Weatherthings
Weather Things: Coronas
A blue sky and fluffy bright clouds are things that are seen around the world. The atmosphere presents a multitude of sights and phenomena using light, air, water droplets, ice crystals, and dust. Many of the phenomena give clues to...
Little Smart Planet
Learning about wild animals
Review in an easy and fun way all about wild animals
Curated Video
8+ Speaking Part 2 Math Skills in Primary School
Today you’ll hear a sample Speaking Part 2 answer about math skills in primary school. Firstly, be aware that ‘primary school’ is British English, and in the U.S. we say ‘elementary school’. This may be a difficult Part 2 cue card, if...
The Business Professor
Understanding the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment
This video discusses the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and its significance in combating historical prejudices through laws that treat individuals equally under the law regardless of protected characteristics or...
60 Second Histories
Which Roman gods are which?
This brief video explores some of the gods worshiped by the Romans, like Jupiter, king of the gods and Mars the god of war and explains that people made sacrifices to the gods
60 Second Histories
Builders and engineers in the Roman Empire
A Roman legionary describes the amazing construction projects undertaken by Roman builders such as the Coliseum and the Cloaca Maxima and includes the concrete they made and the fabulous arches
60 Second Histories
Florence Nightingale - after the Crimea
In the final clip of this series, Florence describes her life after the Crimea War, the report she published on her experiences there and the establishment of St Thomas' Hospital and the Nightingale Training school for nurses.
60 Second Histories
Emmeline Pankhurst in prison
Emmeline Pankhurst discusses the time she spent in prison and its effect upon her.
60 Second Histories
Saxon village life - part 1
A Saxon woman explains what the chieftain's house was like and the compound and buildings around it. She also describes a poorer house and explains why they kept their animals inside their houses
Hip Hughes History
Eric Cantor's Surprise Election Defeat Explained
Some musings and analysis on Eric Cantors recent primary loss to a relatively unknown challenger.
Cerebellum
The Legislative Branch Of Government - Introduction To Senate And Congress
The Senate and House of Representatives, the upper and lower houses of The Legislative Branch are explored in this outstanding production that delves into the theoretical intention of the Constitution’s Framers, as well as the practical...
60 Second Histories
Protest, Action and Hunger Strike
Part of a series on women's suffrage, Emmeline Pankhurst describes the WSPU tactical intensification and hunger strike
60 Second Histories
Suffrage and WW1
Emmeline Pankhurst discusses the outbreak of war and women over 30 getting the vote.
60 Second Histories
Women’s Franchise League (WFL)
Emmeline describes the inaugural meeting of the Women's Franchise League
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Haloes
A blue sky and fluffy bright clouds are things that are seen around the world. The atmosphere presents a multitude of sights and phenomena using light, air, water droplets, ice crystals, and dust. Many of the phenomena give clues to...
Hip Hughes History
The 2008 Election Explained
A video lecture taking you through the 2008 primaries and election between Barack Obama and John McCain.
60 Second Histories
Living in a Roman town
This short video explores what the streets of Rome looked like, what kind of buildings there were such as the forum and basilica and why there were so many takeaways.
60 Second Histories
Pyramid town
An Egyptian worker describes the town that grew up beside the Pyramids of Giza. He explains where the workers and their families lived and also what they ate.
60 Second Histories
A Roman legionary's equipment
This short video describes the personal belongings, equipment, food and water the legionaries had to carry when they conquered new lands
60 Second Histories
Egyptian gods - part 2
An Egyptian priestess continues the story of the Egyptian gods, referring to Osiris, Isis, Set and Nephthys
60 Second Histories
Florence Nightingale - training
In part 2 of this series, Florence explains what training she undertook to become a nurse and the first hospital she worked in.