Curated Video
How I survived torture
The United Nations Convention against Torture is 30 years old. Kolbassia Haoussou, a torture survivor, shares his story.
The Guardian
Lasting Marks - the 16 men put on trial for sadomasochism in Thatcher's Britain
The story of 16 men put on trial for sadomasochism in the dying days of Thatcher's Britain was told by the police, the prosecution and the tabloid press – but not by those in the dock. Told through court documents and newspaper reports...
Flame Media
An experiment in mind over matter
In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson puts brain training to the test as he undergoes a radical brain makeover. The cutting edge new science of brain plasticity has found that anyone can become...
Weird History
Pressing | History's Most Painful Death
One of the worst forms of torture was not even considered torture by the court. It was an official sentence: pressing to death. The men and women who were sent to death by crushing in Britain had not been found guilty of any crime.
The Guardian
Guantánamo Diary: rendition, torture and detention without charge
Watch our exclusive animated documentary about Mohamedou Ould Slahi's declassified memoir, Guantánamo Diary, and its extraordinary eight-year journey from inside the US detention facility to worldwide publication. Mohamedou's brother,...
TLDR News
EndSARS: Nigeria's Anti Police Corruption Protests Explained - TLDR News
For weeks Nigerians have been protesting against SARS, a brutal police unit known for corruption, unlawful murder and torture. In this video we explain the history of Nigeria's police, what the protestors are hoping to achieve and what...
Curated Video
Royal Ghosts part 3: Edward V of England and Richard Duke of York
Edward V of England and his brother, Richard Duke of York are thought to have been murdered to legitimize their uncle Richard III as King of England. No one knows exactly how they died and some believe they may have escaped. Whatever...
Hip Hughes History
Watergate Explained: US History Review
A short theme based lecture on the regents concepts for Watergate, we will look at the actual event, the court case and the impact on Executive and Legislative power.
Weird History
13 Bizarre Pirate Traditions
Pirates have a reputation--admittedly earned--for being ruthless, bloodthirsty killers. Life on the high seas demanded so much of those willing to brave it that it became customary for new pirates to develop an honorable accord. Pirates...
Press Association
Families of hostages being held by Hamas say they won't rest until all hostages are released
During a press conference in London, families of hostages being held by Hamas said that they won't rest until all hostages are released. This comes as Hamas announced the release of two Israeli hostages on Monday. Ofri Bibas Levy's...
Press Association
Housing refugees on barge is 'an accident waiting to happen', says charity chief
Housing asylum-seekers on the Bibby Stockholm risks “retraumatising” people who have escaped war zones and other “horrors”, the leader of a refugee charity has warned. Steve Smith, the CEO of Care4Calais, also expressed his fear that the...
Getty Images
Montage: Chevy truck body construction vs. Ford
Several sheet metal parts on 1963 Chevrolet and Ford trucks are put through some unusual torture tests. Doors are crumpled. Coconuts are dropped on hoods. Boat anchors are dropped into pickup beds. And tail gates are run over with a...
Getty Images
Spooky hand (shadows)
female hand and head, spooky shadows on the glass wall, in full HD, Horror movie scene
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Dick Cheney at Speaking About September 11th at the American Enterprise Institute
Talks about the post-9/11 surveillance program, 'enhanced interrogations', the death of Osama Bin Laden and progress on the 'war on terrorism'. Dick Cheney at Speaking About September 11th at the American Enterprise Institute at AEI,...
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Spooky hand (shadows)
female hand and head, spooky shadows on the glass wall, in full HD, Horror movie scene
Getty Images
Spooky hand (shadows)
female hand and head, spooky shadows on the glass wall, in full HD, Horror movie scene
Getty Images
Spooky hand (shadows)
female hand and head, spooky shadows on the glass wall, in full HD, Horror movie scene
Getty Images
(Loop) Halloween, Skull and Crossbones with Rays
Halloween, Skull and Crossbones with Rays (Loop)
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Nash Motors promotes its suspension on 1940 cars
Nash drives its 1940 cars over a wood-planked road to demonstrate how smooth the ride is with independent front and rear suspension / Shots feature slow-motion footage of the Nash wheels bouncing up and down while the cabin remains...