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Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had: Harold becomes king
Why was there so much confusion leading up the the kings death in 1066? Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had, Part 1
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Kandake Amanirenas: Conquering Queen of Kush
Kandake Amanirenas is one of the most celebrated rulers of the Ancient Kingdom of Kush, located in the region of Nubia, which we now know as Sudan. She ruled from 40BC to 10BC. Kandake - also known as Candace, Kendake or Kentake - was...
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Eleanor of Aquitaine part 9: Eleanor Calms Tensions Between John and Richard I
Richard I appoints Eleanor to rule in his stead while he quells a revolt in Normandy. Unlike the tentative authority Eleanor had as Queen of France and England, this time she is given the same power to rule as Richard has. Eleanor...
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Trump Protests In London - Highlights
Trump visited the UK in July 2018 on a working visit, and safe to say not everyone was over the moon to see him arrive. Events were held across the UK to protest his arrival. This video contains some of our favourite moments from the...
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Are Mushrooms More Similar to Humans than Plants?
Until recently, all classifications of life, including the expansion from two kingdoms to five kingdoms, were based on physical observations of how things looked, even under a microscope. This is how the closeness and relationships...
The March of Time
Italian influence in Albania
MOT 1936: ITALIAN INFLUENCE IN ALBANIA: Children in school uniforms running out of building. Males jogging holding salute. School girls walking. Young boys marching holding salute (hand to chest). Three men overlooking valley. VS New...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: King Lear - Act 1 Summary
King Lear has an announcement: whichever daughter loves him the most will receive the best part of the kingdom! Will Lear make the right decision? Meanwhile, Edmund is orchestrating an evil scheme to deceive his father, the Earl of...
Weird History
Who Was King Edward I?
The real Edward I was one of the most influential monarchs to ever take the English throne. His lengthy reign shaped the course of not only English history, but also Scottish and Welsh history for years to come.
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The Truth About UK Immigration 2018 - Data Dive
There has been a lot of misinformation surrounding immigration statistics and Brexit. So we dive into the official statistics published by the Office of National Statistics. How many people are immigrating to the UK and is this actually...
Weird History
The Most Ruthless Female Rulers In History
When most people picture a dictator, the first thought that comes to mind is usually of a strongman in military regalia. Seldom does one picture a dictator as a woman, and for good reason. There really hasn't been a female dictator in...
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10 Good Things That Happened in 2017
2017 might have seemed like a bad year in so many ways. From Trump to yet more elections in the UK. Or the mess that is Brexit. But it's not all bad news. Some great things did happen in 2017. Here are some good news stories you might...
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British Bitesize Lesson #25: LET IT GO Learn Through Song - Disney's FROZEN
My gift to you this Christmas is 25 British Bitesize Lessons. Lesson #25 is a learn through song lesson, using the song LET IT GO from Disney's FROZEN.
Jabzy
Liberal Revolution of 1820 - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Liberal Revolution of 1820
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Aethelflaed part 4: Life as a Mother and Queen of Mercia
What were the duties of a Anglo-Saxon royal women? Learn what role these women played in social, domestic, and legal affairs in their lands. In addition to the usual responsibilities, in the early 900s, Aethelflaed took on more of the...
The Guardian
Garth Nix answers your questions: on JRR Tolkien, gaming and pronouncing characters' names
In an ongoing series, Guardian Australia is getting kids and young adults to do the hard work instead of us – by interviewing their favourite authors. Here, the author of the Old Kingdom/Abhorsen, Seventh Tower and Keys to the Kingdom...
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Aethelflaed part 1: Lady of the Mercians Early Life
Aethelflaed was the eldest daughter of Albert the Great. Though Anglo-Saxon women held little political power at the time, Aethelflaed went on to become a queen and a legend. Learn what her early life was like and how she would have...
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Aethelflaed part 6: the True Story of Judith and Holofernes?
Aethelflaed quickly began shoring up the defenses of her kingdom, restoring strategically located fortresses. Understand how Aethelflaed worked with her brother Edward to defend their kingdoms with an offensive strategy. Did...
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OPEC+ Cuts: Has the US-Saudi Relationship Collapsed?
Biden's relationship with Saudi Arabia has been a colourful one since before he was even president. Considering the history, we look at the recent OPEC+ cuts; and whether this spells the end of the 50-year Saudi-US relationship.
Mr. Beat
Greenland and Iceland Compared
Iceland and Greenland Both are countries .um, well, Greenland is not exactly its own country. It's part of the Kingdom of Denmark, considered a self-governing constituent country. So it's almost a country? Kind of a country? Well, most...
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Romania, Valea Viilor Fortified Church
Located in the Vineyards Valley, this fortified church was built in 1263 in gothic style and was enlarged and fortified in the 15th and 16th centuries by adding a range of 26-foot-tall and five-foot- wide walls. A unique element is the...
Mediacorp
Exploring Tribal Communities in Nagaland
This video explores the region of Nagaland in India, known for its high concentration of tribes. He joins the Konyak tribe in the jungle to understand their unique Indian identity and way of life. The video highlights the challenges...
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Politics, Identity, and Nationalism in India
In this video, a sociologist explores the influence of politics on identity in India. He discusses how old divisions of caste and religion are resurfacing and being exploited by politicians. The sociologist emphasizes the importance of...
Professor Dave Explains
Fungal Morphology: The Parts of a Mushroom
So although we will be looking at a wide variety of fungi in this series, most of you are here to learn about mushrooms, as they are the most interesting members of the fungi kingdom. So let's learn about the structure of a mushroom....
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Romania, Fortified Churches
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania are seven villages (six Saxon and one Szekely) founded by the Transylvanian Saxons. They are dominated by fortified churches and characterized by a...