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Emphasizing Local Craftsmanship for Sustainable Building
Inspired by traditional East African dhows, Anne and Jean chose to use local materials and techniques for their eco-lodge on Cholé Island. This decision aimed to invest in the local community, providing jobs and supporting the economy by...
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Global Trade
Dr. Forrester explains how global trade evolved and what global trade is like today. She discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the global market.
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Living in Ireland
Dr. Forrester compares the lives of families in the United States to those in Ireland.
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The Plymouth Colony and Colonial Life in the 1600s
Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Plymouth Colony and how difficult life must have been for the early settlers like the Pilgrims and the Puritans.
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William Penn
Dr. Forrester tells story of William Penn, the father of the city of Philadelphia and the founder of the state of Pennsylvania.
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Starving Time
Dr. Forrester tells about Pocahontas, Captain John Smith, and Captain John Rolfe.
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The Buildup to the American Revolution
Dr. Forrester talks about taxation, religious freedom, and other important issues that led the colonists to break away from Great Britain.
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US Citizen
Dr. Forrester gives a brief history and overview of the United States Constitution.
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The Growth of a Nation
Dr. Forrester explains that the United States became a country in 1783 after seven hard fought years of the American Revolution. The original thirteen colonies became thirteen states. The United States grew to a total of fifty states as...
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Newton and the First Law of Motion
Dr. Forrester outlines the contributions of Sir Isaac Newton to the study of physics. She explains his first law of motion.
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British Wildlife: Roe Deer
Welcome to another episode of Natural World Facts! This fact file is all about the Roe Deer in the series Mammals.
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British Wildlife: Common Frog
Welcome to another episode of Natural World Facts! This fact file is all about the Common Frog in the series Reptiles and Amphibians.
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Life in the Colonies: Work
The Thirteen Colonies were built by a diverse workforce including skilled laborers, indentured servants, enslaved people, and criminals, in stark contrast to modern labor practices.
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What are the Different Forms of Government?
Every country on Earth is run by some form of government – but there are many different kinds, from autocracies and oligarchies to direct and representative democracies.
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What is the English Bill of Rights?
The English Bill of Rights curbed the power and influence of the English monarchy and gave more power to their subjects. It’s the basis for the rights and freedoms we enjoy today.
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Why did the Colonies Declare Independence?
In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?
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Is "R" a Vowel?
There's a good argument that the letter R is, at least sometimes, not a consonant at all, but a vowel. Does that mean your 1st grade teacher was lying to you? Not exactly. R is an incredibly weird letter, with so many different sounds...
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The Pioneering Voyage of the HMS Challenger
The HMS Challenger set out on its 3-year voyage in 1872. This expedition was to be the first of its kind. One organised specifically to gather data on the ocean environment and its inhabitants. During its 127,580 km (79,280 mi) journey...
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Hamlet 5.2 Character Interviews and Performance
This video delves into Act 5, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, featuring character interviews and a performance of the final scene. It covers Hamlet's recount of events on the boat with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, the fencing match...
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Hamlet 4.7 What's Happening?
This video summarizes the events leading up to Act 4, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It details how Hamlet's killing of Polonius benefits Claudiu, as well as Claudius's plan with Laertes to kill Hamlet in a rigged fencing match. The...
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Hamlet 4.6 What's Happening?
This video explores Act 4, Scene 6 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Horatio fears for Hamlet's fate after his banishment to England following the murder of Polonius. The scene shifts dramatically as Horatio receives a surprising message...
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Hamlet 4.1 Interview with Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, and Hamlet
This video discusses Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, focusing on the developments following Polonius's death. The video covers key interactions, including Gertrude informing Claudius about Hamlet's madness and murder, and...
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Hamlet 3.3 Interviews with Hamlet, Polonius, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
This video presents a staged series of interviews with key characters from Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," including Hamlet, Polonius, Rosencrantz, and Guildenstern. It delves into their personal perspectives and motives,...
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Hamlet 3.1 Allusion: Neglected Tribute
This video discusses a pivotal plot development in "Hamlet" where Claudius decides to send Hamlet to England under the guise of collecting Denmark's tribute. It explains the historical context of Denmark's influence over regions...