TLDR News
The UK and US Special Relationship Explained
The UK and US have one of the longest standing relationships between nations. They work together on trade, military operations and intelligence sharing. But how close are the two countries, and how much do they rely on each other?
Easy Languages
Can Brits Pass a British Citizenship Test? | Easy English 89
Can Brits Pass a British Citizenship Test? | Easy English 89 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...
TLDR News
Johnson’s 30 Mile Bridge Connecting Scotland and N. Ireland - TLDR Explains
For a while now Johnson has been talking about building a 30 mile bridge from Scotland to Northern Ireland. This rather out there plan might be possible, if the UK is willing to spend enough money to make it happen. In this video we...
John D Ruddy
Presidents of the USA Part 1
An animated video outlining the Presidents of the United States from George Washington to William McKinley.
Sir Linkalot
Sir Linkalot Time - Lesson 2 - Other Things Inside Words
Lesson 2 - Other Things Inside Words
TLDR News
Is a Brexit Deal Finally Possible? The UK and EU Finally Reach an Agreement - TLDR News
Yesterday the UK and EU finally came to an agreement on how the Northern Ireland/Great Britain border would opperate post-Brexit. This was the issue that led the UK to threaten to break International law with the Internal Market Bill, so...
Makematic
The Horn Work
It struck fear into the hearts of the British – rising 30-feet high and stretching three blocks long. The most terrifying object in US history – the Horn Work!
Next Animation Studio
First-ever mobile coronavirus test lab made from shipping containers: study
Researchers from the U.K. have developed the first-ever shipping container lab for COVID-19 testing that features a mobile, low cost, scalable and open-source design.
History Hit
The Battle for North America
On 13 September 1759, on the Plains of Abraham near the city of Quebec, an outnumbered British army fought a battle that would change the history of the world: the Battle of Quebec. For the past three years, Britain and France were...
Hip Hughes History
The Albany Plan of Union Explained (US History Review)
Who doesn't love themselves some Albany Plan of Union? In this short lecture I will take you through why Colonial America put forth the Albany Plan of Union and ultimately its fate. Perfect for AP US History students, Social Studies...
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: Our thoughts on history
What do we normally do when we think about history? Is there a problem thinking this way? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 1
Epic History TV
Napoleon's Great Blunder: Spain 1808
In 1808, Napoleon's rivalry with Britain led to an ill-fated intervention in Portugal and Spain, that sparked a nationalist revolt against the French. At Bailén Napoleon's Empire suffered its first major defeat, and though Napoleon...
Next Animation Studio
Scientists develop technique that could regulate the ripening of fruit
Researchers from the University of Leicester's Department of Biology have discovered a mechanism that could help them control the speed at which fruit ripens. They found that a regulatory system which decides how proteins are broken down...
TLDR News
Britain's First Deal Since Brexit: UK Australia Trade Deal Explained - TLDR News
One of the main selling points of Brexit was that it'd allow the UK to strike trade deals with other countries. Yesterday, for the first time, this came true with Johnson announcing a trade deal with Australia - the only original deal...
Red Rock Films
Who was Charles Drew?
How an outstanding athlete dedicated himself to medicine, saved thousands of lives in World War II and proved that all people are the same on the inside.
Soliloquy
Why is Gibraltar not part of Spain?
Gibraltar is a British overseas territory on the southern tip of Spain. The British acquired Gibraltar from Spain in the War of the Spanish Succession and Spain has wanted it back ever since! What caused the War of the Spanish...
TLDR News
The Truth About Crime in Britain - Data Dive
Terror attacks, knife crime, poisinings. There has been a lot of talk about crime in the UK recently and the general concensus seems to be things are only getting worse. Is the UK more dangerous than ever? What kind of crimes are on the...
History Hit
The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher with Charles Moore
Charles Moore discusses the legacy of Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady: where she succeeded, where she failed and why she still matters today.
History Hit
Protest, Spirit of the People: Vietnam's effect on Britain
How did the youth in the U.S. and Britain view the war? Protest, Spirit of the People, Part 2
Institute of Art and Ideas
Is poverty the main cause of illness?
We ring fence NHS spending and western countries spend ever more on medicine. But a third of all deaths are due to medical intervention and some argue poverty not pathogens makes the biggest difference. Is it a fantasy to believe that...
The Economist
Ireland: divided by abortion
Abortion is banned in Ireland in almost all circumstances, including rape and incest. On May 25th voters will have their say in a referendum that could repeal the ban.
TLDR News
Johnson's Race Report Explained: Is Racism Still a Problem in Britain? - TLDR News
Earlier this week the Race Report published by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities (and commissioned by Johnson) was published. The report delved into the state of race in the UK and how it impacts British life, schools,...
Curated Video
Reasons The North Went to War
Think you know all about the American Civil War? Think again! This is the untold story of why the North took up arms against the South.
TLDR News
Britain's Weird, Small Political Parties Explained - TLDR News
As Britain heads into election season (if you didn't know a bunch of elections are taking place on May 6th) we thought we should take a look at the parties which don't normally attract attention. So in this video, we look at Britain's...