Despite their historic animosity, Joanna's father, Ferdinand II and her husband, Philip Duke of Burgundy joined forces to prevent Joanna becoming queen. What were the terms of their alliance and what motivated them to undermine Joanna?

Joanna was lsited as Isabella I, Queen of Castile and León's heir in Isabella's will. However, a strange clause in the will gave Isabella's husband, Ferdinand II an opening to take his daughter's crown. Listen to the phrasing of...

In the late 1490s, Joanna's elder brother died and her sister soon followed, making Joanna heir to the Spanish throne. Explore how her new status altered the behaviour and position of her family members and how she coped with her...

Today we're learning about 25 signs about family and clarifications. This is part 6 in our series 150 Essential Signs. We feel like these 150 signs are must know signs that you'll need to carry on a basic conversation with a deaf person....

This video will teach you every sign about family that you need to know before mastering ASL. Sure you may not master ASL after this one video! but we have a lot of videos on American Sign Language. Subscribe today so you don't miss any...

This video teaches you everything you need to know about weather signs in ASL. You will learn the signs for weather, storm, tornado, hot, sunny and summer to name a few signs. Stick around to the end for AS phrases and sentences. If you...

Often when we describe something or give instruction it requires a list. In this video you'll learn how to structure descriptions that involve multiple instances. After this your signing will be clearer and more organized. There are...

Today we're teaching you vocabulary and sentences for Valentine's Day. I'm (Meredith) am teaching both you and Kate how to sign 21 words and 4 sentences in American Sign Language, ASL. Check out the chapter markers below or in the video...

Sarah| a Deaf teacher| talks about technology for the Deaf. Not just what is used today| but what was used back when assisted technology for the deaf and hard of hearing was brand new.

National Archives: Join one of the co-curators of The 1920s: Beyond the Roar exhibition to explore the surprising records found at The National Archives relating to Twenties night-life and the reign of Kate Meyrick - the Queen of...

This is a conversation between two individuals discussing their experiences with gender identity and the journey of self-discovery and acceptance. They share personal stories of realizing their differences, exploring pronouns, and...

This video explores five fun facts about Viking Women.

Hardwick Hall has many unique architectural features, including a remarkable number of windows. These features were as much a statement about Bess' wealth as they were a design choice. After the death of her second husband, however, Bess...

Bess of Hardwick's fourth and final marriage was to the wealthy Earl of Shrewsbury. It was a useful partnership for her but, unlike her third marriage, it was not one of love. Bess and the Earl of Shrewsbury had a tumultuous relationship...

Marie Therese Louise of Savoy, Princess de Lamballe, was a close confidant of Marie Antoinette and remained loyal to her until her brutal death during the French Revolution. Learn about her childhood and her marriage to Louis Alexandre...

Though Queen Nefertiti is one of the most recognizable figures of ancient Egypt, little is known about her origins. She is believed to have been a ruler alongside her husband, Pharaoh Akhenaten, and may have even been a pharaoh in her...

Bess of Hardwick was a notable figure during the Tudor and Elizabethan era. This video discusses Bess first marriage, her legal battles, and her second marriage to Sir William Cavendish. It also explores Bess's role in society and...

The years following Akhenaten's death were marked by frequent change of rulers. But were each of these rulers actually different people? Or did Meritaten or Nefertiti take on a male persona in order to maintain their position as rulers?...

The decades following Akhenaten and Nefertiti's rule were politically and financially tumultuous for Egypt. Subsequent rulers such as Tutankhamun and Horemheb moved away from the worship of Aten and blamed their struggles on misguided...

Margaret of York, the Duchess of Burgundy, was instrumental in cultural and political events during 15th century England. Learn how Margaret mediated between two of her brothers during their conflict for the throne and played a...

Margaret of York was a lesser-known but politically influential sister of Edward IV, Richard III, and George, Duke of Clarence in 15th century England, during the Wars of the Roses. This video delves into her upbringing, education, and...

Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 5. The crime quickly went from a private to a public affair as the perpetrators - and Marie Antoinette's character - were put on trial. Learn how the trials went and what type of punishment people...

Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 2. Learn about the woman who ruined Marie Antoinette's reputation. Jeanne de Valois went from childhood poverty to her eventually claim of royal lineage and marry to Nicholas de la Motte. This video...

Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 6. The scandal of the theft greatly impacted the reputation of the French monarchy and contributed to the eventual downfall of Marie Antoinette. This video sheds light on the motives and actions of...