Soliloquy
Naming in the âNewâ New World
European explorers named a few places after Old World sites in Australasia. Here is a quick summary of the âNewâ names in the South Pacific.
Jabzy
China and the British Empire - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about China and the British Empire
Curated Video
Crafting Logical Conclusions for Effective Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of writing logical conclusions that highlight and review important ideas for the reader. The teacher provides guidance on how to structure a conclusion, emphasizing the need to mirror...
ProTeachersVideo
KS3 Britain's Black History - Gold
Historian Tony Warner brings to light African and Caribbean influences on Britain, in this KS3 black history lesson starter on gold and Britain's financial history. Historian Tony Warner shows how you can discover where to find Black...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Long Road Back Toward Ethical Banking Practices
We all know the story of the last 30 years in financial services: The ‘big bang’ deregulation initiated in the Thatcher/Reagan period (and carried on through to the 21st century) led to a much more permissive and international trading...
Financial Times
The case for a new centrist political party in Britain
There has been a lot of talk in Britain about the need for a new centrist political party. Political commentator Janan Ganesh talks to FT editor Lionel Barber about whether this is something that could happen.
ProTeachersVideo
KS3 Britain's Black History - Black Britons
This KS3 black history lesson starter video looks at the first black people to arrive in Britain, as early as the 16th century, and the role they played in British society. Historian Tony Warner shows how you can discover where to find...
History Hit
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Centrist politics
Is there a decline of centrist politics during the early 1970's? Was the early 1970's a more important turning point compared to the fall of the Berlin wall? How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 2
History Hit
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Impressions of democracy today
What are the authors impressions of how democracies have changed and how have they evolved over time? How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 5
TLDR News
Will The UK Become A Tax Haven After Brexit? - Brexit Explained
After Brexit, the UK will have a lot more control over their laws, taxes and tariffs. It could, and according to some, should use this power to become a tax haven. So can the UK become a tax haven and should it?
Curated Video
POWs in World War II
This is the untold story of the US servicemen and women held as prisoners of war.
TLDR News
Economics of Royalty: Is the Royal Family a Waste of Money? - TLDR News
After a week of controversy surrounding the Royal Family, we thought it was worth discussing one of the core debates related to them - are they good value for money. So in this video, we discuss how the Royal Family are paid for and the...
Curated Video
How to Prepare for a Job Interview in Britain | Easy English 54
How to Prepare for a Job Interview in Britain | Easy English 54 Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture...
History Hit
The Battle For North America: French natural and man-made defences
What was significant about Quebecs location? Was there a way to approach it? What were the man-made defences? Who was the French General in charge? Why did he not like Quebec? Why did he take the job of being a General? The Battle For...
Curated Video
Industrial Espionage
Industrial espionage, or the theft of trade secrets, costs the US economy between $188 and $540 billion dollars every year. But Americans have been committing economic crimes for centuries!
History Hit
The Battle For North America: The French surrender
How long did the battle last? What happened to the French and British commanders? What happened to the British survivors after the battle? How did this one battle change North America? The Battle For North America, Part 12
History Hit
Protest, Spirit of the People: Word of mouth
How did students organize with no social media like we have today? How was the next protest handled compared to the previous one? Protest, Spirit of the People, Part 4
Easy Languages
20 Ways To Say Hello In English | Easy English 56
20 Ways To Say Hello In English | Easy English 56 Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of...
AllTime 10s
10 Myths You Still Believe About WW2
You probably learned all about World War II at school, but there's a good chance you have a few misconceptions about how it all happened. Here's 10 Myths You Still Believe About World War II.
Institute of Art and Ideas
What are Western values?
Western values have been extraordinarily successful. Yet now, we seem on the backfoot unsure of ourselves and sometimes embarrassed at our own past. Beset with postmodern doubts, do we need to revive belief in the value and importance of...
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: Columbus was not looking for America
What was the whole process of European discovery? What does Britain have to do with the silk roads? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 2
TLDR News
GB News (a British Fox News) Launches in Spring: Is Britain Ready? - TLDR News
Up until now, the UK has managed to keep television news relatively neutral, with all the major players taking an apolitical stance. That looks to change though with GB News and News UK both set to launch this spring, becoming Britain's...
Jabzy
Jacobite Rebellions - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Jacobite Rebellions
Espresso Media
Zimbabwe: Mugabe's Land Reform and the Fight for Democracy
This video explains how the NDC tried to overthrow Mugabe and how Mugabe started to seize white-owned land by force of white farmers in Zimbabwe. Without a clear plan for land reform, the policy did not really benefit the country at all....