This is a video entitled “Take a Stand” which discusses important events and key figures in the women’s suffrage movement.

Uploaded on the 167th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention, we take a look at the big idea of women's rights in the 19th century as well as some interesting facts about the convention.

Victoria Woodhull ran for President of the United States before most American women were even allowed to vote.

Emmeline Pankhurst explains the Cat and Mouse Act.

Learn all about Harriet Tubman's early life, social impact, role in the Underground Railroad, later life and lasting, national legacy. Her noteworthy quotes are recounted by "Harriet" herself. Detailed graphics, diagrams, and exciting...

Emmeline Pankhurst discusses the time she spent in prison and its effect upon her.

Alan Kay, is one of the earliest pioneers of object-oriented programming, personal computing, and graphical user interfaces. His contributions have been recognized with:the Charles Stark Draper Prize of the National...

Emmeline Pankhurst discusses the outbreak of war and women over 30 getting the vote.

Part of a series on women's suffrage, Emmeline Pankhurst describes the WSPU tactical intensification and hunger strike

Emmeline describes the inaugural meeting of the Women's Franchise League

In this episode of composing for the piano, we explore how to present the Music Matters theme in Serial style. Serialism is not to everyone’s taste but this video begins with an explanation of the Serial technique and how it has been...

From the time of slavery right through to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s there have been many great leaders who fought to break down racial barriers in America. On January 20, 2009 Barack Obama became the first African American...

Emmeline Pankhurst talks about the WSPU opposition to the Liberal party and the defeat of Winston Churchill

Emmeline talks about becoming friends with Keir Hardie and joining the Independent Labour Party

Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the protest made by the WSPU after the suffrage bill was filibustered in 1905 and the arrest of Christabel and Emmiline Pankhurst. 

Emmeline Pankhurst describes the escalation in militant tactics and some of the acts of arson undertaken to further the cause.

Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the organisation of a conciliation committee and the violence experienced by suffragettes.

Emmeline Pankhurst explains who Emily Davison was, and what she did for the suffrage movement.

Emmeline Pankhurst talks about her time as a woman registrar

Emmeline Pankhurst talks about death of Emily Wilding Davison at the Epsom Derby in 1913

Emmeline Pankhurst describes a visit to the Manchester Workhouse and the effect it had upon her

In 2020, a statue of former US President Ulysses S Grant was toppled by Black Lives Matter protesters. A Civil War hero who helped bring about an end to slavery, he was a controversial figure too.

This video provides a historical overview of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, highlighting key events and figures that shaped the fight for equal rights. It explores the struggles faced by black Americans during the era of...

Coverture severely restricted women’s political, financial, and personal rights and was imported to the American colonies as a part of English common law. It affected the lives of all American women and although it has been diminished...