Instructional Video4:12
Curated Video

Macbeth 1.2 Performance: Sergeant, Lines 25-33

6th - Higher Ed
This video from Shakespeare's "Macbeth" portrays the volatile nature of conflict, drawing a vivid metaphor between natural disasters and human battles. As Scotland gains a momentary reprieve, symbolized by the calming of a storm, the...
Instructional Video1:05
Curated Video

Macbeth 1.2 Historical Reference: Kerns and Gallowglasses

6th - Higher Ed
This video explains the historical context of the battle in Shakespeare's "Macbeth," highlighting that it is fought between King Duncan and the rebel Macdonald. It details the composition of Macdonald's forces, including kerns and...
Instructional Video2:44
Great Big Story

The Quest for Britain's Most Remote Pub: The Old Forge

12th - Higher Ed
Embark on the adventurous journey to The Old Forge in Knoydart, Scotland, Britain's most remote pub, accessible only by boat.<br/>
Instructional Video2:30
Great Big Story

The Art of Making Haggis, A Scottish Tradition

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the champion haggis making process in Scotland, from traditional ingredients to modern serving styles.<br/>
Instructional Video9:45
Curated Video

The Golden Ratio and the Mystery of the Portmahomack Monastary

3rd - Higher Ed
The Portmahomack monastery in Eastern Scotland, attributed to the ancient Picts, showcases an architectural design based on the Golden Ratio, suggesting a sophisticated understanding of mathematics and design by this mysterious ancient...
Instructional Video1:58
Curated Video

Controversy Over BBC's New Weather Mapping System

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The video discusses the unexpected public backlash faced by the BBC when introducing a new high resolution weather mapping system called Weatherscape XT. The controversy arose from the initial design flaw which disproportionately focused...
Instructional Video14:41
Curated Video

William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, 1297 First War of Scottish Independence Part 2

6th - Higher Ed
William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, 1297 First War of Scottish Independence Part 2
Instructional Video14:06
Curated Video

Battle of Dunbar, 1296 First War of Scottish Independence (Part 1) DOCUMENTARY

6th - Higher Ed
Battle of Dunbar, 1296 First War of Scottish Independence (Part 1) DOCUMENTARY
Instructional Video20:05
Curated Video

Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 AD First War of Scottish Independence (Part 5)

6th - Higher Ed
Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 AD First War of Scottish Independence (Part 5)
Instructional Video19:09
Curated Video

Battle of Falkirk: William Wallace and the Scottish Resistance

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the events surrounding William Wallace's raid into England in 1297, his subsequent knighthood and appointment as guardian of Scotland, and the decisive Battle of Falkirk in 1298 where Wallace's...
Instructional Video16:48
Curated Video

Battle of Loudoun Hill: The Rise of Robert the Bruce

6th - Higher Ed
This video details the rise of Robert the Bruce, from his early alliances with England to his eventual crowning as King of Scotland in 1306. Despite facing numerous setbacks, including defeats at the hands of the English, Robert...
Instructional Video1:14
Curated Video

Upcoming Upgrade: New Super Carriers for the UK Navy

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, it is announced that BAE Systems, in collaboration with French company Fails, will build two new super carriers for the UK Navy. These carriers will be the largest warships ever built in Britain, measuring 2300 meters long...
Instructional Video7:21
Debunked

Halloween - Myths & Legends

9th - 12th
It’s time to dust off the vampire fangs, grab your pumpkins and find the biggest candy bucket you can carry. Halloween is here, that great American tradition intended to get the kids out of the house and worship the devil. Or is any of...
Instructional Video12:41
The Guardian

Heroin to Holyrood? Man behind 'illegal' drug van runs for Scottish parliament

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Peter Krykant, who operates a van in Glasgow where people can safely take illegal drugs, is running for Holyrood as part of a campaign calling for the Scottish government to establish legal sites. A former heroin addict, he is pushing...
Instructional Video11:40
Weird History

The Real Life Breaveheart

12th - Higher Ed
We all know that historical movies can be inaccurate. Sometimes, they get historical figures completely wrong – for example, Pocahontas was a child when she met John Smith, and so was Isabella of France when William Wallace was alive....
Instructional Video5:36
Curated Video

HTML: HTML Lists

Pre-K - Higher Ed
When viewing a website, people tend to scan more than they read. In this video, Mark will show you how to create HTML5 lists.
Instructional Video4:52
Curated Video

The Evolution of Coronation Oaths in Great Britain

12th - Higher Ed
This video explores the history of coronations in Scotland and England, highlighting key moments such as the union between the two countries. It discusses the changes in coronation rituals, oaths, and languages used, showcasing how...
Instructional Video4:55
Curated Video

What is the Significance of the Stone of Scone?

12th - Higher Ed
This video explores the history and significance of King Edward's Chair, which is used in the coronation of British monarchs. It discusses the chair's origins, including its commission by Edward I and the addition of the Stone of...
Instructional Video6:18
Curated Video

History and Evolution of the British Coronation Ceremony

12th - Higher Ed
Trace the origins of the ceremony back to King Edgar in 973. Learn how the symbolism and traditions evolved over time, including the establishment of Westminster Abbey as the consistent location. Understand the role of religion,...
Instructional Video7:51
John D Ruddy

The Story of Columba - Manny Man Does History

12th - Higher Ed
Learn about one of the Patron Saints of Ireland and how he may have been the person to be caught for copyright infringement!
Instructional Video17:15
John D Ruddy

Monarchs of England Part 4: The Hundred Years' War - Manny Man Does History

12th - Higher Ed
Find out all about the Hundred Years War and the very long rivalry between England and France.
Instructional Video10:18
John D Ruddy

Monarchs of England Part 3: The Plantagenets - Manny Man Does History

12th - Higher Ed
Find out all about the conflicts between England, Scotland, France, and the years leading up to the Hundred Years War.
Instructional Video9:21
John D Ruddy

Monarchs of England Part 1: The Anglo-Saxons - Manny Man Does History

12th - Higher Ed
Part 1 of the Monarchs of England goes from end of the Roman Empire all the way through the age of the Anglo-Saxons! Enjoy!
Instructional Video2:57
John D Ruddy

Acts of Union in 3 Minutes - Manny Man Does History

12th - Higher Ed
What were the Acts of Union? Find out here!