The economic outlook of the UK looks pretty bad. Latest forecasts predict numerous consecutive periods of negative growth - and significant issues for households across the country. So we'll explain the three big issues the UK faces and...

Clark Haass talks about the ubiquitous nature of hash, and how it's found in many other cultures, each with their own characteristic versions of it.

Wales is the only country in the British Isles to not have a national team, with many considering Glamorgan's county team a proxy for national pride. With Cardiff set to host a 100-ball franchise, debate rages over how Welsh the branding...

A letter from the British government classifying Paulette Wilson as an illegal immigrant shook her sense of identity and belonging. ‘Hostile environment’ policies years in the making meant that Wilson and other victims of the Windrush...

In April, it became a crime in England and Wales to post ‘revenge pornography’. Chrissy Chambers and her girlfriend Bria are YouTube’s most popular lesbian content creators. The two channels they run have almost half a million...

Cédric Herrou is a farmer who supports and houses African refugees in the alpine village of Breil-Sur-Roya in southern France. Some regard him as a heroic good samaritan, but others – including the French border police and state...

(January 1066 - England) When King Edward the Confessor dies without an heir, his brother-in-law Harold Godwinson is crowned King. William, Duke of Normandy and King Hardrada of Norway both lay claim to the throne and begin preparations...

The life and legacy of Mary, Queen of Scots, remains intriguing more than 400 years after her passing. Her political scheming and personal hardships were colorful enough to inspire several films, including 2018's Mary Queen of Scots, but...

In this video, we'll be looking at the themes, setting, author, and context behind Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of The Baskervilles.



In addition, we'll examine why the novel can be so confusing for so many readers and...

Loyalist spy in New York who did everything she could to undermine the American war efforts during the Revolution.

As Britain's second-longest reigning monarch, Queen Victoria ruled Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until her death in 1901. If her would-be assassins had gotten their way, that reign would have been a lot shorter.

The biggest concept lecture ever in the history of simple explanations. HipHughes glides through a brief explanation of the Dec. of Independence so you can get through that next dinner party.

The Secret Garden Party is a four-day festival held in the English countryside, offering a mystical and magical experience for attendees. With great music, camping, and unique activities like paint fights and a burning of decorations,...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Fashion Police

What was Ptolemy interested in when he was making the map of the world? Why is this a remarkable piece of work? Maps, Our Place in the World, Part 2

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...

Having wanted to be a professional footballer from the age of four, John's dream was realised when he became a professional at Queen's Park Rangers, but due to injury had to take early retirement and go in search of a new challenge....

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Norman Conquest of England

Last week Scotts went to the polls to elect new MSPs and with the SNP very nearly scooping a majority we wanted to take a look at the implications of this win. We discuss the alliances which are already forming and if the SNP's win could...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Glorious Revolution

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In this video, the presenter provides an overview of the role of the Bank of England in managing the monetary system and achieving monetary stability. He discusses the Monetary Policy Committee, its responsibilities and structure, and...

Thomas More explains the Oath of Supremacy

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Anglo-Powhatan Wars