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

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.

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.

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

Thank you Dr Kat💜🫅🏰🎪⚔️👑🛡️⚜️🚩🔔🕯️

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!

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

Thanks again for the most interesting facts. ❤😊❤

Very interesting to find hidden details in documents of Camden. Would great to find a diary of one of Elizabeth's ladies is there one? 🏵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Fascinating! 👸

Superb! 🧐

I just listened to a podcast about this from Not Just the Tudors. So fascinating.

This was awesome 👌 thanks really enjoyed it. Watching from New Zealand 🇳🇿. 🏰👑💍🎻🕯📜🇬🇧

Love your history channel you are 🫶👸👑👸you are wonderful!!!

had to do it ♍

Anyone else wish that, scribbled in a margin, it would reveal that Elizabeth's last words were really "I die a queen but I would rather die the wife of Robert Dudley"?

I would like to find out what happened to The Lost Colony in colonial America.

I would like to know if there is further information about the death of Amy Robsart or if Elizabeth would have let the son of Catherine Grey become king or information about his legitimacy 🪶

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

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.

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 Nice to see hard evidence of censorship in historical documents.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

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

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.) 🖼️ 🎨 👩‍🎨

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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❤

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.

I would love evidence leading to the truth about Amy Robsarts death

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

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

Hello Dr. Kat! I absolutely LOVE your videos-thank you for making them. I tried to leave an emoji, but RU-vid 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!

I would love to find any books that was taken from Ireland. Most where destroyed, but one was found in England a century ago. The Lord that had it thought it was egypian but the Irish professor who saw it knew what it was. He was afraid to say because "he was afraid the Lord would throw it in the fire"It was a book of Brehon law, the Irish law system. Everyone knows one of these laws, it was named after the English gentleman who received its punishment, Boycott. It would be nice if England could look an see if any Irish manuscipts survived. But unfortunately most where destroyed.

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 RU-vidrs 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?! 😝

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 ❤

thank you so much. would love to know more about the mystery of the death of Amy Robstart Lord Robert Dudleys wife. Did she die by accident or who ordered her death 21:17 21:17

So who, besides James, could've succeeded Elizabeth??

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!

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 😊

Elizabethan emojis: ⛵ boat for Elizabeth I building the English Navy 🌍going places setting up colonies 🔭telescope for discoveries 🏴‍☠ a pirate´s flag for the privateers filling the queens coffers with gold 💰 from Spanish ships 📚 books for learning and literature that thrived 🏟 the arena resembles the globe theathre - Shakespeare and Marlow as the best playwriters 🧱 brick building becoming popular for Elizabethan manor houses 💍a ring for Elizabeth´s elaborate dress style and jewels ⚠ a warning sign, and a knive 🗡for the constant danger of asassination the queen was in ⚔ swords for her military successes "Gloriana"

Archbishop John Whitgift was reportedly requested to be by Elizabeth’s side during her final days/hours and has subsequently almost disappeared from written history. His crest is also missing from Canterbury Cathedral. Does this new discovery shed any light on John Whitgift potentially witnessing the lack of communication from Elizabeth in naming her successor? Could this be why he ‘disappeared’ from favour and record soon afterwards?

Question: do you think that the Camden document will ever reveal any tidbits about Queen Elizabeth I's personal traits, temperaments, or personality?

historical mystery: was William the Conqueror really promised the English throne??? Or did he just use that as an excuse?

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

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

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

👸 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.

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?😮

🧱🧱🍗 ⚔️ 🕯️ 👑..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!

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. ❤❤

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!

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

I am wondering how, when previously unavailable information is uncovered (in this case, literally UNDER canon documents), historians determine which version is closest to the true recording of events? It seems in this case that the BM is interpreting the heretofore hidden information as closer to the truth, so how have they determined that the final drafts were embellishments or simply less accurate? Couldn't the overwrite have been to correct the first draft because that was inaccurate? How in the world do historians decide which version to propound as most factual? As always, I really enjoyed your presentation. 🦁📖

🦁 lion on England’s crest 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🦄 unicorn on Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Great Britain has both

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.

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

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. 📕 📖 📚 👑👑🕯️⏳⌛️

Hi Dr Kat, really enjoyable ! Did Philip 11 die in the manner that was written, didn’t like him much ( how can you say that about someone you’ve never met. Seems wrong doesn’t it?) but that death sounds gross. I think many have always wondered about Elizabeth naming James on her deathbed. Many people who are busy dying don’t have time for chitchat. Though, in truth, Elizabeth should have had the succession written in stone ages before she passed. Very remiss. Yes , James was a good candidate but , when I thought she had named him, I wondered how much of his naming came from a guilty conscience toward his mother . Who else do you think she would have had in mind? There were plenty of candidates to choose from. I’d say the council took it upon themselves ( or 1 man did) to choose who he thought would best serve. James was a Protestant ( and England had always wanted Scotland) , married and, most importantly, already had sons for the succession. Thank you 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

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

Thanks so much! I'd like to see a video on some of those who lived a long life and prospered, despite being in Henry VIII's court. And what was the likelihood of surviving his court? ⛵

Mystery for which new documentary evidence would be amazing: Princes in the tower. Death of Amy Robsart, to second commenters below.

I have always thought it quite off the Elizabeth I would designate the son of her rival (Mary, Queen of Scots) as her successor.

⛵For the privateers Elizabeth sent to rob the Spanish treasure ships of the valuables Conquistadors were stealing from the Americas.

The mystery of whether Elizabeth I knowingly signed for and allowed the death of Mary Queen of Scots

Things that happen when you follow multiple history creators on multiple platform is hearing about recent discoveries from multiple view points

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. ❤

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

Thanks !! Festinating as always. Jeffrey Newcomb

🍖🍺🎾meat, beer and tennis….very ‘Tudor’ I think!

👽☠🙉👀🧠🧚🏵 Foreigners. At least they 🍺

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

The princes in the tower and the consummation of Arthur and Catherine’s marriage

Politics and religion...... bases on which to be 'cancelled then, and now.

More what ifs please ❤Also a friend of mine has just been accepted to join the Charterhouse community Given it is such an historic establishment an investigation by you of its history would be of great interest

🍬 this is supposed to represent those little bon bons that Elizabeth loved so much!

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! ❤❤❤

I've always been interested in the Princes in the Tower. 🎭

I was just wondering if you know anything about John's ascension to the thrown. He had nephews by two of his older brothers. How did he become king?

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

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

How did James VI co-opt Elizabeth’s government. After all first he turned Essex and Cecil sensing an opportunity leaped at James VI so as soon as Elizabeth died the King of Scots was declared King of England.

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

If not James, who do you think would have been the most likely candidate. According to King Henry VIII" s will, he excluded Margaret's successors from the English throne. So why James and not Mary's succesors? A desire to unify Scotland and England by Elizabeth's advisors? You raise some very interesting points or should I say Camden.

Think of all the discoveries to come! 💀💕

Such a prescient example of history being written by the victors, or as in this case, those in power.

I wish they could solve the mystery of what happened to the two princes in the Tower (Edward V and Richard). If they were murdered, are the bones of the two boys found in the Tower really them?👑

I wanted to add one of a ruff, but it doesn't exist yet.

I'd love some information about the collection of relics held by the Elector "Friedrich der Weise" during the German Reformation... I always wondered if they were given away, put in storage, destroyed....

the mystery of what Queen Vtctorias writing real said as they were heavily edited by her daughter john guglielmini

I love your videos - from the US!

So, now... I'm confused about how succession actually worked. Because as far as I can tell, it was nothing more than a might makes right system, with no real rules, only a veneer of law to make it look legitimate. So, Henry VIII writes a will which is made law by Parliament in which he establishes an order of succession, but that will and law contradict an older law that bastards can't inherit (Mary and Elizabeth being bastards according to him). Then comes Edward VI, ok, fine, he's king, so it makes sense that if the previous king can change the succession, so can he? Right? He's just as king as Henry was. And he decides Queen Jane I is the Queen. But then Queen Jane I is removed via a coup led by a usurping Queen Mary I and killed, based on Henry's will... so people were still trying to follow Henry's will, ok, so far so good... but then after Queen Mary I comes Queen Elizabeth I who straight up ignores her father's will and law and just does... whatever. So, Henry's will WASN'T law after all or what? Elizabeth gets her successor Katherine Grey killed by playing ping pong with her for the horrible crime of getting married and having children... the horror and then... plays with the idea of naming the Scottish King as her heir, which was absolutely against the law and her dad's will. And then the Council just brings the Scottish King. How is that NOT a coup? So it seems to me it's all random and there is no actual principle applied here. Let's listen to Henry VIII's shady will, but only while it's convenient and just pretend Edward VI doesn't exist, because... reasons, he's a child (the Device for Succession was signed by his council and the Great Seal applied to it, so it wasn't just a piece of paper, it was law, yes, contradicting other laws... because why not? Henry's will did, by allowing bastards to inherit the crown). Oh, and because Elizabeth is loved by everyone she gets to just do whatever with the succession and at the end the council breaks all laws and does a coup. So... what gives? Because, all I see are contradictory laws which may or may not be valid and even those are applied as it suits some people, when it suits them. If this is the case, let's also acknowledge Queen Jane I, she had her 9 (or 13) days as a Queen and whoever may have just held power throughout history, regardless of legality. In this case, there are no usurpers or traitors, just monarchs with varying degrees of control and reign durations who took over not because they had some right, but because they were better at violence than everyone else. Might made right.

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

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

💃She was a dancing queen!

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

📖♍(the virgin queen)

NEW HISTORY JUST DROPPED! I REPEAT! NEW HISTORY HAS JUST DROPPED! This is very exciting!

really ? YT likes emojies ? well then :😏😋😛😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁