Amor Sciendi
Nature Temporarily Mastered
Crystal Palace poetically exemplified the goals of the industrial revolution in England. Here we discuss the cultural impact of the impressive structure.
AllTime 10s
10 Worst Jobs In The History Of Humanity
Gathering leeches, collecting corpses and... playing World of Warcraft? These are the 10 worst jobs ever. When you see what these people have had to do to make ends meet, you might feel a little better about your job.
Weird History
Life In The Stocks
Many a curious renaissance fair or historical park visitor has probably wondered: “What was it like to be in the stocks?” A lot of people picture having their head and neck restrained for a few minutes and being pelted by old tomatoes,...
TLDR News
Renationalising Britains Railway: Johnson's Plans to Reform British Trains - TLDR News
Yesterday Johnson's government announced their plans to partially renationalize the British Railway with the new Great British Railway. In this video, we explain the history of the British rail system and how this is going to...
TLDR News
Who Sits Where? - Tour of the House of Commons
We discuss who sits where in the United Kingdom House of Commons, as well as some of the traditions in the chamber.
History Hub
What caused the Peasants' Revolt 1381 - the Black Death
An introduction to the role of the Black Death in the origins of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt
Curated Video
Understanding Monetary Policy and Interest Rates in the UK
This video provides an explanation of monetary policy and its role in creating price stability in the economy. It specifically focuses on the UK's central bank, the Bank of England, and their target of a 2% annual increase in the...
Barcroft Media
Being Disabled Doesn’t Stop Us Being Great Parents
WATFORD, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 27: A FAMILY from Watford, England, want the world to know that life can be the same when living with disabilities. Faye Pearson, 29, and her husband Stevie, 26, are parents to 18-month-old Rowan. Both of...
Financial Times
Brexit: why economists think UK will be poorer after leaving EU
FT economics editor Chris Giles explains the assumptions behind post-Brexit scenarios from the UK government and Bank of England suggesting citizens will be thousands of pounds worse off than if the UK had stayed in the EU.
Curated Video
Understanding Inflation Expectations: Adaptive vs Rational Expectations
The video discusses the concept of inflation expectations and the two main types of expectations: adaptive and rational. The speaker explains how these expectations can impact economic phenomena, particularly inflation, and how they are...
Weird History
How The Worst Periods In History Got Better
Humanity has lived through some horrific periods in history, including natural disasters, plagues, and man-made crises. Plagues have threatened to wipe out civilization more than once, while famine, floods, and fires have brought...
Next Animation Studio
Pull Someone's Leg
Moon sees Max walking in circles around a chair, and asks what he is doing. Max says he has been having trouble staying awake, so his friend suggested a trick. Moon takes a look at the instructions his friend suggested, and realizes the...
Music Matters
Name the Composer Quiz! - #6 Do you know your classical composers?
How well do you know your classical composers? Find out with our name the composer quiz! We present ten facts about a random composer, see if you can guess the correct answer by the end of the video.
60 Second Histories
Mary Seacole; her travels
Part 3 of this series sees Mary explaining her decision to volunteer as a nurse in the Crimea.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Sylvia Nasar: Keynes and Fisher (3/5)
In part 3 of this INET interview, Sylvia Nasar discusses the work of Keynes and Irving Fisher and how they changed the field of economics in the early 20th century. Their ideas on monetary economics introduced the idea that the economy...
60 Second Histories
The Norman invasion & preparation
A Norman sailor describes the lead up to the invasion from the Norman perspective; the ships, the supplies and the crossing to England
TLDR News
The NHS in Crisis: How Can We Save the National Health Service? - TLDR News
The NHS is currently in crisis as underfunding hits hard, waiting lists soar and patients begin to return after an 18-month absence. The issues run deeper than just COVID though, so in this video we discuss the National Health Service...
TLDR News
Britains New Election Map Could Give Conservatives 10 Extra MPs - TLDR News
In 2023 final proposals to change Britain's election map are set to be unveiled. These revamped constituencies will give more power to Britain's more populated areas (especially the South of England). It'll also give more power to the...
Easy Languages
Easy German: Brexit
Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of participating partner countries abroad. Episodes are produced...
Intelligence Squared
Dominic Lawson on why football is full of bigotry
Dominic Lawson states that bigotry is the essence of football and that the beautiful game is just a marketing slogan. The Beautiful Game? You're having a laugh! (3 of 11)
Jabzy
Independent Berwick - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Independent Berwick
Curated Video
Festivals of the World: NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL
The Notting Hill Carnival is a vibrant and lively event that takes place in London on the August bank holiday. It was founded to overcome racial tensions and has grown into a celebration of cultural diversity. With colorful costumes,...
The March of Time
New England wealthy families
MOT 1941: NEW ENGLAND: WEALTHY FAMILIES: MS Boston Statehouse. MS Old statehouse. WS Houses car on street Beacon Hill Massachusetts. INT Women drinking tea in house. VS CU Company bonds. Rich
The March of Time
NE Deserted mills 'Amoskeag'
MOT 1941: NEW ENGLAND: GHOST TOWN: WS Factories river FG. WS Abandoned mill. WS Unemployed men on street talking. WS Deserted street. WS 'Amoskeag' factory. WS Deserted mill. CU Newspaper 'Amoskeag Bankrupt.' Manchester New Hampshire