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Joan of Arc for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Joan of Arc as she grows from a passionate child to a great leader in the French army.
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Channel Tunnel (Chunnel) History for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the construction of the tunnel between England and France below the English Channel.
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Beatrice Shilling
Learn about Beatrice Shilling, the British engineer who discovered an improved design for the Spitfire engineer and raced motorcycles.
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Big Ben Clock Tower for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the massive clock tower and landmark in London, England called "Big Ben."
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From Tea to Revolution: The Road to Independence
Learn how the Boston Tea Party led to the "Intolerable Acts" and fueled colonial resistance against British rule. Discover the key events that followed, including the formation of the First Continental Congress, Paul Revere's midnight...
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The Boston Tea Party: A Defiant Stand Against British Rule
Discover how the Sons of Liberty protested British rule by dumping tea into Boston Harbor. Learn about their bold actions, the meaning behind "No taxation without representation," and how this event changed attitudes towards British...
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Taxes and Tensions: The Roots of the Boston Tea Party
iscover how the Boston Tea Party became a key moment in the American Revolution, as colonists resisted British taxes on imported goods like tea, sugar, and paper. Learn about the major tax acts, including the Stamp Act and Tea Act, and...
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The Later Wives of Henry VIII
Learn about Henry VIII’s marriages to Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr, and how his tumultuous quest for a male heir reshaped England’s religious and political landscape. Discover the influence of his last wife,...
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Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour
Follow the turbulent stories of Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour, Henry VIII’s second and third wives. Learn how Anne’s downfall led to Jane’s rise, and how Henry’s quest for a male heir reshaped England’s religious landscape. King Henry...
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The Curse of His Brother's Widow: Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
Discover the story behind King Henry VIII's first marriage to Catherine of Aragon, his brother's widow. Learn how their union shaped the political landscape of England and set the stage for Henry's dramatic break from the Catholic...
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Stonehenge: Ancient Gateway to the Heavens
Discover Stonehenge, a 5,000-year-old stone monument in Southern England that served as both a calendar and a place for ancient star gazers. Learn how early people engineered this massive structure and its significance during the summer...
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Discover the dramatic story of King Henry VIII and his six wives, starting with Anne Boleyn’s tragic end. Explore how Henry’s marriages shaped England’s religious history and how he became one of its most notorious rulers. King Henry...
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The Later Years of Sir Isaac Newton
Explore the later years of Isaac Newton's life, from his knighthood to his significant role as Master of the Royal Mint. Learn about Newton's contributions beyond science, his collaboration with the British government, and how his legacy...
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Paul Revere’s Early Years
Uncover the lesser-known early years of the American patriot Paul Revere. Learn about his father, Apollos Revoir, a French immigrant who settled in Boston, and how Paul followed in his father’s footsteps as a goldsmith. Explore Revere’s...
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The Early Life of Eleanor Roosevelt: Shaping a Trailblazer
Explore the early life of Eleanor Roosevelt, from her difficult childhood to her transformative years at Allenswood Academy in London. Discover how these formative experiences shaped her into one of the most influential First Ladies in...
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The Causes of the War of 1812: Trade Disputes and Impressment
This video explores the key causes of the War of 1812, including British impressment of American sailors and conflicts over trade between the United States, Britain, and France. Learn about the Embargo Act, the Non-Intercourse Act, and...
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The Viking Raiders and Traders
Dive into the world of the Vikings, notorious for their raids on coastal villages yet equally known as skilled traders and explorers. Discover their fearsome attacks on Medieval England and learn how they also traded goods across Europe...
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Early Life and Discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton
This video explores the early life of Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most important scientists in history. From his challenging childhood in England to his groundbreaking thoughts about gravity inspired by a falling apple, learn about...
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How tea time came to England
Discover the intriguing journey of tea from its origins in China to becoming England's cultural icon. Explore how Catherine of Braganza, with her marriage to King Charles II in 1662, introduced tea to England, bringing along loose leaf...
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How the Separation of Catherine and Henry VIII Formed the Church of England
Henry VIII's pursuit of an annulment from Catherine of Aragon led to a dramatic conflict that ultimately resulted in England's break from the Catholic Church. Catherine remained resolute in her stance as the legitimate Queen of England,...
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Early Years of Marriage and the Children of Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII
At first, Catherine and Henry VIII enjoyed a happy and affectionate marriage, and Catherine quickly became pregnant. However, a series of difficult miscarriages and stillbirths overshadowed their early years together. Despite these...
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How Catherine of Aragon Became the First Wife of Henry VIII
After the death of Prince Arthur, Catherine of Aragon’s parents quickly proposed her marriage to his younger brother, Henry, to maintain the alliance between Spain and England. Although the engagement faced political and financial...
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Catherine of Aragon's Brief Marriage to Prince Arthur
In 1486, Henry VII of England proposed a marriage alliance between his son, Prince Arthur, and the Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon to strengthen ties between England and Spain and against France. After years of negotiations, the two...
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Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot
The Gunpowder Plot conspirators made slow progress tunneling under Parliament, but a fortunate discovery of a vacant undercroft above their tunnel allowed them to store gunpowder closer to their target. Despite challenges, including a...