Encyclopaedia Britannica
Look To The Land
Learn how exploitation of the land changed the face of North America, as presented in Look to the Land, a 1954 production of Encyclopaedia Britannica Films.
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Shakespeare Today: Hamlet - Context
Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating world, and its influence on the play Hamlet. Watch the Elizabethan era come to life and come to a deeper understanding of Renaissance humanism, the genre of revenge tragedy,...
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Shakespeare Today: Hamlet - Act 4 Summary
Panicking, Claudius tries to get rid of Hamlet by packing him off to England. Hamlet is frustrated and angry that he has not had the courage to take revenge as the ghost commanded. Back in Denmark, Claudius’ control is unravelling, and...
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Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had: The battle of Stamford bridge
What mistake did Harold make while waiting for the contenders to the crown? What happened on September 1066? Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had, Part 2
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Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had: The battle of Hastings
What were most medieval battles like in the past? What happened to Harold during the battle? Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had, Part 3
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Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had: Harold becomes king
Why was there so much confusion leading up the the kings death in 1066? Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had, Part 1
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GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Number: Currency Conversion - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary Maths videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key topic and sub topic covered in GCSE Maths in clear and easy to follow steps. This video...
Weird History
What Hygiene Was Like During the Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a period in history where factory work was beginning to claim dominance over the workforce, beginning in England and eventually spreading over the pond into America. But lacking in regulation, oversight and,...
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Eleanor of Aquitaine part 9: Eleanor Calms Tensions Between John and Richard I
Richard I appoints Eleanor to rule in his stead while he quells a revolt in Normandy. Unlike the tentative authority Eleanor had as Queen of France and England, this time she is given the same power to rule as Richard has. Eleanor...
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Lady Jane Grey part 1: Early Life
When Lady Jane Grey became Queen, it was the first time in 400 years that a woman had been on the thrown. Jane was born into a family of wealth and royal privilege. Her mother was the sister of King Henry VIII and her father's family had...
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Sing in English: Robbie Williams 'I will Talk and Hollywood will Listen'
Sing in English: Robbie Williams 'I will Talk and Hollywood will Listen'
Economics Explained
The Economy of Westeros
This is Westeros: the fictional nation that is home to a majority of the story of Game of Thrones, an ongoing book series, and wildly popular TV show. For the sake of this video, we'll attempt to put to the side that Westeros is very...
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Casual Sex Banned in Britain During the Coronavirus? Britain's Complex COVID Rules - TLDR News
There's been a whole bunch of confusing rules implemented during the Coronavirus crisis, but one of the most interesting is all about sex. So in this video, we discuss the government's rules around causal sex as well as how it...
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Ellen and William Craft: The Journey to Freedom
This video tells the story of Ellen and William Craft's daring escape from slavery, which included Ellen's disguise as a white man. The video also covers their life in England, where they fleed to avoid re-enslavement and to start their...
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Dissenters - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Dissenters
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Eleanor of Aquitaine part 6: Who Will Inherit Angevin?
Despite the annimosity between Eleanor and her ex-husband, Louis VII, the daughters of Eleanor and Louis VII are betrothed to the elder sons of Eleanor and Henry II. Their eldest surviving son is raised with his father in England while...
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Big News - I'M PREGNANT - April Fool's Day in Britain | British Culture and Traditions
I am pregnant....or am I? Today is April Fool's Day, a day traditionally marked as a day of pranks, fake news and practical jokes. There are a few rules to be observed though. Check it out. Don't Forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for a virtual...
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The Fake Formosan - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Fake Formosan
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Richard III - Act 4 Summary
Now that Richard has been crowned King Richard III, he becomes obsessed with holding onto his power. How far will he go to secure his stolen crown? Pretty darn far! But there are a few things Richard didn’t count on – the curse of old...
Weird History
Who Was King Edward I?
The real Edward I was one of the most influential monarchs to ever take the English throne. His lengthy reign shaped the course of not only English history, but also Scottish and Welsh history for years to come.
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Royal Ghosts part 4: Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots lived a dramatic life, met a terrible death, and is said to be living a troubled afterlife. It's believed that Mary was involved in the murder of her second husband, Lord Darnley. In the aftermath of his murder, she...
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Bloody Mary part 4: The Reign of Queen Mary I
Witness the challenges Queen Mary I faced as she worked to restore Catholicism to her kingdom and the measures she took to stabilize the economy. See how her relationships with her half-sister Elizabeth and the Duke of Northumberland...
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Bloody Mary part 1: From Popular Queen to Bloody Mary
Explore the life of Mary Tudor, the first female Monarch to rule in her own right in England. Discover how she went from a beloved member of the Royal Family to being known as "Bloody Mary." In part one of this video, learn about her...
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Lady Mary Grey part 4: Thomas Keyes Dies and Lady Mary Demands Freedom
Lady Mary relocates once again, this time to the house of Sir Thomas Gresham. Though Sir Thomas had the finances to provide for Lady Mary in a way her step grandmother had not, both Sir Thomas and his wife made it clear that Lady Mary...