![]() ![]() This is a special episode from a series we made in collaboration with Ubisoft, the makers of Assassin's Creed.In Assassins vs Templars, we're immersing ourselves in the real history that inspired the first game. ![]() Members read a new book every 2 months, and get a £5 Amazon voucher towards the cost of the book, as well as exclusive access to an online Q&A between History Hit presenters and the author in the second month. Become part of a community of readers who are passionate about history and its thrilling lessons. ![]() Join the History Hit Book Club in time for the June and July read of Charles Spencer's, The White Ship. Catherine Hanley as she takes Matt through the early life of Matilda, her ascension to Empress and her changing position in the succession to the English throne.įor more Gone Medieval content, subscribe to our Medieval Mondays newsletter here. If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! To download, go to Android or Apple store. However, Matilda was independent, intelligent, educated and authoritative. Sent away aged eight to match with the Holy Roman Emperor, Matilda represented status for her father and money for her intended. ![]() To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Matt Lewis revisits the fascinating story of Empress Matilda who came within a hair’s breadth of being crowned England’s first Queen regnant in the 12th century. ![]()
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