Curated Video
Understanding the historical context of the Scottish witch trials
Pupil outcome: I can describe the events of the Scottish witch trials and share my opinion about how best to remember the victims in the present day. Key learning points: - The Scottish witch trials occurred during the 16th, 17th and...
Curated Video
Introduction to a Queer Theory Reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream
This video explores a more complex reading of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," highlighting the sections that reveal desires outside of traditional pairings and the homoerotic subtext. The discussion includes the relationships between the...
Curated Video
Battle of Zhovti Vody: The Cossack Uprising Against the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth
This video describes the rise of Bachdan Kamelnitsky, a Cossack leader who initiated a successful uprising against the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth in the mid-17th century. Through strategic alliances and military prowess, Kamelnitsky...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Italian Renaissance
A series of resources with follow up questions created to introduce students to the Italian Renaissance period and its implications afterward. [55:24]