Weird History
Being A Prisoner In The Tower Of London
What was it like to live in the Tower of London? That depended on a prisoner's social position and personal wealth; however, even the most notable prisoners were subject to horrible fates. Many prisoners in the Tower of London faced...
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Shakespeare Today: King Lear - Plot Summary
Old King Lear decides to divide his kingdom up between his three daughters: whoever loves him the most will earn the best part of England. Unfortunately, Lear makes a terrible mistake and gives the land to the flattering Goneril and...
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Shakespeare Today: Hamlet - Theme of Madness
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores an overarching theme in Hamlet: the manifestation of madness, real or feigned, and how it affects the characters in the play. Decide for yourself whether Hamlet is truly mad,...
Curated Video
Exploring the Venice Art Biennale
The Venice Art Biennale is a prestigious event that showcases contemporary art from around the world. Learn more about how this exhibition features renowned artists and emerging talents, offering a unique opportunity to experience...
Curated Video
Bayard Rustin: Martin Luther King Jr's 'Out and Proud' Advisor
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was the biggest protest America had ever seen. It culminated in Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr’s iconic “I Have A Dream” speech. But the man who made it all possible, chief...
60 Second Histories
Samuel Pepys: Great Fire of London part 3
Samuel Pepys explains how high winds drive the fire into the city
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Shakespeare Today: King Lear - Act 5 Summary
The battle for England begins! Unfortunately, Goneril, Regan and Edmund defeat the French forces, and Cordelia and Lear are cruelly imprisoned. Tragically, it isn’t over yet: the worst is yet to come... Watch our summary of King Lear:...
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French Campaign Against Korea - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the French Campaign Against Korea
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Shakespeare Today: King Lear - Theme of Madness
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the destructive power of madness in King Lear. See Lear’s descent into insanity and the disastrous consequences of his madness. Along the way, learn how to analyse important...
History Hit
Henry VIII: Statesman or Tyrant?
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...
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Shakespeare Today: Richard III - Plot Summary
Join us for a terrifying journey into the twisted mind of Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Could he be Shakespeare’s most epic villain? He will stop at nothing to steal the English crown, even if it means betraying his own family! But there...
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Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Theme of Order vs Chaos
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores order and chaos in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See what happens when the natural order is challenged, and chaos takes over.
Along the way, learn how to analyse important quotes...
60 Second Histories
Why did the Normans invade England?
This video covers the cause of the Norman invasion in 1066. Despite King Edward making, William Duke of Normandy heir to the English throne, Harold Godwinson stole the crown.
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Shakespeare Today: Richard III - Act 3 Summary
Things are tense in the royal household. The Queen’s relatives and sons are in grave danger as Richard ramps up his plot for the English crown. Richard’s talent for deceit is his main weapon in his war against all those who stand in his...
History Hit
Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant: The Statesman
How did he change the medical field? How was the royal navy created? What was his impact on English culture? Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant, Part 2
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The civilization crisis
Tom Holland concludes by explaining how much Christianity is a cultural civilizational phenomenon. How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 7
60 Second Histories
Henry VII - what did he look like?
This video explores Henry Tudor and his coronation in 1485. It also covers his marriage to Elizabeth of York uniting the house of Lancaster with York and the creation of the Tudor rose
60 Second Histories
Medieval longbowman
A medieval archer describes the clothes he wears and weapons he uses such as the longbow, archers pick and falchion
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Last Anglo-Saxon King - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Last Anglo-Saxon King
Weird History
The Lady Jane Grey
In the violent and dramatic history of the English monarchy, the story of Lady Jane Grey stands out as one of the most tragic. She was a teenage Queen of England who ruled for only nine days before she was deposed and ultimately...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
How Zeus Became King of the gods!
Mythology & Fiction Explained covers the story of how Zeus became king of the gods in 60 seconds.
60 Second Histories
Henry VII - The King is Dead
This video describes the funeral of King Henry VII, and his successor King Henry VIII's, promise to marry Catherine of Aragon and keep the alliance with Spain
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War of Portuguese Succession - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the War of Portuguese Succession