In the German town of Nördlingen in 1593, innkeeper Maria Höll found herself accused of witchcraft. She was arrested for questioning, and denied the charges. She insisted she wasn't a witch through 62 rounds of torture before her...

About 60 million people around the globe have been forced to leave their homes to escape war, violence and persecution. The majority have become Internally Displaced Persons, meaning they fled their homes but are still in their own...

Howcast - Learn about the New Testament Book of Revelation in this Howcast video with Reverend Dr. Timothy Coombs.

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Zephaniah presents the struggle of refugees in his poem. Key learning points: - Zephaniah's poem focuses on the struggle of refugees and how badly they are treated by many in society. - Zephaniah uses the...

Pupil outcome: I can explain why the story of Esther is important for Jews. Key learning points: - The Jewish festival of Purim remembers Esther, queen of Persia, who was secretly Jewish. - Haman, the king's chief minister, hated Jews...

Migration to other countries is more prevalent than ever. What human factors determine our movement around the world? Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Emigration is the act of leaving one's country to...

Anne Frank was a Jewish girl who wrote a diary about her life in hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Her powerful story reflects resilience, hope, and the tragic impact of the Holocaust.

Dr. Forrester describes the various factors that influenced the migration of settlers to the Midwest and the western regions of the United States. She introduces the town of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. She concludes by explaining that...

This video explores key milestones in Jewish history, from the era of the Israelites in Egypt, through the Exodus under Moses, to the establishment and fall of the Kingdom of Israel. It highlights significant events like the receiving...

This video examines the Jewish Diaspora's diverse experiences, focusing on the historical challenges like anti-Semitism, the Spanish Inquisition, Russian pogroms, and the Holocaust. It highlights the Jewish community's resilience in...

Learn why many left their countries for the U.S. from the 1800s to early 1900s. Discover the hardships they faced, like famines and persecution, and the tough ship conditions they endured to start a new life in America.



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In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American politics.

The Lavender Scare was a government clampdown on members of the LGBTQ+ community in the 1940s, 50s and 60s which saw gay and lesbians barred from the federal government for decades.

In her later years, Nzinga focused less on military training and more on education in her lands. This video delves into the complexities of her legacy, as she ruled with violence and advanced the slave trade in the area but also...

In this episode we examine the topic: The Origins of the Jesus Fish

This is the story of Ursula, Edith and Frances – three teenagers who Thomas Jefferson brought to the White House to train as his enslaved personal chefs.

Despite the racism they faced, the bravery and heroism of the Japanese American 442nd Regiment Combat Team made them one of the most decorated units in United States history.

In the mid-3rd century CE, Emperor Decius ordered that everyone in the Roman Empire is to offer a sacrifice to the Roman gods. This caused a controversy among Christian communities as bunches of Christians refused to sacrifice and ended...

Newspaper headline for Kristallnacht / night, crowd saluting Hitler as he salutes back, house burning, soldiers destroying jewish property, forcing jewish families to leave their homes.

This video discusses the topics of prejudice and discrimination in the workplace. It explores the harmful effects of prejudging others based on appearances and the importance of promoting diversity, empathy, and open communication in...

The Trump administration’s announcement that it is planning potential military action in Nigeria and designating the country as a “country of particular concern” for religious freedom has triggered sharp rebuttals from the Nigerian...

Nissan's fugitive ex-boss, Carlos Ghosn, on Wednesday described his arrest in Japan, from which he escaped last month.

Ghosn told the assembled press that he was "brutally taken" from the world he knew when he was arrested for the first time in November 2018, and his ensuing ordeal in Japan amounted to a human rights violation.

'I felt I was a hostage' says former automotive chief-turned-international fugitive.