As Mother Shipton's fame grew across the nation, she began making predictions about the royal families and the future of the church too. Hear what she had to say about the marriage between Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII and how did she...

Follow the story of Princess Mary as she navigates the turbulent political landscape of 16th century England. As her parents' marriage falls apart and her father's infatuation with Anne Boleyn grows, Mary's world is turned upside down....

This video explores the issue of sex-selective abortions in India, where more than one in 10 girls are aborted. A local journalist and his friend go undercover to expose clinics offering these services, highlighting the black market...

Host Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube introduces the unusual yet fascinating forms of ethnographic African currencies; from personal adornments such as beads, shells, jewelry and even massive iron forms weighing as much as 100 pounds, to the...

Lady Katherine Grey gave birth to her first son while locked in the Tower of London. This video covers how his birth gave their family a chance to be declared legitimate. But the road to legitimacy was not easy, as Queen Elizabeth fought...

The life of Henry "Box" Brown is so notable because he was an Antebellum-Era Virginia plantation slave who managed to mailed himself to freedom in a wooden box. The big question here is: how did he do it? Easy! He had the help of...

Around 886, Alfred took London, reverting it back to Saxon hands. He quickly handed London to Lord Aethelraed of Mercia, perhaps as a wedding gift. Aethelraed and Aethelflaed were married around 886. The couple poured their money and...

Lady Anne Clifford was often described by male historians as having an unyielding personality due to the difficulties she faced in her two marriages. However, this video gives a closer look at her life and reveals a woman who was raised...

2017 might have seemed like a bad year in so many ways. From Trump to yet more elections in the UK. Or the mess that is Brexit. But it's not all bad news. Some great things did happen in 2017. Here are some good news stories you might...

Matilda reluctantly married Geoffrey of Anjou. He was much younger than Matilda and their marriage got off to a rocky start. However, at King Henry I's urging, they eventually reconciled and went on to have three sons. Although the King...

Empress Matilda was the oldest child of King Henry I of England. While it was assumed that her younger brother William would inherit the throne, Matilda was well-educated during her childhood, learning many languages and focusing on...

Eleanor and her second husband, Henry II combine their territories to become what is known today as the Angevin Empire, stretching from the Carcassonne in the South of France to Northumbria in the North of England. Eleanor has more...

A marriage between Eleanor's sister, Petronilla and the already married Raoul I of Vermandois triggers hostilities between Louis VII's and Theobault II, the brother of Raoul's first wife. This tension culminates in Louis VII burning of...

How the courage and convictions of two people in love changed marriage laws and greatly advanced the cause for civil rights.

This video explores the challenges faced by bachelors in Bulandshahr, India, where the shortage of women has led to changing gender roles within families. It also discusses the prevalence of arranged marriages in India and the...

Is Measure for Measure a Comedy? I hope to answer that here. This is the final episode of a full analysis of every Act of Shakespeare’s play Measure for Measure through different themes.

From the archives: It’s berry season once again, and for those looking for new recipe ideas to highlight the summer season, Jack Campbell, offers up some of his berry creations.

The life and legacy of Mary, Queen of Scots, remains intriguing more than 400 years after her passing. Her political scheming and personal hardships were colorful enough to inspire several films, including 2018's Mary Queen of Scots, but...

This video follows the journey of Carl and Kenya Stevens, a married couple who have embraced open relationships and polyamory. They now run a successful love academy where they educate and guide others in navigating the new paradigm of...

Analysis of Shakespeare's play Measure for Measure

Jim Obergefell (Ohberguhfell) reads a news story online about the Supreme Court decision in a case known as United States v. Windsor. In that case, the Court decided that part of the Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional. This...

Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. Juliet threatens suicide on hearing her marriage to...

A.K.A "How does cell size affect the meristem and why does this matter?" What is a meristem you may ask?! Well, I went to the John Innes Centre in Norwich to meet their head of cell and developmental biology to find out!

The 10th Amendment to the US Constitution and the principle of federalism explained. Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment 10. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the...