Why a dispute over a pint led to a deadly Oxford riot
In short: Oxford University is famous for its elite scholars, but it also has a darker history. This video explores a violent clash from over six centuries ago where students and townsfolk fought and died over a single pint of beer.
While Oxford is celebrated for housing some of history's finest minds, its streets have seen significant unrest. Over six hundred years ago, a riot broke out between university students and local townsfolk. The conflict, which resulted in multiple deaths, was sparked by a disagreement involving a pint of beer.
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