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He was a capable man in every area. Had he devoted himself to the administration of his realm, he could have done quite a lot of good. One of Richard's best qualities is appointing men of merit and capability to positions of power and administration. He was also more freehanded than his father who was a control freak.
After just watching another Richard Lionheart TH-cam history video, yours is vastly superior. And your narration is superb and the writing was outstanding. Thank you and keep up the Great work!
(Short story time here) When I was in kindergarten I went to a costume ball dressed as Richard the Lionheart. Of course, I didn't know who he was, my parents bought me the costume and told me it belonged to a brave king, whose heart was that of a lion. I remember being so happy and proud, I just kept saying over and over again that I am Richard the Lionheart! Since then, his image always sticked with me and I like to think that somewhere, far away from here, I made him smile
He was a capable man in every area. Had he devoted himself to the administration of his realm, he could have done quite a lot of good. One of Richard's best examples of kingship was appointing men of merit and capability to positions of power and administration. He was also more freehanded than his father who was a control freak.
Honestly, it amuses me how people debate whether he was gay or not, when it's perfectly clear from the historical record that *war* was his first and foremost love.
I never understood the opsesion of historical sexuality, one does not have to enjoy sex to create an heir. Richards failing was his believe he had more time in this world
What a fascinating life story. A thoroughly engaging, valiant warrior and a man among men. One of the most iconic Rulers of England and France. More like a Templar than a king
Finally its Richards turn. I have been waiting for it since you did the doc on his mother Eleanor. Good content, i like the unbiased script, not judging historical personalities by current standards as unfortunately many teachers/historians do
Richard’s execution of 3,000 Muslim captives resulted in Saladin never again going back on his word. By modern standards it was a brutal time. Both Richard and Saladin were warrior kings not philosophers.
And that was because terms had been made and Saladin kept playing games and missing payments trying to tie down and provoke RTLH into action witch it did it also backfired as most of Saladin men blamed him not the lionheart What a warrior he was and so was Saladin this was when Muslims were In there golden age it’s a shame infighting destroyed it imagine the state of the Middle East if that golden age continued
I feel as though Saladin felt he dishonored himself, trying to win with trickery and deception while he had his enemy outnumbered and out positioned. His men lost faith in him once he hesitated and refused to reasonably negotiate for the prisoners.
I wish I had the same command of the English language that this narrator has. Every word is just right. I will listen to it several times just to improve my vocabulary.
It just amazes me at the lives these kings lead during that time. Imagine all of the lands he’s traveled and the seas he crossed. This kingdoms he’s ruled and the battles he’s lost. King Richard led a life of battle, adventure and brutality. It’s hard not romanticize his life’s journey given the chaotic and primitive way of life during those early years.
Saladin was delaying for time. Richard made the right tactical choice by executing the city guards. Remember Saladins mercy at hattin? What comes around goes around.
Yep; also, what’s the point of hostages if there’s not a threat against them? I don’t support it by modern ethics (not that we value life all that much even now), but for the culture of the time? I wouldn’t call it an atrocity. Or rather, lay the atrocity a Saladin’s feet: he betrayed the hostages/prisoners he handed over.
Fascinating man with a brutal disposition to anyone who got in his way. Military mastermind on bot the tactical and strategic level. Not sure how great a king (in a domestic / political way) he was however.
Richard ruled his Kingdom quite well by his excellent Administrators and his frequent letters with instructions. Also during his captivity, his very able Mother stepped in to keep the Kingdom running and her son John off balance when executing his plans. Guess who taught him how to rule?
Alienor took Richard when young to her lands to raise him to be the Duke of Aquitaine and bring her unruly vassals to heel. A task that Richard eventually excelled at.
Hugh Laurie never looked better. Great video. Thanks for not sugar coating actual history. Where Richard is concerned the mythical can color the reality.
Wonderful documentary, full of useful information and with a great scenery. Concerning the subject, I think that king Richard created a myth that is as such beyond any historiographical evaluation because it gives imagination something to deal with for a whole life. The voice of the speaker is, by the bye, an additional feature. Thanks.
I really enjoy this biography on Richard 1, the Lion heart. They do miss the point about the execution of the garrison at Acre. Muslims did not blame Richard but Muslim records show that even in the Muslim eyes the fault was Saladin. He agreed to a settlement that he wouldn’t fulfill. From then on Saladin had a problem garrisoning a city. The soldiers didn’t want to be captured and be sacrificed since Saladin was not trustworthy in their eyes. This is an important fact that was skipped over. But it’s a fun biography.
He gets a five star rating for being a strong and courageous noble warriors of the day.... and on that day, there’s only that day..... years later... welll... no right to judge.
I hate that every time someone from the past had no or few children our ridiculous modern historians automatically just suggest that they must have been gay
Contemporaries of Richard the Lionhearted as well as Alexander the Great suggested that they may have been bi or gay.. Both successful in battle.. neither successful at succession.. They were who they were.. Be Well!! 😀
No one said "must have been," rather "may have been." Since it's merely a description, not an accusation, I don't see the harm in the honest speculation. It was occurring while King Richard was alive and it continues today. If he was gay, that's great. If not, that's great too. Lots of fine people are heterosexual. There's no need to hold that against them.
Agree. 💯. It’s also not just centuries ago; it’s still very, very common today (at least in America) for assumptions of homosexuality to be made about middle-aged, unmarried men. This isn’t anything new or old. Western homophobia has been around for a loooooooooooooong time.
Foreign policy and alignment with the Holy Roman Empire was a priority. What might have happened had Richard abstained from the Crusade? Look what happened to other nations in Western Europe and the Byzantine empire that failed to align.
Just visited the castle with which he was held for ransom in Austria. A mere ruin now, but you feel the history standing in there, overlooking the Wachau.
I had in 1956 when I was student of intermediate the novel by sir Walter scot which was called the talisman. The other one was the ascent of Everest. Any of my batchmates.
It was only his duty to protect his domains which were usurped and attacked. He would have probably done the same had there been any internal strife in his kingdom
“Lionheart” added to his name is certainly contributing to his world renown fame, without which he probably would not stand out in history to the extent in which he still is. There were countless other monarchs leading countless war campaigns just like him, yet his character and popularity will remain amongst historians’ favorites. My parents named me after him, and as a child I felt as if I had to live up to the name as a life long personality empowering benediction. The documentary piece presented was very enjoyable to watch and I would love to know more about him. A fascinating fact of his time is probably the unbelievable lack of human life’s value compared to today, and how an average man’s life, when destined to military service was an inevitable early painful gruesome death. What I would like to find out the most about him in more detail is how did Richard the Lionheart stand out amongst his counterparts in bravery and leadership, was he a bold and fearless warrior in battle, was he a skilled fighter or rather he was not afraid to send his soldiers to fight? Being a king on a battlefield must have been a rather protected position so I would think this question is very relevant. His early passing likewise shows that only after so many campaigns, battles and sieges it was a crossbow that took his life, which was the most effective long distance weapon of the time. The fact that his death was a result of a rebellion against him would indicate that the heart he had would not be as appreciated today.
Are you sure? A king dying of an easily treatable wound by current standards, the king's brother dying of dysentery which can be easily treated today even in third world countries, constant wars etc. I can see why it seems great to have lived in the high middle ages because it has been romanticized by chroniclers and historians, but believe me, you would not like to be a regular person living in these times. And the black plague was around the corner just for good measure.
I too feel the romantic pull of earlier times. But I like modern medical care and electronic entertainment. So I might take a tour in a time machine, but over all, I think I'll keep living here.
With absolutely no evidence whatsoever, this video speculates Richard could have been "gay", further stating it was still in debate. No, it isn't. There's NO evidence for the claim. Period.
Yep. Typical western homophobia. Been around forever, still happens today (at least in America). Richard I “was gay,” Michelangelo “was gay,” etc. (Some folks will also say it’s a myth that Alexander the Great was gay or bi, but that’s pretty well documented that he probably was one of the two).
Its the LGBTQ community and its supporters intentionally trying to defile history or anything else they touch. Its disgusting. Its a desperate attempt to make it appear much more frequent and normal that it really is.
I subbed your videos are great :) Can you do about Count Roger I of Sicily, Godfrey of Bouillon, King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem or some Byzantine Emperors?
I really enjoyed this rendition of accurate history. But who the fuck cares about his unconfirmed sexuality. That made a weird moment in this whole broadcast which made me wanna turn it off, I didn’t and was not disappointed. Did they mention any other figure of history’s apparent sexuality, nope.
Yah, agreed, although I’m not surprised the narrator mentioned it. It’s been a major part of Richard I “history” for a long long time, but it’s just typical western homophobia. Happens all the time, still happens today (at least in America).
42:40 the narrator says that and agreement was reached between King Richard and Saladin that Christians could have free passage through the city of Jerusalem. It should be noted that Saladin permitted Christians free passage through Jerusalem before the Crusade began.
👑King Richard I the Lionheart ⚔ was England's Bravest King. He led from the front, fought in the thick of every battle and siege, he even killed enemies while being sick and carried by 2 men and firing his crossbow picking off saracens. He never lost a battle, conquered Messina in 1 day, conquered Cyprus and captured the Emperor, defeated Saladin in every single battle and siege. Freed many Christians captives, saved a contingent of Templars after being surrounded. There is no way that rumor of gay is true, first off its told by his enemies, a fact that King Philip II of France was his enemy rather than his lover , he plotted and schemed and backstabbed Richard any time he could during the crusade and was jealouse of him. He plotted with his brother John to take his throne but when Richard arrived in France he defeated Philip in Freteval and Gisors and punished him for everything. Richard wasn't a saint but still he was a great Catholic and there is nothing to prove he was gay. Its utter nonsense.
@@arpandey698 Richard defeated him in both engagements, and the bridge collapsed by the retreating french that the king almost drowned. and no you can't be christian and be gay, its against Biblical teaching
@@stefanvella9807 I never said that Richard didn't beat Phillip, greater than Charlamange, Agustus in battles. The fact was that Richard beggared his realm which allow Phillip to conquer nearly all of Plantagenets France. Richard was a great commander but a horrible king. Phillip was a mediocre general, but the best king of the Middle Ages.
@@arpandey698 Philip was brave and ruled well but he also was a backstabber during the 3rd crusade. Richard's life was cut short , i'm sure he didn't plan to die and if he lived he would have not been that bad i think. There are alot of rumors invented by his enemies. But King Philip during the crusade always was jealous and plotted and schemed against Richard any chance he got, also conspired with his brother John to take his throne, which he forgave. He was the bravest King of the middle ages. At Jaffa he rode the whole lenght of the saracen army ALONE daring anyone and none came forth says Beha al din, Saladin's secretary and friend. he was admired and feared by both friend and foe.
@@stefanvella9807Why using the term "French" just for Phillipe ? Both were, as much of the Bulk of his army was from France too (Anjou, Poitou, Normandy, Gascony, Aquitaine).
What the fuck? King John I of England did NOT have brown eyes. In fact King John I of England had light blue eyes like Jade Parfitt, Jessica Stam, Vlada Roslyakova, Lily Cole, and Ilva Heitmann. 🎭🩰🎨
@@SandileNgwenya-gv7nxHe was the most foreign king of England. With the king of France they were friend when they were teen. Some historians think they were gay, not only sharing a bed. He spent very short times in England and didn't speak english.
@@SandileNgwenya-gv7nx Angevins, Normans, Poitevins, Picards, Burgundians, Francilians, Champenois, Franc-comtois, etc... were all part of the Medieval French speaking World. Some were just Feudal or Political rivals, like the Plantagenêts and the Royal Capetian houses.
So, the major understandings that I take from this very very interesting and informative documentary is that a) if we are not in an alliance with France we are fighting against them and once we finish fighting them we a ruling them until we are allies again b) the situation in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions is the same today as it was in King Richards crusader years and c) the whole of this era and to the present day are eerily similar, War then Peace and War again. I don’t think we will ever see true peace in the world. Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece of historical timeline and the life of “King Richard the original Lion-heart” maybe on day the three lions will roar again and we will win something more precious than territory……………… The Jules Remy (excuse spelling) trophy (and yes I know it isn’t the Jules Remy trophy anymore, I just wanted the French connotation. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴 P.S The fact that King Richard took little to no interest in the fiscal and political running of his kingdom just proves, to me at least, that we are NOT “a nation of shopkeepers” far from it, we ARE a nation of “warriors”, WHEN and IF we need to be.
As interesting and awesome Englands and European nations history is today we are still in the same position as normal people; living under oppressive kings. Only today they are a conglomerate of people and corporations, countries and groups. The elite are very powerful out the people have the numbers.
You are not your nations accomplishments. Just something to keep in mind. My fellow americans tend to make this mistake all too often while simultaneously injecting crystal meth
Nobody has. There is literally zero evidence for it. But we all know what the modern political agenda has been so they try to normalize it through means such as this.
...watch the movie where anthony hopkins plays richard and timothy dalton plays phillip...it implies that when they spent time 2gthr during their youth they had an affair that turned sour and seeded resentment on richard's part
What if “Lionheart “ Didn’t go to the Crusades. I would bet that France wouldn’t have taken the lands . And the Magna Carta didn’t get written. John was a Weak Man. I think Richard would have been a Awesome Strong King like his Father
He was not king of France but he was definitely French as a Plantagenet, Speaking french and spending his adult life in France. He avoided England like the plague as any good Frenchman... @@samright4661
It's an existential irony that the European crusaders who failed in the medieval era eventually conquered the Holy and in 1918 by way of France and Britain sharing Ottoman Eastern Empire by 1922.
Did you have to add the sexuality speculation? Approximately 7% of men have fertility issues so to speculate that no children = gay is a bit of a stretch but not surprising given the need of some to rewrite history to justify their ideology.
OMG I was listening until you made Richard the Lionhearted bisexual because his marriage didn't produce an heir . Does this indoctrination agenda never end?
Richard was hit by a crossbow bolt while sitting on his horse under a tower at the Castle at Challus. His entrails we're buried there. His body was entombed at the Abbaye du Fontrevault in the Loire Valley and his embalmed heart was interred in the Cathedral in Rouen, Normandy.
Had a good listen and enjoyed the storyline as well as content 🙂. You might put a little more detail into the Byzantine Empire’s and Venice involvement !! Also, who cares if he was straight, not straight or even a double hitter…. Just saying 😉 ……
In those long ago days that was probably not a discussion 💬 as they hardly ever met as the Cœur de L’ was fighting most of the time or imprisoned. No children, unfortunately, which allowed his halfwit brother to loose the plot etc…… 😊
Imagine being the loser to die in a petulant son's revolt, only to have him reconcile with his father, the king.. Sounds like Afghanistan, or Iraq, in a way. I guess it's true history doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes.
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He was a capable man in every area. Had he devoted himself to the administration of his realm, he could have done quite a lot of good. One of Richard's best qualities is appointing men of merit and capability to positions of power and administration. He was also more freehanded than his father who was a control freak.
@@CommonSwindleraaaaa
@@CommonSwindler8😅
hello what happened to the Saladin video yo guys made ?
After just watching another Richard Lionheart TH-cam history video, yours is vastly superior. And your narration is superb and the writing was outstanding. Thank you and keep up the Great work!
(Short story time here)
When I was in kindergarten I went to a costume ball dressed as Richard the Lionheart. Of course, I didn't know who he was, my parents bought me the costume and told me it belonged to a brave king, whose heart was that of a lion. I remember being so happy and proud, I just kept saying over and over again that I am Richard the Lionheart! Since then, his image always sticked with me and I like to think that somewhere, far away from here, I made him smile
I'm sure you did.
Richard may have not been a great king, but he was undoubtedly one of the greatest military leaders of the middle ages
He was a capable man in every area. Had he devoted himself to the administration of his realm, he could have done quite a lot of good. One of Richard's best examples of kingship was appointing men of merit and capability to positions of power and administration. He was also more freehanded than his father who was a control freak.
Shame he tended ostracize his allies and friends by demanding to sleep with their wives,
@@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723 what ? never heard that
@@kweejibodali7009 Yup,
@@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723 , do u have any document or evidence on that?
@@tellthetruth5699 These habits of his were documented by several court officials and records, kept by the monks,
Honestly, it amuses me how people debate whether he was gay or not, when it's perfectly clear from the historical record that *war* was his first and foremost love.
I never understood the opsesion of historical sexuality, one does not have to enjoy sex to create an heir.
Richards failing was his believe he had more time in this world
Sword swallower through n through
@@shezh9597 Yeah you are.
protecting christians and their way of life against islamic invasion was his first and foremost love.
@@shezh9597good one
What a fascinating life story. A thoroughly engaging, valiant warrior and a man among men. One of the most iconic Rulers of England and France. More like a Templar than a king
He hardly ruled, was busy with the Crusades and then captured before eventually dying.
@@rishabhaniket1952 young dumb dumb the video is about him in the crusades lol . Now repeat back to me and make sure you understand 😉
He was no bloody use to Britain. Absentee sovereign
Finally its Richards turn. I have been waiting for it since you did the doc on his mother Eleanor. Good content, i like the unbiased script, not judging historical personalities by current standards as unfortunately many teachers/historians do
Is this the king from Braveheart?
@@TheRealBatCavethat is King Edward I
its thanks to dick and janet avery
Richard’s execution of 3,000 Muslim captives resulted in Saladin never again going back on his word. By modern standards it was a brutal time. Both Richard and Saladin were warrior kings not philosophers.
You don’t try and play a Great Warrior like “Lionheart “ Saladin should have “kept “ his word.
And that was because terms had been made and Saladin kept playing games and missing payments trying to tie down and provoke RTLH into action witch it did it also backfired as most of Saladin men blamed him not the lionheart
What a warrior he was and so was Saladin this was when Muslims were In there golden age it’s a shame infighting destroyed it imagine the state of the Middle East if that golden age continued
I feel as though Saladin felt he dishonored himself, trying to win with trickery and deception while he had his enemy outnumbered and out positioned. His men lost faith in him once he hesitated and refused to reasonably negotiate for the prisoners.
You can’t judge a man or woman’s judgment for a period you were not alive for.
@@andrewpond3719 Certainly we can and should - if we are to learn from history.
I wish I had the same command of the English language that this narrator has. Every word is just right. I will listen to it several times just to improve my vocabulary.
Take an elocution course...
Tom Baker of Dr.Who fame is exactly the same speaker as an actor.. every word is exacta
What the person above said plus read, read, read!
This channel is worth it weight in gold. I've learned so much about people I've ever only heard briefly mentioned
It just amazes me at the lives these kings lead during that time. Imagine all of the lands he’s traveled and the seas he crossed. This kingdoms he’s ruled and the battles he’s lost. King Richard led a life of battle, adventure and brutality. It’s hard not romanticize his life’s journey given the chaotic and primitive way of life during those early years.
Saladin was delaying for time. Richard made the right tactical choice by executing the city guards. Remember Saladins mercy at hattin? What comes around goes around.
So hattin was a battle, and it's aftermath salahdin excuted all crauseder's captives??
Also could it be feeding so many and also guarding so many that's another deciding matter in some of the cases
Yep. And feeding, transporting, storing, water, and guarding were all parts of the burden Saladin was forcing Richard to contend with.
Yep; also, what’s the point of hostages if there’s not a threat against them? I don’t support it by modern ethics (not that we value life all that much even now), but for the culture of the time? I wouldn’t call it an atrocity. Or rather, lay the atrocity a Saladin’s feet: he betrayed the hostages/prisoners he handed over.
I am from Brazil and my name is Ricardo (Richard) and my grandfather used to call me Ricardo, coração de leão (Richard, the lionheart).
Ricardo Corazon De Leon
that's lovely 🌹
@@swordguy1243I love the word CORAZON.
this is fantastic but i miss any mention of his mother Eleanor of Aquitaine who helped control the barons of her lands to maintain his rule
By all counts Eleanor was pivotal in both Henry II and Richard’s rule….yet there’s just not a lot that remains about her.
It's just weird, i have to go to youtube to get some taste of the 90's ''discovery channel'' content.... This content it;s alot better!!
Excellent presentation, as always! One recommendation, if I may: maps of the pertinent areas of France would be helpful.
I liked it best when Richard and John were literally lions and Robin Hood was a fox. Maybe it's just me. XD
oooo da lolly oooo da lolly golly what a day!
Lol 🤣🤣me too 🤣😂
Lol! Good movie!
One of my favorite cartoon movies❤️
🐍 stop hissing in my ear🤣
Mommy *John proceeds to suck his thumb*
Thats a story. This is true
I love English King Richard so much and he is My Christian Hero.
Why though? He fought in a war that wasn't his and let his own subjects suffer. Isn't a King's first responsibility to his subjects?
@@gershomtan5879kings forst responsibility is how to hold power
@@TheRealBatCave LOL he fucked up there too. His own cunt brother had him done in. On a side note, attempting to hold onto power is how you lose it.
A very complicated family. Excellent video.. And personally im very Glad he was actually born in England.
Fascinating man with a brutal disposition to anyone who got in his way. Military mastermind on bot the tactical and strategic level. Not sure how great a king (in a domestic / political way) he was however.
Richard ruled his Kingdom quite well by his excellent Administrators and his frequent letters with instructions.
Also during his captivity, his very able Mother stepped in to keep the Kingdom running and her son John off balance when executing his plans.
Guess who taught him how to rule?
Alienor took Richard when young to her lands to raise him to be the Duke of Aquitaine and bring her unruly vassals to heel.
A task that Richard eventually excelled at.
one of my absolute favourite kings this shall be good indeed
Hugh Laurie never looked better. Great video.
Thanks for not sugar coating actual history. Where Richard is concerned the mythical can color the reality.
Hugh Laurie for sure -- immediately thought so.
I love learning about history thanks keep it going
Completely thorough and excellent.
Wonderful documentary, full of useful information and with a great scenery. Concerning the subject, I think that king Richard created a myth that is as such beyond any historiographical evaluation because it gives imagination something to deal with for a whole life. The voice of the speaker is, by the bye, an additional feature. Thanks.
I really enjoy this biography on Richard 1, the Lion heart. They do miss the point about the execution of the garrison at Acre. Muslims did not blame Richard but Muslim records show that even in the Muslim eyes the fault was Saladin. He agreed to a settlement that he wouldn’t fulfill. From then on Saladin had a problem garrisoning a city. The soldiers didn’t want to be captured and be sacrificed since Saladin was not trustworthy in their eyes. This is an important fact that was skipped over. But it’s a fun biography.
This is the best narrator so far.
He gets a five star rating for being a strong and courageous noble warriors of the day.... and on that day, there’s only that day..... years later... welll... no right to judge.
I hate that every time someone from the past had no or few children our ridiculous modern historians automatically just suggest that they must have been gay
Contemporaries of Richard the Lionhearted as well as Alexander the Great suggested that they may have been bi or gay..
Both successful in battle.. neither successful at succession..
They were who they were..
Be Well!! 😀
gay means happy
@@pedanticradiator you said it: rumors.
No one said "must have been," rather "may have been." Since it's merely a description, not an accusation, I don't see the harm in the honest speculation. It was occurring while King Richard was alive and it continues today. If he was gay, that's great. If not, that's great too. Lots of fine people are heterosexual. There's no need to hold that against them.
Agree. 💯. It’s also not just centuries ago; it’s still very, very common today (at least in America) for assumptions of homosexuality to be made about middle-aged, unmarried men. This isn’t anything new or old. Western homophobia has been around for a loooooooooooooong time.
Richard was a great and brave military leader. But not a great king
Although Richard spent most of his time on the war path, most of his barons and citizens respected him.
A bit like Stephen
Better than Sallaudin the sneaky one
@@JMJ-rb2ze eh!
Foreign policy and alignment with the Holy Roman Empire was a priority. What might have happened had Richard abstained from the Crusade? Look what happened to other nations in Western Europe and the Byzantine empire that failed to align.
My patience paid dividends.
Thank you!
Just visited the castle with which he was held for ransom in Austria. A mere ruin now, but you feel the history standing in there, overlooking the Wachau.
Today I learned that the story of Richard I's life is a freaking soap opera!
One of my ancestors bought popertyin Essex England in the reign of King John in 1200 a record still exists in Essex Archives .
gorgeous scenery, good information
King Richard I and his younger brother King John I of England were both natural redheads with light blue eyes and extremely pale skin. 🎭🩰🎨
I had in 1956 when I was student of intermediate the novel by sir Walter scot which was called the talisman. The other one was the ascent of Everest. Any of my batchmates.
It was only his duty to protect his domains which were usurped and attacked. He would have probably done the same had there been any internal strife in his kingdom
Thank you for this video. Excellent job!
life repeats itself i am a living version of my watching ... 😇
“Lionheart” added to his name is certainly contributing to his world renown fame, without which he probably would not stand out in history to the extent in which he still is. There were countless other monarchs leading countless war campaigns just like him, yet his character and popularity will remain amongst historians’ favorites. My parents named me after him, and as a child I felt as if I had to live up to the name as a life long personality empowering benediction. The documentary piece presented was very enjoyable to watch and I would love to know more about him. A fascinating fact of his time is probably the unbelievable lack of human life’s value compared to today, and how an average man’s life, when destined to military service was an inevitable early painful gruesome death. What I would like to find out the most about him in more detail is how did Richard the Lionheart stand out amongst his counterparts in bravery and leadership, was he a bold and fearless warrior in battle, was he a skilled fighter or rather he was not afraid to send his soldiers to fight? Being a king on a battlefield must have been a rather protected position so I would think this question is very relevant. His early passing likewise shows that only after so many campaigns, battles and sieges it was a crossbow that took his life, which was the most effective long distance weapon of the time. The fact that his death was a result of a rebellion against him would indicate that the heart he had would not be as appreciated today.
Such a good documentary.
Love this channel
I would have loved to have lived in the time of Richard. Great video!
Are you sure? A king dying of an easily treatable wound by current standards, the king's brother dying of dysentery which can be easily treated today even in third world countries, constant wars etc. I can see why it seems great to have lived in the high middle ages because it has been romanticized by chroniclers and historians, but believe me, you would not like to be a regular person living in these times. And the black plague was around the corner just for good measure.
Don't think you would have loved to live in England tho.
@@learnerm3120 I’d rather be in the Middle Ages than the industrial revolution tho lol
I too feel the romantic pull of earlier times. But I like modern medical care and electronic entertainment. So I might take a tour in a time machine, but over all, I think I'll keep living here.
@@learnerm3120sounds like a liberal utopia.
He is a real Beast of a King that everyone Feared! Deus Vult Lion Heart!
With absolutely no evidence whatsoever, this video speculates Richard could have been "gay", further stating it was still in debate. No, it isn't. There's NO evidence for the claim. Period.
Yep. Typical western homophobia. Been around forever, still happens today (at least in America). Richard I “was gay,” Michelangelo “was gay,” etc. (Some folks will also say it’s a myth that Alexander the Great was gay or bi, but that’s pretty well documented that he probably was one of the two).
He was actually quite the womanizer in his youth from some accounts
Its the LGBTQ community and its supporters intentionally trying to defile history or anything else they touch. Its disgusting. Its a desperate attempt to make it appear much more frequent and normal that it really is.
I wish someone would make the crusades into a Tv series or something it’s incredible to watch and learn about
great content!!!!!!
He basically sold titles. Which actually worked out very well.
I subbed your videos are great :) Can you do about Count Roger I of Sicily, Godfrey of Bouillon, King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem or some Byzantine Emperors?
Fascinating figure, but I wouldn't have liked to have met him.
One of my favorite people of history.
I really enjoyed this rendition of accurate history. But who the fuck cares about his unconfirmed sexuality. That made a weird moment in this whole broadcast which made me wanna turn it off, I didn’t and was not disappointed. Did they mention any other figure of history’s apparent sexuality, nope.
Yah, agreed, although I’m not surprised the narrator mentioned it. It’s been a major part of Richard I “history” for a long long time, but it’s just typical western homophobia. Happens all the time, still happens today (at least in America).
42:40 the narrator says that and agreement was reached between King Richard and Saladin that Christians could have free passage through the city of Jerusalem. It should be noted that Saladin permitted Christians free passage through Jerusalem before the Crusade began.
RICHARD THE LIONHEART 🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪
RICHARD THE LION
HEARTED A GREAT
WARRIOR KING.......
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15:23 - CORRECTION! - The dates displayed are incorrect. King John was born around 1166-1216. His reign was 1199-1216.
Great warrior. Pretty poor king.
👑King Richard I the Lionheart ⚔ was England's Bravest King. He led from the front, fought in the thick of every battle and siege, he even killed enemies while being sick and carried by 2 men and firing his crossbow picking off saracens. He never lost a battle, conquered Messina in 1 day, conquered Cyprus and captured the Emperor, defeated Saladin in every single battle and siege. Freed many Christians captives, saved a contingent of Templars after being surrounded.
There is no way that rumor of gay is true, first off its told by his enemies, a fact that King Philip II of France was his enemy rather than his lover , he plotted and schemed and backstabbed Richard any time he could during the crusade and was jealouse of him. He plotted with his brother John to take his throne but when Richard arrived in France he defeated Philip in Freteval and Gisors and punished him for everything.
Richard wasn't a saint but still he was a great Catholic and there is nothing to prove he was gay. Its utter nonsense.
Phillip won the war and crushed Richards Angevine empire. Christan's can also be gay.
@@arpandey698 Richard defeated him in both engagements, and the bridge collapsed by the retreating french that the king almost drowned. and no you can't be christian and be gay, its against Biblical teaching
@@stefanvella9807 I never said that Richard didn't beat Phillip, greater than Charlamange, Agustus in battles. The fact was that Richard beggared his realm which allow Phillip to conquer nearly all of Plantagenets France. Richard was a great commander but a horrible king. Phillip was a mediocre general, but the best king of the Middle Ages.
@@arpandey698 Philip was brave and ruled well but he also was a backstabber during the 3rd crusade. Richard's life was cut short , i'm sure he didn't plan to die and if he lived he would have not been that bad i think. There are alot of rumors invented by his enemies. But King Philip during the crusade always was jealous and plotted and schemed against Richard any chance he got, also conspired with his brother John to take his throne, which he forgave. He was the bravest King of the middle ages. At Jaffa he rode the whole lenght of the saracen army ALONE daring anyone and none came forth says Beha al din, Saladin's secretary and friend. he was admired and feared by both friend and foe.
@@stefanvella9807Why using the term "French" just for Phillipe ?
Both were, as much of the Bulk of his army was from France too (Anjou, Poitou, Normandy, Gascony, Aquitaine).
What the fuck? King John I of England did NOT have brown eyes. In fact King John I of England had light blue eyes like Jade Parfitt, Jessica Stam, Vlada Roslyakova, Lily Cole, and Ilva Heitmann. 🎭🩰🎨
Finally, a nuanced take on his reign.
Another Great French man who marked the British Isle history and construction.
French who was born in England and spent his rule fighting against the king of France
@@SandileNgwenya-gv7nxHe was the most foreign king of England. With the king of France they were friend when they were teen. Some historians think they were gay, not only sharing a bed. He spent very short times in England and didn't speak english.
@@SandileNgwenya-gv7nx Angevins, Normans, Poitevins, Picards, Burgundians, Francilians, Champenois, Franc-comtois, etc... were all part of the Medieval French speaking World.
Some were just Feudal or Political rivals, like the Plantagenêts and the Royal Capetian houses.
The narrator is perfect!
So, the major understandings that I take from this very very interesting and informative documentary is that a) if we are not in an alliance with France we are fighting against them and once we finish fighting them we a ruling them until we are allies again b) the situation in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions is the same today as it was in King Richards crusader years and c) the whole of this era and to the present day are eerily similar, War then Peace and War again. I don’t think we will ever see true peace in the world. Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece of historical timeline and the life of “King Richard the original Lion-heart” maybe on day the three lions will roar again and we will win something more precious than territory……………… The Jules Remy (excuse spelling) trophy (and yes I know it isn’t the Jules Remy trophy anymore, I just wanted the French connotation. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴
P.S The fact that King Richard took little to no interest in the fiscal and political running of his kingdom just proves, to me at least, that we are NOT “a nation of shopkeepers” far from it, we ARE a nation of “warriors”, WHEN and IF we need to be.
As interesting and awesome Englands and European nations history is today we are still in the same position as normal people; living under oppressive kings. Only today they are a conglomerate of people and corporations, countries and groups. The elite are very powerful out the people have the numbers.
You are not your nations accomplishments. Just something to keep in mind. My fellow americans tend to make this mistake all too often while simultaneously injecting crystal meth
The man who was photographed to represent Richard looks nothing like him. Richard I had reddish blonde hair and a red beard.
Lion Hearth was a great King.. Greetings from Serbia
England needs him now
Good video but not enough info surrounding Richard's death
Can we please get a documentary about the medieval Albanian king Skanderbeg?
Mircea the Elder of Wallachia as well.
Mehmet the second ? Anyone
I don't recall anyone insinuating that Richard was a queer before.
Yah it’s been around forever. Typical western homophobia. Still happens today (at least in America).
Nobody has. There is literally zero evidence for it. But we all know what the modern political agenda has been so they try to normalize it through means such as this.
...watch the movie where anthony hopkins plays richard and timothy dalton plays phillip...it implies that when they spent time 2gthr during their youth they had an affair that turned sour and seeded resentment on richard's part
@LeonardLowenstein Utterly Laughable. Typical Hollyweird bs.
Terrible son, Terrible brother, Terrible Husband, Terrible King, Brilliant Commander...
History is so hot!
For centuries Brits have been coming to Portugal to get completely blitzed…to this day
And they are very welcome
All the best to everyone
I understand he visited England only two times!
@@Crusader_MET maybe that was one of the two times
What if “Lionheart “ Didn’t go to the Crusades. I would bet that France wouldn’t have taken the lands . And the Magna Carta didn’t get written. John was a Weak Man. I think Richard would have been a Awesome Strong King like his Father
You mean the king of france... Richard was not english but french noble
@@clement7652 😂😂 Richard was born in England was also King Of England Lord of Whales . Richard was never King of France
He was not king of France but he was definitely French as a Plantagenet, Speaking french and spending his adult life in France. He avoided England like the plague as any good Frenchman...
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I beleive it was the leper kings actions that made Saladin to tolerant of christians, sad it ended badly as history always does
Very informative
LONG LIVE THE KING (Richard 3rd)
I like to think that the artist didn’t mess up Stephen the first’s portrait and he was actually that ugly
Was this not the king Robin Hood was waiting for to rule?
No
There's no evidence that the personage of Robin of Locksley even existed. For most of King Richard's reign, he wasn't even in the country.
I think you are right.
Dumb question : why do you use a pic of ( most likely ) the Sahara for the ‘ holy land. ‘?
What a nasty bunch of medieval gangsters our current vampires are descended from.
One continuous run on sentence.
King Stephen looking...rough in that painting lmfao
Interesting video
Thanks.
Yeah, he was not really Englands best King, not by far,
I wish there was a president like the lion heart today
18:05 more like brainwashing the Vikings to take their raiding to Jerusalem and not England ! This was the end of Viking raids
It's an existential irony that the European crusaders who failed in the medieval era eventually conquered the Holy and in 1918 by way of France and Britain sharing Ottoman Eastern Empire by 1922.
They did not fail at all. Jerusalem was ruled by the crusaders around that time.
Did you guys say you were doing Alexander the great next ?
Long Live King Richard!
Did you have to add the sexuality speculation? Approximately 7% of men have fertility issues so to speculate that no children = gay is a bit of a stretch but not surprising given the need of some to rewrite history to justify their ideology.
Had such brave, vigorous, and competent leadership been sustained, the Angevins might still rule and the Holy Land restored to Christianity.
We live and die fighting over religion is a waste of time !, spend you life living it! In time you're going to know the truth ❤
OMG I was listening until you made Richard the Lionhearted bisexual because his marriage didn't produce an heir . Does this indoctrination agenda never end?
I was told untruths while visitng France 84' as was told that he was killed by arrow from a longbow in Chalice & was buried there ..
Richard was hit by a crossbow bolt while sitting on his horse under a tower at the Castle at Challus.
His entrails we're buried there. His body was entombed at the Abbaye du Fontrevault in the Loire Valley and his embalmed heart was interred in the Cathedral in Rouen, Normandy.
Had a good listen and enjoyed the storyline as well as content 🙂. You might put a little more detail into the Byzantine Empire’s and Venice involvement !!
Also, who cares if he was straight, not straight or even a double hitter…. Just saying 😉 ……
Well his wife would have.
In those long ago days that was probably not a discussion 💬 as they hardly ever met as the Cœur de L’ was fighting most of the time or imprisoned. No children, unfortunately, which allowed his halfwit brother to loose the plot etc…… 😊
Imagine being the loser to die in a petulant son's revolt, only to have him reconcile with his father, the king.. Sounds like Afghanistan, or Iraq, in a way. I guess it's true history doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes.