Red Rock Films
Who was Maya Angelou?
How a once-silent little girl came to be a powerful voice involved in some of the most significant events in modern history.
Limonero Films
Barings Bank: Nick Leeson Hits Rock Bottom
This video tells the story of Nick Leeson, a rogue trader who hid massive losses through deception and forged documents while working for Barings Bank in Singapore. Despite intense pressure and mounting losses, Leeson continued his risky...
History Hit
Interview with Romeo Vecht, holocaust survivor
Dan interviews Romeo Vecht, a Jewish refugee captured and imprisoned in Spa, Belgium during the Second World War. This episode is part of a series of films revealing the experiences of children during the Holocaust.Voices of the Victims:...
History Hub
Samuel Bamford's account of the Peterloo Massacre and his Petition to Parliament
In this video, made with the UK Parliamentary Archives, Dr Katie Carpenter discusses Samuel Bamford's Peterloo petition, including his account of the massacre and calling for justice. Filmed at the Parliamentary Archives. MB01CB69HQR7IIW
History Hub
What were the Six Acts? | Government repression after Peterloo
In this video Dr Katie Carpenter discusses the Six Acts, also known as the Gag Acts, a series of repressive laws passed quickly after the Peterloo Massacre. Filmed at and made with the Parliamentary Archives. MB01CB69HQR7IIW
History Hub
What was Catholic Emancipation? | The Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 | UK Parliamentary Archives
In this video Dr Katie Carpenter discusses the Parliamentary story surrounding the Roman Catholic Relief Act, better known as Catholic Emancipation. Filmed at and supported by the Parliamentary Archives. MB01CB69HQR7IIW
History Hub
How did ideas of an idle poor shape the New Poor Law? | What was the 1834 New Poor Law?
In this video Dr Claire Kennan examines some of the underlying ideas about poverty and pauperism that help explain the Poor Law Amendment Act 1834, also known as the New Poor Law. How did ideas of an idle poor shape the resulting...
Reading Through History
Atomic Alert: Finding Shelter
This clip is from a propaganda film called "Atomic Alert". This portion of the film instructed students to find shelter as quick as possible, even at a strangers house. The second half of the clip demonstrates proper procedures at home,...
Reading Through History
Atomic Alert: A Real Attack
This clip is from a propaganda film called "Atomic Alert". This portion of the film was intended to show students what to do in case of a surprise attack. Tips include shedding their outer garments, finding shelter, using a battery...
Reading Through History
Atomic Alert: Fallout Shelter Supplies
This clip is from a propaganda film called "Atomic Alert". It shows the proper items that a family was supposed to have in their fallout shelter. The second half of the video also instructs students what to do if there was a nuclear...
Reading Through History
Communism: The Individual
This clip is from an anti-communist propaganda film titled "Communism". This segment of the film offers an explanation of what communism is, and the rights of an individual in a communist nation.
Reading Through History
Duck and Cover: Bert the Turtle
This is from the famous Civil defense film known as "Duck and Cover". The featured character in the film was Bert the Turtle. This is Bert's introduction in the film. For teaching materials covering the Cold War, check out our materials:...
Timeline - World History Documentaries
Harry Patch: The Last Fighting Tommy Of WW1 | Timeline
Harry Patch was the last living British Tommy that had fought in the trenches of the First World War. This beautiful animation from Studio Panda, Alex Harwood and Testimony Films showcases him telling his story for the very first time...
Weird History
Facts About Bruce Lee
Born Lee Jun-Fan in San Francisco, CA, Bruce Lee would eventually become internationally famous as a film star and martial artist. Even if you put Lee's fighting and acting conquests aside, enough fun facts about Bruce Lee exist that...
Reading Through History
🎄What is "A Christmas Carol"?🎄
The following video provides a brief summary of the story "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Get the workbook here: http://amzn.to/2gRAzhP **** Teachers, check out our holiday lessons: http://bit.ly/2gEbKs8 *** Follow us on...
History Hub
William Cobbett: a champion of the rural poor and the reform of Parliament | Documentary
In this film made with and for Farnham Museum we explore the life and works for William Cobbett. Born in 1763 in Farnham, Cobbett became one of the leading radical voices calling for the reform of Parliament, the rights of the rural poor...
History Hub
What was the Secret Ballot? | The Ballot Act 1872
In this video Dr Katie Carpenter discusses the introduction in 1872 of the secret ballot. Filmed at and supported by the Parliamentary Archives. MB01WDHMUXTCBCH
History Hub
Who were the Luddites? | The Battle of Rawfolds Mill 1812
In this video, filmed at The National Archives, we look at Luddism and the attack on Rawfolds Mill in 1812. Who were the Luddites? What were they trying to achieve? How did mill owners protect their property? Find out as we delve into...
Weird History
The Matawan Man-Eater | The Inspiration for Jaws
There's no denying that the movie Jaws definitely made some beach-goers scared to go into the water. However, the story that inspired Jaws was what really had people scared to have a day at the beach. The Jersey Shore shark attacks of...
Natural History Museum
The stare of death: a wildife story from Johan Kloppers | Wildlife Photographer of the Year
This series of images shows one of the most harrowing moments of photographer Johan Kloppers' career. A lion and his cubs end the life of a young wildebeest, less than a day after it was born, in Kgalagadi National Park, Botswana. One of...
Reading Through History
Duck and Cover
This is from the famous Civil Defense film known as "Duck and Cover". This clip shows students in school, actually learning the "duck and cover" method. The second half of the video sows civil defense workers in action.
The Cynical Historian
Bury my Heart at Wounded Knee | Based on a True Story
Bury my Heart at Wounded Knee is trying to do a lot of things. It is a powerful interpretation of the American Indian assimilation policy, but it has its problems. This was a difficult movie to review, because I’m a Western historian,...
The Cynical Historian
Silence (2016) | Based on a True Story
Silence has the makings of a good movie, but it bombed at the box office, and for a good reason. The plot is fascinating, and the history behind it is even more so. But the movie ended up being a boring mess. I think there is a gem...
Curated Video
5 Things you didn't know about Roman clothes
The words ‘Roman Clothes’ usually conjure up images of togas and tunics but there was a lot more to the way people within the Roman Empire dressed than you might assume at first glance. In this short film Dr Ursula Rothe from The Open...