The Hundred Years' War That Ended the Age of Chivalry | History for Sleep

Tonight, settle in for the complete story of the Hundred Years’ War — a conflict that lasted 116 years and transformed England, France, warfare, monarchy, and the very idea of national identity. Beginning with the English claim to the French throne, this long-form journey takes you through the great battles of Crécy, Poitiers, and Agincourt, the devastating chevauchées, the rise of the English longbow, the Black Death, political turmoil, and the growing power of Parliament. We’ll follow the rise of Henry V, the struggle between the Burgundians and Armagnacs, and the extraordinary story of Joan of Arc, whose arrival at Orléans helped reverse the direction of the war. From her trial and execution at Rouen to the French recovery under Charles VII, the story eventually reaches the Battle of Castillon in 1453, where French artillery brought the long conflict to its final military chapter. Along the way, discover how the war affected ordinary peasants, soldiers, merchants, nobles, and royal families — and how more than a century of warfare helped shape the distinct identities of England and France. So dim the lights, get comfortable, and let this long journey through medieval history carry you from royal courts and muddy battlefields to ancient castles, siege walls, and the final echoes of chivalry. Relax, let your thoughts slow down, and drift into the past. Good night and sweet dreams. #hundredyearswar #medievalhistory #historytosleepto #bedtimehistory #englishhistory #frenchhistory #joanofarc #henryv #agincourt #sleepyhistory #historydocumentary