History Tea Time

Popular historic dramas like Bridgerton, Little Dorrit and year of the Rabbit sometimes receive criticism that their diverse casts are historically inaccurate. But in fact there have been people of color in Britain since Roman times. In a previous video, I explored the lives of 7 fascinating black Aristocrats & Celebrities who were living in 18th century England and France. Today we’ll travel forward in time and meet 7 more compelling people of African and mixed heritage who were making waves in Britain during the Victorian era. They include the Queen’s own goddaughter and her royal ward, a renowned actor, a heroic nurse, a circus performer immortalized by the Beatles, one of the most visible models of the era and a best-selling composer. Here are their stories...
Sara Forbes Bonetta

Ira Aldridge
Mary Seacole
Pablo Fanque
Fanny Eaton
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Prince Alemayehu of Ethiopia

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Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell

Music: Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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The Astors... Chances are you’ve hear the name of this prominent and obscenely wealthy dynasty of gilded age America. You may have been to a hotel, library, subway station or town that bares their name; vaguely remember that one of them went down with the Titanic, or recall seeing their modern decedents in US or UK tabloids. But who were these captains of industry and Queens of society? Today we’ll sort out the Astor family tree, put faces to the famous names and unearth their scandals! We’ll explore how they got their incredible wealth, what they did with it and what their decedents are up to today.

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Music: Butterflies in Love by Sir Cubworth

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Ahilyabai was born a commoner but was chosen as the bride of a prince at the age of 8. When her Husband was killed in battle she was convinced not to commit sati by throwing herself on his funeral pyre. She instead became a warrior princess and studied statecraft. When her father-in-law and then son died, she became the ruler of Indore. Her just rule, love of peace, care for her people and numerous building projects have made her famous across India.

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Music: Bansure Raga by Doug Maxwell 

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For 500 years Lucrezia Borgia has been the focus of operas, novels, movies, and televisions shows. She was one of the inspirations for Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones. Nearly all of these works further her reputation as a femme fatale and one of the most evil women in history. It is said that she went through 3 husbands, used a poison ring to murder her enemies, and slept with her father and brother. But was she really such a depraved, licentious villain? Or was she the victim of a twisted family and vengeful gossip? Let’s separate reality from the arsenic dipped rumors and get to know the true Lucrezia Borgia

Rodrigo Borgia - Pope Alexander VI
Cesare Borgia
Giovanni Borgia

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Music: Journey in the new world by Twin Musicom

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Have you every felt like you really should be living in a palace? Do diamond encrusted, golden crowns look particularly fetching on you, and are you darling at waving to adoring crowds from a carriage or balcony? Then you may have wondered if you have a few Kings and Queens way back in your family tree! Today I will share how you can find out if you have royal blood and introduce you to 10 historic royals with prolific progeny. Wherever you are from in the world, there is an excellent chance that you are related to at least one if not several of them.
10. Ismail Ibn Sharif (1645 – 1727) ~ 5 Million modern descendants
9. Atahualpa (1502 – 1533) ~ 100 Million
8. Edward III (1312 – 1377) ~ 200 Million
7. William the Conqueror (1028 – 1087) 300-400 Million
6. Genghis Khan (1162 – 1227) ~ 2 Billion
5. Charlemagne (748 – 814) ~ 3 Billion
4. Niall of the Nine Hostages (c. 360s - 400) ~ 3 Billion
3. Emperor Taizong of Tang (598 – 649) ~ 4 Billion
2. Ramses II of Egypt (1303 – 1213 BCE) ~ 6 Billion
1. Scorpion I of Egypt (c. 3200 BCE) ~ Everyone Alive Today

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Music: "Dream of the Ancestors" by Asher Fulero

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