The King Who Sold His Kingdom to the Pope
About this video
King John of England turned a crown into a papal fief. Ransom, rebellion, and a deal that still sounds insane. In this video: • Why John needed money and legitimacy • The deal with Rome • What barons and Europe made of it • How power looked after the sale Stick-figure royal collapse comedy. Grounded in chronicles. #history #kingjohn #medieval #royals Subscribe to Lost Crowns HQ for one ruler, one disaster, one witty autopsy.
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