Mr. Beat
A Brief history of the American Mafia
Mr. Beat gives a brief history of the American Mafia, also known as La Cosa Nostra, or simply The Mob. One book used for the research of this video was Gotti's Rules, by George Anastasia.
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Macbeth - Theme of Ambition
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the danger of unchecked ambition in Macbeth. See how ambition warps Macbeth - a noble and loyal hero - into a delusional, evil tyrant. Along the way, learn how to analyse...
TLDR News
The Truth About Crime in Britain - Data Dive
Terror attacks, knife crime, poisinings. There has been a lot of talk about crime in the UK recently and the general concensus seems to be things are only getting worse. Is the UK more dangerous than ever? What kind of crimes are on the...
Schooling Online
Flying Through Film: Al Pacino, Looking For Richard - Part 3 Summary
Things are tense in the royal household. The Queen’s relatives and sons are in grave danger as Richard ramps up his plot for the English crown. Richard’s talent for deceit is his main weapon in his war against all those who stand in his...
Boulder Creek International
Kansas City: Community Rebuilding and Crime Prevention
Kansas City part 1/7: The video discusses the issue of hyper-segregation and crime in Kansas City, particularly along Troost Ave. Business owners and community members share their experiences and perspectives on the challenges faced by...
Weird History
The Deadly Trail of Arsenic Through History
Arsenic: it’s been called the “king of poisons” and the “poison of kings.” And for good reason – it has a lengthy, storied history, one full of mysterious poisoners and sometimes less-than-sympathetic victims. It's been a tool for...
Curated Video
The Chinese Massacre Explained
The Chinese Massacre of 1871 was the deadliest lynching in U.S. history – wiping out 10% of LA’s immigrant Chinese population in the space of just a few hours.
Seven Dimensions
Persevering to Solve a Problem
In this video, a former police officer shares his experience investigating high-profile cases and emphasizes the importance of perseverance, following procedures, and maintaining professionalism. He encourages managers facing complex...
Hip Hughes History
Venezuela Protests Explained in 5 Minutes
Protests and anti-government demonstrations are rocking Venezuela in 2014, producing dramatic news footage. Here's a brief explanation of what's going on. Tens of thousands have taken to Venezuela's streets, resulting in violent clashes...
Weird History
He Was The Craziest Civil War General
In 1859, Congressman Daniel Sickles shot and killed the man sleeping with his wife. After escaping a prison sentence, Sickles disobeyed orders in the Civil War and lost a leg. After the war, General Dan Sickles donated the leg to the...
Seven Dimensions
Challenging the Status Quo
In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of challenging the status quo and diligently investigating problems in order to avoid costly mistakes. They share personal experiences of uncovering errors in criminal investigations...
Seven Dimensions
Digging Deeper: The Importance of Detail and Getting It Right
In this video, Colin McLaren, a former detective and crime solver, shares his passion for digging for details and getting things right. He emphasizes the importance of thorough research and going beyond surface-level information to...
Dom Burgess
What Is Stockholm Syndrome?
In 1973, Jan-Erik Olsson took four hostages as he robbed a bank in Stockholm, Sweden. After six long days, the robbery was over, but even then, the hostages were strangely thankful to the would-be thieves, even suggesting they owed their...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Macbeth - Key Quotes 2
After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of Macbeth’s themes with detailed textual analysis! This lesson unpacks quotes from characters other than Macbeth, including the spooky witches and the terrifying...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Macbeth - Plot Summary
The brave Macbeth meets three spooky witches, who give him the tantalising prophecy that he is destined to become King of Scotland! Surprised yet excited, he is urged on by his wife to kill the king and steal the throne for himself....
AllTime 10s
10 Common Nightmares And What They Mean
Ever woken up in a cold sweat after dreaming that you're teeth are falling out or that you haven't studied for a school exam (even though you left school ten years ago). Well here's what 10 of the most common nightmares mean.
Weird History
What Really Happened Behind the Scenes on Pimp My Ride
Yo dawg, this may be painful to hear, but a lot of the Pimp My Ride episodes were actually a TV disaster. Of course, the show gave the audience many gifts, like rapper Xzibit memes that just keep giving. And while fans will treasure the...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Theme of Loyalty
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the relative importance of loyalty in Julius Caesar. See how characters like Brutus and Antony struggle with loyalty and betrayal in the midst of a dangerous political...
Cerebellum
Understanding Macbeth: Banquo's Murder And The Return To The Witches
Macbeth tells the story of a good man gone bad, driven to murder by ugly ambition and fueled by a power-hungry wife. Macbeth has Banquo killed for fear his children will become kings of Scotland. Macbeth goes to visit the witches once...
History Hub
What was the historical significance of the Peasants' Revolt 1381
An introduction to the historical significance of the Peasants' Revolt 1381
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Act 4 Summary
Antony, Octavius and Lepidus gather together to avenge Caesar’s death. Meanwhile, Cassius and Brutus have fled and are gathering their armies - a civil war is brewing. How will the conspirators get away with killing Caesar? Watch our...
Next Animation Studio
Japanese court sentences Yakuza boss to death
After the sentencing, Yakuza boss Satoru Nomura told the judge: ‘You will regret this for the rest of your life.’
Curated Video
Elizabeth Bathory - What did she look like? The Infamous Killer as a Modern Woman
I'm an artist that brings history back to life by creating famous figures from the past in the modern day, as well as creating facial reconstructions and recreations. Elizabeth Bathory is a fabulous and mysterious figure of history. But...