King John was king of England from 1199 to 1216. He is often remembered as a cruel and power-hungry king whose reign ended in the middle of a disastrous civil war with the barons of England.

John, the illegitimate King of England, goes to war with France, who backs the rightful heir to England's throne, Arthur. The two armies meet outside the town of Angiers, and both campaign ...

But how long ago was the British monarchy established? Which ruler can rightfully call themselves the first King of England?

Featuring Ben Miller in the title role, Horrible Histories looks at the life and reign of King John (1166-1216). King John was one of the most rotten rulers of the lot, whose life was dominated by ...

his name was anglicized to John Cabot. King Henry VII of England authorized Cabot to "seek out, discover and find whatsoever isles, countries, regions or provinces of heathens and infidels ...