60 Second Histories
Dissolution of the Monasteries - part 2
Thomas Cromwell talks about the beginning of the closure of the smaller monasteries and convents
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Thomas More’s execution
Thomas More talks about his impending execution together with that of John Fisher.
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Henry VIII - part 1
Part 1 of Henry VIII looks at what Henry VIII was like as a person and how he liked to spend his time
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Destruction of the monasteries
Thomas Cromwell explains what happened to the churches and religious houses after the Pilgrimage of Grace.
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Andreas Vesalius dared to say Galen was wrong
Vesalius explains why he questioned Galen's accuracy and what he discovered when he was dissecting a human jaw.
The March of Time
MOT 1951: ORGANIZATIONS IN IRAN
WPO and Communist rally World Peace Organization members meeting at garden table / Graphic Tuda poster of MPs w/ man bound to stake / Iranian Tuda (Communist) Party parade some people w/ anti-British anti-American anti-Soviet posters.
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Catherine of Aragon
A description of Catherine of Aragon, by her lady in waiting, who explains how her father, the King of Spain, ensured she would only marry a man who would bring some form of diplomatic alliance.
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Pilgrimage of Grace - part 2
Thomas Cromwell gives a brief description of the riots in the north and retribution
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Catherine of Aragon stands her ground
Catherine of Aragon tells of her reaction to being questioned with regard to her marriage to King Henry VIII
Curated Video
Tudor Christmas part 2: Christmas Feasts and Gift Giving
Discover the rich history of Christmas feasts and gift giving during the Tudor period. From the political dance of gift-giving within the Tudor Court to the traditional agricultural celebrations of plow Monday, learn about the customs...
Curated Video
Tudor Christmas part 1: The Origins of Christmas - From Saturnalia to The Tudor Period
Explore the history of one of the most celebrated festivals in the world - Christmas. From its Roman origins in Saturnalia, to its merging with pagan mid-winter celebrations, to its evolution in the Tudor period, learn about the...
60 Second Histories
Pilgrimage of Grace – part 1
Thomas Cromwell describes the spark that led to the Pilgrimage of Grace
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The Beginning of the British Empire
A description of the start of the British Empire with the early explorers, dating back to Tudor times.
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The beginning of the reign of Henry VII
A Tudor lady talks about the early Tudor years with the continuation of the Wars of the Roses and the Irish/Yorkist army crossing the Pennines to put an end to the Tudors
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Andreas Vesalius and The Fabric of the Human Body
Vesalius describes how he came to publish the Fabric of the Human Body
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Henry VIII; the Pope says ‘No’
Henry VIII gives his own account of his divorce and breaking with Rome - part two
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Henry VIII wants a divorce
Henry VIII gives his own account of his divorce and breaking with Rome - part one
Bridgeman Arts
The Living City, 1970, part 10 - small East London streets, Holborn Viaduct, Blackfriars Bridge, car parks
Clip from 1970 film focussing on the history of the City of London - the Square Mile - its economic growth, institutions, administration, buildings and future. The film illustrates the major part taken by local government in the physical...
Bloomberg
Perella CEO Says No One Is Working on an IPO Prospectus
Sep.19 -- Bob Steel, chief executive officer and partner at Perella Weinberg Partners, discusses the company’s approach to acquisitions and how long it may take to go public. He speaks with Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker on "Bloomberg...
Bridgeman Arts
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1960s
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth walking in shelter among citizens.