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Shakespeare's 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...
Schooling Online
Al Pacino's Looking For Richard - Plot Summary
Al Pacino wants you to love Shakespeare as much as he does. This documentary is Pacino’s personal labour of love, designed to break down barriers between modern audiences and Shakespeare. Through his exploration and performance of...
Curated Video
The Power of Anglo-Saxon Words: Exploring English Without Borrowings
In this video, the host explores the concept of "Anglish," a version of the English language stripped of foreign borrowings from Latin, French, and Greek. He discusses the history of English and how the influx of foreign words has shaped...
Curated Video
The History of Fireworks
National Archives: This is the story of Britain's relationship with fireworks, from royal pageantry through commercialisation and new developments, to wartime restrictions and fireworks safety.
Weird History
How Teeth Denoted Status Through History
A pearly-white smile wasn't always the status symbol it is today. In fact, people in the past frequently blackened or filed their teeth - some even replaced their teeth with gold as an indication of their wealth. Throughout history,...
Curated Video
Romania, Peles Castle
Pele_ Castle has a 3,200-square-metre floor plan with over 170 rooms, many with dedicated themes from world cultures. Themes vary by function or by style (Florentine, Turkish, Moorish, French, Imperial); all the rooms are extremely...
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Shakespeare Today: Much Ado About Nothing - Context
Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating world, and its influence on the play Much Ado About Nothing. Watch the Elizabethan era come to life and gain a deeper understanding of Elizabethan comedy, views on gender, Queen...
Weird History
Why Elizabeth I Was A Badass Queen
Queen Elizabeth the first may have been a virgin who can’t drive but what most people don’t know is that she was one of the most brutally cut-throat and significant rulers England has ever had. A badass to some, a merciless imperialist...
Weird History
What May Have Caused the Death of Elizabeth I
Pale white skin was the signature look for the upper class in the Elizabethan era and Queen Elizabeth I's makeup was perhaps one of the most iconic examples. But what was IN all that caked on makeup? Turns out, there was quite a cost for...
Amor Sciendi
Elizabeth and the Iconography of Ubiquity
Queen Elizabeth never looks quite real in her portraits... I propose a couple reasons why.
Weird History
The Lady Pirate Grace O'Malley
Contrary to popular belief, not all pirates hobbled on peg-legs with talking parrots perched on their shoulders, patches covering their eyes, and broad West Country accents sharpening their vowels. One of the most important, fascinating,...
Schooling Online
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...
History Squad
A Tudor Gunner
An ordinary gunner’s story of how he fought aboard Sir Francis Drake’s ship during the Spanish Armada. He gives a decks-eye view of the battle and tactics used during the by the English Navy and international trade during the Elizabethan...
History Squad
An Elizabethan Lady
An overview of Elizabethan England, through the eyes of a wealthy woman. She talks about politics, crime, the impact of population growth and the development of towns as well as the treatment of vagrants. The History Squad - Kevin Hicks.
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Shakespeare Today: Richard III - Act 1 Summary
Forget who you THINK is your favourite Shakespearean villain – Richard, Duke of Gloucester is in the house! He’s pure evil, and he knows it. Join us for Act 1 where Richard starts plotting his bloody path to the English throne. Set...
Curated Video
What is the Platinum Jubilee? British Culture & Traditions
What is the Queen's Platinum Jubilee? The Platinum Jubilee is a celebration of the Queen's service, this year marks 70 years of service, making Queen Elizabeth ii the longest-reigning monarch. Learn some royal vocabulary and British...
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Shakespeare Today: Romeo and Juliet - Context
Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating world, and its influence on the play Romeo and Juliet. Watch the Elizabethan era come to life and come to a deeper understanding of courtly love, religion, gender norms and much...
The Telegraph
Timelapse of long queue to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
Ceremonial viewing areas along the procession route are now full, with mourners being turned away. City Hall is asking people to instead head to the large screens in Hyde Park if they wish to see the procession of the late Queen's...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Romeo and Juliet - Theme of Fate vs Free Will
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the tension between the power fate and our own free will in Romeo and Juliet. Decide for yourself: does fate control everything? Or can individuals change things by their own...
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Flying Through Film: Al Pacino, Looking For Richard - Part 2 Summary
Continue the journey with Al Pacino as he figures out the tricky parts of Shakespeare’s Richard III. How important is iambic pentameter? What motivates the characters? As the plot heats up, Pacino concentrates on winning audiences over....
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Shakespeare Today: Richard III - Act 4 Summary
Now that Richard has been crowned King Richard III, he becomes obsessed with holding onto his power. How far will he go to secure his stolen crown? Pretty darn far! But there are a few things Richard didn’t count on – the curse of old...
Curated Video
Lady Katherine Grey part 5: The Secret Wedding
This video covers the romantic relationships, both rumored and real, of Queen Elizabeth and Lady Katherine Grey. It also details the eventual secret wedding ceremony between Lady Katherine and Edward Seymour.
Curated Video
Lady Katherine Grey part 4: From Traitor's Daughter to Elizabeth's Heir
This video tells the story of Katherine's rise to become a lady in waiting to Queen Elizabeth I and a potential heir to the throne. However, her future is thrown into uncertainty when her mother passes away and political machinations...
Weird History
Presidential State Dinners
Since the first official state dinner was held in 1874, American presidents have hosted kings, queens, and heads of state from around the world at grand, elegant affairs. They've also brought together rulers and comparable government...