Though Queen Nefertiti is one of the most recognizable figures of ancient Egypt, little is known about her origins. She is believed to have been a ruler alongside her husband, Pharaoh Akhenaten, and may have even been a pharaoh in her...

Marie Therese befriended and eventually became a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette. This video chronicles Marie Therese's rise to power and influence at the French court, her strained relationship with Marie Antoinette's new...

Because Marie Therese, Princesse de Lamballe refused to denounce the royal family, she was imprisoned, interrogated, and eventually brutally killed at the hands of a mob. Over time, her death was mythologized and used for propaganda...

As the French Revolution intensified, Marie Therese, the Princess de Lamballe, remained loyal to the Royal family. Learn how she attempted to protect them from various attacks on the Tuileries Palace and to retain loyal courtiers around...

King Edgar's reign is relatively understudied in English history, but it included some notable events such as increasing support for the English Benedictine reform and the introduction of a standardized coinage system. Learn about the...

Learn what happened to the family members and associates who planned and carried out the assassination of Ramesses III. Explore how modern science has allowed us to answer many of the mysteries surrounding Ramesses III's death and the...

Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 6. The scandal of the theft greatly impacted the reputation of the French monarchy and contributed to the eventual downfall of Marie Antoinette. This video sheds light on the motives and actions of...

Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 5. The crime quickly went from a private to a public affair as the perpetrators - and Marie Antoinette's character - were put on trial. Learn how the trials went and what type of punishment people...

Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 4. Learn how Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy and her accomplices carried out their elaborate scheme and the consequences of their actions.

Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 3. Cardinal de Rohan was desperate to win over Marie Antoinette in order to improve his position at court. Believing that Jeanne de la Motte was close to the Queen, the Cardinal paid her to deliver...

Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 2. Learn about the woman who ruined Marie Antoinette's reputation. Jeanne de Valois went from childhood poverty to her eventually claim of royal lineage and marry to Nicholas de la Motte. This video...

Affair of the Diamond Necklace part 1. In 18th century France, Louis XV commissioned a luxurious diamond necklace intended as a gift for his mistress. The creation of the necklace was a financial burden for the jewelers and when the...

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...

This video tells the story of Queen Nzinga Mbandi, a renowned queen from Southwest Africa who was known for her intelligence, political aptitude, and military skills. The video explores her background, including her difficult birth and...

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From a AI Twitter bot spouting offensive responses to the BBC announcing that the Queen had died, here are the worst social media disasters.

Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating world, and its influence on the play A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Watch the Elizabethan era come to life and come to a deeper understanding of Elizabethan comedy, views on gender,...

Will Self argues for the motion, 'There's Not Much Great About Britain,' in this Intelligence Squared debate. Will Self, Peter Hitchens, Sayeeda Warsi and Ka...[Part 1/5] Debate: Will Self argues that 'Great' Britain never existed

At the start of each parliamentary session, the government gets an opportunity to share their agenda with the people. The Queen's Speech is their chance to list their plans and direct parliament forward. In the second Queen's Speech in a...

Yesterday the UK's Parliament officially re-opened with Queen Elizabeth the Second making a speech to Parliament. This speech, written by the government, explains the priorities for the year ahead and what Johnson's administration...

This brief video explores some of the gods worshiped by the Romans, like Jupiter, king of the gods and Mars the god of war and explains that people made sacrifices to the gods

What was it like to live in the Tower of London? That depended on a prisoner's social position and personal wealth; however, even the most notable prisoners were subject to horrible fates. Many prisoners in the Tower of London faced...

A fun 3D animated learning episode to support the early years development area of communications and language. Vicky Voice is a Super Geek Hero on a mission to learn. In this mission she recites the phonic alphabet using familiar objects...

Learn about the Musical Alphabet and Lines and Spaces on the music staff in this animated video about music theory.