A brief explanation about the Magna Carta

To celebrate the 800th anniversary of the creation of the Magna Carta, the British Library has created two animations-narrated by Monty Python 's Terry Jones-about the groundbreaking "Great Charter." The first, which you can watch above, explores the document's history. The second, below, outlines why the charter was created and what it says.

The Magna Carta is a charter agreed by the King and Queen of England to reduce their power and give more power to the Parliament.