The executioners sword is rounded at the end because thats how real ones were made. If you pointed an executioners sword it would just bend or get stuck whenever it hit the wood executioners stands
He's correct. Headsmen's swords were actually not terribly sharp, but they were quite heavy - particularly at the end away from the hilt. That imbalance improved the executioner's aim and the weight increased the speed of the sword stroke. It was considered an honor to be executed by sword, rather than axe. Axes were regarded as a commoner's tool, while swords had always been the symbol of nobility. Fun fact: professional, skilled executioners were quite rare. Most were simply commoners, pressed into service. They were drawn from a sort of pool of those willing to do the work. Cromwell was so unpopular by the time he was executed, his enemies at court intentionally chose a known drunkard as his executioner. The guy showed up, stinking of booze and scarcely able to stand. It took him about a half dozen swings to take Cromwell's head.
I love your channel because you are so even tempered and not overly emotional even though you are obviously a proud Englishman. I wish more of us (Americans) could manage our emotions in this way. I have seen a lot of your video's and you are always able to remain fair and unprejudiced even when you don't agree with the video. Hats off to you mate. I personally think you set a good example. 👍👍👍👍👍👍 Rich in Seattle.
Henry's father was from the House of Lancaster, and his mother was from the House of York, the two houses who fought each other in the Wars of the Roses.
Anne Boleyn: ~/o "He dissed a pope just to kiss me on this ..." Anne Boleyn: ~/o "Bring a bucket and a mop" (later) Henry: ~/o "For this wet ass ... pate." WAP, WAP, WAP, that's a wet ass pate.
Of Henry VIII's wives, Anne of Cleves--the one he liked the least--ironically came out the most ahead. When Henry rejected her, instead of fighting for herself she simply agreed to keep quiet and do anything that Henry wanted if he'd give her a decent manor and payout. Henry was happy to get out of the marriage with such little trouble, and Anne lived the rest of her life in luxurious comfort.
@@JamesCornwall95 idk what is, but as an American, just absolutely love the Tudor period. The war of the roses, the Tudors and Stuart's, then Cromwell, then charles ii and then glorious revolution, just so entertaining. Its game of thrones but in real life. Lannister and stark aka Lancaster vs york
I used to play Total War and yeah, it's a bitch to get excommunicated. Now I only play Europa Universalis. It doesn't suck as much to get excommunicated there, but it still does suck. But you typically solve it the way Henry did: "F U, Pope..."; and just convert to something else.
The battle Catherine of Aragon oversaw while Henry was away was a slaughter, just a complete annihilation of the Scottish army. Weird when your wife scores a military victory that puts yours to shame in such a way.
16:23 you should check out "The Tudors" on Netflix, it basically sums up Henry's life as king... there's a quote that goes "SHE LOOKS LIKE A HORSE! A FLANDERS MARE! I LIKE HER NOT!" (referring to Anne of Cleves) tbh I thought the actress who portrayed Anne of Cleves was quite pretty but Henry still divorced her and married a freaking CHILD (Katherine Howard, whom I disliked the most😒)
When I used to play Medieval 2 total War I used to leave an assassin in Rome that kept assassinating the Pope. Then I put the Papal States in Baghdad as soon as the mongols were invading it was hilarious.
Great reaction! Just a side note ... wasn't the execution of Sir Thomas More the one that Henry regretted most? I thought he was cool with killing Cromwell.
Hey, the Total War games are some of my favorites. As for "Medieval", if you are at odds with the pope, just invade some muslim countries. This had helped me a lot. And it also works in reality. Not a single US President was ever excomunicated by the pope.
Yes, Elizabeth R was a selfish woman. Being well-educated, she knew all too well about the horrible toll that Civil War took on the British people, and she DID NOT CARE. Instead of getting married and producing an heir, she SELFISHLY refused to marry and KNOWING that upon her death her nation would most likely be plunged into Civil War once more. Her mother, Anne, was also ambitious and put herself and her goals before what was best for England. We need to remember that women getting involved in politics is NEVER a good idea.
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"This man is going jousting!"
You don't talk a lot, but when you do, it's gold. Love your style man.
The executioners sword is rounded at the end because thats how real ones were made. If you pointed an executioners sword it would just bend or get stuck whenever it hit the wood executioners stands
I dont mean to sound like a know it all btw, i just happened to have JUST learned that lol
@@metalmonk3775 Bro I never knew this !! Nah it's cool I appreciate WTF every film up till now has been a LIE 😂😂
He's correct. Headsmen's swords were actually not terribly sharp, but they were quite heavy - particularly at the end away from the hilt. That imbalance improved the executioner's aim and the weight increased the speed of the sword stroke.
It was considered an honor to be executed by sword, rather than axe. Axes were regarded as a commoner's tool, while swords had always been the symbol of nobility.
Fun fact: professional, skilled executioners were quite rare. Most were simply commoners, pressed into service. They were drawn from a sort of pool of those willing to do the work.
Cromwell was so unpopular by the time he was executed, his enemies at court intentionally chose a known drunkard as his executioner. The guy showed up, stinking of booze and scarcely able to stand. It took him about a half dozen swings to take Cromwell's head.
"Imagine being her"-- hey, at least Anne of Cleves survived.
True, good trade tbh
and got multiple castles, servants, and lots of money and she did not have to have sex with the old fat smelly man
@@stpaley You meant that fine specimen of a man
@@pashauzan he's all yours
@@stpaley Nah I'm good
Theory about Anne of Cleves was it was less about her being 'ugly' and more about Henry having impotence and realizing a marriage would reveal that.
Opened RUclips, saw the title, and went “oh this should be interesting”
😂😂I had too
Executioner's swords were purposefully shaped like that to make them more top heavy and thus likely to get the job done with one swing.
I just opened this and will watch it, but already LMAO @ "English Peasant" in the title
The only way to do it 😂😂
I love your channel because you are so even tempered and not overly emotional even though you are obviously a proud Englishman. I wish more of us (Americans) could manage our emotions in this way. I have seen a lot of your video's and you are always able to remain fair and unprejudiced even when you don't agree with the video. Hats off to you mate. I personally think you set a good example. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Rich in Seattle.
having his own doctor make a declaration about how amazing his health is.. that sounds familiar
Trump? If it is then ,🤣🤣🤣
Well “he’s a fine specimen of a man” and “he’s not gonna drop dead from Covid” are pretty different contexts.
To be fair, the same doctors say Biden is of "sound mind". I'll take him over orange man anyday, but let's not kid ourselves here.
Henry's father was from the House of Lancaster, and his mother was from the House of York, the two houses who fought each other in the Wars of the Roses.
*Painting of Anne of Cleve*
Me: hey, she’s pretty!
Henry: she’s hideous!
Me: o.O
The beard is coming back let's go
HAHA this comment !!!
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Paris France is commenting on video of a BRITISH guy reacting to Henry the 8th!?
@@johnmichaelchance1151 OMFG THIS IS AMAZING 😂😂😂
He's en-er-y the 8th, he is. En-er-y the 8th, he is, he is.
these videos have helped me get through 2020 thanks and keep up the good work
Much love brother, I hope you're all good 💪🏼❤️
@@JamesCornwall95 thanks
@@JamesCornwall95 this is a funny video ruclips.net/video/Z8rvEDCICNs/видео.html
@@henryhernandeez6111 NGL I want expiring Kenobi when I clicked the link 😂😂
@@JamesCornwall95 good you fell into my trap
Now we just have to wait 4 more months for a new oversimplified video
Anne Boleyn: ~/o "He dissed a pope just to kiss me on this ..."
Anne Boleyn: ~/o "Bring a bucket and a mop" (later)
Henry: ~/o "For this wet ass ... pate."
WAP, WAP, WAP, that's a wet ass pate.
Of Henry VIII's wives, Anne of Cleves--the one he liked the least--ironically came out the most ahead.
When Henry rejected her, instead of fighting for herself she simply agreed to keep quiet and do anything that Henry wanted if he'd give her a decent manor and payout. Henry was happy to get out of the marriage with such little trouble, and Anne lived the rest of her life in luxurious comfort.
unfortunately she was never able to go home, fear of what she may say about the king, she lived & died a foreigner in a foreign land
@@stpaley She knew that if she went home, she'd have no money of her own and be treated as a failure by her family. She made a pragmatic decision.
@@baraxor it wasn't her decision, it was decided for her
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24:10 that's literally a codpiece mate, that's where it's from.
I don't know how possible it is due to how long the time period is but I'd like to see them do a Crusades video if possible.
Gout is a very painful thing, and it's not just for old people. I know a few in their 30s and 40s with it.
24:57 I thought that was a composition notebook cos I didn't have my glasses
Fun fact that's an execution sword, only the edges are sharp that's why it doesn't have a point.
Ah yes you did it! Please do a war of the roses one though! Absolutely love this period
It's interesting that you guys love this period so much 💪🏼
@@JamesCornwall95 idk what is, but as an American, just absolutely love the Tudor period. The war of the roses, the Tudors and Stuart's, then Cromwell, then charles ii and then glorious revolution, just so entertaining. Its game of thrones but in real life. Lannister and stark aka Lancaster vs york
@@JamesCornwall95 Also it was Thomas more, not Cromwell, that Henry viii regretted
I used to play Total War and yeah, it's a bitch to get excommunicated. Now I only play Europa Universalis. It doesn't suck as much to get excommunicated there, but it still does suck. But you typically solve it the way Henry did: "F U, Pope..."; and just convert to something else.
Get this man his 5k, he's earned it
I think the Henry that lead a crusade was Henry IV Longshanks, but I might be wrong.
Peasant, aye?
Is that anything like a deplorable?
I love it...
Guess you could say that 😂😂
@@JamesCornwall95 ,. Watch this documentary about Seattle when you get time.
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Funny thing is, in Medieval 2 Total War you can just assassinate the Pope to cancel excommunication.
4:15 and England was that close to having a legit King Arthur 🤴
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The battle Catherine of Aragon oversaw while Henry was away was a slaughter, just a complete annihilation of the Scottish army. Weird when your wife scores a military victory that puts yours to shame in such a way.
I bet Scotland hated that. Not only losing to England... but losing to his WIFE.
What a fine specimen of a man
16:23 you should check out "The Tudors" on Netflix, it basically sums up Henry's life as king... there's a quote that goes "SHE LOOKS LIKE A HORSE! A FLANDERS MARE! I LIKE HER NOT!" (referring to Anne of Cleves) tbh I thought the actress who portrayed Anne of Cleves was quite pretty but Henry still divorced her and married a freaking CHILD (Katherine Howard, whom I disliked the most😒)
Is it true that you never really learn about monarchs as much in school in the UK
title made me laugh lmao
Gotta let em know 😂
This thing between his leg was very trendy among noble men back then, and bigger then manlier
The man he regretting killing was Thomas More , not Thomas Cromwell.
respect from germany^^ minimal humor but great input XD keep it up.
When I used to play Medieval 2 total
War I used to leave an assassin in Rome that kept assassinating the Pope. Then I put the Papal States in Baghdad as soon as the mongols were invading it was hilarious.
My birthday is just 2 days before Henry's.
Great reaction! Just a side note ... wasn't the execution of Sir Thomas More the one that Henry regretted most? I thought he was cool with killing Cromwell.
Maybe you're right I just remember reading a passage where he wrote about regretting his emotional response
I thought it was Thomas Moore that Henry said he regretted executing, not Cromwell.
Lol every time I got excommunicated in Medieval two I could literally give less of a fuck, just meant more wars and cities to take
Oversimplified has a new video: The Prohibition. It's a good one, would be great, if you did it.
Already done it mate 💪🏼check my channel
10:52 “prangent” 😆
What would you do if you were the king of england at that time
Yeah
Props for a total war reference👍
Yo you mentioned total war ... would you be interested in stating a Rome Campaign with me?
9:17 Murca.
You should start reacting to videos that Baz battles makes about ancient battles! @the Norseman
Love your videos 😃🎉🎉👍
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Damn thats weird I thought it was just me. I did feel for him at about 2150 lol.
Simple history made a series on English history react to it plz
Executioner's swords did not have points
I had to go and watch the Wonderwall video.
Hey, the Total War games are some of my favorites. As for "Medieval", if you are at odds with the pope, just invade some muslim countries. This had helped me a lot. And it also works in reality. Not a single US President was ever excomunicated by the pope.
I know this is a joke but almost every U.S president was Protestant so they couldn’t be excommunicated. Only Kennedy was Catholic.
Hey Norsemen React to History Bombs of World War 2! It’s a really good video I know you’ll enjoy
I'll check it out thanks mate
You need to do a total wars series some time
I actually thought about this NGL 😂😂
@@JamesCornwall95 or crusader kings 2
@@Wi11D I've never played it if I'm honest ? Is it as good ?
12:30 😂😂👍
React to pirates by sam o nella
Brewstew is another great channel to check out.
Yes, Elizabeth R was a selfish woman. Being well-educated, she knew all too well about the horrible toll that Civil War took on the British people, and she DID NOT CARE. Instead of getting married and producing an heir, she SELFISHLY refused to marry and KNOWING that upon her death her nation would most likely be plunged into Civil War once more. Her mother, Anne, was also ambitious and put herself and her goals before what was best for England. We need to remember that women getting involved in politics is NEVER a good idea.
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Cool
Nice
English kings are soo weird😂😆
Green beans
Yooo react to USA nukes getting hacked by Russia ♥️
Hey, Macron! There's somebody older than your wife. QE2. She's had decades to plan Britain's favorite pastime. :-)
LOL