Economics Explained
The Economy of Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome was perhaps the most significant ancient civilization to have existed throughout history, the empire lived for over 1000 years and in that time, it gave us the foundations for our modern society. Democracy, a court-based...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Context
Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating world, and its influence on the play The Merchant of Venice. Watch the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras come to life and develop a deeper understanding of attitudes towards race and...
Economics Explained
The Turbulent Economics of the Airline Industry | Economics Explained
In today's episode, we'll explore the economic factors that are likely to define the airline industry for the foreseeable future! ✈️ What are the new pressures pushing prices upwards? What are the pressures pushing prices downwards? And,...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Act 1 Summary
Welcome to Venice, a city full of money, mateship, romance and rivalries! In Venice, Antonio and Bassanio strike a dangerous deal with the local money-lender Shylock. Elsewhere, the wealthy Portia is frustrated that she is not free to...
Curated Video
Hieronymus Bosch, The Garden of Earthly Delights (Part One): Great Art Explained
In this video I look at Hieronymus Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights. Nobody painted Hell quite like Bosch. What we think of as Hell, and certainly what Bosch thought of as Hell is not based on the bible. What we think of as hell...
Economics Explained
The Mighty Economy of Liechtenstein
This is Liechtenstein just the cutest little European nation, the nation is tiny but weirdly enough it is actually only the fourth smallest country in Europe, behind Vatican City, Monaco, and San Marino. What it lacks in square footage...
Curated Video
Hieronymus Bosch, The Garden of Earthly Delights (Part Two): Great Art Explained
In this video I look at Hieronymus Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights. Nobody painted Hell quite like Bosch. What we think of as Hell, and certainly what Bosch thought of as Hell is not based on the bible. There is no mention of Hell...
Economics Explained
Is Wealth Inequality Actually a Problem?: Pushing Others Down
The wealthiest among us today live a life unparalleled by any other human throughout history. The greatest Kings and emperors could only dream of the life afforded to today’s billionaires. It doesn’t end there, even mere...
Economics Explained
Australians Are The Richest People In The World?: Housing and Negative Gearing
Discover how Australians have a net worth higher than that of those in the United States. How did this happen? Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the world works, our content covers the biggest topics and headlines through...
Curated Video
Madame du Barry part 1: Childhood
Madame du Barry, the mistress of the French King Louis XV, divided opinion in the court at the Palace of Versailles during the later 18th century. In part one of this four-part series, learners will hear about the future Madame du...
Economics Explained
Is Wealth Inequality Actually a Problem?: The Benefits Of Inequality
The wealthiest among us today live a life unparalleled by any other human throughout history. The greatest Kings and emperors could only dream of the life afforded to today’s billionaires. It doesn’t end there, even mere...
Curated Video
The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan Van Eyck: Great Art Explained
The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan Van Eyck has baffled art historians ever since it was painted in 1434. It has been dissected and analysed, maybe more than any other painting in history, and in the process, become even more mysterious....
Curated Video
The Life of a Medieval Peasant part 2: Food and Drink
Peasants in the Middle Ages had a varied diet, mostly consisting of bread, vegetables, and meat, though meat was often saved for special occasions. Not only did wealth, or lack thereof, play a part in what people consumed during this...
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
10 Advanced English Adjectives | + Speaking Practice
Learn 10 advanced adjectives to help you avoid using the word "very". It is absolutely fine to use "very", but it gets a bit boring if we use it all the time. Make your English more interesting by using these common adjectives in your...
Financial Times
Melinda Gates: vaccines, inequality and caregiving
The co-founder of the Melinda & Bill Gates Foundation tells FT editor Roula Khalaf, in an interview recorded on April 29, that women have lost $800bn of income in the pandemic and on average have contributed 30 hours a week to unpaid...
Weird History
All About the Powdered Wig Craze
For over a century, European men refused to go outside without first donning an enormous wig. At the time, the headpiece was better known as a peruke or periwig, and just like other bizarre fashion trends, the peruke wig has a...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Tax the Rich
"Patriotic people pay taxes." Morris Pearl talks with Rob Johnson about his new book, and the vision of his organization: Patriotic Millionaires.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
To Be a Good Citizen, You Need Not Be Rich
Minouche Shafik says that for democracy to work, we must keep the market out of certain domains In this full-length interview from What Money Can’t Buy, political philosopher Michael Sandel and London School of Economics Director...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
John Bogle: Present and Future 1929 - 2019
John Bogle was recently interviewed by INET's "New Economic Thinking" Series by Emma Jordan from Georgetown Law School.
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives: Silk and religion
What was silks place in the Buddhist realm? How did the Buddhist use of silk create competition with others? The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 4
Curated Video
5 Vocabulary Words for IELTS Band 9
Today you’ll learn 5 vocabulary words for IELTS band 9 in Speaking and Writing. The words today are phenomenal! They are very academic and high-level, plus they’re words that most students don’t use. For all those reasons, they are band...