL the places connected with nursery rhymes (Part 1)
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Lots of towns and villages are connected with some of the most famous nursery rhymes. This first video looks places with link to Jack and Jill, the Grand Old Duke of York, Christmas is coming and Little Jack Horner. it includes, London, Wakefield, Paris, Norway and lots of little villages. Jack and Jill th-cam.com/video/rK0bRw40eTc/w-d-xo.html Grand Old Duke of York th-cam.com/video/IvUb3Ftl0no...
Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet | What is a Tuffet? The REAL meaning behind the rhyme
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In this video we explore the history and meaning of the nursery rhyme Little Miss Muffet. Who was Miss Muffet? What are curds and whey? The amazing reason the rhyme change the definition of a tuffet
Old King Cole | THREE strange theories on the REAL origin of the nursery rhyme
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Old King Cole | THREE strange theories on the REAL origin of the nursery rhyme
Twinkle Twinkle little star | The Real origin of the world's most popular lullaby
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Twinkle Twinkle little star | The Real origin of the world's most popular lullaby
HERE WE GO ROUND THE MULBERRY BUSH | A prisoner's song? FIVE theories on the origin of the rhyme
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HERE WE GO ROUND THE MULBERRY BUSH | A prisoner's song? FIVE theories on the origin of the rhyme
The Three Little Pigs | Discover the Truly STRANGE ORIGIN of the fable
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The Three Little Pigs | Discover the Truly STRANGE ORIGIN of the fable
Goosey Goosey Gander | The REAL origin of the rhyme. A tale of prostitutes and religious genocide
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Goosey Goosey Gander | The REAL origin of the rhyme. A tale of prostitutes and religious genocide
Doctor Foster went to Gloucester | Story of King Edward I and religious intolerance
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Doctor Foster went to Gloucester | Story of King Edward I and religious intolerance
London's Burning | The STRANGE STORY of a rhyme about Scotland and home insurance
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London's Burning | The STRANGE STORY of a rhyme about Scotland and home insurance
Georgie Porgie pudding and pie | THREE STRANGE theories | King James's gay lover?
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Georgie Porgie pudding and pie | THREE STRANGE theories | King James's gay lover?
Ring a ring o' roses | Documentary on the REAL history of the nursery rhyme
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Ring a ring o' roses | Documentary on the REAL history of the nursery rhyme
Hickory Dickory Dock | BIZARRE theories on the origin of the nursery rhyme | A deposed dictator?
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Hickory Dickory Dock | BIZARRE theories on the origin of the nursery rhyme | A deposed dictator?
Do you Know The Muffin Man? The REAL meaning behind the rhyme
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Do you Know The Muffin Man? The REAL meaning behind the rhyme
Itsy Bitsy Spider The story behind the rhyme | KINGS, SPIDERS AND WARLORDS
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Itsy Bitsy Spider The story behind the rhyme | KINGS, SPIDERS AND WARLORDS
Three Blind Mice | The VERY DARK meaning of the rhyme | A story of religious persecution
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Three Blind Mice | The VERY DARK meaning of the rhyme | A story of religious persecution
Mary, Mary quite contrary | The GRUESOME REAL origin of the rhyme
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Mary, Mary quite contrary | The GRUESOME REAL origin of the rhyme
London Bridge is Falling Down | THREE DARK THEORIES on the Origin of the rhyme
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London Bridge is Falling Down | THREE DARK THEORIES on the Origin of the rhyme
THREE THEORIES on the ancient origin of Baa, Baa, Black Sheep | The meaning behind the rhyme
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THREE THEORIES on the ancient origin of Baa, Baa, Black Sheep | The meaning behind the rhyme
FOUR STRANGE THEORIES on the origin of Humpty Dumpty | The meaning behind the rhyme
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FOUR STRANGE THEORIES on the origin of Humpty Dumpty | The meaning behind the rhyme
Little Jack Horner explained Not such a Good Little Boy?
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Little Jack Horner explained Not such a Good Little Boy?
Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat | The REAL story of poverty in Dickensian London
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Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat | The REAL story of poverty in Dickensian London
The Grand Old Duke of York | Who was REAL Duke Why wasn't he that grand? The story behind the rhyme
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The Grand Old Duke of York | Who was REAL Duke Why wasn't he that grand? The story behind the rhyme
Jack and Jill went up the hill | FIVE THEORIES on the meaning of the nursery rhyme
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Jack and Jill went up the hill | FIVE THEORIES on the meaning of the nursery rhyme

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  • @nvclaudiamack
    @nvclaudiamack 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How strange memory tricks can be, I remember being taught this song as a young child. But the lyrics I remember being taught are "London's burning, London's burning Free the people, free the people Fire fire, fire fire And we have no water" ?????

  • @williamevans9426
    @williamevans9426 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I do hope you are well. Updates I've received seem to have ended around a year ago, so I trust you are OK. Your research and presentation skills have always been exemplary and I look forward to catching up if I've missed any episodes. With very best wishes from Oxford.🙂

    • @jonnyvalentinevideos
      @jonnyvalentinevideos 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@williamevans9426 It's very kind of you to ask. I'm very well - just a case of work commitments - the lot of an academic - means I've not been able to do the necessary research and recording. I do intent to record new videos in 2025. Very best wishes Jon

    • @williamevans9426
      @williamevans9426 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jonnyvalentinevideos I'm so pleased to hear that you're well and that the recent absence from TH-cam has been for entirely positive reasons. I look forward to further episodes when time allows!

  • @j3fr0uk
    @j3fr0uk 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hmm missed the tunes point,even if i sang Albion burnin, song carries same info... 😊

  • @bardopatrol3775
    @bardopatrol3775 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great research! Thx

  • @smoly37
    @smoly37 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I came here through the weirdest "rabbithole": first I fancied listening to Eric Benet with Faith Evans "Georgie Porgy", after that I suddenly got a version by Toto, a band I hate, but their version is great! After that, Outkast who mentions "(...) graduationday came 'round like Rollie Polie (....)". TH-cam's algorithms thought, I should check this out. I love history. Thanks and smooches from Amsterdamned XXX.

    • @jonnyvalentinevideos
      @jonnyvalentinevideos 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@smoly37I'm glad you found your way here 😁

  • @Cat_InAHat
    @Cat_InAHat หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was fascinating! I came looking for stuff on the poem after writing a little sorta poem very much based on the rhyme and rythem of hickory dickory dock and found this. Great watch and ive learned of cathedral cats :D

    • @jonnyvalentinevideos
      @jonnyvalentinevideos หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Cat_InAHat I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with the poem 😊

  • @emilyjonah3691
    @emilyjonah3691 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "LOOK! A MAGIC PUPPET!"

  • @anonymousforever
    @anonymousforever หลายเดือนก่อน

    Came here to ask if all was well with you as you stopped posting. Glad to read from above comments that you are indeed well albeit busy. Do hope you find the time again to make some more videos!

    • @jonnyvalentinevideos
      @jonnyvalentinevideos หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for taking the time to check in on me - I'm good - the day job is currently taking up all my time - but I will be back with some new videos in 2025. Very best wishes

    • @anonymousforever
      @anonymousforever หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@jonnyvalentinevideosThank you for answering. I know it is early but in case we don't cross paths again (so to speak) this year, I wish you a wonderful Christmas season where you can really relax and take a break from work and celebrate with your loved ones. And I look forward to some new videos in 2025! 😊

    • @jonnyvalentinevideos
      @jonnyvalentinevideos หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@anonymousforever Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

    • @paladinsix9285
      @paladinsix9285 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@jonnyvalentinevideosWishing you a Merry Christmas and a better 2025 and beyond.

  • @user-rd3bm7qc8k
    @user-rd3bm7qc8k 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My Mom knows all these and I grew up with these classics. I am so blessed. ❤ #Fast rabbits

  • @PH_1964
    @PH_1964 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was very informative. Thank you 👏👏👏

  • @annylouiselopes
    @annylouiselopes 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Actually the song is: Baa Baa Black Sheep have you any wool yes sir, yes sir Three bags full One for the master One for the dame one for the little boy who lives down the lane Baa Baa Black Sheep have you any wool yes sir, yes sir Three bags full

  • @claudiaelena9055
    @claudiaelena9055 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's in tudors - Henry VIII

  • @Christine-nt4lo
    @Christine-nt4lo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it! I was born on Dec 26 and my husband of 40 years is named Stephen! Great Christmas Carol!

  • @ghxst5834
    @ghxst5834 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have received the omen of the spider… the sun will rise again soon! Keep pushing, friend.

  • @magmarok8209
    @magmarok8209 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn’t know this was a nursery rhyme was googling the lyrics to Korn’s Shoots and Ladders now I’m here.

  • @TheMaskedGamer-e8m
    @TheMaskedGamer-e8m 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Before I watched this video I figured out myself and your the only person who figured it out on TH-cam it was very interesting how the Duke of the Norman’s William got crowned king he had 10,00 men and Harold the great had 7,000 men I love this video

  • @whoareyouwhenimnotlooking
    @whoareyouwhenimnotlooking 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    555

  • @tshirt2009
    @tshirt2009 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you

  • @msmlovers463Jamboree
    @msmlovers463Jamboree 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    HUMPTY DUMPTY IS A CANNON ALREADY KNEW THAT

  • @Temporaire7
    @Temporaire7 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All the King's men: There's nothing we can do 😞

  • @amberfaulkner8179
    @amberfaulkner8179 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anyone who's interested in the London bridge, watch, vikings:Valhalla season 1

  • @imjesusdad6361
    @imjesusdad6361 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's so strange. The version my mom remembers from when she was in school in the 70's, is, 'Georgie Porgie pudding and pie, he kissed the girls and made them cry, and when the boys came out to play, he kissed them too and ran away.' I only found out recently upon googling it that it wasn't the actual version, I was so confused and so was my mom Lmao.

  • @neokyanyoa8061
    @neokyanyoa8061 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hope to see you back soon, you fill a fascinating niche with these videos

    • @jonnyvalentinevideos
      @jonnyvalentinevideos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@neokyanyoa8061 That's very kind of you to say. The day job has taken up much more of my time than I expected this year (the joys of academia in the UK) but I do plan to resume these videos soon - I really enjoy researching the topic and it's fun interacting with those who share an interest in the origin of nursery rhymes.

  • @Hirayaaaa123plays
    @Hirayaaaa123plays 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    luv u

  • @7th_Heaven
    @7th_Heaven 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This could go back all the way to King Tut. His grandmother was from the UK and their family likely had very long distance connections to Scythians... Tut means mulberry. not just "image" in Egyptian. They were very intelligent people and it would have been a indirect reference to silkworms and silk being a precious commodity. humpty dumpty could go back. way back to that young boy's passing on.

  • @7th_Heaven
    @7th_Heaven 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hate not being able to playlist youtube kids videos. Thank you

  • @dominicgodfrey8015
    @dominicgodfrey8015 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are closer than anyone else, think Chauser 😊

  • @GlowwormGang
    @GlowwormGang 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The “Up the water spout” line refers to Pennywise traveling in and through the sewer pipes.

  • @dandramontes5932
    @dandramontes5932 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anyone trying to figure what is gougg bc in in Not your ordinary kids show ?

  • @bernienoma
    @bernienoma 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What if the poem "The Star" was a warning...

  • @ednye1817
    @ednye1817 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I heard barberry occasionally when growing up. Thank you for your time, effert, and shareing your knowledge. ✌

  • @shonaranae4588
    @shonaranae4588 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My mom said that in a college class she took. It was taught that the heads of criminals were stuck in spikes along the bridge. As the flesh would decade it was like London bridge was falling down. The line about take the keys and lock her up suggest the song is about criminals.

  • @tyrellemassey6985
    @tyrellemassey6985 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where did you find that sheet music for it? Looking for the full piece on sheet music. Thanks!

  • @TheRuralpoet
    @TheRuralpoet 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very fascinating... I've found this poem fascinating for as long as I remember

  • @AzzA-68
    @AzzA-68 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The spider in this rhyme is the same as Miss Muffet; they were warnings to children about creepy men. Boys have water spouts, and a girl will have to "tuffit" if the spider catches her, and they'll both be crying tears of rain until the sun comes up. So hopefully the spider is gone, and not climbing the spout again. They're English spoken lore before there was a law against it that you could actually access from poverty. I'm a behavioral analyst and there are nuggets like this all over poetry, fiction, legend and myth.

  • @charliebrownie4158
    @charliebrownie4158 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like to think small, cause I got a small mind, I think it's about a bridge falling down, my fair lady.

  • @charliebrownie4158
    @charliebrownie4158 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wee wee Willie winkie better keep moving down the lane.

  • @omathitis8498
    @omathitis8498 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So, if this a sacred day, why do the Brits allow the Muslims to make a mockery of it? 🤔

  • @joshuacripps9984
    @joshuacripps9984 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does the egg represent the heart?

  • @DisneyGirl2004
    @DisneyGirl2004 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Actually that page illustration was not from National Nursery Rhymes cause it had a different tune not really sung today ^^: Keep up the good work btw mate :3 I hope you can do Pop! Goes The Weasel next hehe

  • @David-on1mr
    @David-on1mr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They go back so much further than you say. A duke would be similar to a petty king after the fall of the Romans

  • @cmyk8964
    @cmyk8964 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m surprised that the first beat of the song was what we now consider the third.

  • @babettehauser1904
    @babettehauser1904 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WE WANT A NEW „ WILLIAM“! Gezeichnet und abba nach Diktat vollcomplettamente bereit‘s() - vereist- with RYAN AIR, Yours, the rest of the Folk. That, pardon me please, is, actually, not moor, than a very little Socalled Rechtschreibfehler becausr : I do not have lust, even though I am German, to dance after oder auch nur ansatzweise to GAVE TO KEARN TO BUCHSTABATE HEBRÄUSCH- und datt da onnich rückwärts. Uch kann nimmeher. Wenn ich die See seh, brauch ich kein Meer Mehr. Alkes Jacke, Deine Elli, virerst ENDE DES PER, bislang, aks Per Hivercraft versendeten Telegramns. Eij, als ob… Et gibbet doch gar nicht, hier, so, „ Messages in bottles? What en fucking Scheiss!!!

  • @catcalculator559
    @catcalculator559 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you make a video on the origins of hey diddle diddle?

  • @sethhornaday5943
    @sethhornaday5943 ปีที่แล้ว

    I worked very hard, studying massage physical therapy, I gave it my all to try to manifest A miracle i work vey hard , burned out

  • @ecoleman5690
    @ecoleman5690 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I researched the origins of this poem, 25 years ago, it traced back to the middle of the crusades . . . Never heard of these sisters before. How interesting that so many other people haven’t either. Wikipedia has done its job. Also very convenient that not only are there rare period portraits of these obscure sisters famous for an equally obscure children’s rhyme, but detailed biographical info as well as their home being preserved. Sus AF

  • @watercat1248
    @watercat1248 ปีที่แล้ว

    To be honest I was curious about this song for multiple reasons This tone Note 🎶 in multiple kids songs Like for example 1. English Alphabet in toy's 2. Greek Alphabet in toy's 3. Also the Greek version of this song is for the moon and school 🏫 base of rumours and the lirics on the Greece version off this I think it was made somwerd 1800 according to Greek history this the are hidden school that works in night 🌃 secretly from the Turks Back then the Greek they had conquered it Turks according to Greek history However I'm haven't burn back then and I don't have much history knowledge for what happen back then Also I don't have any clue if this song origin back then or some time after. I'm able to say that the Greek version most likely say for the event for the potential secret school's. This very rough translation off the Greek version bright moon 🌝 little my for my to walk in the order to get to school and to learn the latters , the last 2 word don't really translate Enway I'm very corious this song no matter if this secret school is if those school are real or not. The funny thin is this use very small kid song most kids don't even know about all those secret school stuff in those age's. And wean grow up I don't think most kids pay attention on the secret school in 1800 I I'm not even sure if newer school history books 📚 saying about all this screact school's 🏫. But this moon song it's the Greek version of the taking taking little star ⭐ And the use in both toys lullaby ECT in Greece 🌝 The most feetting title for translate name for greac name is little bright moon 🌝

    • @jonnyvalentinevideos
      @jonnyvalentinevideos ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for telling me about the Greek origins

    • @watercat1248
      @watercat1248 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonnyvalentinevideos no problem but I'm not 100% sure So don't take everything I have said as facts

  • @judycater2832
    @judycater2832 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this interesting video.

  • @judycater2832
    @judycater2832 ปีที่แล้ว

    Because nothing says Christmas like death, intrigue, betrayal and murder. 😂😂😂

  • @magnusmcgee993
    @magnusmcgee993 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content, again. Backs up a parade: search john finnemore's souvenir programme wenceslas