Cromwell's Head and Monarchy Restoration

The video explores the controversial figure of Oliver Cromwell, his role in the English Civil War, and his subsequent rule as Lord Protector. After his death, Cromwell's body was treated with respect, but his regime quickly collapsed. Charles II, seeking revenge for his father's execution, posthumously executed Cromwell's corpse. The video then follows the strange journey of Cromwell's disembodied head, which was displayed, lost, and passed through various hands over 300 years before finally being buried. The video concludes with a promotion for CuriosityStream and Nebula.

What significant event did Oliver Cromwell personally sign off on in 1649?

• The Magna Carta

• The beheading of King Charles I

• The Act of Union

• The Glorious Revolution

What title was Oliver Cromwell given in 1653?

• Duke of Westminster

• Lord Protector

• King of England

• Prime Minister

Who restored the English monarchy after Cromwell's death?

• James II

• George I

• Charles II

• William III

What was the fate of Cromwell's body after the monarchy was restored?

• It was left undisturbed

• It was posthumously executed

• It was buried at sea

• It was cremated

How long did Cromwell's head remain on display above Westminster Hall?

• 30 years

• 10 years

• 40 years

• 20 years

Who was the first known private owner of Cromwell's head after it disappeared?

• A museum curator

• A Swiss collector

• A British noble

• A guardsman

What did Samuel Russell do with Cromwell's head?

• Displayed it in a museum

• Used it as a party prop

• Sold it to a university

• Buried it in his garden

What was the outcome of the scientific examination of Cromwell's head in the 1930s?

• It was confirmed as Cromwell's

• It was too damaged to identify

• It was a fake

• It was lost during the study

Where was Cromwell's head finally buried?

• Westminster Abbey

• Sydney Sussex College

• Tower of London

• St. Paul's Cathedral

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