Charles VI of France - The Mad King Who Thought He Was Made of Glass

Step into the haunting story of Charles VI of France — the “Mad King” who believed he was made of glass. 👑✨ From a boy-king crowned at Reims to a monarch lost in madness, betrayal, and bloodshed, this documentary uncovers the fragile reign that nearly shattered France during the Hundred Years’ War. For more than 40 years (1380–1422), Charles’s rule was marked by delusion, civil war, political intrigue, and foreign conquest. In this episode, discover: ⚔️ The rise of the boy-king and the hope he brought to Paris 🩸 The fateful forest frenzy of 1392, when Charles turned his sword on his own men 🔥 The tragic “Bal des Ardents” — the burning masquerade that horrified Europe 🕊️ His terrifying delusion of being made of glass, and how it paralyzed the French court ⚖️ The murder of Louis of Orléans and the bloody feud between Armagnacs and Burgundians 🇫🇷 The devastation of the Battle of Agincourt and the betrayal of the Treaty of Troyes ⚰️ The lonely, broken death of a king — and the fragile legacy he left behind This is not just the story of a king — it is the story of a kingdom on the brink of collapse. A fractured crown for a fractured realm. 📖 Perfect for history lovers, medieval enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the darker side of kingship and power. If you enjoy deep dives into hidden truths of history, don’t forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔, and COMMENT where you’re watching from — I love seeing how history connects us across the world. #CharlesVIOfFrance#historydocumentary #MadKingOfFrance #KingOfGlass #ValoisDynasty #HundredYearsWar #Agincourt #TreatyOfTroyes #BalDesArdents #LouisOfOrleans #JohnTheFearless #ArmagnacsVsBurgundians #MedievalFrance #FrenchCivilWar #IsabeauOfBavaria #CatherineOfValois #PhilipTheGood #Montereau #GlassDelusion #MedievalMadness #FrenchHistoryDocumentary #ChronosHistory #QuietHistorians #HistoryTV #DarkHistory #UntoldHistory #HistoryUncovered #HistoricalDrama #HistoryChannelStyle