Eleanor of Aquitaine: Unravelling the Truths & Legends of a Medieval Queen

In this captivating exploration, Kevin Hicks delves into the remarkable life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, to reveal some of the truths and rumours of one of the most powerful and influential women of the medieval period. From her reign as Queen of both France and England to her pivotal role in shaping the course of European history, this video uncovers her indomitable spirit, political acumen, and enduring legacy. Join us as we explore the truths, legend and legacy of a queen whose impact still resonates today.

Note: Medieval images used do not always represent specific events or people of the time, they are used for descriptive purposes.

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[andrewk]

Eleanor is perhaps the most interesting woman who ever lived in my opinion, what a life! Great stuff Kev!

[TravisBrady-wnfr]

Hunkered in by the hurricane. Watching by candlelight. So amazing.

[thehistoricalhomesteader]

She s one of those people that i wish i could go back in history and spend some time with. She was an absolute unit!

[MrTylerStricker]

I always thought Eleanor of Aquitaine is one of the most amazing, interesting characters from all of medieval history! Thank you for the fantastic video!

[Runeinc]

Everytime I listen to something on Eleanor of Aquitaine, it makes me want to rewatch The Lion in Winter with such a great movie with a great cast, Katharine Hepburn, Peter O'Toole, Anthony Hopkins, Nigel Terry and a very young Timothy Dalton.

[viviencrooks]

When I moved to France in 2010, I was determined to visit the Abbé Royale at Fontrevaud, where the Plantagenets are buried. Well, parts of them! Also Joanna of Sicily, one of Eleanor’s daughters who lived with Eleanor at Fontrevaud but died in childbirth I think. It’s a very atmospheric abbey, with wonderful cloisters, and history around every corner, the stone carvings and wall paintings are well worth seeing.
Eleanor was so amazing, she lived until nearly 84. Thank you for posting this.

[scottmarsh]

Fascinating history! The Lion in Winter, with Katharine Hepburn as Eleanor, is my favorite Christmas movie.

[michaelpage]

You really need a TV show. You really do. Just amazing as always.

[BMO_Creative]

WoW!!! Eleanor had an amazing life! I think she would have loved to hear Mr. Hicks tell it! A masterful bard/ archer!

[dokpikun-bgen]

She was amazing and my fav royal. Thank you for this outstanding video!

[richardross]

Mr.Hicks, I would like to say thank you for bringing Britains history to the masses. We in America know little about your history. Your passion for history and way of delivering the information really bring the characters to life. May God continue your channel.

[dmcarpenter]

Brother Kevin: A fine story, to enjoy on a quiet evening after 36 hours of Hurricane Helene. All good here, power out at the farm. No worries for us.

[wilsontheconqueror]

Eleanor was truly the grandmother of European royalty! Your cousins from the States! Well done!

[mmcleod]

She has been a favorite and your bio was great as usual.

[arthurdoucette]

Greetings once again from Nova Scotia, thanks for another great video. I love this period in history, all the nuances and the inner workings of politics, I have said before, I wish our history teachers had your passion for story telling, I for one, would have learned so much more. Thank you once again, have a great weekend, and as always best regards, Arthur

[jacksonlawrence]

Thank you so much! Even if I'm not learning about castles, I'm learning so much about the past. History Squad is the best <3

[jeningle]

Brilliant video Kevin, thank you. What a complicated and fascinating tale, and what a woman!

[welshman]

The woman was an absolute power house in her own right and birthed a dynasty that will live on in history bloody brilliant video kev you never let us down mate and if i might ask for a video on Catherine de madici she was another power house

[christinetitus]

Love all your videos & thanks for sharing your knowledge about this very fascinating woman! Greetings from Los Angeles 😊

[dganim]

Great Episode Kevin. You really transport us back to the time- Thank you!