Hip Hughes History
Apartheid Explained: Global History Review
What was Apartheid? Explore the history of South Africa and the development of anSouth African Apartheid Explained for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internet.
Jabzy
Every British Prime Minister Part 2 (1801-1852)
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Every British Prime Minister Part 2 (1801-1852)
The Viral Fever
India on Film
Narrated by Bollywood actor Rahul Bose, India on Film offers a unique glimpse into the life of early 20th century colonial India. From vast processions of elephants carrying India’s Maharajas, to King George V’s symbolic visit, to scenes...
Intelligence Squared
The idea of a 'Great' Britain is just a fantasy
Peter Hitchens argues for the motion, 'There's Not Much Great About Britain,' in this Intelligence Squared debate. Will Self, Peter Hitchens, Sayeeda Warsi a...[Part 3/5] Debate: Peter Hitchens argues 'Great' Britain is a fantasy
Ancient Lights Media
Sri Lanka
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Sri Lanka.
Curated Video
THE BIRTH OF MODERN DAY ISRAEL: Herzl’s Legacy
Dr. Polisar closes this course with an exploration of all Herzl achieved in just eight years and a discussion of what aspiring leaders and statesmen can learn from him.
Jabzy
The Early British Empire - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Early British Empire
Intelligence Squared
Kate Hoey MP defends Britain's 'Greatness'
Kate Hoey argues against the motion, 'There's Not Much Great About Britain,' in this Intelligence Squared debate. Will Self, Peter Hitchens, Sayeeda Warsi an...[Part 2/5] Debate: Kate Hoey defend's Britain's 'Greatness'
Institute of Art and Ideas
The Crisis of the West (long form version)
Western values have been extraordinarily successful. Yet now, we seem on the backfoot unsure of ourselves and sometimes embarrassed at our own past. Beset with postmodern doubts, do we need to revive belief in the value and importance of...
Economics Explained
The Economy of The United Kingdom
The economy of the United Kingdom is really a tale of two cities, it was the best of times and it was the worst of times, it is an economy with the highest levels of foreign investment per capita in the world and it is an economy with a...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aftereffects of War: World War II: Great Britain
Learn more about World War II and the end of the British Empire.
Curated Video
WW2 From India's Perspective | Animated History
When one thinks of British participation in The Second World War, images of “Tommies” in their Brody helmets slogging through the dust of Egypt or charging the beaches of Normandy spring to mind. In reality, The Second World War was a...
FuseSchool
World War 1: A Decolonised Introduction | History | Social Sciences | FuseSchool
World War 1: A Decolonised Introduction | History | Social Sciences | FuseSchool
Curated Video
Rudyard Kipling: A Man of Letters (2021)
National Archives: In this short film Dr Juliette Desplat, Head of Modern Collections at The National Archives, and Janet Montefiore, Professor Emerita from the University of Kent, tell the sad story of the loss of Rudyard Kipling’s only...
Weird History
How Exactly Did Australia Become a Penal Colony?
Providing a brief history of Australia is hardly possible, especially when you consider the nation's long and fraught history with Britain. Australia started as a penal colony - a place for lawbreakers to reside outside the confines of...
60 Second Histories
The Zulu Wars - part 1
This video gives an introduction to Zululand in Africa and its people.
AllTime 10s
10 Empires That Came Close To World Domination
Genghis Khan, Alexander The Great, Queen Victoria... only a handful of people can claim to have held the world in their hands. These are the ten empires that came so close to owning the Earth.
60 Second Histories
The Beginning of the British Empire
A description of the start of the British Empire with the early explorers, dating back to Tudor times.
60 Second Histories
British Empire - The Jewel in the Crown
A look at how India became fully integrated into the British Empire.
Jabzy
Irish War of Independence - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Irish War of Independence
60 Second Histories
British Empire - trading companies
A look at the various trading companies that grew up including the East India Company, the Virginia Company and the Venetian company amongst others
AllTime 10s
10 Shocking Facts About The British Empire
The British Empire began with the creation of overseas colonies in the 16th century and stretched right up to the latter half of the 20th century. At its peak in the early 1920s, it controlled 23% of the world's surface and 458 million...
Curated Video
What Makes A State A State?
At first there were 13 – now there are 50! But what gives each US state the power to control its own laws and when does federal law take over?