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Curated Video
Structural methods in a dramatic account
Pupil outcome: I can identify and use a range of structural methods to plan a dramatic account of an event. Key learning points: - Using structural methods effectively can make your writing dramatic. - Examples of effective structural...
Curated Video
Analysing a dramatic description of an event
Pupil outcome: I can explain my response to a text and identify how imagery is used both descriptively and thematically. Key learning points: - A dramatic account is likely to be full of emotion, danger and conflict. - We expect an...
Curated Video
What is the difference between democratic and non-democratic government?
Pupil outcome: I can explain what a democratic and non-democratic government is and describe the key differences between them. Key learning points: - Democratic governments have free, fair elections and citizen participation. -...
The Daily Conversation
Nuclear North Korea: Options for the US President
North Korea’s growing missile and nuclear tests are creating serious tension with the United States, which fears an attack on American cities. The U.S. has tried cyber attacks, missile defense systems, and working with China to stop the...
The Daily Conversation
Top 10 Weapons-Producing Countries
The 10 countries that export the most military weapons to the rest of the world. US President Trump wants to boost defense spending by 10% and China will nearly double its military expenditures by the end of the decade. The world is...
The Daily Conversation
Modern Slavery: The Most-Afflicted Countries
These ten countries have the most people living in modern slavery, or victims of human trafficking.
The Daily Conversation
Tokyo, Japan: Earth’s Model Megacity
Tokyo is the most successful metropolis in the history of the world with 39 million residents, 50% more people than any other urban area. It is the safest big city on the planet and has a two trillion dollar GDP--an economy larger than...
Curated Video
Kim Jong-un Family Tree
There are reports that Kim Jong-un is seriously ill. This video explores the Kim Dynasty Family Tree and who might succeed him as Supreme Leader of North Korea.
Curated Video
North Korea's Limited Step into the Internet Age
This video discusses North Korea's recent venture into the internet age, highlighting the government's decision to allow a joint venture with a German internet company. While the country remains highly secretive and controls access to...
Curated Video
Portugal's World Cup Journey: The Quest for Greatness
This video discusses Portugal's history in the FIFA World Cup and highlights their potential to play dazzling football, yet their inability to progress beyond the semi-finals. It focuses on their performance in the 2006 World Cup and the...
Curated Video
Capitalism vs. Socialism: Which Works Better? [Deep Dive into Public Data Analysis]
Capitalism and socialism both aim to improve living conditions and society as a whole, but they differ significantly in how they seek to achieve this. In this video, we’ll break down the theories behind each system and examine real-world...
Curated Video
The Korean War: A Divided Nation and the Road to Armistice
This video provides a detailed historical account of the Korean War, focusing on the pivotal events that took place in 1951. It highlights the peace negotiations between the United Nations and North Korea, the involvement of key players...
Curated Video
The Korean War: A Divided Nation
This video outlines the key events of the Korean War in 1951, focusing on the peace negotiations between the United Nations and North Korea that lasted two years. It highlights the division of Korea into a communist regime in the North...
Wonderscape
Exploring Communism: Origins, Principles, and Global Impact
This video examines communism, focusing on its origins during the Industrial Revolution, criticisms of capitalism, and the ideas of Karl Marx. It outlines the rise of communism in Russia, the role of dictatorships in communist...
Wonderscape
Understanding Dictatorships: Power, History, and Impact
This video examines the nature of dictatorships, where a single leader holds unchecked power. It contrasts dictatorships with monarchies, traces their historical evolution, and discusses infamous dictators like Julius Caesar, Adolf...
Curated Video
The Showdown: MacArthur v. Truman
History is packed with epic rivalries, but when U.S. President Harry S. Truman went up against Five Star General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War – there was only going to be one winner.
Mr. Beat
Did His Travel Ban Target Muslims? | Trump v. Hawaii
In episode 65 of Supreme Court Briefs, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, tries to ban immigrants from certain countries, and it doesn't go so well.
One Minute History
075 North Korea - One Minute History
At the end of World War II, Korea is divided into two zones along the 38th parallel; with Soviets in the North and Americans in the South. 1948 - The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is established in the North with Kim Il-sung as...
The Guardian
Choosing to Defect from North Korea
In the 1980s, life in North Korea became increasingly difficult. As the food supply dwindled, a young Choi loong-wha had to make a difficult decision about who to feed. In this video, he ponders what it means to be a good son and brother...
The Guardian
From North Korea to New Malden
Choi loong-wha left North Korea as a young adult and eventually moved to London, joining the largest community of North Koreans outside of Korea. In this video, he shares some of the difficulties he faced growing up in North Korea and...
The Guardian
Advocating for Change in North Korea from Abroad
When more people speak up, change happens faster. That is the belief that keeps Choi loong-wha advocating for changes in human rights in North Korea, even when doing so brings back difficult memories for him. Little Pyongyang part 3
Hip Hughes History
Can the President Launch a Nuclear Attack Unilaterally? ("Pressing the Button")
How does the President launch a nuclear attack? Can they do it by themselves are there checks and balances?
Hip Hughes History
Trump, Taiwan and US Foreign Policy
By taking a phone call with Taiwan, President-Elect Donald Trump caused a minor tremor if Chinese-US Foreign Relations. In this video we'll explain the history of Taiwan and how it has effected the United States relationship with China.
Hip Hughes History
The Korean "War" Explained: US History Review
There is a reason why its called the "Forgotten War", because most people have no clue about the basics. Let HipHughes grease up your frontal cortex and then slide down the hill of learning going through the basic causes and fundamentals...