Great Big Story
A veteran’s forever home: the journey of quincy the caisson horse
Meet Quincy, a retired caisson horse who served at Arlington Cemetery and is now adopted by George, a veteran, for a peaceful life on the farm. A true patriotic connection.
Great Big Story
A Veteran's New Companion, The Retirement of Quincy the Caisson Horse
Veteran George adopts Quincy, a retired Caisson horse, ensuring a peaceful life on his rehab farm.
Great Big Story
Where Veteran Horses Retire After They’ve Served
Embark on an emotional journey with Quincy, a distinguished caisson horse of the Old Guard, as he transitions from a life of military service to a well-deserved retirement. Meet George, a veteran with a patriotic heart, who opens his...
Religion for Breakfast
Can A Robot Be a Priest?
A Japanese company has programmed a popular robot, Pepper, to perform Buddhist funeral rites. But will society ever accept artificial intelligence as religious authorities and ritual specialists?
Religion for Breakfast
What Are Frankincense and Myrrh?
According to the Gospel of Matthew, the magi bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh as expensive gifts to the young Jesus. We all know what gold is, but what is this frankincense and myrrh stuff? What did the ancients use it for?
60 Second Histories
Egyptian gods - part 3
An Egyptian priestess describes some of the more unusual animal gods the Egyptians prayed to like Bast, the cat goddess and Sobek who has the head of a crocodile.
Curated Video
Geothermal Features
This video discusses the geothermal features on our planet including geysers, hot springs, fumaroles, and mudpots.
Press Association
McDonald defends her stance of being willing to attend IRA funerals if she becomes Taoiseach
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald defends her stance of being willing to attend IRA funerals if she becomes Taoiseach. Speaking at Dublin City University.
British Movietone
LAST TRIBUTE TO KING GEORGE OF GREECE
The coffin of King George is drawn through the silent streets of Athens to his burial place in the Royal Mausoleum. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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GREECE - ATHENS MOURNS KING GEORGE
The funeral of King George has taken place in Athens. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and...
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ETHIOPIA - ROYAL MOURNING
Only 2 months after the death of the Empress, another tragedy has shocked and grieved the Ethiopian people and their Imperial Ruler: the death of his youngest son, Prince Sahle Selassie. Aged only 30 when he died, the late Prince had...
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SIR HARRY'S LAST JOURNEY
The funeral cortege of Sir Harry Lauder passed through rain soaked streets. He was laid to rest at Hamilton where he began work as a pit boy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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AUSTRIA FREE - After long unhappy years, Austria regains Independence.
The signing of the Austrian State Treaty by the the Foreign Ministers of Russia, America, France and Great Britain, recalls the events leading up to the occupation of Austria by Nazi Germany. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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THE LAST JOURNEY
Our pictures pay tribute to John F Kennedy, who died from an assassin's bullet on that bright November day in Dallas. ® As America's chief executive he led a nation, but he was also undisputed leader of the Free World, as much respected...
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CYPRUS FIRE AFTERMATH
The forest fire was still burning long after the frantic three minute flare up which trapped British servicemen and caused the tragic loss of nineteen lives. Meanwhile the main operation continued. The funeral of the men who had lost...
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JINNAH'S FUNERAL
The death of Jinnah was a great blow to the Muslim state of Pakistan. Vast crowds followed his cortege to pay their last tributes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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CRIME WAVE TAXES POLICE STRENGTH
Police resources are being stretched by the rise in crime. Recently the funeral took place of Constable Nat Edgar who was murdered whilst on duty. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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FUNERAL OF WILL FYFFE
The entertainer Will Fyffe is buried in Glasgow. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not...
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HAIFA POLICE STATION OUTRAGE
British lives were lost when terrorists blew up the Police Station at Haifa. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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SERVICE AT NOTRE DAME FOR CHARLES DE GAULLE - MUTE
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NATION'S LAST TRIBUTE TO LORD WAVELL
After a private service in the Tower of London for family mourners, the coffin containing Lord Wavell's mortal remains was borne out by men of the old regiment, the Black Watch. The coffin was laid on board an army launch for the journey...
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SMUTS' LAST JOURNEY
At the Groot Kerk, Pretoria, the funeral service of Field Marshal Smuts was held. Thousands lined the route to the station, from which the coffin was taken to Johannesburg for cremation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SWEDEN - TRIBUTE TO FAMOUS SCULPTOR
The Swedish home of Carl Milles, the world famous sculptor, and the celebrated garden containing many typical examples of his work. Milles (who has just died at the age of eighty) was one of the greatest European sculptors of our time....
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LORD TRENCHARD LAID TO REST
From the new Air Ministry building, where the ashes of the late Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Lord Trenchard had lain in State, the coffin was borne out for the journey to Westminster. The Duke of Edinburgh represented the Queen....