TED-Ed
TED-Ed: History vs. Napoleon Bonaparte - Alex Gendler
After the French Revolution erupted in 1789, Europe was thrown into chaos. Neighboring countries' monarchs feared they would share the fate of Louis XVI and attacked the new Republic, while at home, extremism and mistrust between...
Curated Video
'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 5, Scenes 1 to 5
Pupil outcome: I can explain what happens in Act 5, Scenes 1 to 5 of ‘Macbeth’ with a focus on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Key learning points: - In Act 5, Scene 1, Lady Macbeth is presented as consumed by guilt. - Her...
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'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 3, Scenes 4 to 6
Pupil outcome: I can explain what happens in Act 3, Scenes 4 to 6 of ‘Macbeth’ including comparing the character of Macbeth to the character of King Duncan. Key learning points: - Act 3 sees Shakespeare explore Macbeth’s illegitimate...
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Understanding Caliban's role and presentation in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
Pupil outcome: I can understand the role and presentation of Caliban in Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ throughout the play. Key learning points: - Caliban inhabited the island before Prospero and Miranda. - Prospero treats Caliban cruelly...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.2 Performance: Quince, Snug, Bottom, et al Lines 1-100
This video showcases a performance from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Quince and Bottom, along with other craftsmen, gather to assign roles for their play, "The Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Cruel Death of Pyramus and Thisbe." The...
Curated Video
Macbeth 5.7 Interview: Malcolm and Macduff
In this video, Malcolm and Ralph discuss the aftermath of the battle and the implications of Macduff and Young Seward's deaths. They explore themes of loyalty, honor, and the consequences of tyranny, shedding light on the characters'...
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Macbeth 5.7 Interview: Macduff
This video explores the pivotal confrontation between Macduff and Macbeth in Act 5, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Viewers delve into themes of fate, masculinity, and power dynamics as they witness Macbeth's defiance and Macduff's...
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Macbeth 5.7 Interview: Macbeth
In this video, Macbeth reflects on the realization that he cannot be defeated by anyone born of a woman, as Macduff was delivered through a cesarean section. Despite this revelation, Macbeth's resolve to fight on is evident,...
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Macbeth 4.3 Interview: Malcolm and Macduff
This video delves into Act 4, Scene 3 of "Macbeth," showcasing a pivotal moment as Malcolm and Macduff, in England, discuss their plans and test loyalties before deciding to confront Macbeth. The dialogue explores themes of power,...
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Macbeth 3.6 Interview: Lennox
In this video, Lennox discusses recent events in Macbeth's reign, including the murders of Duncan and Banquo, and the suspicions surrounding Malcolm and Donalbain. The conversation delves into the themes of irony and political intrigue,...
History Hit
Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant: The Statesman
How did he change the medical field? How was the royal navy created? What was his impact on English culture? Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant, Part 2
History Hit
Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant: The Tyrant
What will he be forever remembered for? What caused the English reformation? How did he change parliament? Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant, Part 1
Curated Video
Zimbabwe is free of Robert Mugabe, should the world celebrate?
Zimbabwe may be free of Robert Mugabe, who has been deposed in an apparent military coup, but the celebrations occurring in the country's capital will be short-lived. Emmerson Mnangagwa, the man who may end up in charge, is every bit as...
Soliloquy
How a Dutchman became the King of England
In 1689 a new King and Queen were crowed in England, it was an unusual event, the pair would rule as coregents and the King wasn’t English but Dutch. The story, or perhaps stories, of how a Dutchman found himself King of England is a...
The Economist
Should we celebrate the fall of Mugabe?
Zimbabwe’s tyrannical president, Robert Mugabe, has been deposed in an apparent coup. But as the military seizes control, the country’s immediate future is bleak.
Curated Video
The Road to Athenian Democracy
What forms of government preceded democracy and how did this pave the way for the ancient Athenians to invent democracy?
Curated Video
Finding Nero: Rhineland State Museum looks to rehabilitate emperor
The Roman emperor Nero who ruled from 54AD to 68AD gets a lot of bad press. He’s often depicted as a tyrant who turned increasingly to the dark side towards the end of reign. Those were the years that mostly shaped the image of the...
Curated Video
Shilpa Shetty Interview: On Rohit Shetty being a tyrant, Suniel Shetty | Indian Police Force
In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Shilpa Shetty opens up about her experience working with director Rohit Shetty on the Indian Police Force project. Describing Shetty as a 'tyrant' on set, Shilpa sheds light on their professional...
Curated Video
Julius Caesar remembered ++NEW 1000 GMT
Rome - March 15, 2008
1. WS of Julius Caesar's statue with Capitoline hill in the background and mime statue in the foreground
2. Mime changing face and smiling at Julius Caesar's statue in the background
3. MS Julius Caesar's statue...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Cuba mourns Fidel Castro
Cuba mourns its revolutionary leader Fidel Castro Sunday as it prepares a four day funeral procession for the giant figure of modern history loved by many but branded a tyrant by others
Bloomberg
Niall Ferguson: Don't Underestimate Donald Trump
May 2 -- Niall Ferguson, a Harvard University professor, discusses the state of the U.S. economy with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu at the Milken Institute Global Conference on "What'd You Miss?"
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Egypt slams Turkeys criticism of Sisi
CLEAN : Egypt slams Turkeys criticism of Sisi
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Wild Swans author Jung Chang speaks
It may be unclear what exactly Beijing means by its aspirational China Dream slogan but for banned Wild Swans author Jung Chang its a positive step. CLEAN : Wild Swans author Jung Chang speaks on July 22, 2013 in Beijing, China (Footage...
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Bush with Karzai, Bush comments on Saddam
1. Wide of US President George W. Bush and Hamid Karzai walking to Rose Garden at White House
2. Reporters
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, US President:
"I just want to make sure that when sovereignty is transferred, Saddam...