Curated Video
Why the King Can't Say No to Parliament | The Life & Times of Charles I
The most interesting thing about King Charles the First is that he was five foot six inches tall at the start of his reign. And only four foot eight inches tall at the end of it...
Curated Video
The Life & Times of Oliver Cromwell... Without Cromwell
You know I had high hopes for Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, I really did. In my head I always sort of lumped him in with Maximilian Robespierre. I thought they were each a forward-thinking guy who leapt into action and spearheaded the...
Curated Video
The Life & Times of Queen Elizabeth II
To be honest for the last couple years I’ve been thinking to myself “You know, I should pre-make a video about Lizzie, just in case” but two things always stopped me. First, I thought for sure she’d be writing a letter to herself in 2026...
Curated Video
The Last Tsar | The Life & Times of Nicholas II
The case of the murdered monarchies continues! Russia is far and away the most famous monarchy to crumble to dust, and boy did it ever. When Nicholas II became Tsar, he told his brother-in-law, and I quote “I am not yet ready to be Tsar....
Sir Linkalot
Link of the Day #3 - Sir Linkalot (#LinkingTechniques, #SpellingMethods, #LearningAtHome)
This bronze medal winner is the standard bearer for the 'words inside words' technique because there is not one, not two, not three but four examples. It's the daddy.
One Minute History
129 The Gunpowder Treason - One Minute History
Persecuted by the Protestant monarchy, English Catholic revolutionaries conspire to assassinate King James I and his entire government. The conspirators smuggle two and a half tons of gunpowder into a cellar below the Palace of...
Hip Hughes History
The Stamp Act Congress Explained: US History Review
A super quick overview of the first Colonial Congress, the Stamp Act Congress. Put together in response the the Stamp Act and meeting in 1765, this important event is one of the earliest illustrations of the upcoming American Revolution.
Vlogbrothers
Headless Monarchy: The French Revolution, Part II
In which John Green continues his introduction to the history of the French Revolution, discussing Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette's flight to Varennes, the constituent assembly's attempts to write a constitution of France, France's brief...
Vlogbrothers
God and Grain: The French Revolution, Part I
In which John discusses the causes of the French Revolution and its initial events, including the French debt crisis under King Louis XVI, the convocation of the estates general, the rise of the third estate, the formation of the...
TLDR News
Sunak’s New Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Explained
Ever since the Brexit deal was agreed, the Northern Ireland Protocol has been a source of serious contention between the UK and the EU. But after years of political posturing, has Sunak finally found an agreement that could ease the...
TLDR News
Why Does Only One Place in the UK not have an MP?
There is one area in the UK that doesn’t have a voice in the House of Commons. Their representative can’t vote in parliament and they can’t voice their opinions on the floor. How is this allowed in a modern democracy and will it ever...
TLDR News
How Sunak (finally) Defeated Johnson and the Brexiteers
Last week, Sunak passed his Windsor Framework through Parliament to address the issues created by the Northern Ireland agreement. So has the Prime Minister finally succeeded in quashing any Brexiteer rebellions on his backbenches and got...
Curated Video
Exploring the Weird and Wonderful World of Collective Nouns
In this video, the speaker explores the fascinating world of collective nouns in the English language. From animals to people, he delves into the origins and usage of these unique and sometimes bizarre terms. Discover the history behind...
Curated Video
Which country has the most female politicians?
In most countries men outnumber women in parliament, but there are some exceptions. The Economist asks which has the most female MPs.
Curated Video
Trial and Punishment of the Necklace Thieves
Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 5. The crime quickly went from a private to a public affair as the perpetrators - and Marie Antoinette's character - were put on trial. Learn how the trials went and what type of punishment people...
TLDR News
Cigarette Law & Banking Regulations - This Week in Parliament
This Week in Parliament is a series we are currently trialling where we keep you up to date with the latest news from the UK's Parliament. This week we discuss the latest bills about tobacco and cigarette sales and the availability of...
TLDR News
Johnson’s ‘Radical’ Queen’s Speech Explained - TLDR Explains
At the start of each parliamentary session, the government gets an opportunity to share their agenda with the people. The Queen's Speech is their chance to list their plans and direct parliament forward. In the second Queen's Speech in a...
TLDR News
The Queen's Speech Explained - Brexit Explained
Yesterday the UK's Parliament officially re-opened with Queen Elizabeth the Second making a speech to Parliament. This speech, written by the government, explains the priorities for the year ahead and what Johnson's administration...
TLDR News
Universal Credit and Alleged Bullying - This Week in Parliament
This Week in Parliament is a series we are currently trialling where we keep you up to date with the latest news from the UK's Parliament. This week we discuss issues including the issue of bullying in Parliament and the allegations...
TLDR News
Conservative Manifesto Quickly Explained (2019 Election) - TLDR News
On Sunday the Conservative party announced their new manifesto, full of their promises to the electorate. We read all of this 64-page document and compressed it into less than 10 minutes to make understanding their policies easier!
Kult America
Celebrating The Polish Constitution
On May 3, 1791 the Constitution of Poland was signed. As a nationalized polish citizen, I am proud that my new home was the second country in the world to give its people constitutional rights. On today's episode of Kult America I'd like...
Jabzy
English Civil War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the English Civil War