After nearly disappearing from much of the world, the measles virus is on the rise. This program journeys to Tajikistan, where the collapse of the health care system established under Soviet rule led to a hiatus in disease vaccination....

This video provides a historical overview of Memorial Day, tracing its origins back to the aftermath of the Civil War when it was first observed as Decoration Day. It highlights the evolution of the holiday to honor all men and women who...

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Dictators are overthrown in part 6 of our epic journey through the revolutions that set the power dynamics of our modern civilization.

A video that describes how civil war caused China to split into two different nations.

Howcast -Does information go in one ear, and come out the other? In order to get new knowledge to stick, you need to make it a part of your long-term memory.

Everything you need to know about the wars that gave us Khaaaan!

This video provides a comprehensive overview of Somalia, covering its geography, culture, history, and current affairs. It delves into the complexities of the country's administrative divisions, cultural traditions, famous individuals,...

Lebanon was once known as the Paris of the Middle East, but is now in the grip of one of the worst economic collapses in modern history, according to the World Bank. The global body has blasted the country’s ruling class for...

Go road cycling, stand up paddleboarding, horseback riding at a Civil War battlefield and hiking at Shenandoah National Park around Culpeper, Virginia with Darley Newman.

Learn about the history of a lesser visited national park, where Route 66, the Civil War and Native American culture combine, located outside of Santa Fe.

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Amnesty International researcher, Joe Freeman, explains what life is like inside Myanmar today as the military junta cling to power against rising insurgencies across the country.Joe was speaking about Myanmar and Aung San Suu Kyi in The...

Civil War myths both big and small persist to this day. LiveScience clears up a few.

Pupil outcome: I can summarise a writer's viewpoint. Key learning points: - Key information can be used to make predictions and draw conclusions before you read a text. - Skimming and scanning can be a useful strategy for finding the key...

Pupil outcome: I can use my research to plan and write the conclusion of a biography about Harriet Tubman. Key learning points: - A conclusion summarises the key points of the paragraphs preceding it - no new information should be...

Pupil outcome: I can use my research and understanding of Harriet Tubman’s activism to plan a section of a biography. Key learning points: - In the sections, writers share detailed, specific information about an aspect of the person's...

Pupil outcome: I can research and gather information about Harriet Tubman’s life in preparation for writing a biography about her. Key learning points: - When preparing to write a biography, it is important to thoroughly research the...

Pupil outcome: I can write in a clear and concise manner about the role of kingship in 'Macbeth'. Key learning points: - King Duncan is based on a historical figure, although Shakespeare made his Duncan a more sympathetic figure. -...

Pupil outcome: I can analyse the writer's choices of rhetorical and persuasive devices. Key learning points: - Looking for patterns within the language makes analysis more perceptive. - Having an awareness of the text as a whole enables...

Scott Ellsworth is a writer and historian based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he also teaches at the University of Michigan. His new book, Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the...

Hong Kong’s history is full of change, shaped by its valuable location and control by foreign powers like Britain and Japan. After returning to China in 1997 under the “one country, two systems” deal, it kept its own economy and...