Instructional Video2:05
Makematic

Who Was James Madison?

K - 8th
James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution”. In this video for US students grades 3-5, we learn about Madison’s remarkable life, career and legacy.
Instructional Video5:38
Wonderscape

The Later Wives of Henry VIII

K - 5th
Learn about Henry VIII’s marriages to Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr, and how his tumultuous quest for a male heir reshaped England’s religious and political landscape. Discover the influence of his last wife,...
Instructional Video6:00
Wonderscape

The Curse of His Brother's Widow: Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon

K - 5th
Discover the story behind King Henry VIII's first marriage to Catherine of Aragon, his brother's widow. Learn how their union shaped the political landscape of England and set the stage for Henry's dramatic break from the Catholic...
Instructional Video3:19
Wonderscape

The Six Wives of Henry VIII

K - 5th
Discover the dramatic story of King Henry VIII and his six wives, starting with Anne Boleyn’s tragic end. Explore how Henry’s marriages shaped England’s religious history and how he became one of its most notorious...
Instructional Video5:10
Curated Video

Evolving Pageantry of the British Coronation

12th - Higher Ed
The British coronation ceremony has evolved over time, from humble beginnings to its modern grandeur. This video highlights the changes in style, cost, and public perception of the coronation over the years and acknowledges the absence...
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 Video15:37
History Hit

Henry VIII: Statesman or Tyrant?

12th - Higher Ed
On Midsummer's Day in 1509 a 17 year old was crowned king of England. He would go on to transform his realm over almost four decades on the throne. He would revolutionise its religion, reforge its politics and its relations with...
Instructional Video3:02
Curated Video

Aethelflaed part 8: Legacy and Influence on Later Rulers

12th - Higher Ed
In June of 918, Aethelflaed died suddenly at 48 years old. There is dispute as to whether her brother Edward immediately took over as ruler of Mercia or whether her daughter, Aelfwynn ruled for a while. Eventually, Edward's son...
Instructional Video1:46
60 Second Histories

How the Saxons arrived in England

K - 5th
This video describes how the Anglo Saxons originated from Germania and travelled to England with the Roman legions and stayed even after the Romans left.
Instructional Video1:31
60 Second Histories

Introduction to the English Civil War

K - 5th
An overview of the English Civil War, when it started, how long it lasted together with the cause and the devastating effect on the country.
Instructional Video1:33
60 Second Histories

English Civil War: A Parliamentarian

K - 5th
A description of the causes of the Civil War from a Parliamentarian's point of view, including the ship taxes and the King's expensive lifestyle.