Elizabeth I - Secret Plots & Assassination Attempts
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- Discover some of the known, and little known, stories and assassination plots that threatened the life of Queen Elizabeth I. From secret conspiracies and political intrigue to lucky escapes, delve into the shadowy world of Tudor espionage and uncover how the Virgin Queen outmaneuvered her would-be assassins to secure her throne and legacy.
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Im a simple man! I see History Squad, and i interrupt anything else to listen.
👍 thanks as always for watching
I’m of the same mind.
Me too, my wife was shouting something about choking but I just tuned her out. Yet Britain won her proudest bays in good Queen Bess's glooorious days! Fun fact, since the discovery of evolution by Wallace and Darwin the papal bull is now known as the papal bullshit.
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I was one of the first that subscribed to this fine channel in 1586
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I have attended many history classes in uni… I only ever had one professor that came close to Kevin’s enthusiasm. This channel is a gift to history!
I've had some good English and a few native Australian ones, they were old even in the 90s/00s so their enthusiasm was limited by Cambridge/Englishness/Tweed (Emeritus Professor literally wore tweed and carried an old doctors bag. RIP Trevor Wilson), had one of Croatian heritage that we secretly called Ustaše. Wrong type of enthusiasm. No models though. No demonstrations. Not as hyped as Kev.
Wow, Mary was a real thorn in Elizabeth's side. No wonder she was killed.
All of my grandparents died when I was quite young, I am so glad I found this channel it feels like i'm kind of filling the hole with this charming fellow telling stories!
Gosh, I’m humbled, thank you.
That's nice
I'm a similar age, so he's like an interesting dude i met.
24:28 the voice of kevins boss 😂
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Watchied this with closed eyes. I’m tired but can’t resist listening!
Yes, I believe that was the case. I've yet to explore that one, but it's on the list 👍
Elizabeth was incredibly patient with Mary for many, many years.
Kevin, you just made my morning 🤘
Glad to hear it! Cheers buddy.
It's our old pal Kevin Hicks once again to make the morning brighter. As if an Alabama summer could be any brighter, or hotter. Opening a window is like turning on a space heater down here.
Wow, it’s done nothing here but rain on and off for weeks.
Same here in Houston, TX - and let's not forget the HUMIDITY!! 😓
Kevin you bring history to life! Love your videos! My ancestor, Sir William Wade, was an advisor to Lord Burley and hunted Catholic enemies to the crown for Elizabeth I. He also ran the Tower of London for a time and was the person who caught Guy Fawkes red handed, stopping the Gunpowder Plot. There is no other history more fascinating to me than the kings and queens of Europe.
Wow, that’s some lineage you have there 👍
What luck i caught the video 35 seconds after it was posted! Hello Kevin and thanks
Nice one, thanks for watching 👍
I look forward to these videos every week, thank you. I love your miniatures of the battles!
Kevin's recreating of battles are marvelous! The details of those small figures are amazing.
I read a couple of Elizabeth I biographies and I can say her life was a nightmare.
From what I once read (years ago) Elizabeth's archives contained numerous recipes to combat insomnia and depression. That doesn't necessarily mean that she was taking them all of course. As John Aubrey said in later years "Many people fear the physician more than the disease", so goodness knows what toxic concoctions she had forced down her throat.
@@kayb9979 we know the white pigment she used on her face was toxic but I think it was used not only by her. anyway we don't know her state of mind apparentely she was prone to anger and there are historians who think she was probably born siphilitic because of his wonderful father and she couldn't have children but there is no real proof of that but I think there is no doubt the terrible events of her life had consequences on her personality.
I am always well chuffed to see a fresh new video from Kevin! Cheers to all my fellow History lovers!!
Enjoy!
I am thrilled this video exists. I was lucky enough to discover this channel less than a week ago and THIS is the video I hoped to find. I am loving this channel!
Wow, that was lucky, I've not really touched on Elizabeth before. Welcome aboard!
@@thehistorysquad I've just seen on a video of yours, shooting your bow in Saskatchewan??? I'm from there!! ☺️ Small world!! Saskatoon but still, the luck continues and your channel continues to amaze!!!
@@Idontwantahandleiresentthis Yes, if you're ever back this way, look me up at the Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts, I volunteer there.
Absolutely fascinating video, as always Kevin! Your storytelling about the assassination attempts on Elizabeth I truly painted a vivid picture in my mind.
It’s incredible how much danger she faced and yet managed to outwit her enemies. The way you bring history to life is unmatched!
Keep up the amazing work Mr Hicks!
❤ from a UK subscriber 🇬🇧
Thanks Smudge 👍
Amazing stuff - always makes my day when Kevin releases a new video!! Thanks as always Kevin 😁👍🏻
Cheers Jack!
I’m an American and thoroughly enjoy Kevin’s posts. I love history and his posts go so deep into history that he brings it to life. Southworth’s came to the Plymouth colony in the second ship the Fortune to escape religious persecution and economic oppression in 1621.
Kevin, I haven't watched the video yet, but judging by the model, I can tell it's gonna be gold!
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Loved the video kevin, keep it up, loved the outtake at the end there hahaha
Just keeping it real 😜
@@thehistorysquad Thanks for leaving it in - great fun!
I just found this channel the other day and I’ve been devouring all of the content I can get my hands on since. You’re total a gem of knowledge and storytelling mr. Hicks, keep ‘em coming!!!
Will do 👍 Welcome aboard!
Hi Kevin, Walsingham was one powerful character. I agree with you, without him our world today would be very different. Excellent video once again Thank you both.
Cheers Daryl 👍
Greetings once again from Nova Scotia, thanks for an awesome video. All of these attempts, and still she thrived, talk about destiny. Thanks Kevin, as usual, you tell a great story, be safe and be well. Have a great weekend cheers, Arthur
Cheers Arthur, have a great Canada Day 🇨🇦
Hey there Mr. Hicks! Always a pleasure, I appreciate all you do here, Cheers Mate!
Thank you kindly
Always love stories of intrigue and espionage
Good morning from Pennsylvania Kevin! Me and my dog love watching your videos before work! Cheers!
Morning!
Fantastic Kevin another cracking wee slice of history 👌
its always a good day when you post a vid kevin. I love the stories you tell
Two of my favorite people in one video! 😊 Please do make a more in-depth video on Walsingham and his secret activities. Sounds like you just scratched the surface here!
Indeed 👍🏻
Mr. Kevin,
You make history come alive!
Can’t stop watching your informative spectacular videos!👌
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Wow, thanks!
This was fantastic Mr Hicks, you never fail to deliver.
Elizabeth was a fascinating woman, in an era of equally fascinating people.
I watched your video on the Battle of Medway, I live reasonably close (south-east London) and i didn't know anything about it.
Great to hear that, thanks for the visit! If you haven't already, check out Hever Castle video, not too far from you either 👍🏻
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I've seen it, Really enjoyed it.
I live a 2 minutes walk from Eltham Palace.
It must have been really something to be part of Queen Bess's security team, particularly when she went on tour. I remeber reading a few accounts from her grooms of the chamber and how they inspected *everything* from the food tasting to even checking her gloves in case they had been treated with poison because one of Elizabeth's fears was of being poisoned and probably rightly so, as they say just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you and after the security measures both national and personal in the Tudor Era, I don't think it was dissimilar to what happened here in the States during the Iraq War.
Thanks Jodie 👍
Interstingly, Saddam was officially hanged for a retaliation against a village that was home to attempted assassins in 1982. I'm not defending him, but nobody seems to know that tidbit.
He was trying to sell oil for currencies besides $USD. Even gold. That's another interesting thing IMO.
Thanks Kevin, for another exceptional video. Cheers !!
Glad you enjoyed it
Just brilliant Kevin, brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed this. I wish history was taught like this when I was at school. Superb.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍🏻
Yet another gem! That Walshingham was brilliant
Another top notch video, Kevin. Thanks mate. I would enjoy seeing you dressed in RMP number 2s from your army days in another video of your service anecdotes.
Haha, if only I had a set lying around 👍
Absolutely amazing story teller 😮 definitely worth a patreon for all the hard work you put in.ive learned so much thank you
Wow, thank you too! I couldn’t make half these models and costumes without my Patreon’s support. 👍
Sorry I'm late in watching this Kev! Been mega busy. Another great video mate. I loved it! I shot a good few videos yesterday as I was back in the range. Gave you, Julie and the History Squad a good shout out in the 4th part.
Take care,
Dave.
Cheers Dave, we'll have a chat later this coming week 👍🏻
@thehistorysquad OK mate!
Dave.
Kev, I love your content. Best channel of its kind in the universe. No cap. You’re a good man, despite having been on the wrong path during your career 😂
Much respect sir
😜 cheers mate
Im so grateful for your medieval history. Ive always liked it but not to sure where to start except here! Thank you for making these videos. So far my favorite one you have made was the one on William Marshall.
William Marshall is a great one, he's a fascinating man! My videos are normally between 15-25 minutes long, but his story just went on and on. 👍
Another great video, Kevin! Keep up the great work! Cheers!
Thanks, will do!
Wow! Fact is always stranger and scarier than fiction!
It certainly is.
Yay!!! I just love this channel, Im one of your Greek Cypriot American subscribers! I just looove Queen Elizabeth I.
Hey, nice to meet you. Have you ever been to Cyprus?
Queen Elizabeth 1. teeth became blackened due to her excessive consumption of sugar an expensive commodity that only the Nobel could afford . It became fashionable to blacken ones teeth in order to project ones wealth
Well that's my excuse anyway😂
0:02 yes a new History squad video. 0:05 wondering what is going on with the dolls in the background...
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from one intriguing set of stories to setting up another series of stories that few cover…you’re never running out of source material, Kevin!
seriously, the intelligence network is such a vastly underrated and untapped history that you might be the first person in my lifetime who has made mention of it and not in an insulting or anti-religious way. it sounds purely loyal to the crown, not bogged down in politics
Cheers for that, it’s certainly worth another delve👍
Hi Kevin. Great video as usual. My understanding is that the 'drawn' in 'hanged, drawn and quartered' refers to the drawing or pulling out of the entrails which were then burned in front of the eyes of the victim.
Yes it is, but the body was often also drawn on a hurdle or gate to the place of execution
I'm rewatching this video again for a second time I still find it equally as intriguing entertaining and educational. That being said I do hope that in future you decide to make a video talking about the thought process and networking which was the Hallmark of Walsingham and Lord burley's investigative work.
I’m thinking about it 👍
Great video , Kevin !!! Very well researched !! On American PBS there's a documentary on her Secret Service , well worth watching . Have a great day!
They paid the ultimate price because they plotted to assassinate one of Britain's greatest monarchs. It wasn't sad, it was justice as was served at the time.
Spot on.
Kevin always enjoy your HISTORY video's, thank you 😊
Awsome vid, always wondered how accurate the movies were when it comes to the assassination attempts
Many thanks from Zimbabwe. I luv your videos. Your country's long history is quite interesting.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for another great video - your posables are especially well done (love the red). I've always thought that the "drawn" part of hung-drawn-quartered was the butchering part where the prisoner was split open and his innards were removed. My dictionary says "to cause to flow forth: to draw blood"; also "to eviscerate, disembowel".
I always think the record by sandy Denny, Fotheringay captures the emotions of the time very well. If you are unaware of this record please listen . Thanks Kevin
Thanks for all the great videos Sir Kevin!
That’s so kind of you, thanks!!
I'm truly surprised quite honestly that the poor woman didn't have a nervous breakdown at least not one that we know of that was ever reported on.
It's really something to contemplate with all of the attempts on her life and with as many times as people kept trying to do things to this poor woman it's a wonder she was able to still keep her senses about her and not turn into a complete basket case. She really is to be commended on all sides.
As always thank You for yet another great story !
Thanks for listening Jeff
I find it quite amazing that these gentlemen before having their head hacked off could have the composure to make eloquent speeches to the bloodthirsty crowd , a Very British thing indeed.....!
Going out in style never goes out of style. "Nothing in his life became him like the leaving it." MACBETH, Shakespeare. Act 1 Scene 4. See also the Anglo-Saxon concept of DUSTSCEAWUNG, the contemplation of the dust, an acceptance of one's end.
@@smythharris2635 it's easy for Shakespeare to write that in the comfort of his own home. But if the boot was on the other foot guess we'll never know
@@exsubmariner Shakespeare wasn't claiming for himself, he was observing it in others. As a noted academic used to say, Shakespeare, who knew everything, with regard to the human condition.
Perfect! It's Friday night, glass of wine in hand and a new video from "thehistorysquad", thanks so much!!! 😄✌
Sounds great, have a good one!
I'm having a very frustrating day, this is a welcome reprieve. Cheers Kev.
As always your recount makes you feel like we are right there. Brilliant
Thanks!
I love listening to you Kevin, you are such a good story teller!
Thanks Vicky 👍🏻
Thanks!
Hey Charlie, thanks for the SUPER, it’s much appreciated. 👍
Great job. Thanks for leaving the flub up at the end!
😜 It was pretty harmless 👍🏻
Love all the little touches Hicksey & his family add to supplement his engaging and charming weavings of history with artifice-staging the kind of DIY craftsmanship that Fred Rogers, Justin Wilson, Julia Childe/Child, Bob Villa and other PBS DIY-ers made happen for audiences of all ages!! If only they’d had a Kevin Hicks or two!! He certainly could’ve taught History, Woodworking, Mechanics, and ROTC in the USA-concept!!
But I suspect he found the constabulary across the pond more suitably civilized and just as exciting!
He certainly “has it on his toes” when it comes to making the historical ‘personable’ in a very modern sense and his enthusiasm is certainly inspiring. A brave man, Mr. Kevin Hicks. More handsome with the mustache, though-imo.
No disrespect intended to the Mrs. H-she deserves a medal herself for the DIY decor she permits in her home, even though the medieval helmet lampshade is a stroke of masculine genius & every Dad should have one!! 🎆🎇🪷🕯🎉🥂
😂 thanks for the very kind words! The moustache will be making a comeback, at least until Mrs. H says… No more it tickles
Thanks for the frequent uploads! I enjoy every single video, also you're a legend for responding to so many reactions. thanks a million hehe 😁
I appreciate that, cheers 👍
Another great video. Hugs to you and your family. From your Australian cheer squad 😊
Yay! Thanks mate 👍🏻
Makes my day when you upload something and as usual so educational. Thanks Kevin and Co ❤
Our pleasure!
Another great one, Kev!
You do an impressive amount of research, sir, and put together one heck of a story! Thank you for that.
Such an important part of history, really. Thankfully we've come a long way since the days of execution by being hung, drawn, and quartered!😬
Being an American, I'm fascinated by the thought of such an incredible and dramatic amount of English history happening before our Declaration of Independence was even signed in 1776. We were barely an organized country when there in England you had castles, queens, battles by 'knights in shining armor', and all that. Truly exciting!
Thank you for another great trip down history lane!⚔️👑
Thanks for watching and your comment there 👍
Entertaining, informative and fun as always. Thanks for another great video.
Brilliant presentation Kevin. Always enjoy them
Cheers Peter 👍
one of the best channels on TH-cam
Great one Kevin .
love the models you make , shows your enthusiasm for your subject .
The one with the axe looks like Hitlers long lost ancestor.
You noticed 😜
Great Content and great channel
Thank you for your efforts. I very enjoy the Videos and you really learn something.
Always very interessting and fun to watch
(Sorry for the bad english 😅)
Greetings from Baden-Baden
Danke! 👍
Them naughty RC's
Two videos in a week! Kevin old son, you're spoiling us!" Great story-telling as always and thanks for doing what you do.
You bet! 👍
Thank you from Texas 🌻
Great story telling as always. ‘Mark Corrigan’ of the Peep show sounds like he must be from the same part of the country as the great story teller.
Brilliant as ever mate👍. Hope your well
Cheers Stephen, I'm doing okay thanks 👍🏻
Thank you, Kevin!
Always an informative and interesting content especially the director getting directed 😊
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"What a name!" Thanks, Kev! That made my morning
You bet! Thanks for your support 👍
great job as always
Thank you Kevin.
I just love your videos Kevin great job 👍🏼
Thanks 👍
Love the channel
Hi, Kevin! Thanks so much for another great video!
My pleasure!
Excellent work! Such a fun video.
Thank you for explaining all this. One of my Grandfathers Sir Thomas Leigh was the Lord Mayor of London and led the coronation procession of Queen Elizabeth. I can say with certainty that he was loyal to the Queen!
Excellent!
Kevin, being an American, I had to look up what a "dut" was when you were describing QE1 😂😂.
Btw, I really enjoyed your 'tidy' video. Actually enjoy them all that I've seen. Not only do I learn more history about the UK, but I'll be speaking Welsh before I know it! 😂😂
Haha, that’s lush butty. 😂
I very much enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Cracking episode. One of my fav periods. Dr John Dee the original 007, advisor to the Queen early part of her reign. Absolutely fascinating history.
Will you be covering anything on the English civil war?
Yes for sure. I have restless soldiers awaiting a paintbrush in the basement. Are you for King or Parliament 😉
@@thehistorysquad For the King! Because I prefer painting the cavaliers.
@@88hocuspocus 😜 Then I shall meet you on the battlefield sir!
As always Kevin fantastic really enjoyed it.
Thanks again!
When you said "he was abroad" I thought, yeah we have a lot of that these days 😅
Just excellent again cheers sir.
Thanks Peter.
Another great video. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thanks for watching!
WOW! In everything I've read about Elizabeth I, I have never heard about the Summerville (Somerville? ) plot. BTW: the model(s) behind you made me wish I was not eating my breakfast when I played the video 🤢. It was only after really scrutinizing the 3 models, that I realized you were showing the traitor's death of hanging, drawing and quartering As usual, though, you put on an excellent retelling of history!!!
😜 thanks for sticking it out!
Thank you for this video, love history, especially Tudor history, wouldn't wanted to have lived then mind you, lots of plots and uprisings and being high born was not a get out of jail card, still fascinating though......