TLDR News
What Does the EU Parliament Actually Do? - Brexit Explained
What Does the EU Parliament Actually Do? - Brexit Explained
TLDR News
How Do Laws Get Passed In The UK?
It's pretty hard to tell what's happening in parliament from the outside. So we run through how laws are passed in the UK. From their first reading to when the time the Queen gives them royal ascent.
One Minute History
The Gunpowder Treason - One Minute History_4k
Persecuted by the Protestant monarchy, English Catholic revolutionaries conspire to assassinate King James I and his entire government. The conspirators smuggle two and a half tons of gunpowder into a cellar below the Palace of...
One Minute History
The Gunpowder Treason - One Minute History_1080
Persecuted by the Protestant monarchy, English Catholic revolutionaries conspire to assassinate King James I and his entire government. The conspirators smuggle two and a half tons of gunpowder into a cellar below the Palace of...
TLDR News
This Week in Parliament
We are launching a new series called This Week in Parliament. The show is designed to lift the lid on parliament and discuss what has happened in parliament in the preceding week. The series starts this Saturday (13th) and runs for 4 weeks.
History Hub
The trial of Charles I: justice or show trial?
In this video we explore the trial of Charles I at the end of the English Civil War and ask whether its outcome was a foregone conclusion.
Jabzy
Capital of Wales - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Capital of Wales
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Who Were? The Sons of Liberty
Learn more about the Sons of Liberty and the lead-up to the American Revolution.
The Economist
How democratic is your country?
Democracy is in danger around the world. Perhaps for this reason, political engagement is at an all-time high. Robert Guest, our foreign editor, examines this year's Democracy Index, compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Curated Video
What is BONFIRE NIGHT? | British Traditions & Culture
Every year on the 5th of November in the UK we light fires and set off fireworks, but why? It all dates back to 1605, let me quickly explain. Also find out exactly what we do on Bonfire night these days. Learn about British culture and...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Indigenous Australian Suffrage
Ms Represented is a series that charts the rise of Australian female politicians over the last one hundred years and the unbelievable things they got up to along the way. Eight years after Australian women gained the right to vote and to...
AllTime 10s
10 Most Corrupt Countries
Shady dealing, bribery and extortion. Those are just a few of the various underhand schemes that are taking place in these corrupt countries
TLDR News
Brexit Update in One Minute - Brexit Explained.
Confused about Brexit? What's even happening at the moment? We update you on Brexit in just one minute.
Jabzy
Belgian Colonial Plans - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Belgian Colonial Plans
Easy Languages
Weird Color Names in Turkish | Super Easy Turkish 11
Weird Color Names in Turkish | Super Easy Turkish 11 Easy Turkish is a project to help you learn Turkish in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Istanbul and other places in Turkey.
60 Second Histories
Women’s Social and Political Union
Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the WSPU; the Women’s Social and Political Union
Wonderscape
History Kids: From the French and Indian War to the First Continental Congress
In this educational video, we explore the events leading up to the American Revolution and the establishment of a democratic system in the United States. From the French and Indian War to the Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party, we delve...
Ancient Lights Media
Japan: Overview of Geography and Climate
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip offers an overview of Japan's climate and geography.
Weird History
Smelly Facts About The Great Stink Of 1858
Many think of the Victorian era as a time of tight-laced corsets and formal teas. And it was—but it was also the time of the Great Stink, a two-month stretch of 1858 in which London's primary water source, the River Thames, was so full...
60 Second Histories
English Civil War: A Royalist Soldier
A Royalist soldier gives his point of view and explains why he follows the King
60 Second Histories
English Civil War: A pikeman
A description of the armour worn by pikemen during the English Civil War, it also shows his main weapon, the long pike and explains how it was used.
Intelligence Squared
Is reintergrating Pakistan with India an option?
Questions raised from the floor of the auditorium and online via Twitter, with all the speakers responding. IQ2 Discussion "Pakistan: what next?" (11 of 12)