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British soldier's equipment 1916-18
A British WW1 soldier describes the equipment during 1916-18 and explains how it adapted to suit the changing way the war was being fought
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A Roman slave woman
This video shows what life can be like for a slave woman, it shows a Celt who had been captured in England and taken to Rome to serve as a slave
Curated Video
Discover the Magic of Renaissance Festivals
Throughout the summer, towns across the United States transform into medieval villages at the Renaissance Fair. Wear your most creative Elizabethan outfit, read a Shakespeare story, and join in the festivities!
Curated Video
Experience the Vibrant Celebration of Junkanoo in the Bahamas
The Junkanoo parade starts on Boxing Day (December 26th) in the Bahamas. The colorful festival celebrates life and freedom and is thought to be named after John Canoe, a West African prince who was enslaved in the Bahamas. Learn more...
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Dr John Snow - gathering evidence
Part 3 of this series sees John Snow explaining how he proved his theory about the spread of Cholera.
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Mary Seacole; the end of the war
In the final clip of this series Mary describes what happened to her when the Crimea War ended in 1856 and she returned to London.
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Roman baths
A Roman legionary describes a Roman bathhouse and the various rooms and facilities available such as the palaestra or gym and the caldarium and frigidarium.
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Life in the trenches - Part 1
A description of the trenches that stretched from Belgium to Switzerland which were built after the war was bogged down in stalemate. Part 1 of a 7 part series
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The Epsom Derby, 1913
Emmeline Pankhurst talks about death of Emily Wilding Davison at the Epsom Derby in 1913
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Lewis gunner - Part 2
A Lewis gunner explains how the Lewis gun was loaded and used in short bursts for the best effect and how it could even be taken into No Mans Land to support troops in an attack
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Mary Seacole; introduction
In the first of this series Mary Seacole introduces herself and talks about her family and early years.
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Battle of Edge Hill
A soldier describes the Battle of Edge Hill and how Prince Rupert's cavalry charged into the Parliamentarians.
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Battle of Hastings - Norman view part 2
Part two describes how, during the battle, William Duke of Normandy had fallen and the effect it had on morale.
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Anglo Saxon place names
This video looks at place names and their Saxon origins, like the word 'bury' meaning fortified place which lends its name to Banbury, Shaftsbury, Salisbury. It also covers some county name origins like Essex coming from the East Saxons.
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Death of Richard III - part 1
A medieval soldier describes the death of Richard III which led to the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
Mr. Beat
The 2014 Wolverine Cup
After three straight years of winning the Wolverine Cup, Mr. Beat has created a dynasty with his 7th grade social studies classes at Aubry Bend. Will his overconfidence ultimately be his downfall? Find out at the 4th annual Wolverine Cup...
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Maya religion - sacrifice
This short video looks at why the Ancient Maya believed in sacrifice and how they carried it out - not too gruesome but not for the feint-hearted either.
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What is a Motte & Bailey Castle?
This video covers the early Norman castles, how the motte and bailey was constructed and mentions some of the first stone castles like Chepstow and Pevensey.
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Death of Richard III - part 2
A medieval soldier describes how bravely King Richard fought and died, how he was killed by traitors and was finally laid to rest in a pauper's grave at Grey Friars in Leicester
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Catherine of Aragon; the King wants a divorce
Catherine of Aragon gives her point of view with regard to Henry VIII and divorce
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Princess Mary's Christmas Gift
A description of the brass box given to every serving soldier; it explains why and what the different boxes contained.
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Metropolitan Board of Works
Part 4 of the Bazalgette series takes a look at the opposition Bazalgette faced in getting started with the project and the great stink.
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Dr John Snow & Rev. Henry Whitehead
In part 7 of this series John Snow talks about his collaboration with the Reverend Henry Whitehead.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Joanna Goode - Teachers Make a Difference
Joanna Goode is an Associate Professor of Education at the University of Oregon. She earned a Ph.D., in Education Division of Urban Schooling at UCLA in 2004.Joanna Goode’s research examines issues of access and equity for...