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Talmudic Influence in Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Though Thomas Paine was a non-believer, the heart of his Common Sense draws on the Hebrew Bible.
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Age of Revolution: When Enough is Enough
In the late 1700s, three major revolutions changed the course of history in the name of freedom and equality. The Age of Revolutions bore witness to this change.
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Discovering the Beauty and Charm of Paris
Join us on a captivating journey through the enchanting city of Paris, known as the world's most romantic destination. In this video, we delve into the rich cultural heritage, iconic landmarks, and delectable cuisine that make Paris a...
Academic English Help
IELTS Listening Exam 1 Part 3 and 4
This listening section 3 and 4 is for IELTS practice. This is Exam 1 of our first exam book. This video is part one of a series that gives questions and answers to student practice section questions. It is important to practice a lot...
Weird History
How The Worst Periods In History Got Better
Humanity has lived through some horrific periods in history, including natural disasters, plagues, and man-made crises. Plagues have threatened to wipe out civilization more than once, while famine, floods, and fires have brought...
Hip Hughes History
Nullification for Dummies -- States Rights, The Constitution and The Supremacy Clause
Impress your friends with your academic use of the word nullification. HipHughes explains the states rights concept through the lends of the Alien Sedition Act and KY-VA Resolutions with some reference to going to school naked. Perfect...
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The Rarely Told Story of Joseph Bologne: Prodigy Swordsman & Violinist
Chevalier de Saint-Georges, born Joseph Bologne, was widely considered to be one of the most accomplished men in Europe during his lifetime, with a laundry list of talents, ranging from genius violinist to Europe’s greatest swordsman. He...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Michelle Garnaut AO - Teachers Make a Difference - David Pittock
Michelle Garnaut began her career as one of China's most celebrated restaurateurs in 1989, when she opened M at the Fringe in Hong Kong. It swiftly grew into a city institution, and in 1999, M on the Bund opened, the first independent...
Weird History
What Happened To Marie Antoinette's Kids
Marie Antoinette faced tragedy as the queen of France - but what was life like for Marie Antoinette's kids? As queen, Marie Antoinette gave birth to four children, but only one of them survived the French Revolution. Although the queen's...
Mr. Beat
The Anatomy of Revolution
In 1938, historian Crane Brinton published "The Anatomy of Revolution," which outlined patterns of revolutions he observed while examining the English Revolution (English Civil War/Glorious Revolution), American Revolution, French...
Economics Explained
The Economy Of France: How The French Set Global Economic Trends
France is a global trendsetter for other economies. This goes from the rollout of the metric system to more tangible short term indicators. If you want to predict the future, look to France. This is not to say that the country is any...
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1215-1774 - The Declaration And Resolves Of The First Continental Congress 1774
American democracy has a linage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video we look at the...
Financial Times
Notre-Dame: history of a medieval jewel
The partly destroyed Parisian cathedral witnessed key events in European life, including the French Revolution, and inspired Victor Hugo's classic novel, whose English title was The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
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Marie Antoinette's Children part 1: The Forgotten Children of the French Queen
This video series explores the lesser-known story of Marie Antoinette, the Austrian princess who became the French Queen, and her role as a mother. Not only did she give birth to four of her own children, but she also adopted four more....
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Marie Antoinette's Children part 4: Adopted and Biological Sons and Daughters
The final video in this series delves into the story of Marie Antoinette's adopted children, including Francois Michelle Gagne, whom she adopted after a chance encounter during a carriage ride, Armand, who she adopted as a young boy and...
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Marie Antoinette's Children part 3: The Tragic Lives of Louis Joseph and Louis Charles
This video tells the story of Louis Joseph and Louis Charles, the two biological sons of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI. It explores their childhoods, their health struggles and their deaths. Louis Joseph died at the age of seven from...
Step Back History
Who are the Freemasons?
Oh yes, the Freemasons. The organization you’ve heard about plotting everything from the French Revolution to driving tiny cars wearing a fez. Let’s find out, which one is true. (IT'S THE FEZ ONE)
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Marie Antoinette's Children part 2: The Life of Marie Therese, The Daughter of Marie Antoinette
This video tells the story of Marie Therese, the first child of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI. It explores her childhood, and how her mother, Marie Antoinette, wanted to raise her to be more in touch with normal people. It also examines...
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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...
Hip Hughes History
The 1796 Election Explained
A summary of the 1796 Presidential Election between Federalist John Adams and Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson.
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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...