Instructional Video2:28
Makematic

Europe and North America: 1620-1763

K - 8th
The period from 1620 to 1763 was a pivotal era that defined the relationship between Europe and North America. In this timeline video, learn how events in Europe influenced the colonization of North America and eventually solidified...
Instructional Video9:55
Curated Video

Rain Queens Family Tree

6th - Higher Ed
Rain Queens Family Tree
Instructional Video5:57
Curated Video

How is Queen Elizabeth related to other European monarchs?

6th - Higher Ed
How is Queen Elizabeth related to other European monarchs?
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

193 - Monarchy - One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
A monarchy is a form of government where a monarch, such as a king or queen, functions as the head of state. (~3273 BCE) Narmer became the first Pharaoh, or king, of Egypt after unifying upper and lower Egypt; establishing the First...
Instructional Video16:51
Curated Video

Should Monarchies Still Exist in the 21st century? | Debate with J.J. McCullough

6th - Higher Ed
Should Monarchies Still Exist in the 21st century? | Debate with J.J. McCullough
Instructional Video2:17
Curated Video

Types of Monarchies

3rd - Higher Ed
"Types of Monarchies" analyzes the purposes, structure, and functions of absolute and constitutional monarchies.
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

157 Queen Elizabeth II - One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
Before she was Queen Elizabeth II, she was Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born on April 21, 1926.

She was never supposed to be the queen, but her uncle — King Edward — abdicated in 1936, making her father George VI king. With the...
Instructional Video2:31
The Economist

How to be a modern royal

12th - Higher Ed
Monarchies around the world are surviving—many are thriving. What is the secret to their success?
Instructional Video4:23
Curated Video

Montesqueiu's Ideas About Government

K - 8th
Montesqueiu's Ideas About Government

In this video students will learn about Montesquieu one of the foremost political philosophers of the Enlightenment. Viewers will come to understand that his writings explore various forms of...
Instructional Video
Macat

An Introduction to Ernst Kantorowicz's The Kings Two Bodies

9th - 12th Standards
Long live the king! A video summary of The King's Two Bodies by Ernst Kantorowicz discusses political theology during the medieval period and how body politics could survive the body natural. The video uses illustrations and clear...
Instructional Video5:32
TED-Ed

What Caused the French Revolution?

7th - 12th Standards
Was cake really the cause of the French Revolution? Learn about all of the political elements and implications that led to the end of 1,000 years of French monarchy, and how the upheaval began the first French Republic at the end of the...
Instructional Video5:15
Curated OER

The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England Explained

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video10:36
Curated OER

Brief Overview of All Types of Government!

9th - 12th
A video for a high school government class defines five major forms of government (monarchy, anarchy, oligarchy, democracy, and republic) and compares them in terms of pros and cons for society. The video is good, but it does highlight...
Instructional Video4:59
Curated OER

A (Brief) History of Democracy Part 2

7th - 10th
The concluding segment of this two-part student project video begins with the Renaissance and ends with an homage to John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Pierre Trudeau.
Instructional Video10:43
Curated OER

Constitution Lecture 4: Democracy or Republic?

9th - 12th
Part four defines oligarchy, monarchy, republic, and democracy. Each type of government is defined in terms of its linguistic and historical origins and how rights are granted in each form of government. Give your upper graders a clear...