Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 5: Problems with the Portuguese
This video explores the political and military battles between Queen Nzinga of Angola and the Portuguese in the early 17th century. The video describes how she defied Portuguese colonial attempts to subjugate her kingdom, fought against...
Epic History TV
First Crusade Part 1
Discover how the thirst for spiritual redemption, adventure and loot fuelled one of the most extraordinary military campaigns of medieval history, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099. Using animated maps and based on the...
CuriosaMente
¿A quién se le ocurrió inventar la escuela? - CuriosaMente 223
A lo largo de la historia, la educación ha evolucionado desde las civilizaciones antiguas, donde estaba reservada para las clases superiores, hasta la creación de la primera escuela obligatoria en Prusia en el siglo XVIII. A medida que...
History Hub
What was the historical significance of the Peasants' Revolt 1381
An introduction to the historical significance of the Peasants' Revolt 1381
Jabzy
Deposition of Richard II - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Deposition of Richard II
Curated Video
Chimpanzees and Bonobos: A Comparative Study of Behavior and Society
In this video, we delve into the fascinating world of chimpanzees, exploring their evolutionary history, geographical distribution, physical characteristics, and most importantly, their behavior and psychology. Discover how chimpanzees...
Curated Video
Empress Matilda part 16: Henry II, King of England
Matilda returned to Normandy, where her husband had become the Duke and she the Duchess, taking the lands from Stephen. As Stephen grew older and support for him was waning, Henry of Anjou's claim to the throne grew stronger. Henry was...
Jack Rackam
What Made Ivan so Terrible? | The Life & Times of Ivan IV
Ivan was on track to be a pretty good Tsar and then all of a sudden he went a bit mad. Or was done putting up with the boyars and took revenge on the Tsardom, it's hard to say really. All in all, I'd say he was one of the evil men in...
Curated Video
Lady Jane Grey part 9: Jane's Supporters Turn Against Her
Support for Queen Jane was low, even among Protestants. Members of her council slipped quietly out of the castle. Her sister's father-in-law, the Early of Pembroke went so far as to seek an anullment for his son's marriage to distance...
Curated Video
Lady Jane Grey part 5: Queen of England
On July 8th, 1533, Jane was crowned as Queen of England at the age of 16. She unexpectedly and dramatically threw herself to the floor and sobbed as her parents and in-laws bent the knee to her. Was this the behaviour of a naive young...
Curated Video
Lady Jane Grey part 4: Lady Jane AND Her Heirs Male
Just before his death, Edward VI made a small but important change to his will that ruled Jane's mother, Frances out of the succession and moved Jane next in line to the thrown. The fact that Jane and her sisters were born in England,...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Richard III - Act 2 Summary
Richard has already committed one shocking murder, and he’s only just getting warmed up! Richard’s brother, King Edward, is very ill – will Richard find a way to push him closer to death? As Richard feels the crown within his reach, it’s...
Weird History
What It Was Like Being In a Medieval Castle
Living in a medieval castle wasn't all that glamorous. If you were one of the lucky ruling class, you got some wine or the occasional hot bath. But with the lack of plumbing, castles smelled pretty ripe. Not to mention rats. So many...
Weird History
What It Was Like To Live At Versailles
During its heyday from 1682 to 1789, Versailles wasn’t just a palace - it was the center of France’s royal world. French royals, nobles, and state officials lived together in the sprawling palace complex. But despite the regal setting,...
Easy Languages
Movies & Series recommendations for Spanish learners
Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of participating partner countries abroad. Episodes are produced...
Step Back History
The Zhou Dynasty
This week we are going to look at the Zhou Dynasty, the longest living of the ancient Chinese Dynasties. How can you make a country as big and diverse as China stay together for almost 800 years? Well, let's talk about harnessing the...
60 Second Histories
Who were the Ancient Egyptians?
A Victorian Egyptologist explains who the Egyptians were, when the era began and key points about this amazing civilization.
Jam Campus
Causes of the French Revolution Song
Learn about the causes of the French Revolution in song format! A great way to boost classroom engagement when introducing new topics.
Getty Images
Shania Twain (c) waves at photographers as she arrives at Barnes and Nobles book store in New York 05/04/11 (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
Shania Twain (c) waves at photographers as she arrives at Barnes and Nobles book store in New York 05/04/11 (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
Hearst Metrotone News
Nobles celebrate the Coronation of King George VI.
Nobles celebrate the Coronation of King George VI.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Geneva airport left at a standstill amid coronavirus epidemic
From several tens of thousands of passengers a day to just a few hundred: Geneva International Airport is practically at a standstill between planes in the car park and deserted counters due to the coronavirus epidemic (Footage by AFPTV...