Horrible Histories George The IV Who Are You ?

George IV actually did open all the caskets in Westminster Abbey to see who was there, though I imagine it wasn't as entertaining as this.

Horrible Histories Paul Rivere's All American Toothpaste

One of the Amateur Historian's friends admitted that she believed in making easily fulfilled New Year's resolutions, and therefore, her resolution was to take better care of her teeth. One hopes she did not invest in this toothpaste in order to do so.

Happy 2012!

Horrible Histories Madame Tussaud's Make-Up Show

The Amateur Historian will never look at ads for Madame Tussaud's with equanimity again.

Horrible Histories- Admiral Nelson's Death/Stupid Deaths

Everyone loves a naval hero, except if said naval hero pukes on your shoes.

Horrible Histories -George IV is Fat

The man wasn't nicknamed "the Prince of Whales" because of his fondness for marine science, after all.

Horrible Histories - Pupil Rebellion -HD 1080p

The British school system was, I think, much more entertaining back in the Georgian era. If this was the sort of education that gentlemen of rank and fortune received, it is very easy to see how British parliment evolved the way it did. The Amateur Historian is personally very fond of how British MPs can boo each other at will.

Horrible Histories - Georgian Pinching Match

The summer is the best time to begin a new sport or exercise regime, Gentle Readers, and so the Amateur Historian suggests looking back to history. Pinching matches are sure to be all the rage at your next outdoor party! It gives any gathering that touch of old British civility.

Horrible Histories-Join the Royal Navy!-HD 1080p

Wooden ships and iron men, what-what? Or maybe just men with cast-iron stomachs...

Stand and Deliver (for real this time!)

What I really love about this 80s glam rock song about Dick Turpin is how they mock one of my favorite 80s glam rock songs, Adam Ant's Stand and Deliver.