History Hub
What was the Battle of Sandwich?
An introduction to the Battle of Sandwich in 1217 and the First Barons' War
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1215-1774 - The Magna Carta 1215
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video we look at the...
60 Second Histories
The Magna Carta - part 3 - What happened after the Magna Carta was signed
Part three of the Magna Carta explains how King John tried to renege on the terms which eventually led to the First Barons War
60 Second Histories
The Magna Carta - part 2
Part two of the Magna Carta describes the basic principles of the Magna Carta, the clauses within it and how it forms the basis of our laws today.
60 Second Histories
The Magna Carta - part 1
Part one of the Magna Carta explains how William Marshal, first Earl of Pembroke, rode to Runnymede in 1215 to witness King John sign the Magna Carta and explains why the Magna Carta was needed
Sky News
Prince Charles attends a reception at the National Archives
Prince Charles attends a reception at the National Archives
Bridgeman Arts
1970s: Woman uses pointer to highlight layers in cross-section of tree trunk
1970s: Woman uses pointer to highlight layers in cross-section of tree trunk. View of reptile head.
Bloomberg
A Supreme Court Justice, a la Carta
Nov. 13 -- Mark and John annotate the associate justice's riotous speech about the Magna Carta.
Sky News
Prince Charles attends a reception at the National Archives
Prince Charles attends a reception at the National Archives
Curated Video
CAN557
Speech by Dr. Kofi Busia (would later become Prime Minister of Ghana) at 750th anniversary of signing of the Magna Carta. Busia reflects on the lessons that the Magna Carta can impart upon the people of the world.
1. SOUNDBITE (English)...
Sky News
Prince Charles attends a reception at the National Archives
Prince Charles attends a reception at the National Archives
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Protesta contra reforma constitucional en Madrid
VOICED: Protesta contra reforma constitucional en Madrid
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Oposicion venezolana gana o pierde negandose a la Constituye
Algunos analistas piensan que si la oposición venezolana participa en la Asamblea Constituyente convocada por el presidente Nicolás Maduro para reformar la Carta Magna es cometer un suicidio mientras que otros opinan que no hacerlo es...
Curated OER
Big Ideas that Changed the World: Democracy (Part 1/5)
Democracy - "use it or lose it" is the point of view of this British narrator as he explores the history and development of this big idea that changed the world. Part one of the five-part series explores the challenges to democracy...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Magna Carta: Introduction
Learn about the significance and influence of Magna Carta on U.S. history and government in this video from the James Otis lecture series. [1:22]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Victoria, Season 1: Queen Victoria & the English Jury System
Learn about trial by jury-an underlying principle of English and American law-in this scene from the 2017 drama series Masterpiece: Victoria. The queen, who has just survived an assassination attempt, refuses to bow to fear. She insists...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 1
Today we discuss the events leading up to the signing of the Magna Carta.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 2
We continue our discussion of the Magna Carta on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 7: Principles in the Magna Carta
Today we learn about three principles of the Magna Carta.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 3
Today we examine the Magna Carta and the rule of law.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 5
On the podcast today, we discuss basic rights as a principle of the Magna Carta.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 6
Today we discuss government by agreement or contract as a principle of the Magna Carta.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 7
Today we explore the Magna Carta as a source of constitutional principles.