Curated Video
Princesse de Lamballe part 2: Friendship with Marie Antoinette
Marie Therese befriended and eventually became a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette. This video chronicles Marie Therese's rise to power and influence at the French court, her strained relationship with Marie Antoinette's new...
Amor Sciendi
Prehistoric Cave Art from Font de Gaume Cave
We discuss mankind's beautiful ability to think abstractly while looking at cave paintings.
60 Second Histories
Religion in Ancient Greece
A priestess talks through some of the Greek gods and how they were worshipped, in particular Athena and the Parthenon
Amor Sciendi
Prehistoric Cave Art from Font de Gaume Cave - MENA
We discuss mankind's beautiful ability to think abstractly while looking at cave paintings.
Bedtime History
The Olympic Games
The first Olympic games were held in Greece over 2,500 years ago. They were part of a festival honoring the Greek god Zeus and featured just one event, a 600-foot race. The Olympics have changed greatly since that first event. Today’s...
Weird History
What It Was Like to Be Egyptian Royalty
What was everyday life like for Egyptian royals? In a word: busy. Though they lived in the lap of luxury and enjoyed a standard of living that most other ancient Egyptians didn't, Egyptian royalty generally didn't have much downtime.
60 Second Histories
Planning an Egyptian pyramid
This short video is a fascinating look at how the Egyptians designed their pyramids without the aid of modern technology.
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Religion: What It Is and What It Does
Ask a hundred people what they think religion is and you'll probably get a hundred different answers. However, to study religion we have bring together more general ideas about what religion is and what it does. This film, with Professor...
British Movietone
City Proclamation Of Dissolution
Sergeant-at-Arms reads from Royal Exchange steps official mandate for new assembly. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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OLYMPIC FLAME LIT
An 80-year-old, once a well-known skier, lit the flame in a hut near Oslo. Then, the old man handed the torch to youth, and presently, it was taken over by a team of skiers for the start of its long journey to the States. Though the...
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Australia's 150th Anniversary.
Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or editorial policies of...
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THE 'ID' FESTIVAL- COLOUR
Delhi's Moslem Community gather at the ancient 'Jama Masjid Mosque' to celebrate the Festival of 'ID'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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EIGHTH ARMY SPEEDS ON - NO SOUND
General Montgomery recently presented medals somewhere in the Libyan desert. Meanwhile the task of bringing forwards supplies continues, as does clearing the debris left by the Axis. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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YOUNGEST GEORGE CROSS HERO
Baker Street, Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire was the scene of a fire last October. The heroism of John Bamford in rescuing his brothers from the fire earned him the award of the George Cross. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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STALIN DIES
Movietone's Record of historic Events in the life of Russia's Ruler. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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RE-SETTLEMENT OF THE DISABLED -
Mr Bevin, by officially opening the ""Back at Work"" exhibition in Leeds, drew attention to the needs and rights of disabled men and women. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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BERLIN AND THE BIG THREE
Under the shadow of the Brandenburg Gate Field Marshal Montgomery presents medals to Marshal Zhukov and Marshal Rokossovsky. ® ® The people of Berlin have begun clearing up their city whose once imposing buildings now lie in ruins. The...
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PREMIER VISITS RED CROSS EXHIBITION
The Premier was greeted by Lord Woolton (Executive Committee Chairman) when he came to open the Red Cross Society's Exhibition at their London headquarters. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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THEATRE IN THE CITY
London river, and close by the landing stage at Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, stands the new Mermaid Theatre. Sea cadets arrived with the Mermaid herself ... four year old Caroline, daughter of Jack Hawkins. London's Lord Mayor was present...
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KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE- COLOUR
The Court of King Arthur lives on at Tintagel in Cornwall. The Order of the Knights of the Round Table, basically a charitable organisation, hold ceremonies to dub new Knights and observe the rituals of this ancient Court. Disclaimer:...
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U-BOAT PERIL - EXCLUSIVE MOVIETONE SURVEY - NO SOUND
Lord Winston speaks on the grave menace of the U-Boat. Our shipyards continue their increased output and women are amongst the work force. Captured German film shows the activity onboard a U-boat that is out on patrol. Disclaimer:...
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Queen Mary with the nurses.
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Hungerford Romeos Say It With Oranges
In age old Hocktide racket not every Juliet receives expected embraces from ardent 'tutti men'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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OPENING THE PETS CORNER AT THE ZOO -
Elsie and Doris Waters open the new Pets' Corner at London Zoo. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...