Great Big Story
Exploring the Historic Treasures of Trinity Library
Discover the rich history and treasures of Trinity Library in Dublin, including the Long Room and the Book of Kells.
Curated Video
Building The White House
The White House stands as a symbol of freedom, but the story behind its construction reveals some important contradictions.
Curated Video
The Unbelievably Tragic Story of Cú Chulainn
In Irish folklore, Cú Chulainn was one of the greatest warriors ever to live. From his first battle against a vicious hound at the age of 6 to his last against an entire army just two decades later, Cú Chulainn lived a legendary, but...
Great Big Story
Before Alarm Clocks There Were Knocker-Uppers
Discover the fascinating history of 'knocker uppers', the early alarm clocks in Britain and Ireland.
PBS
The Enchanting Fairies of Celtic Lore
The fairies of Celtic traditions trace their origin back to an ancient race of otherworldly royalty - the Tuatha Dé Danann. As fairy nobility, the Tuatha Dé Danann were alternatively seen as gods, monsters, demons, and even the real...
PBS
Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death
Dr. Zarka shows how this wailing female ghost connects to the very real Irish tradition of keening— a rhythmic wailing and mourning performed by women as part of the death ritual. Tune in to see how fact and fiction combine to create a...
Great Big Story
This Magnificent Library Holds Treasured Irish History
Step into the hallowed halls of the Trinity Library in Dublin, Ireland, where history breathes through every ancient page. Founded in 1592, this venerable institution houses a treasure trove of historic wonders. The iconic Long Room,...
Great Big Story
Before Alarm Clocks There Were Knocker-Uppers
Discover the fascinating history of 'knocker uppers', the early alarm clocks in Britain and Ireland.
Curated Video
The Battle of the Boyne: William of Orange's Triumph and James II's Defeat
This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, where King William III of England faced off against King James II in a pivotal conflict that shaped European history. The battle, marked by strategic maneuvers,...
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The Battle of Aughrim: The Decisive Williamite Victory in Ireland
This video recounts the Battle of Ogrim, a pivotal engagement in the Williamite conflict in Ireland. It describes the strategic maneuvers, fierce fighting, and ultimately the decisive victory of the Williamite forces over the Jacobites....
Wonderscape
Why People Immigrated to the U.S. and Their Ship Journey
Learn why many left their countries for the U.S. from the 1800s to early 1900s. Discover the hardships they faced, like famines and persecution, and the tough ship conditions they endured to start a new life in America. Ellis Island and...
Wonderscape
Ellis Island: A Gateway to Dreams and New Beginnings
Discover the story of Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants first stepped into America. Learn about its transformation from a small land to the United States' first immigration station, and how it became a symbol of new beginnings...
Financial Times
Is the Northern Ireland Protocol bill a breach of international law?
The FT's legal commentator David Allen Green's guided tour of the Northern Ireland Protocol bill
Debunked
Halloween - Myths & Legends
It’s time to dust off the vampire fangs, grab your pumpkins and find the biggest candy bucket you can carry. Halloween is here, that great American tradition intended to get the kids out of the house and worship the devil. Or is any of...
Curated Video
I Spy Something I
Miss Palomine talks about the two different sounds that -i makes, the long /ī/ sound and the short /ĭ/ sound. She and the student then begin searching for long /ī/ and short /ĭ/ words.
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Generative AI and ChatGPT - Quickstart with Examples - Adjust Settings
This video focuses on adjusting settings when interacting with the OpenAI API. You will learn to customize parameters such as temperature and max tokens to influence the output generated by the API, fine-tune the settings, and optimize...
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Tammany Hall: Controlling New York Politics
It is the historic New York building that is synonymous with greed, crime and corruption, but what is the true story behind Tammany Hall?
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The Untold Know Nothings
In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American politics.
The Guardian
Ireland's forgotten mixed-race child abuse victims
Rosemary Adaser was one of many mixed-race children considered illegitimate who was brought up in institutions run by the Catholic church in Ireland between the 1950s and 1970s. She tells of the abuse and racist treatment she suffered,...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Ursprung des Halloweens (Origin of Halloween) - Deutsch lernen
In this video I explain why we do those weird things that we do around the 31st of October. There are subtitles in English and in German for everyone to enjoy and enough sarcasm to kill a small city.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Intermediate German #7: St Patrick's Day Facts, Myths, & History
Learn about the history, facts, and myths of St. Patrick's Day including the traditions associated with this holiday while learning some German. This video is in German with English and German subtitles available. 0:00 - Intro 0:17 - Who...
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Empires, States, and Independence
Harvard historian David Armitage describes the evolution of his thinking on the role of the state throughout history.
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HTML: HTML Lists
When viewing a website, people tend to scan more than they read. In this video, Mark will show you how to create HTML5 lists.
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Evolving Pageantry of the British Coronation
The British coronation ceremony has evolved over time, from humble beginnings to its modern grandeur. This video highlights the changes in style, cost, and public perception of the coronation over the years and acknowledges the absence...