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The Surprising Origins of Fireworks, From Fear to Celebration
Discover how fireworks evolved from ancient Chinese folklore to modern celebrations, lighting up our skies with a bang.
Press Association
Cathedral lights up celebrating its history in immersive experience
Rochester Cathedral lit up with legends, dragons and biblical scenes in an immersive show inspired by its history dating back more than 1,400 years ago. Visitors to the country’s second oldest cathedral will see projections on the walls...
British Movietone
CAVALCADE OF CHRISTMAS (in colour)
Sauchiehall, Renfield and Buchanan Streets in Glasgow all lit up for Christmas. London's Oxford Street turns night into day with over a mile of Christmas trees. And Regent Street, where this year's theme is the Three Wise Men. Even...
British Movietone
THE CHANGING FACE OF CHRISTMAS (B&W AND EASTMAN COLOUR)
More and more synthetic products especially plastics, are taking the place of the traditional fine products of Christmas time. ® Movietone cameras move across the Christmas scene in B&W and Colour recording the religious and festive...
British Movietone
MALIK SWITCHES ON
Russian Ambassador switching on illuminations at Blackpool the largest lighting display in the world. The Mayor of Blackpool presented the Ambassador with two silver candlesticks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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CHRISTMAS IS COMING
The Christmas shopping season is now well under way, so we have been to see some of the decorations which will transform our stores and shopping streets into fairy land. At this factory in Chesham, they're putting the finishing touches...
British Movietone
ROYAL TOUR OF THE SOUTH BANK EXHIBITION
The following day the King and Queen, together with members of the Royal Family toured the Exhibition site. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
British Movietone
THE LIGHTS OF BLACKPOOL
Blackpool's illuminations are a sight to see, they use about 330,000 lamps altogether. Blackpool has been doing this kind of thing since 1912. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
British Movietone
LIGHT FESTIVAL
When Father Christmas comes to Cheltenham to switch on the Seasonal lights it is an occasion for processions through the streets. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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CLEAN : London lights up in support of grieving Paris
CLEAN : London lights up in support of grieving Paris
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Gyeongbok Palace Night Illumination Begins
Long shot, people enjoy Gyeongbok Palace night illumination. Gyeongbok Palace Night Illumination Begins on May 22, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea (Footage by Getty Images)
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Gyeongbok Palace Night Illumination Begins
Long shot, people enjoy Gyeongbok Palace night illumination. Gyeongbok Palace Night Illumination Begins on May 22, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea (Footage by Getty Images)
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Gyeongbok Palace Night Illumination Begins
Mid shot, people enjoy Gyeongbok Palace night illumination. Gyeongbok Palace Night Illumination Begins on May 22, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea (Footage by Getty Images)
Getty Images
Gyeongbok Palace Night Illumination Begins
Mid shot, people enjoy Gyeongbok Palace night illumination. Gyeongbok Palace Night Illumination Begins on May 22, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea (Footage by Getty Images)
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Young adults hold sparklers in line illuminating their faces
Young adults hold sparklers in line illuminating their faces
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CLEAN : Future bright for Blackpool illuminations despite rising energy costs
Blackpool, a British coastal town famous for its spectacular autumn lights show, will keep the display running this year despite soaring inflation and energy prices (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
TED-Ed
A Brief History of Religion in Art
Did you know that some languages have no word for art? The English language does and the narrator of this short video discusses the aesthetic dimension of religious art as it "visually communicates meaning beyond language."