This video explores the significant impact of ancient wheat on history, from the development of agriculture and the rise of empires to the invention of bread. It highlights how wheat played a crucial role in the transformation of bread...

Turns out the method to Machiavelli's madness was mollifying mad Medici after a mountain of madness above the Mediterranean. Special thanks to Blue for lending me his expertise on the subject and coming in to talk about Machiavelli's...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Pan-Mongolism

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the dangerous consequences of hatred and conflict in Romeo and Juliet. See the darker message of the play: that hatred is not entertaining, but dangerous and...

Portia receives two wealthy suitors, Shylock’s servant quits, and Shylock’s daughter Jessica orchestrates an elaborate plan to steal her father’s money and elope with her boyfriend Lorenzo! How will Shylock react when he loses his...

SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...

Saudi Arabia is spending half-a-trillion dollars on coastal resorts and an entertainment complex to try and attract more tourists. It's part of the crown prince's plan to diversify the country's economy away from oil. Will it work?

This week a lawsuit was filed against Prince Andrew in New York, making more allegations about the Duke's past conduct. Things are looking bleak for Andrew and the Royals more generally so in this video we unpack the options Andrew has...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the social expectations on men and women as presented in Hamlet. See the way that various characters challenge or conform to social conventions.

Along the way, learn how...

Follow Rosie, Xixi and Haha as we explore different ways that we might use our hands to show our feelings.

Enjoy this retelling of a true classic, where a young woman learns that sometimes those who have nothing, actually have the most to offer.

Marguerite Alibert’s story is one of gritty survival followed by a lucrative life of sex work. Alibert was a formidable woman who pulled herself up from a world of poverty to mingle among France’s elite, accomplishing her goal of...

Saudi Arabia is one of the most conservative, intolerant countries in the world. But a social revolution has begun. The Economist's editor, Zanny Minton Beddoes, takes a road-trip around Riyadh to examine what a more moderate Saudi would...

Uh-oh! A gang of Capulets is prowling the streets of Verona, headed up by the violent Tybalt. Somehow, Romeo finds himself caught up in a nasty brawl, with tragic consequences...

Watch our summary of Romeo and Juliet: Act III to...

Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating world, and its influence on the play Hamlet. Watch the Elizabethan era come to life and come to a deeper understanding of Renaissance humanism, the genre of revenge tragedy,...

Sholeh Wolpé reads her poem "The Prince

Why are some people obsessed with maps and what do they mean? What is unique about Ptolemy's world map?<br/>
Maps, Our Place in the World, Part 1

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...

There are three distinct project management associations: (1) Project Management Institute, (2) International Project Management Association and (3) Axelos. Each have their own certifications and standards.



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In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Mad Chinese Emperors

In this video, you will learn about JavaScript variables and scope.
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This clip is from the chapter "Understanding JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap" of the series "Introduction to Website Development Technologies".In this...

Richard has already committed one shocking murder, and he’s only just getting warmed up! Richard’s brother, King Edward, is very ill – will Richard find a way to push him closer to death? As Richard feels the crown within his reach,...

What is the marking on Mulan’s forehead? Does it mean anything? Is it accurate to history?



I'm wearing Tang Dynasty style hanfu Qixi

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Hanfu, meaning Han Chinese Clothing, or as I'd like to call it Han...

What was Ptolemy interested in when he was making the map of the world? Why is this a remarkable piece of work? Maps, Our Place in the World, Part 2