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Eleanor of Aquitaine part 7: Eleanor and Her Sons Rebel Against Henry II
As Henry, the eldest son of Eleanor and Henry II reaches his late teen years, he becomes increasingly incensed that his father is not allowing him to rule the lands of his inheritance. When Henry II promises castles in Anjou to his...
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Madame du Barry part 2: Rise from Commoner to Nobility
Madame du Barry, the mistress of the French King Louis XV, divided opinion in the court at the Palace of Versailles during the later 18th century. In part two of this four-part series, learners will hear about her first time at royal...
Mr. Beat
Chicago and St. Louis Compared
Mr. Beat compares and contrasts Chicago and St. Louis, who once competed to be the America's Next Top Model, er, I mean America's Next Top Midwestern City.
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Madame du Barry part 4: Banishment and Death
Madame du Barry, the mistress of the French King Louis XV, divided opinion in the court at the Palace of Versailles during the later 18th century. In part four of this four-part series, learners will hear about life after her banishment...
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Eleanor of Aquitaine part 1: Early Life and Marriage to Louis VII
In the 1100s, Aquitaine (now a region in western France) was a lively and highly covetted area for the French crown. In 1137, the Duke of Aquitaine dies, leaving his teenage daughters in control. A marriage between his eldest daughter,...
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Eleanor of Aquitaine part 3: Crusade to Odessa
On Christmas day, 1145, Louis VII announces his intent to start a crusade to return the town of Odessa to Christianity and Eleanor decides to join him. A lack of competant and organized leadership from Louis VII and Eleanor along with...
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Madame du Barry part 3: New Life in the Royal Court
Madame du Barry, the mistress of the French King Louis XV, divided opinion in the court at the Palace of Versailles during the later 18th century. In part three of this four-part series, learners will hear about how her kindness won her...
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Eleanor of Aquitaine part 5: the Angevin Empire
Eleanor and her second husband, Henry II combine their territories to become what is known today as the Angevin Empire, stretching from the Carcassonne in the South of France to Northumbria in the North of England. Eleanor has more...
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Eleanor of Aquitaine part 2: Petronilla and Raoul I's Marriage and the Burning of Vitry
A marriage between Eleanor's sister, Petronilla and the already married Raoul I of Vermandois triggers hostilities between Louis VII's and Theobault II, the brother of Raoul's first wife. This tension culminates in Louis VII burning of...
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Glorious Revolution - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Glorious Revolution
Weird History
All About the Powdered Wig Craze
For over a century, European men refused to go outside without first donning an enormous wig. At the time, the headpiece was better known as a peruke or periwig, and just like other bizarre fashion trends, the peruke wig has a...
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War of Devolution - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the War of Devolution
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Albigensian Crusade - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Albigensian Crusade
Weird History
What It Was Like To Live At Versailles
During its heyday from 1682 to 1789, Versailles wasn’t just a palace - it was the center of France’s royal world. French royals, nobles, and state officials lived together in the sprawling palace complex. But despite the regal setting,...
Boulder Creek International
C.S. Lewis: Exploring the Magical World of Narnia
C.S. Lewis part 1 of 11: This video explores the inspiration behind CS Lewis's beloved children's series, The Chronicles of Narnia. Through interviews with Lewis's stepson and visits to locations in Northern Ireland, viewers will gain...
Learn French With Alexa
Learn French: know the passé composé with Être under 5 minutes.
Learn French With Alexa’s “French Made Easy” series: Alexa teaches you le passé composé with être !
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The Shelleys and the Right to Fair Housing
JD and Ethel Shelley fought against restrictive covenants for the basic right to choose their own home. These agreements prevent homes being sold to people of certain races.
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The Louvre
In this video we explore the Louvre Museum in Paris - a wonderous feat of architecture.
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11 Ways Corruption Led To French Revolution
Though historians have been right to point to a variety of French Revolution causes - ranging from economic and social issues to questions of political representation - it is also true that French royal excess played no small role in...
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C.S. Lewis: His Friendship and War Experience
C.S. Lewis part 9 of 11: The video explores the life of C.S. Lewis during World War I, his friendship with fellow soldier Paddy Moore, and the pact they made to care for each other's families if one of them died. It also highlights how...
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What It Was Like to Witness the Guillotine
Reservedly advocated as a humane killing device by Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin during the 18th century, the guillotine executed people en masse during the French Revolution; France discontinued its use after 1977. The mechanism of death...
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'The Invention Of Lying' Premiere
Ricky Gervais (l), Rob Lowe, Jennifer Garner, Louis C.K., Jonah Hill (r) at the 'The Invention Of Lying' Premiere at Hollywood CA. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
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Louis CK at the The First Annual Comedy Awards
Louis CK at the The First Annual Comedy Awards - Arrivals at New York NY. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
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Block Shot Water Lily Pamplemousse Port Louis Mauritius
Block Shot Water Lily Pamplemousse Port Louis Mauritius