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Weird History
The Real Alice In Wonderland Lewis Carroll Had an Unusual Relationship With
You're probably more likely to know Charles Lutwidge Dodgson as British author Lewis Carroll. He wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass. But what you may not know is how close a relationship he...
60 Second Histories
The Alliance: Prince Arthur & Catherine of Aragon
King Henry VII wanted to strengthen his position further by uniting England with Spain and so a marriage was proposed between the young Prince Arthur and Catherine of Aragon
Schooling Online
Perfecting Poetry: T.S. Eliot - The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock - Lines 111-131
In our final lesson on T.S. Eliot’s ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’, we analyse lines 111-131. Find out how Prufrock resolves his dilemma and prepares himself for the future. As always, we make this challenging poem stress-free...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Who Are The Seven Princes of Hell? - (Demonology Explained)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the seven demon princes of hell using the classification of demons by Peter Binsfeld whch is based on the seven deadly sins
XKA Digital
Strive to be an inspiring leader
John O'Brien served ten years as a British Army officer where operational experience shaped his approach to inspiring leadership and mission focused delivery. He co-leads Destria Partners, a UK based globally operating innovation and...
Schooling Online
Flying Through Film: Al Pacino, Looking For Richard - Part 3 Summary
Things are tense in the royal household. The Queen’s relatives and sons are in grave danger as Richard ramps up his plot for the English crown. Richard’s talent for deceit is his main weapon in his war against all those who stand in his...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
DAY 13 | STORY | The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
The Thirteenth Day
When we hear how Till Owlyglass painted the ancestors o
f the
Landgrave of Hessen, and how liars could not see what h
e painted.
DAY 13 | STORY | The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass - Kids' Poems and...
When we hear how Till Owlyglass painted the ancestors o
f the
Landgrave of Hessen, and how liars could not see what h
e painted.
DAY 13 | STORY | The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass - Kids' Poems and...
Barcroft Media
The Conjoined Twin Brothers Who Survived Separation
MUMBAI, INDIA - NOVEMBER 12: CONJOINED twin boys are thriving one year after separation surgery. Twins Prince and Love were born joint at the stomach, and a shared liver, urinary bladder, intestines and fused pelvic bones. But in...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Richard III - Plot Summary
Join us for a terrifying journey into the twisted mind of Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Could he be Shakespeare’s most epic villain? He will stop at nothing to steal the English crown, even if it means betraying his own family! But...
60 Second Histories
Queen Henrietta Maria
A description of Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of King Charles I. It covers her upbringing and how she, a French catholic princess came to marry the English protestant prince.
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Richard III - Act 3 Summary
Things are tense in the royal household. The Queen’s relatives and sons are in grave danger as Richard ramps up his plot for the English crown. Richard’s talent for deceit is his main weapon in his war against all those who stand in...
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: The historical background behind the video game
What is the history behind the video game and what happened? How did they settle on early medieval Chinese history?<br/>
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 1
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 1
History Hit
Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant: The Statesman
How did he change the medical field? How was the royal navy created? What was his impact on English culture?<br/>
Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant, Part 2
Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant, Part 2
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: Next steps and thoughts on the entertainment industry
What historical game would these developers like to work on next? Is the real creativity in games compared to television and film?<br/>
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 5
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 5
XKA Digital
Go way beyond the boundaries of your job description
John O'Brien served ten years as a British Army officer where operational experience shaped his approach to inspiring leadership and mission focused delivery. He co-leads Destria Partners, a UK based globally operating innovation and...
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: Visualization and development of the game
How did they go about visualizing the world in terms of the sights, sounds and feel? How did they go about replicating weapons, equipment and battlefield moves for the game?<br/>
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 3
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 3
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: Feedback from the professional historian community
Were there any edits to certain aspects of the game because it was too dense for the gamers?<br/>
What was the response from the professional historian<br/> community?
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 6
What was the response from the professional historian<br/> community?
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 6
TLDR News
The Secret Plan for Prince Philip's Death: Operation Forth Bridge Explained - TLDR News
Although it's not something that most people want to think about, with Prince Philip in hospital and approaching 100 years old, it's reasonable to start thinking about his passing. Fortunately, the palace and the prince have planned for...
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: Historical accuracy
How important is historical accuracy when making a video game like this? Do the developers feel rewarded by the gamers when a game like this is historically accurate?<br/>
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 2
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 2
History Hit
Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant: The Tyrant
What will he be forever remembered for? What caused the English reformation? How did he change parliament?<br/>
Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant, Part 1
Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant, Part 1
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Plot Summary
Poor Bassanio needs cash – fast. How else can he woo the beautiful and wealthy Portia? Luckily, his best friend Antonio, a merchant, helps Bassanio out by striking a dodgy deal with a local Jewish money-lender named Shylock. Shylock...
Curated Video
Debate: Is Encouraging People to Speak Only English Un-American?
Opinions vary about the importance of speaking English in the U.S. Some people believe that it is unAmerican to speak languages other than English, while others believe that speaking multiple languages reflects the essence of what it...