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Rapper Son of Nun wants the US presidential candidates to talk about race
Baltimore rapper Son of Nun is an activist against police brutality and racial injustice. He offers his personal perspective on the US presidential election and what—if anything—it will mean for his community
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Deaf Awareness Week
Happy Deaf Awareness Week! Yes, you heard that right. There is a full week dedicated to promoting and celebrating those who are Deaf and hard of hearing, their language and culture. This is celebrated by special gatherings like Silent...
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Treason and Death: the Downfall of Two Tudor Queens
National Archives: The story of Henry VIII's six wives is intertwined with the history of treason. In this film, Principal Legal Records Specialist Dan Gosling describes how two of Henry's wives, Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard, lost...
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A Deaf Perspective | 1-2 | Interacting with the Deaf Community
Sarah, a Deaf teacher, shares the difference between deaf and Deaf as well as how hearing and ASL learners can interact with the Deaf community.
Weird History
The Meanings of Viking Tattoos
Viking Tattoos, Viking Rune symbols, Meaning of Viking Runes, Viking cultural symbols, Meaning of Viking Tattoos, Viking Culture, Norse symbols, Valknut symbol, Mjolnir, Viking myths, Helm of Awe tattoo, Viking Runes, representing viking...
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A Deaf Perspective | 1-5 | How ASL Was Developed
Sarah, a Deaf teacher, talks about Deaf history and how ASL was developed.
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Tutmania: The Discovery of Tutankhamun
National Archives: Drawing on a rich selection of records held at The National Archives, this films looks back at the discovery of Pharaoh Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 and the surrounding 'Tutmania' that swept the press and the globe.
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I WONDER - What Does The Phoenix Symbolise?
This video is answering the question of what does the phoenix symbolise.
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Hardwick Hall part 6: Bedrooms and Family Quarters
The tour of Hardwick Hall continues on to the more private areas of the estate. We start with the formal withdrawing chamber, where guests were entertained with card games and music, and then move on to the many bedrooms and the family...
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Hardwick Hall part 4: the Cost of Hosting Mary Queen of Scots
Bess of Hardwick's fourth and final marriage was to the wealthy Earl of Shrewsbury. It was a useful partnership for her but, unlike her third marriage, it was not one of love. Bess and the Earl of Shrewsbury had a tumultuous relationship...
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Princesse de Lamballe part 4: Imprisonment and Execution
Because Marie Therese, Princesse de Lamballe refused to denounce the royal family, she was imprisoned, interrogated, and eventually brutally killed at the hands of a mob. Over time, her death was mythologized and used for propaganda...
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Nefertiti and Akhenaten part 4: a Mysterious Female Pharaoh
The years following Akhenaten's death were marked by frequent change of rulers. But were each of these rulers actually different people? Or did Meritaten or Nefertiti take on a male persona in order to maintain their position as rulers?...
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Margaret of York part 4: Mentoring Mary of Burgundy and Her Children
Why was it important to Margaret of York that her stepdaughter marry Maximilian of Hapsburg? This marriage was an important step in securing Burgundy against French threats. Following the marriage, Margaret experienced several personal...
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Aelfthryth of Devon part 3: Brief Reign and Murder of King Edward
The reign of King Edward was cut short by his murder. History has blamed his stepmother, Elfrida, for the murder but is there proof to support that accusation? This video provides a historical context for the events leading up to the...
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Aelfthryth of Devon part 4: Tumultuous Reign of King Aethelred
King Ethelred was the half-brother and successor of the murdered KingEdward, who was murdered. He was only 10 years old when he became king, and his mother, Elfrida, acted as regent until he came of age. Ethelred worked hard to establish...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 1 Summary, Analysis and the Theme of Love
This video is a summary and analysis of Act 1 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Love in the play. This is the second video in a series about A Midsummer Night's Dream...
Weatherthings
Great Miami Hurricane of 1926
The Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 was the second strongest hurricane to strike Miami at that time. It was a Category 4, landing on September 18, 1926, after battering the Bahamas. The tremendous impact in Miami and South Florida was not...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian was a powerful, devastating and deadly storm, especially for Florida, in 2022. With wind over 150mph, rain over 20” in some areas, and storm surge over 12 feet, Ian impacted millions of people, while taking over 150 lives....
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Hurricane Andrew, 1992
Hurricane Andrew was one of the few hurricanes to strike the United States as a Category 5. At the time, in 1992, it was the most expensive natural disaster in the nation's history. After devastating Homestead, Florida, and surrounding...
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Gulf Coast Hurricane of July, 1916
A Category 3 hurricane made landfall near the Mississippi-Alabama State line on July 5, 1916, with record wind and storm surge impact in Mobile, Alabama, and then inland flooding throughout several states. Newspapers reported, “The...
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Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900
The Hurricane of 1900 striking Galveston, Texas, is known as the deadliest weather disaster in the United States. An estimated 8,000 people were killed by a hurricane that arrived with little notice, leaving over 10,000 people homeless,...
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Nefertiti and Akhenaten part 5: Return to Amun
The decades following Akhenaten and Nefertiti's rule were politically and financially tumultuous for Egypt. Subsequent rulers such as Tutankhamun and Horemheb moved away from the worship of Aten and blamed their struggles on misguided...
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Margaret of York part 1: Many Marriage Proposals
Margaret of York was a lesser-known but politically influential sister of Edward IV, Richard III, and George, Duke of Clarence in 15th century England, during the Wars of the Roses. This video delves into her upbringing, education, and...