A five-minute video showcases the children's tale, Gulliver's Travels, by Jonathan Swift. While the narrator reads rhymes, an animated Gulliver sets sail to visit several new destinations—each with a fantastic adventure....

Winston Churchill is a larger-than-life figure, designated by the BBC as the most important figure of the twentieth century. Yet, his political career began long before World War II, and it was marked with failure. A well-rounded...

Douglas Haig, the British Field marshal during World War I, was known as both a national hero and butcher. His decisions directly led to the large numbers of deaths in the trenches, but Haig was driven by the quest for a great victory...

Best known as the author of the  Lord of the Rings trilogy, J.R.R. Tolkien may have used some of his trench warfare experiences to create Middle Earth. While the trilogy is not entirely autobiographical, many scholars agree that...

Was British nurse Edith Cavell a spy? Just doing her job? A martyr and saint? Perhaps all of the above? Edith Cavell was executed by a hastily arranged firing squad for helping wounded British soldiers in German-occupied Belgium during...

Despite the violence of the colonial era, Great Britain was not prepared for the sheer volume of casualties in the Great War. British Field Marshal John French was one of the first to direct Britain's fight, but he was dismissed when the...

King George V ascended to the throne after the long-storied Victorian era. However, as an instructive video shows, he wrestled with defining his role in the context of a world war and complex relationships with the ruling family of...

Sandwich: a delicious meal stacked with meats, cheeses, and veggies, or a parish in England? How about both! The sandwich was invented in—yes, you got it—Sandwich, by John Montagu. Watch this creative and inventive video that gives a...

Explore the differences between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England with a video that offers an in-depth look into each region and answers common questions about the surrounding countries. The video includes facts, engaging...

T.E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, is a legend in movies and popular imagination who was charged with breaking Ottoman rule on the Middle East. Yet, Lawrence's own words were prophetic in forecasting the foolishness of...

Explores the factory system, introduced in the late 18th century during the Industrial Revolution, and its impact on workers' lives. [7:09]

Video teaching about the powerlessness of the peasants in medieval political life in England and their angry revolt against unjust taxes in 1381. [8:44]

Today we discuss the origins of English government.

On the podcast today, we discuss the rights of Englishmen.

Today we continue our discussion of the rights of Englishmen.

Today we learn about the British constitution and the historical events that shaped English history and government.

Why are the rights to habeas corpus and trial by jury so important?

Explains the difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England, as well as the Commonwealth Realm, the Crown Colonies, and more. [5:15]

Explores the hard times of 19th century agriculture and agricultural workers and tells the story of a group who labored in Dorset, England, who were arrested and shipped to Australia for resisting wage cuts. [6:18]

Tells the story of Titus Salt, a mill owner and philanthropist who sought to improve conditions of factory workers and tackle the problems and divisions of British industrial society. [7:06]

This video focuses on the various names for parts of the United Kingdom of Great Britain including United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great Britain, and England. It explains which names fit each area.

Tells the story of the Edwardian Blackpool, a summer holiday spot which epitomized the changes in technology and economy in late 19th century Britain. [7:11]