60 Second Histories
Catherine of Aragon stands her ground
Catherine of Aragon tells of her reaction to being questioned with regard to her marriage to King Henry VIII
Curated Video
Lady Katherine Grey part 3: Queen Elizabeth's Rivalry with Katherine Grey
This video discusses the coronation of Queen Elizabeth I and the competition for the crown between her and her cousin, Katherine Grey. The topic delves into the power of display and the role of marriage in the monarchy. It also touches...
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Lady Katherine Grey part 4: From Traitor's Daughter to Elizabeth's Heir
This video tells the story of Katherine's rise to become a lady in waiting to Queen Elizabeth I and a potential heir to the throne. However, her future is thrown into uncertainty when her mother passes away and political machinations...
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Bloody Mary part 5: The End of an Era
In the final part of this series, we examine the end of Queen Mary I's reign. See how her decision to punish heretics through burning at the stake led to her infamy and the hardening of Protestant feelings towards her. Learn about the...
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20 Words with Disappearing (missing) Syllables | Dropped Syllables
Here is a little pronunciation "secret" that will help you to sound more natural when you speak English. It may also help your comprehension when you listen to native English speakers. This video is about disappearing syllables. They are...
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Spain, Barcelona - The Sagrada Familia Basilica
The Basilica Sagrada Familia, Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family, is a large unfinished Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926). Gaudi's work on the building is part of a...
Amor Sciendi
Procession to Calvary: Bruegel Telling Two Tales at Once
Bruegel's massive painting, Procession to Calvary, tells the biblical story and the story of the Dutch Revolt, or 80 years war. Why is that so impressive? the 80 years war hadn't even started yet.
The Guardian
Meet the people fighting to keep Ireland's abortion ban
Many Irish people see the abortion referendum as a crossroads. Ireland could say yes and turn towards the liberal values of the EU, while a no vote would defend its Catholic conservatism. Phoebe Greenwood went to Limerick to meet voters...
The Guardian
At 11 years old, they're getting pregnant': women smash Catholic taboos in the Philippines
The stigma surrounding sex education and family planning in the Philippines is such that 65% of women do not use contraceptives. Five years ago, Congress passed a reproductive health law guaranteeing universal access to family planning,...
Weird History
The Downfall Of Mary Queen of Scots
The life and legacy of Mary, Queen of Scots, remains intriguing more than 400 years after her passing. Her political scheming and personal hardships were colorful enough to inspire several films, including 2018's Mary Queen of Scots, but...
Curated Video
Italy, Venice - Santa Maria della Presentazione church
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.
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Italy, Venice - Santa Maria dei Miracoli church
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.
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Italy, Venice - Church of Saint Stephen
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.
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Italy, Venice - Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.
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Italy, Venice - San Giorgio Maggiore church
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.
60 Second Histories
Pilgrimage of Grace – part 1
Thomas Cromwell describes the spark that led to the Pilgrimage of Grace
History Hit
A History of Unbelief: Irish identity and Catholicism, Part 2
Has it been difficult to be a cultural Catholic in the last 20 years? Can you be an Atheist and a cultural Catholic? What is the new Irish identity and are we going to see more unbelief in Ireland? A History of Unbelief, Part 6
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Italy, Venice - Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.
History Hit
A History of Unbelief: Atheism in ancient times, Part 1
How old is Atheism? What does Atheism look like in ancient Greece and Rome? Are there any examples of Greek Atheism? A History of Unbelief, Part 1
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Italy, Venice - Torcello Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) is a basilica church on the island of Torcello, Venice, northern Italy. It is a notable example of Venetian-Byzantine architecture, one of the most ancient...
Hip Hughes History
1960 Presidential Election Explained
Mr. Hughes cuts through the 1960 election like a hot knife through butter. For the lazy AP Government student, the absent minded college student in a political science class they wish they could drop and weird random internet trolls.
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Italy, Venice - Basilica Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.