Crash Course
Witches and Hags: Crash Course World Mythology #39
This week, Mike is teaching you about the most mythic of mythological creatures: Dragons. Cultures across the world (and across Westeros) tell stories of dragons, and their power to destroy, their power to prop up kings, and their power...
Crash Course
Gender, Guilt, and Fate - Macbeth, Part 2: Crash Course Literature 410
This week on Crash Course Literature, John Green is continuing to talk about Shakespeare's dark, bloody, Scottish play, Macbeth. This time around, we're looking at the play's characters operate, how the play deals with gender, and the...
TED Talks
Natalie MacMaster: Fiddling in reel time
Natalie MacMaster and her musical partner Donnell Leahy play several tunes from the Cape Breton tradition -- a sprightly, soulful style of folk fiddling. It's an inspired collaboration that will have you clapping (and maybe dancing) along.
Curated Video
Sir Alex Ferguson: A Legacy of Success at Manchester United
This video provides a brief overview of Sir Alex Ferguson's early life, his playing career, and his appointment as the manager of Manchester United. It highlights his role in breaking a title drought and leading the club into another...
Wonderscape
The Symbolic Artifacts of King Charles III's Coronation
Explore the rich history behind the artifacts used in King Charles III's coronation ceremony, from the legendary Stone of Destiny to the Sovereign's Orb and the royal crowns. Learn about the deep symbolism and traditions that have been a...
Curated Video
Scotland. - Geography and Subdivisions | Countries of the World
Learn about Scotland -- the most northern country in the United Kingdom -- including its 32 subdivisions and capital city with this Countries of the World video by KLT
Curated Video
Why the King Can't Say No to Parliament | The Life & Times of Charles I
The most interesting thing about King Charles the First is that he was five foot six inches tall at the start of his reign. And only four foot eight inches tall at the end of it...
Curated Video
The Fight for Scottish Independence | The Life & Times of Robert the Bruce
March 19, 1286. King Alexander III, whom you might vaguely recall from the Haakon IV video as a king who existed, is dead. His only heir is his three-year-old granddaughter, who was also the daughter of the king of Norway and married to...
Religion for Breakfast
Religion and the No True Scotsman Fallacy
Religion is a tough subject to study. One of the reasons why is because we bring our own preconceptions about particular religions to the subject. Our stereotypes affect how we interpret different religious traditions. This can lead to...
Jabzy
Scotland and the Slave Trade - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Scotland and the Slave Trade
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Explores: Scottish Language
Britannica editor Jeff Wallenfeldt provides an overview of the Scots language.
Jabzy
Irish Troops Abroad - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Irish Troops Abroad
History Hit
Hadrians Wall: Sending letters and combating disease
How did the Romans proactively combat the spread of disease? How advanced were the Romans living on the frontier? Hadrians Wall, Part 4
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Explores: Scotland History
Learn more about Robert Burns in this interview with Chicago Scots President Gus Noble.
Easy Languages
What is the Best UK Accent or Dialect? | Easy English 90
What is the Best UK Accent or Dialect? | Easy English 90 Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of...
History Hit
Hadrians Wall: The end of the wall
What was the other purpose of the wall? In the end, what happened to it? Hadrians Wall, Part 5
TLDR News
Johnson’s Prorogation is Illegal Says Scottish Court - Brexit Explained
Yesterday morning the highest court in Scotland determined that Johnson's prorogation of parliament was illegal. However, with a major supreme court ruling coming next week, that doesn't mean that MPs are set to immediately return. In...
Curated Video
America's First Prima Ballerina
In a world dominated by mainly caucasian dancers, Native American Maria Tallchief overcame discrimination to become the United States’ first prima ballerina.
History Hit
Hadrians Wall: Modern day comforts
What was life like in the fort? What was the process like to take a bath? Hadrians Wall, Part 3
Jabzy
The Irish were Scots - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Irish were Scots
TLDR News
Party Leaders React to May's Brexit Failure - Brexit Explained
Yesterday (30th March) May attempted to get her deal though the house for a third time. We discussed that in another video, but here we wanted to share with you the reactions of other party leaders.
Curated Video
Auld Lang Syne | LEARN LYRICS | Traditional New Year's Eve Song | British Culture
Auld Lang Syne by Robert Burns. A traditional song that us Brits sing at midnight on New Year's Eve, and yet many natives don't know the lyrics. Let's learn the lyrics together and bring in 2018 with a tuneful welcome. Let me know in the...