History Hub
Who was the real Sheriff of Nottingham?
Who was the real historical Sheriff of Nottingham in the Robin Hood legend and what role did he play in the crisis that led to Magna Carta?
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
Press Association
David Lammy's full speech at Labour Party conference
New ReviewJustice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy delivers his speech at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
Curated Video
Chile plans to rewrite constitution amid mass protests
Despite plans to reform Pinochet-era charter, protests in Chile continue as many feel excluded from process.
Curated Video
#TheMoment Harvard discovered its copy of the Magna Carta was real
Nathan Tidridge, an author and expert on Canadian democracy, discusses the significance of Harvard University discovering its Magna Carta replica was authentic.
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.
Sky News
David Cameron Magna Carta Human Rights grab at Magna Carta Anniversary Event
CLEAN: Exterior shots of David Cameron walking to podium to make speech about Magna Carter and grab about Human Rights being distorted and devalued before walking back to seat on June 15, 2015 in Runnymede, England.
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
Curated Video
Magna Carta copy up for auction
1. Various exteriors of Sotheby's auction house
2. Various of copy of Magna Carta in case
3. SOUNDBITE:(English) David Redden, Sotheby's Vice Chairman:
"If you try and work back from the freedoms we have today to when the first seeds...
Curated Video
Magna Carta sells in New York for 21.3 (m) million US dollars
1. Various exteriors of Sotheby's auction house
2, Copy of Magna Carta on display with zoom in to script
3. Woman looking at Magna Carta
4. Close-up of Magna Carta
5. Wide of room with bidders and David Redden, Vice Chairman of Sotheby's...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Magna Carta originals reunited for 800th anniversary
CLEAN : Magna Carta originals reunited for 800th anniversary
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]