How a single hail storm altered the course of European history

History · Published 3 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: The Treaty of Brétigny was intended to reshape the Hundred Years' War, but its origins lie not in military strategy, but in a sudden weather event.

This video explores how a hail storm, occurring just three weeks before the signing of the Treaty of Brétigny, fundamentally changed the direction of European history. Rather than being the result of a decisive battlefield victory, the treaty represented a significant shift in the ongoing conflict known as the Hundred Years' War.

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