The first part of this video series covers Robert's childhood, as his father worked three jobs to support his family. It also explains how Robert used his love of learning and education to become successful in business at a young age.

Empress Matilda finally makes it back to England and soon begins gaining support in England, both from King Henry I's second wife and from nobles who were loyal to King Henry I. Meanwhile, Stephen's trusted advisor and younger brother,...

The capture of Lincoln Castle and the subsequent battle for it were key events in the fight for the throne. The castle was taken by Ranulf de Gernon, Earl of Chester and son-in-law of Robert, Earl of Gloucester. King Stephen attempted to...

Stephen's time as King of England got off to a rough start, as rebels defied him and he lost control of French territories. Robert, Earl of Gloucester and half-brother to Matilda, renounced his allegiance to the King and gave his public...

The second part of this video series follows Robert as he works to improve the horrid conditions in factories and schools, including proposing an eight-hour work day.

Mathilda, Queen Consort, resorted to warfare in an effort to retain control of the throne for Stephen. Londoners had been promised trade routes and prosperity under King Stephen, so they did Mathilda's bidding. This led to Robert of...

England became divided between those who supported King Stephen, those who supported Empress Matilda, and those who wouldn't pick a side.

Using a ShakeWeight, how long would it take to produce enough energy to power a house for a day? Are we making progress toward clean and alternative energy sources? PBS Digital Studios is grateful to Bill and Melinda Gates for their...

In this section, I talk about the history of the cell theory, what the cell theory is, the 2 types of microscopes and the 2 basic cell types.

Mr. Beat meets Robert from Reading Through History for the very first time to discuss the historic 2016 election.

An introduction to the great 20th century economist John Maynard Keynes and an explanation why the Institute is launching at Keynes' King's College at Cambridge University.

👉 Learn how to solve with the ratio of sides and angles of a triangle. Given the ratio of the sides of a triangle and the perimeter of the triangle, we can solve for the actual lengths of the triangle. Similarly, when the ratio of the...

How blogs and new media became the go-to resource during the global financial collapse and how they might grow in importance over the old media in the future.<br/>

A.K.A "How does cell size affect the meristem and why does this matter?" What is a meristem you may ask?! Well, I went to the John Innes Centre in Norwich to meet their head of cell and developmental biology to find out!

Leading economists and professors explain the role of an economist in society and why young people would be attracted to the field - particularly now after the global crisis.

Robert the robot has no manners. He won’t even listen to his parents! But when he meets his new neighbour Jack, things start to change. Jack is on a mission to help Robert learn about good manners! He enlists the help of Daisy and the...

The Principal Economic Commentator of The Times of London argues that the world is entering the 4th great era of capitalism where markets and government will come more in balance.

There has been a long attempt in American culture to rehabilitate Robert E Lee. Historians don't make him out to be this gentleman that documentaries put him out to be. I happen to be writing a big civil war project, so I felt like...

Timothy B. Tyson is senior research scholar at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University and adjunct professor of American Studies at the University of North Carolina. His most recent book, The Blood of Emmett Till , won the...

James and the Giant Peach is a classic fantasy and adventure story that explores friendship, family relationships, and the fortunes of a young orphan. James is living with his cruel aunts when a peach magically sprouts in the yard. When...

Elizabeth I lived a life of tremendous ups and downs. In her 69 years, she was at one point a bastard Princess, a prisoner, and a glorious monarch - ruling as a woman in her own right. Elizabeth was one of the most astute rulers England...

This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Virginia.