60 Second Histories
Samuel Pepys: Great Fire of London part 1
Samuel Pepys gives his personal experience of the initial outbreak of the fire
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Samuel Pepys: Great Fire of London part 5
How the fire spread and what it looked like at its height
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Samuel Pepys Reports: Great Fire of London part 2
Samuel Peyps reports where and how the great fire started.
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Samuel Pepys: Great Fire of London part 3
Samuel Pepys explains how high winds drive the fire into the city
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Samuel Pepys: Great Fire of London part 4
Samuel Pepys explains how the fire got out of control and the failed attempts at fighting it
Curated Video
The History and Making of Fritters
A fritter describes any type of food that is battered and deep fried, which is a common style of cooking in many countries around the world. Learn how to make an apple fritter.
60 Second Histories
Great Plague 1665 - Samuel Pepys account
Samuel Pepys gives an eye witness account of the Great Plague in London in 1665.
Weird History
All About the Powdered Wig Craze
For over a century, European men refused to go outside without first donning an enormous wig. At the time, the headpiece was better known as a peruke or periwig, and just like other bizarre fashion trends, the peruke wig has a...