It was published nine years before a shot was fired. And was written by a woman. How did Uncle Tom’s Cabin fan the flames of the American Civil War?

Emmeline Pankhurst discusses the outbreak of war and women over 30 getting the vote.

Part of a series on women's suffrage, Emmeline Pankhurst describes the WSPU tactical intensification and hunger strike

Emmeline describes the inaugural meeting of the Women's Franchise League

"Go To Your Room!" might be the most well known parental demand in America, but why do kids have their own sleeping area at all? Because while a bedroom might just seem like a "normal" thing for people who can afford a certain amount of...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about English Purism

C.S. Lewis part 5 of 11: This video explores the history of C.S. Lewis' family in Ireland, tracing back to the 17th century plantation of Ulster and the Hamilton family's involvement. It also highlights how Belfast's shipbuilding...

Most people put on their outfits every day without questioning the history of clothing as they do it. You're clearly not one of these people, since you've landed on this page! Here's a list of things we still wear today and why we...

The typical Italian Gothic building, the Cathedral of Florence, is dedicated to "Santa Maria del Fiore". The church was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio (c1245-1302) who considerably enlarged the existing religious structure. Finished...

He’s revered as the greatest Confederate general of them all, the personification of Southern loyalty, tradition and military strength. But there’s a lot more to the so-called ‘Marble Man’ than meets the eye. So, who was the real Robert...

This composer insights lesson explores the Romantic harmony of Burgmüller as written in his delightful character piece for piano “At the Christmas Tree”. It explains the overall Ternary structure of the piece then how the internal...

Why is Catholicism so entrenched in Ireland? Is there still a link between Catholicism and Irish identity? Is Irish Atheism about a lack of practice or core lack of belief? A History of Unbelief, Part 5

Dinesh D'Souza is an infamous right-wing provocateur. In 2016 he published an 'expose' on the Democratic party which not only misrepresents the history it covers but belies a darker motive.

It cost the equivalent of billions of dollars in today’s money, and left the US government crippled with debt. But how, exactly, did America pay for the Civil War?

To truly understand Herzl’s challenge, we have to unknow everything we know about Zionist history and the modern State of Israel.

Emmeline Pankhurst talks about the WSPU opposition to the Liberal party and the defeat of Winston Churchill

Emmeline talks about becoming friends with Keir Hardie and joining the Independent Labour Party

In this video, viewers will learn the story behind pieces of eight, the Spanish coins that we most associate with pirates!

What is the effect of war on elections? Benjamin Franklin famously wrote: “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”, but he forgot one thing – Presidential elections!

Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the protest made by the WSPU after the suffrage bill was filibustered in 1905 and the arrest of Christabel and Emmiline Pankhurst. 

Abolitionist John Brown commissioned a blacksmith to produce hundreds of pikes – deadly spear-like weapons made from iron and wood, for his team of militiamen to raid the armoury and help set enslaved people free. But it ended in failure...

TODAY’S (MODERN) CHILDREN In this third story, “Today’s Children,” we finally begin to explore the famous romances of Tevye’s daughters and the effect they have on Tevye. Tevye is eager to marry off his girls to wealthy and learned men....

He's back. Tom Holland sits down with Dan to talk about the history of Christianity, and how the religion has shaped morality in Western civilisation to this day.

By taking on the US government and winning, Wong Kim Ark ensured that the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution granted citizenship to every American by birth, regardless of their race or ethnicity.