How a mad king and a climatic battle inspired the first valentine

War, Madness, and the First Valentine · 12:46 · Video: The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered · Watch at the source

In short: Discover the complex historical tale behind the first valentine. This story weaves together a mad king, the machinations of a royal court, and one of history's most significant battles.

This video explores a narrative that blends historical reality with elements reminiscent of Shakespeare or Game of Thrones. It examines how the intersection of two great kingdoms and royal intrigue led to the creation of the first valentine, involving both poetry and the chaos of war.

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