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Women’s Social and Political Union
Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the WSPU; the Women’s Social and Political Union
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Captain Cook - part 1
A veteran sailor recounts Captain Cook's first voyage on the Endeavour.
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The Zulu Wars - part 2
This video gives an introduction to the invasion of Zululand by the British and the terrible massacre at the battle of Isandlwana
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Maya sport - the ball court
A Maya warrior describes the game of ulama, the Ancient Maya sport played in a ball court.
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Planning an Egyptian pyramid
This short video is a fascinating look at how the Egyptians designed their pyramids without the aid of modern technology.
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Social Studies Kids: Cultural Diversity
This video explores the importance of cultural diversity and multiculturalism. It discusses the definition of culture, the benefits of embracing diverse perspectives, and the barriers to multiculturalism. It also provides suggestions for...
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History Kids: Vikings
This video is a historical exploration of the Vikings and their impact on medieval England and the world. It also explores Viking mythology, their pantheon of gods and goddesses, and their belief in an afterlife. The video concludes with...
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Victorian music hall
A description of the entertainment available during Victorian times including a visit to a music hall and the different acts you can expect to see
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Ancient Greek gods
A priestess describes the Olympians; the Ancient Greek gods like Zeus, Apollo, Artemis and Poseidon.
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Louis Pasteur; the germ theory
Louis Pasteur explains how he discovered pasteurisation and worked on his germ theory
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Galen and the Four Humors
Galen explains what the four humours are and how they could be balanced to make people better.
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Galen the physician
The Ancient Greek physician Galen talks about his travels as a young man and the importance of Alexandria, Egypt.
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Galen and Hippocrates
In this short video, Galen talks about Hippocrates and his theories
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English Civil War: An artillery master
A description of how important science and mathematics were to the artillery in calculating distance and trajectory of a shot together with how much gunpowder is needed.
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English Civil War: A cavalry trooper
A description of a New Model Army cavalry trooper, one of Cromwell's ironsides which includes the clothing they wore and the weapons used.
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English Civil War: A Royalist Soldier
A Royalist soldier gives his point of view and explains why he follows the King
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English Civil War: A musketeer
A description of a musketeer, a roundhead in Cromwell's army; his clothing, equipment and the workings of a matchlock musket
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Introduction to the English Civil War
An overview of the English Civil War, when it started, how long it lasted together with the cause and the devastating effect on the country.
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English Civil War: A pikeman
A description of the armour worn by pikemen during the English Civil War, it also shows his main weapon, the long pike and explains how it was used.
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English Civil War: A Parliamentarian
A description of the causes of the Civil War from a Parliamentarian's point of view, including the ship taxes and the King's expensive lifestyle.
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Roman food
This short video describes the food eaten in Rome, much of it similar to our own food like eggs, cheese, cold meat and bread but a few surprises like honeyed dormouse.
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Louis Pasteur; proving his germ theory
Louis Pasteur explains how he proved his germ theory.
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Farming in Ancient Greece
This short video describes what life is like on a farm in Ancient Greece, the terraces they farm on and food they grow and eat