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...
Weird History
Queen Victoria Survived 7 Assassination Attempts
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.
Weird History
Victorian Era Foods
What did it mean to eat like a Victorian? There was no single culinary experience in the 19th century. Just like the era itself, Victorian Britons had diverse tastes and habits, and the food they consumed often reflected their ingenuity....
Weird History
Hygiene In The Victorian Era
When you peel back all the layers of silk and lace, you'll discover that the Victorians were actually pretty gross.
Weird History
Hemophilia: The Royal Blood Disease
For centuries, hemophilia was a dangerous genetic disorder with no treatment. Children with hemophilia often didn't make it to adulthood, since a bump or fall could cause massive internal bleeding. But why was hemophilia known as the...
Maddie Moate
A Run Through History for International Women's Day
For International Women's Day I joined Annie Ross and Justine Gosling on their "Run through History", celebrating the lives of lots of awesome women on a run through Central London!
Ancient Lights Media
India: History
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a brief look at some of the highlights of India's history.
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
The Trial of Frank, Not-Sheba, and Charlie: A Tale of Betrayal and Redemption
You're Thinking About Tomatoes - Chapter 15 Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen A sequel to the very popular ‘You're Thinking About Doughnuts’. Frank is back among the ruins of the past again, this time on a school trip to a...
Curated Video
Public scrutiny of royals nothing new — but social media is taking it to another level, royal commentator says
Carolyn Harris, a royal commentator and historian, says the Royal Family has seen periods where its members' health has attracted major attention. But the feverish social media hype around the Princess of Wales in recent weeks shows how...
Curated Video
Fighting to return a stolen Ethiopian prince and his treasures
A lock of hair from Prince Alamayu returned to Ethiopia this week, but the fight continues to repatriate his remains and the rest of what was stolen during a 19th century British siege.
Curated Video
King Charles accepts ceremonial RCMP title
King Charles III has accepted the ceremonial role of Commissioner-in-Chief of The Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The honorary title contains many levels of symbolism and significance. An RCMP honour guard will march ahead of the King at...
Getty Images
A statue of Queen Victoria stands in front of the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney, Australia.
A statue of Queen Victoria stands in front of the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney, Australia.
British Movietone
THE FIRST HALF OF THE CENTURY
Movietone briefly reviews the past fifty years, as we move into the second half-century. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
Sky News
Giant sculpture being put up in Hull city centre
CLEAN: Exterior night shots of a 75-metre high artwork being put up in Queen Victoria square on January 08, 2017 in Hull, England.
A 75-metre high artwork by Nayan Kulkarni was installed in Hull's historic Queen Victoria Square, the...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Art project gives London statues a voice
CLEAN : Art project gives London statues a voice
Sky News
The Queen visits the new Queen Victoria exhibition
VOICED: Shows: The Queen is shown the new Queen Victoria exhibition at Buckingham Palace, on 17 July 2019 in London, United Kingdom. Clip includes The Queen looking at exhibits, interview with Curator Dr. Amanda Foreman. Rhiannon Mills...
Curated Video
Speculation over what Prince George's brother or sister will be called
UK ROYAL BABY NAMESSOURCE: AP TELEVISION/POOLRESTRICTIONS: HORIZONS CLIENTS AND AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY CLIENTS ONLY/AUSTRALIA POOL: NO ACCESS AUSTRALIA, NO AUSTRALIA INTERNETLENGTH: 5:40SHOTLIST:UK POOLLondon, UK - 27 March...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : STOCKSHOTS: Statues of Queen Victoria in London
CLEAN : STOCKSHOTS: Statues of Queen Victoria in London
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Queen Victoria voice of Britains respectable middle classes
CLEAN : Queen Victoria voice of Britains respectable middle classes
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Steadfast Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest reigning monarch
CLEAN : Steadfast Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest reigning monarch