Elizabeth I and William Camden: The New Information and Findings in Context

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10 ай бұрын

Last month we got news of an historical text discovery that is providing us with new information about the Elizabethan period and its legacy. Today, I want to talk about this text as a whole, to explore it within its historical context - what do we know about the author? What did we think we knew about his work? And how much has this discovery changed our earlier understanding?
Let’s take a look at William Camden and his Annales…
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Intro / Outro song: Silent Partner, "Greenery" [ • Greenery - Silent Part... ]
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Linked videos and playlists:
End of the first Elizabethan Age: • The End of the First E...
Images (from Wikimedia Commons, unless otherwise stated):
Screenshots for title sequence from:
1) www.theguardian.com/books/202...
2) www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-...
3) www.finebooksmagazine.com/fin...
Screenshots from British Library press release from: www.bl.uk/press-releases/2023...
The title page of William Camden's Britannia (1607 edition).
Portrait of Gabriel Goodman, a copy by George Perfect Harding, after an unknown artist’s watercolour (early 19th century). Held by the National Portrait Gallery.
Map showing the rivers of England only.
Detail from the funeral procession of Elizabeth I of England, 1603. William Camden, Clarenceux King of Arms is shown bearing the Tabard or "coate", between two gentleman ushers (c.1603). From Richard Marks and Anne Payne, eds. “British Heraldry, from its origins to c. 1800”, British Museum Publications, 1978.
Detail from the funeral procession of Elizabeth I of England, 1603 showing "The Helme and Creaste borne by Raffe Brooke Yorke Herald of Armes" (c.1603). From Richard Marks and Anne Payne, eds. “British Heraldry, from its origins to c. 1800”, British Museum Publications, 1978.
Portrait of William Camden by or after Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger (17th century, based on a work of 1609). Held by the National Portrait Gallery.
Frontispiece and titlepage from a 1675 edition of William Camden's biography of Queen Elizabeth I. From the private Collection of S. Whitehead.
Quoted texts:
www.bl.uk/press-releases/2023...
Wyman H. Herendeen, ODNB entry on William Camden.
Also consulted, were:
Other relevant entries from The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Online.
openlibrary.org/books/OL69288...
www.bl.uk/collection-guides/c...
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@KamikazeKatze666 10 ай бұрын

It is known that the empress Agrippina, Nero's mother, wrote an autobiography but unfortunately it hasn't survived . Even though the chances are slim I still hope that this book is waiting on a dark shelf of an obscure monastery to be discovered by a courageous researcher.

@c.s.7266 10 ай бұрын

I literally just watched a documentary about Nero's beginnings on Friday and that Agrippina had a sad ending. It would be interesting to know more about her from her own words.

@pamelaoliver8442 10 ай бұрын

Yes!!

@margaretlovelock7031 10 ай бұрын

👸🏽🫅🏻🤴🏿⏱️⚰️⚔️💣⛓️⚜️🛡️🌎🌍🌏???

@ScorpionFlower95 10 ай бұрын

Something tells me that given the time it has passed and the way she fell from grace, the chances of finding that autobiography are very very very slim

@phillipstroll7385 10 ай бұрын

According to the public of that time all we know about Nero today is a lie. The citizens were just as literate them as they are now. In most cases multi lingual. The slaves did all the business of the day so they were very much multi lingual. Anyway, hundreds of thousands of artifacts, letters, etc have been found in garbage heaps, graffiti, etc claiming the people absolutely loved Nero. That he was a true blessing to the citizens and it was the senate who hated him. It was they whom began a propaganda campaign against him. Much like the cia against Trump today. I'd like to know for sure which side is telling the truth. Although I know already the citizens are. Because we don't need monuments built to tell us people are bad. We only do that when they are loved and the state needs to convince the next generation otherwise.

@possumbuddy 10 ай бұрын

I'm an American but I find British history fascinating. Thank you for your videos.

@lesliedupre4357 10 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you!! Fascinating!!❤️

@tergre54 10 ай бұрын

Depending on your bloodline, this could be your history too.

@lesliedupre4357 10 ай бұрын

@@tergre54 so true!!

@possumbuddy 10 ай бұрын

@@tergre54 You're right. Most of my family is from the UK so that's probably why I love it.

@ea7383 10 ай бұрын

🌹(Wars of the Roses emoji) This American loves Dr. Kat too!

@michellejenkins5922 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant, it shows that history is not always what were told and even lost or hidden histories are coming to light📜📜✒

@charlottegrim3542 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Dr. Kat, for producing such interesting and informative videos! I very much enjoy not only your content, but the manner in which you present it. I live in a rural area in Western Maryland and know very few people who share my interest in English history. I truly appreciate you and your channel.

@sempressfi 10 ай бұрын

I've been obsessed with Elizabeth I since I was 7 (and a lot more figures/events as I've gotten older) and it was definitely lonely before finding all the awesome historians and fellow always-students online. It's so nice having ways to always explore and find new content, research, etc

@kellyfrost1052 10 ай бұрын

I am an American listening. I am fascinated by the pilgrims who went to Leiden then onto the new world. The Pilgrims appear to be separatists, not Puritans. I would like to know more about what drove these groups to actually leave Europe w/out them being lumped together.

@grtlyblesd 10 ай бұрын

Would love to see a video on the religious art created during the Tudor era. It was such a tumultuous time, in terms of religion, I would like to see how artists were expressing their beliefs, and what prior time periods they drew inspiration from. (For instance, the way artists of the Dark Ages patterned their Madonna and Child after Egypt’s Isis.) 🖼️ 🎨 👩‍🎨

@ingerfaber3411 5 ай бұрын

Interesting idea

@susanfisher606 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Dr. Kat for another wonderful video! Nice to see hard evidence of censorship in historical documents. 🕯️👑💂🏻

@susanfisher606 10 ай бұрын

@garyallen8824 no, I did not say or imply that I am pro-censorship. I merely pointed out that it is nice to see the physical evidence that censorship is not a recent invention. One always hears the “history is written by the victors” spiel and now we have proof.

@theclassicso8094 10 ай бұрын

It is fascinating what we are learning from the past using modern technology. Thank you for bring this to our attention. ❤❤

@kathrynmast916 10 ай бұрын

We must always remember that history is written from someone’s point of view and the facts that are presented are always bias even when when trying our best to be truth and unbiased.🫅👑🌹🏰 Dr. Kat , your presentations always look at not only the historical event, but the background, sources and the attached biases. Your work is excellent and always a joy to behold!

@johannabarkwith3703 10 ай бұрын

I think that the present is also written from someone else’s point of view. You only have to look at how the various newspapers report the same incident to see that there are biases and points of view that dictate how they report current affairs.

@--enyo-- 10 ай бұрын

In high school I took extension history (a subject which looks at history and how it is told) and this was a big part of it, as well as the different lenses History can be viewed through.

@alisade127 10 ай бұрын

Yes it and she is a joy to behold.

@Zandain 10 ай бұрын

Which is why > critical thinking < and analysis are important tools when studying history and present day politics 😉

@user-bf3hg9wi4h 9 ай бұрын

🤴

@cindygrubbs5856 10 ай бұрын

❤ Thank you, Dr. Kat! Love the way that you bring history to life!

@danielsantiagourtado3430 10 ай бұрын

Love your content girl! Thanks for all your dedication!😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

@ReadingthePast 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and encouragement 😊

@danielsantiagourtado3430 10 ай бұрын

@@ReadingthePast ALWAYS

@leanneburbank 10 ай бұрын

It's always great to hear you present these bits of history

@kimberlyperrotis8962 10 ай бұрын

I would love a video on the most important English antiquaries and their famous discoveries and works. In many cases, their records and drawings are all we have of lost places and events. Thanks, Dr. Kat. Love your channel❤

@theloverlyladylo9158 10 ай бұрын

It’s always good to remember that primary documents were written by people, with all the biases and influences that implies. 👑

@eshim3961 10 ай бұрын

I can't remember what it was, but I read an intriguing theory where it was posited that Henry the 8th's difficulty with fathering a male heir was due to Rh factor incompatibility or McLeod syndrome, another blood antigen disorder . Being in the medical field, this theory fascinated me, and the way it was presented checked out. I doubt any genetic testing would be allowed, but that would be an interesting thing to find out. Staying within the Tudor family, I think it was mentioned that Elizabeth the first may have had Marfan syndrome (but I don't think this theory is especially likely ). Fascinating video, as always.

@1607hannah1 10 ай бұрын

Really interesting video. When it comes to a history mystery, I've always wished that the two children's skeletons found under the tower of london were DNA tested to confirm whether or not they are the princes of the tower who went missing. I don't really understand why the royal family don't want to have that confirmed, when they were perfectly happy to provide DNA for the murdered Romanovs to confirm those bodies found. It might give us more clues as to what happened to the princes and who is to blame, but for now we just don't know.

@mariposahorribilis 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for simply and clearly describing the background to help us understand these fascinating discoveries. As always, very enlightening.💡

@judiguest8409 10 ай бұрын

It is 2.55am in Aoteara N.Z. And I am in bed waiting for the programme to start. It sounds very interesting! Thanks for sharing it with us ❤

@anna_in_aotearoa3166 10 ай бұрын

Shout-out from middle-of-the-night Ōtautahi/Chch! 😊

@judiguest8409 10 ай бұрын

@@anna_in_aotearoa3166 😊I’m in Christchurch also Anna. Have a good night dreaming of Elizabethans 😴

@user-zb8nv8tb7c 10 ай бұрын

another fascinating piece of history brought to light. Historians are among my favourite people and Dr. Kat is one of the most informative - thank you for your content 😊

@gertsgarden 10 ай бұрын

Won’t be able to make the premiere but will be watching as soon as I get home. As always thank you so much Dr Kat!

@adriannegentleman83 10 ай бұрын

🎭🪡 I love how even our understanding of history can change with new data. Love your content Dr Kat, keep it up.

@lpcherry2324 10 ай бұрын

This video is very, very interesting. History is written by the victors…or the successor. Thank you for bringing it to us! 👑🥳

@michaelkopala3738 10 ай бұрын

👸 Thank you for another wonderful podcast. And to think that somebody actually edited to historical documents! Who knew? And this is the best Elizabeth Emoji I could find.

@janellinger4492 10 ай бұрын

This is so interesting. Your analysis and the analysis of the doctoral student makes sense. I know that history that I have personally witnessed and experienced isn't necessarily portrayed as I saw it. ❤❤

@anna_in_aotearoa3166 10 ай бұрын

I think perhaps a valuable and timely reminder that written historical documents as they come to us are not neutral or necessarily 100% accurate to real life...? Even though they do tend to be relied on so heavily in academic research, and also usually given great weight over oral or pictorial accounts (or even contextual object finds)? Kudos Dr. Kat as always for your clear, fluent & concise narration (presumably from pre-written script?) even in a livestream! Not all KZfaqrs manage such a natural style when transmitting live! Gosh, an Elizabethan emoji... Perhaps this one 💎 Given how invested their monied classes and nobles/royals were in the conspicuous display of wealth at the time?! 😝

@f.c.6819 10 ай бұрын

After seeing records being sealed by the British monarchy recently, I now am very curious about how many secrets will ever come out about the royals of the past. All very intriguing.

@Theturtleowl 9 ай бұрын

I find these kinds of discoveries so amazing. It makes me image what could be hidden, somewhere and what we could learn from it.

@wwirelesswwizard 10 ай бұрын

Other than the obvious crown emoji, I think that some possible contenders for an Elizabethan-themed emoji include: 1. 🌍 or 🌎 (the globe) - This can obviously be because of the beginnings of globalization and the numerous colonies under Elizabeth I, but also a reference to the Armada Portrait, where she's holding a globe. 2. 💃 (the dancing woman) - Queen Elizabeth I loved dancing, so this one feels like an obvious choice to me. 3. 🧦 (socks) - This choice might seem a bit odd, but as someone who loves knitting-themed history tidbits, there are 2 well-known stories that often make me think of socks whenever I think of Queen Elizabeth I: First, there's that story about how, shortly after she became queen, a lady-in-waiting gifted her her first ever pair of knitted silk stockings. Up until that point in her life, Elizabeth had only worn/owned woven wool stockings. She was so delighted with her new pair that she declared that she would only ever silk knitted stockings for the rest of her life. Second, there was a man named William Lee who invented the first ever knitting machine; when he showed it to Elizabeth I, she refused to grant him a patent, and explained that it was because she did not want to destroy the livelihoods of those who knit stockings for a living.

@lisakilmer2667 10 ай бұрын

The mind always boggles at the toxicity of the Tudor court. Finding Camden's revisions is very interesting.

@user-cp1vo4hd4p 10 ай бұрын

I had read of this discovery but found your discussion of the context and probable reasons for the changes fascinating. I’d like to hear more about the roles in court, and how people used the savages gained by these appointments. ❤

@jillniemczynski5517 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Dr Kat💜🫅🏰🎪⚔️👑🛡️⚜️🚩🔔🕯️

@Green4CloveR 10 ай бұрын

It’s always exciting to hear about what is new in the discovery of history. 🎉

@diannaholiday9086 10 ай бұрын

This is absolutely fascinating! It is much more true to character that Elizabeth I did not - under any circumstances! - designate a successor.

@johnjohnson1709 10 ай бұрын

This period is so fascinating. Exploration of the world, the records that were kept, the splitting up of the church, science was beginning to become mainstream. So many interesting characters.🌎

@marshaprice8226 10 ай бұрын

I agree that, having steadfastly refused to name a successor all this time, Elizabeth is not at all likely to have changed her mind at the last minute and signaled her approval of James. I wonder if she really would have approved of him? If she didn’t, that’s all the more reason for her to have said nothing at all!

@bbybella9937 10 ай бұрын

She did approve of him. She and her advisors were prepping him and she was in contact with him. She simply was never going to name a successor anyways.

@myparceltape1169 10 ай бұрын

@@bbybella9937 Perhaps her advisers did not want a female queen again and that's why they got her cousin killed.

@lindawakiyama1603 10 ай бұрын

Hello from Japan!😊

@yoclark2723 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad that new information can still be discovered with enough research! I'm glad you have been vindicated. 👑👑👑

@Rockieswoobie 10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤you move inspired me to get my MA in history.✨

@gracefuller9981 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Dr Kat, you have a wonderful speaking voice, an amazing way explaining. I have always be fascinated by history and religions. How they enter twine and how they have shaped our world. I’ve enjoyed every one of the subjects you’ve brought to life for us. So, thank you

@shirleykathan-sayess5764 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting! What a lucky discovery to shed light on the truth vs PR. 🍷

@dannemcmillen7917 10 ай бұрын

The English mystery that I wold love to hear new breakthrough evidence about is the “princes in the tower.” 👑 🏰 I enjoy your videos, Dr. Kat!

@stg9331 10 ай бұрын

This is a comment about how much I enjoy and learn from this channel. Thank you for all you do to inform us about so many fascinating subjects. I look forward to the future installments you post.

@skiker4560 10 ай бұрын

As always. Another great topic. Thank you Dr Kat ❤❤❤

@kaybrown4010 10 ай бұрын

I, for one, confess to feeling a tad smug when I’m vindicated. 😄 Your videos are amazing. Many thanks! 🪶📜🌹

@bkjackson7059 10 ай бұрын

It's always interesting when new information is found. Thank you, Dr. Kat♠️♠️♥️♥️

@GreatGreebo 10 ай бұрын

🧱🧱🍗 ⚔️ 🕯️ 👑..A few red bricks for Hampton Court, a swan drum stick, swords, a candle and *THE* crown for Elizabethan England. Ha! I am also feeling a bit smug with this new discovery! I have always doubted *Elizabeth I* would willing designate James as her rightful successor. I have honestly always thought she died without naming anyone. Thank you and cheers!

@maryannchaisson6742 10 ай бұрын

I love history - so really enjoy your vlogs!! 🇨🇦👑

@neko-chan6145 10 ай бұрын

I was hoping you would talk about this! keep us posted with any new info. Thank you for your hard work. The recap of his life was very helpful.

@judiguest8409 10 ай бұрын

Thanks again for the most interesting facts. ❤😊❤

@arcola44 10 ай бұрын

Another fascinating video, as always. Thanks Dr. Kat for another great Friday!🏵🗡🦁

@TarynHillWasHere 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the historical news videos. Love learning all of the "new" old history discoveries. 📜

@supernana7944 10 ай бұрын

Your thoroughness continues to astonish me. Thank you!

@susanbelida6981 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Kat...a lot of hard work putting this information together.

@moonloon5859 10 ай бұрын

Hello from South Africa, Dr Kat. I would like to thank you for your fabulous videos and for the way you teach history so that the persons become so very human. I have always found history fascinating and you definitely feed my appetite for it! ❤❤❤

@aprilcordeaux 10 ай бұрын

Wow, that's amazing that Elizabeth never wanted James to succeed her to the throne. I never knew that. Thank you for the information!😯

@Myke_OBrien 10 ай бұрын

Wow! I would say that you are entitled to be feeling a bit more than smug. I was basically taught that Elizabeth indicated that it was her wish that James succeed her on the throne by a gesture, as she was too ill to speak. 👑

@debbiev4455 6 ай бұрын

You were right!! I am excited to hear more of their findings !

@beedee4427 10 ай бұрын

Wow, this is huge! Can't wait to find out what else they can glean from these newly found writings.

@steelerbear 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for covering this great topic, Dr Kat! 💗👑

@squirrelygirl1844 10 ай бұрын

Historical sleuthing is so exciting! Thank you for sharing.

@zabrinna6554 10 ай бұрын

Can't wait ❤❤

@Kristine709 10 ай бұрын

I need to read Camden to gain a greater understanding on this topic. Unlike other books I haven’t read yet (Suetonius is giving me a glare from the bookshelf), I didn’t know Camden existed. 📕 📖 📚 👑👑🕯️⏳⌛️

@user-mc3wb6mo8r 10 ай бұрын

23:01 The two mysteries that shall, most probably, never be categorically solved in this time period are (1) was the marriage of Arthur and Catherine of Aragon ever consummated, and was Mary Queen of Scots forced to marry Bothwell?😮

@user-pu4cq6ow6j 10 ай бұрын

📖👑🏵 Love a good discovery story. Thank you.

@BooBoosPalace 10 ай бұрын

Wow! I think it's fascinating! Thank you, Dr. Kat! 👑

@danyellejorgensen4970 10 ай бұрын

👏 Fabulous updates!!!

@user-hc9rl5hd2f 10 ай бұрын

It's always great to hear you present these bits of history. Love your content girl! Thanks for all your dedication!.

@pistolannie6500 10 ай бұрын

TY Dr. Kat for ALL TH E WORK U put into your research And Presentation of THAT research! You put SO MUCH into bringing us ALL this knowledge and bringing us So Many videos! 😊

@leonajahour8351 10 ай бұрын

I am always enthralled by the information you provide and the energy/enthusiasm you bring to your presentations.

@hadleyjames8627 10 ай бұрын

Another awesome Topic, Thank You, Dr.Kat. 📜👑⚔️

@gillianwheatley7447 10 ай бұрын

Another fascinating video. Keep up the good work! 👸🏼🪐🪐🍗

@helkatww3992 10 ай бұрын

Fascinating stuff Dr Kat! 📜👑👸🏼🏵️

@easjer 10 ай бұрын

Only a bit in but had a record scratch moment when you quoted Dr. Wyman Herendeen - who works at the institution I received my BA in History. One of those moments of recognition you aren't expecting. He was chair of the English department for a long while when I worked in the college in the Dean's Office. Nice fellow, from the limited interactions I had with him (I worked primarily with arts departments).

@jacquelynfelstead5856 10 ай бұрын

Fascinating!

@dalestaley5637 8 ай бұрын

👑 Well done, Kat! Thank you.

@jenniferlewak3506 10 ай бұрын

Hello Dr. Kat! I absolutely LOVE your videos-thank you for making them. I tried to leave an emoji, but KZfaq wasn't having it. Instead, and this is not so much a mystery, but I have a question that has been on my mind for a while now, or a possible idea for a future video? How violent was the ‘Pilgrimage of Grace’ of 1536? I hear different versions from different historians. It doesn’t sound like it was a violent protest… or was it? How bad would it have been so bad as to scare Henry VIII? Or was he so indignant that his people would make demands of him, for his violent (and very underhanded) response? Or was he being ignorant, or arrogant, to the demands of his people? Also, were any Reformers involved? I understand that a great deal of a county’s economy often relied on the prosperity of the Abbeys… would the Reformers be concerned about this as well? Thank you- Love from Canada!

@debbralehrman5957 10 ай бұрын

Thanks you for this update. 👸🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌹🌹🌹

@carolinewilloughby7952 10 ай бұрын

Interesting! As usual you give a clear explanation of complicated event. Thanks!!

@RuriAkari 10 ай бұрын

thank you Dr. Kat!

@loiskondo8349 10 ай бұрын

I love history, you make it even more fascinating!❤❤❤❤❤

@laurashannon1177 10 ай бұрын

Fascinating video! 👑

@bonniherself 10 ай бұрын

🕯🍖 Okay, it's not very "Elizabethan" but a candle and joint of roasted meat is certainly associated with the Tudor court. 😋

@pooareda 10 ай бұрын

Amazing that new historical detail is still being found.😊

@DipityS 10 ай бұрын

How absolutely fascinating to find this after so long 😊🌹

@goeegoanna 5 ай бұрын

Fascinating, thank you.

@McRambleOn 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting- thanks for sharing!

@pamelamason6372 9 ай бұрын

As always, fascinating content🗝🪓⛓

@JanetCowan 10 ай бұрын

What an amazing discovery! 👑

@Lafeolamom 10 ай бұрын

Always great info thank you.

@janetmhardcastle8163 5 ай бұрын

Always find your videos so informative 👸👑!!

@leannboyea1822 10 ай бұрын

👸very interesting information today!

@9o2jag 2 ай бұрын

This has been a most interesting and enlightening video Dr Kat 😊👸🌞

@skwervin1 10 ай бұрын

I just wish there was an unadulterated contemporary account for Richard III and the lost Princes in the Tower. ⚓👑⚔

@retired_early 10 ай бұрын

Loved this, thank Dr Kat.👸🏻

@Navigator2166 10 ай бұрын

Excellent… enjoyed greatly ❤️👑❤️

@micheleheddane3804 2 ай бұрын

Lovely understandable lectures again. Thanks 🤩

@lmccarty2201 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this update, most enjoyable! 👍💀

@RazziRockett 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting information dug up from the past. Thank you for sharing this, as well as the rest of the wealth of knowledge that you possess and share with us. Great content!🏰👑