TED Talks
Hans Rosling: Asia's rise -- how and when
Hans Rosling was a young guest student in India when he first realized that Asia had all the capacities to reclaim its place as the world's dominant economic force. At TEDIndia, he graphs global economic growth since 1858 and predicts...
Curated Video
British Monarchs Family Tree | Alfred the Great to Charles III
British Monarchs Family Tree | Alfred the Great to Charles III
Curated Video
Europe's Hidden Matrilineal Dynasty | House of Garsenda
Europe's Hidden Matrilineal Dynasty | House of Garsenda
Curated Video
How is Queen Elizabeth related to other European monarchs?
How is Queen Elizabeth related to other European monarchs?
Curated Video
Greatest European Dynasties | Top 10 Countdown
Greatest European Dynasties | Top 10 Countdown
Curated Video
Who Would Be King of Canada? (if it had started out with an independent monarchy)
Who Would Be King of Canada? (if it had started out with an independent monarchy)
Curated Video
Longest Reigning Monarchs in World History | Top 10 Countdown
Longest Reigning Monarchs in World History | Top 10 Countdown
Curated Video
History of Queen Victoria For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Queen Victoria and her reign over Great Britain and Ireland through became known as the Victorian Era.
Curated Video
History of Christmas Trees for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the origin of Christmas trees which started in ancient European times and now is a primary tradition in cultures around the world that celebrate Christmas.
Curated Video
Big Ben Clock Tower for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the massive clock tower and landmark in London, England called "Big Ben."
Curated Video
Transatlantic Communications for Kids | Bedtime History
Explore the fascinating evolution of transatlantic communications in this detailed video. We trace the journey from the early days of transoceanic messages carried by ships to the groundbreaking laying of the first telegraph cable across...
Curated Video
Matrilineal Dynasties Part 3 | Who Would Be Head of the House of Garsenda Today?
Matrilineal Dynasties Part 3 | Who Would Be Head of the House of Garsenda Today?
Financial Times
Queen Elizabeth II: a long life of duty and service
The Queen's reign spanned Britain’s journey from empire to Brexit, from the wireless to the smartphone. The FT reviews the important moments in her life.
Weird History
Craziest Victorian Era Occupations
Sure, your hipsters and your steampunks may love cribbing Victorian style, choosing to remember the pennyfarthings and top hats that look so fun on a Pinterest page, but let's face it: in those days if you weren't a member of the...
John D Ruddy
Destroying Statues - John Talks
John Talks about the ethics of pulling down a statue. Is it protest? Is it effective? Let’s see!
Curated Video
The History of Fireworks
National Archives: This is the story of Britain's relationship with fireworks, from royal pageantry through commercialisation and new developments, to wartime restrictions and fireworks safety.
Weird History
The Real Alice In Wonderland Lewis Carroll Had an Unusual Relationship With
You're probably more likely to know Charles Lutwidge Dodgson as British author Lewis Carroll. He wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass. But what you may not know is how close a relationship he...
Weird History
What Childbirth Was Like For Royal Mothers
For as long as it's been in existence, the royal world has been special, elevated above the mediocrity of regular life and filled with the pleasures and privileges of divine power and influence. And even though the practical function of...
TLDR News
The Secret Plan for Prince Philip's Death: Operation Forth Bridge Explained - TLDR News
Although it's not something that most people want to think about, with Prince Philip in hospital and approaching 100 years old, it's reasonable to start thinking about his passing. Fortunately, the palace and the prince have planned for...
Weird History
Bizarre History of The Rat Catching Profession
The history of rat-catching is a lot more fascinating than you might expect, but it's probably just as gross. From sewers to disease to lucrative rat-fighting businesses, rat-catching is definitely the kind of dirty and disgusting job...
Curated Video
Victoria & Albert Brought to Life: History & Facial Re-Creations Revealed
Queen Victoria and her consort Albert have one of the most fascinating stories in English history. Victoria came to the throne at only 18, after a sheltered childhood. The handsome Albert of Saxe Coburg was an instant attraction for...
60 Second Histories
A Victorian day at the seaside
A description of a middle-class family holiday at the seaside booked through Cooks Travel Excursionist.
Curated Video
How the Evergreen Tree Became a Symbol of Christmas
Victorian Christmas part 1 During the Victorian era, Christmas evolved to become a family-oriented holiday and the tradition of the Christmas tree began! Learn how an image of Queen Victoria popularized the evergreen tree as a symbol of...
TLDR News
The Secret Plan for the Queen's Death - TLDR News
Unfortunately, the Queen's passing is inevitable, and as such the British government, media and public have been preparing for decades. So in this video we uncover some of those plans and explain what you can expect when the queen does...