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10 Good Things That Happened in 2017
2017 might have seemed like a bad year in so many ways. From Trump to yet more elections in the UK. Or the mess that is Brexit. But it's not all bad news. Some great things did happen in 2017. Here are some good news stories you might...
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Elizabeth I of England part 3: Sibling Rivalry
When their brother died in 1553, Elizabeth's sister was crowned Mary I. Mary, a devout Catholic, soon began to distrust her Protestant sister, accusing Elizabeth of involvement in Wyatt's Rebellion of 1554. Despite a lack of evidence,...
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Empress Matilda part 6: Countess of Anjou
Matilda reluctantly married Geoffrey of Anjou. He was much younger than Matilda and their marriage got off to a rocky start. However, at King Henry I's urging, they eventually reconciled and went on to have three sons. Although the King...
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Empress Matilda part 1: Childhood
Empress Matilda was the oldest child of King Henry I of England. While it was assumed that her younger brother William would inherit the throne, Matilda was well-educated during her childhood, learning many languages and focusing on...
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Eleanor of Aquitaine part 5: the Angevin Empire
Eleanor and her second husband, Henry II combine their territories to become what is known today as the Angevin Empire, stretching from the Carcassonne in the South of France to Northumbria in the North of England. Eleanor has more...
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Thanksgiving Song for Kids | The First Thanksgiving Song
Video: The First Thanksgiving Day Song Grade Levels: Kids in All Grades SUMMARY: The Pilgrims leave Holland after fleeing from England where they were persecuted because of their faith. After an arduous oversea journey, they land at...
Cerebellum
The Age Of Discovery - English Exploration
This program examines the important figures of this period, their motivations for exploring new lands, and their tragedies and successes. This video looks at English lead explorations such as the voyages made by John Cabot to North...
The March of Time
Englich countryside, manors
MOT 1938: ENGLAND: English countryside w/ hedgerows farmers harvesting wheat in field man walking w/ horse. Village road. VS Manor houses & grounds. Gentleman out of chauffeur driven car woman greeting w/ multiple white dogs (possibly...
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An Important ENGLISH Lesson: Don't put SHIT on the bed!!!
A brief retelling of what my student revealed to me in a recent lesson. This stands an probably one of the most important English lessons you will learn.
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Bloody Mary part 3: A Fight for the Throne
Experience the tumultuous journey of Mary, as she fights for her right to the English throne. Watch as she navigates the complex political landscape of 16th century England, and battles for her beliefs and her family's legacy. From her...
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Aethelflaed part 4: Life as a Mother and Queen of Mercia
What were the duties of a Anglo-Saxon royal women? Learn what role these women played in social, domestic, and legal affairs in their lands. In addition to the usual responsibilities, in the early 900s, Aethelflaed took on more of the...
The March of Time
British Royal Navy in USA
MOT 1939: BRITISH ROYAL NAVY IN U.S.A.: NIGHT: WS English sailors dancing in ballroom w/ women. MS Marines & sailors standing watching. MS Woman & sailor talking. EXT WS 'NBC' building. DRAMATIZATION: INT VS Announcer & marine talking...
Jabzy
Italian Wars - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Italian Wars
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British Bitesize Lesson #22: PANTS
My gift to you this Christmas is 25 British Bitesize Lessons. Lesson #22 is about the word PANTS.
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Empress Matilda part 14: Demeanor Unbecoming a Female
As Matilda begins her rule of England, many called found her to be arrogant and abrasive, qualities that would normally be seen as an asset in a male ruler. It was this apparent arrogance that led Bishop Henry to leave her court and plot...
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Aethelflaed part 8: Legacy and Influence on Later Rulers
In June of 918, Aethelflaed died suddenly at 48 years old. There is dispute as to whether her brother Edward immediately took over as ruler of Mercia or whether her daughter, Aelfwynn ruled for a while. Eventually, Edward's son...
The Guardian
Inner-city cricket: The Midlands. Is ethnic minority talent being missed?
30% of recreational cricketers in the UK are from South Asian backgrounds, but that group is represented by just 4% of professionals. Is enough being done to realise BAME potential in the game in the UK? We meet the enthusiasts of Perry...
TLDR News
Will Russia’s Economy Really Outperform the UK in 2023?
The most recent IMF forecast suggests that Britain will be in recession in 2023, and even perform worse than Russia this year, despite the unprecedented sanctions package levied against them. In this video, we break down just how...
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Could Cornwall Leave the UK & Get Independence? - TLDR UK
With Scotland and Northern Ireland more seriously discussing leaving the UK, we thought we'd turn to another more 'separatist-friendly' part of the union... Cornwall. In this video we'll discuss why some want out and if that's actually...
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Britain's Economy is Falling Behind the G7... why? - TLDR News
Britain is struggling a bit at the moment. Politics is a mess, public confidence is falling and despite claims from Number 10 the UK economy is far from world beating. So in this video we'll explain what's going on with the UK economy...
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Can Johnson Survive the Local Elections? - TLDR News
With local council elections in London and across many other areas of the UK, we examine what was a poor result for Johnson's Conservatives, who benefitted from their significant losses and what this could signal about a future General...
Wonderscape
Preschool Prep: Landmarks from A to Z
Journey around the globe with ten-year-old animated character Emily, as she presents iconic landmarks from A to Z! Each upper-case letter of the alphabet gets presented several times then linked to a corresponding landmark, which makes...
One Minute History
The Battle of Hastings Part 2 - One Minute History_1080
October 14, 1066 - The King of England and the Duke of Normandy meet on the battlefield. The prize to be won; the English crown. King Harold defends the high ground with his infantry in a shield-wall formation. William takes the field...
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The King Who Broke the Church | The Life & Times of Henry VIII
In this video we look into the life of King Henry VIII, the man who broke the Catholic Church in England.