TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Leonora Neville: The princess who rewrote history
Anna Komnene, daughter of Byzantine emperor Alexios, spent the last decade of her life creating a 500-page history of her father's reign called "The Alexiad." As a princess writing about her own family, she had to balance her loyalty to...
Curated Video
Warhammer 40K Space Marine Walkthrough Part 46: The Spire of Madness
Howcast - Check out part 47 of this walkthrough for the third person action shooter "Warhammer 40K Space Marine" and beat Chapter 5 with this online demo.
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Considering the context of Sheers' 'Mametz Wood' and the futility of war
Pupil outcome: I can understand the story of the poem ‘Mametz Wood’ and explain the events that inspired it. Key learning points: - ‘Mametz Wood’ was inspired by the Battle of Mametz Wood in 1916. - Sheers tells the story of the...
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Understanding the poem 'Before You Were Mine' by Carol Ann Duffy
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Duffy presents the life-changing responsibilities of parenthood. Key learning points: - The speaker is initially looking at a photo and reminiscing about their mother’s life before she had children. - The...
Curated Video
Data Science Model Deployments and Cloud Computing on GCP - Continuous Monitoring
This video explains continuous monitoring, which is the process and technology used to detect compliance and risk issues associated with an operational environment. This clip is from the chapter "DevOps" of the series "Web Development...
Jabzy
France - Flag History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about France's Flag History
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Italy, Florence, Orsanmichele church
Between 1380 and 1404, it was converted into a church used as the chapel of Florence's powerful craft and trade guilds. On the ground floor of the square building are the 13th-century arches that originally formed the loggia of the grain...
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Vocabulary for IELTS: Stop Using ‘Ancient’ Wrong!
Today you’ll learn to stop using the word ‘ancient’, and learn better vocabulary for your IELTS score.
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Italy, Florence Baptistery
The present much larger Baptistry was built in Romanesque style around 1059, evidence of the growing economic and political importance of Florence. It was reconsecrated on 6 November 1059 by Pope Nicholas II, a Florentine. According to...
Curated Video
Shanghai: A Vibrant City of Culture and Modernity
Welcome to Shanghai, the most prosperous city in China! In this video, we will take you on a virtual tour of this vibrant city and show you all the amazing sights and experiences it has to offer.
Curated Video
Italy, Florence - Santa Maria Maggiore Church
The church was originally constructed in the 11th century and underwent extensive renovations to the facade and sides in the 13th century. The interior was renewed by Gherardo Silvani in the early 17th century, possibly to an earlier...
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New York: Millions pledge to restore prominent relics
The US state has broken ground on a multi-million dollar project to restore one of the most prominent relics of its 1964 World’s Fair.
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Confederation quilt contains pieces of Canada's past
Relic from the Charlottetown Conference will be on display at a museum in New Brunswick to honour Canada's 150th birthday
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Thailand Receives Buddha's Sacred Tooth Relic Amid Celebrations
Buddha's sacred tooth relic has arrived in Thailand, marking an important event for the country's Buddhist community. The relic, revered as a symbol of enlightenment and spiritual significance, is expected to be part of a series of...
Press Association
Relic of St Brigid returns to home town in Ireland after 1,000 years - interviews
Interviews with Sr. Rita Minahen, Brigideen Sister and David Mongey Chairman of Into Kildare. A relic of Irish saint Brigid has returned to her home town after around 1,000 years away. Hundreds of people gathered in Kildare on Sunday...
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Thailand, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is a Lanna-style Buddhist temple in Lampang in Lampang Province. The temple is said to enshrine a relic of the Buddha. Such relics are typically bones and ashes believed to be gathered after the Buddha's...
Bridgeman Arts
1970s: Man uses brush to dust bones sitting in the dirt
1970s: Man uses brush to dust bones sitting in the dirt.
Bridgeman Arts
Timbuktu in 1930s, Tuareg people, warrior outfit and women's dresses, the house of French explorer Rene Caillie and his belongings.
Part 3 of Aux Quatre coins du Monde avec Lowell Thomas : De Madagascar - Tombouctou / Going Places with Lowell Thomas. Street scenes in Timbuktu, Tuareg people, warrior outfit and women's dresses, the house of French explorer Rene...
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Visitors to the Jerusalem conference had the privilege of being able to look at a segment of a unique ancient Dead Sea scroll of Psalms. Historians believe the document was written or copied in Israel between 250 BC and 68 AD.
HEADLINE: Israel unveils part of Dead Sea Scrolls
CAPTION: Visitors to the Jerusalem conference had the privilege of being able to look at a segment of a unique ancient Dead Sea scroll of Psalms. Historians believe the document was...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Dutch art sleuth says recovered 'Blood of Christ' relic
A mysterious late-night ring of a doorbell has led to the recovery of what is believed to be one of the most sacred artefacts recently stolen from the Catholic Church, a Dutch art detective says (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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Church prepares papal relics, but critics say the practice is out of date
Krakow - 29 April 2011
1. Pan right of chapel interior at the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy in Krakow's Lagiewniki district showing students queuing to kiss relic of St. Faustina
2. Close-up of relic with hand seen cleaning glass...
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Relic said to be from manger returns to Holy Land
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Sophia Learning
Sophia: Role of Religion in Modern Life: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss the often subtle ways in which religion influences and impacts our daily lives. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Role of Religion in Modern Life."