Curated Video
The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan Van Eyck: Great Art Explained
The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan Van Eyck has baffled art historians ever since it was painted in 1434. It has been dissected and analysed, maybe more than any other painting in history, and in the process, become even more mysterious....
Curated Video
The Life of a Medieval Peasant part 2: Food and Drink
Peasants in the Middle Ages had a varied diet, mostly consisting of bread, vegetables, and meat, though meat was often saved for special occasions. Not only did wealth, or lack thereof, play a part in what people consumed during this...
OverSimplified
The War of the Bucket
The War of the Bucket - A war in Medieval Italy that started over the theft of a bucket...or did it?
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: Christian beliefs and values
Is it possible to hold on to morality without beliefs? What two core Christian teachings did the Nazis set out to change? How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 6
Mr. Beat
Why Do We Have to Go to School?
In the beginning, for hundreds of thousands of years, we didn't go to school. During the hunter gatherer days, when humans just gathered wild plants or chased wild animals, that's pretty much the main thing we did, and we learned it at a...
Weird History
What It Was Like Being In a Medieval Castle
Living in a medieval castle wasn't all that glamorous. If you were one of the lucky ruling class, you got some wine or the occasional hot bath. But with the lack of plumbing, castles smelled pretty ripe. Not to mention rats. So many...
IT'S HISTORY
JAN III SOBIESKI - King of Poland I IT'S HISTORY
Jan III Sobieski - an extraordinary king of Poland, known for his notable military skills and great knowledge. Let's see his way to the throne.
Weird History
Afflictions you might catch in Medieval Towns
Life in the Middle Ages was dangerous. Whether living in a communal setting, fighting abroad, or simply tending a field, there were numerous challenges that could bring it all to an end. Life inside a castle or a monastery may have...
60 Second Histories
Norse gods
This video explores the most important gods that were worshipped by the Vikings and Norse people, including Odin, Frey and Thor as well as Freyja, Frigg and Loki
60 Second Histories
Stamford Bridge - Viking View
A Viking warrior describes his experience of the battle of Stamford Bridge; the fierce battle and fighting retreat they had to make when the Saxons overcame them
60 Second Histories
Viking shipbuilding - part 2
A viking shipbuilder explains how they built their ships; how they made them water tight, what they used to steer the ship and who made the sails.
60 Second Histories
Saxon farming - part 2
Part two of the farming series looks at low ranking ceorls who are not only farmers but tradesmen too and how they use the three-field system of crop rotation. It also explains what bartering is.
History Hit
A History of Unbelief: Irish identity and Catholicism, Part 2
Has it been difficult to be a cultural Catholic in the last 20 years? Can you be an Atheist and a cultural Catholic? What is the new Irish identity and are we going to see more unbelief in Ireland? A History of Unbelief, Part 6
Weird History
What Was Medieval Junk Food Like
What was medieval junk food like? If you're picturing knights eating Big Macs and Twinkies, you're not far off from the truth. Just substitute a meat pie for the Big Mac and a funnel cake for the Twinkies, and you'll have a good idea of...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Dante's Inferno - A Summary of the Divine Comedy Pt. 1
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the Dante's Inferno, part one of the Dinve Comedy
Curated Video
The History of Birth Control
The invention of the Pill in 1967 revolutionised birth control everywhere. But US scientists Gregory Pincus and John Rock weren't the first people to experiment with contraception – civilisations around the world have been doing it for...
History Hit
A History of Unbelief: Atheism in ancient times, Part 1
How old is Atheism? What does Atheism look like in ancient Greece and Rome? Are there any examples of Greek Atheism? A History of Unbelief, Part 1
IT'S HISTORY
JOAN OF ARC - The Maid of Orléans
Today we will tell you the story of Joan of Arc - Roman Catholic saint and national heroine of France.
Cerebellum
The Middle Ages - Kings And Kingdoms
This video tells the fascinating story of these thousand years of history, from around 500 A.D. to 1400 A.D. The Middle Ages are an incredibly dynamic period of history. So much of what we are familiar with today, from states to...
60 Second Histories
The beginning of the reign of Henry VII
A Tudor lady talks about the early Tudor years with the continuation of the Wars of the Roses and the Irish/Yorkist army crossing the Pennines to put an end to the Tudors
60 Second Histories
The Bayeux Tapestry
A Norman soldier describes the Bayeux Tapestry; nearly 70 metres long and having been made in England it depicts the events that led up to the Norman conquest aswell as Battle of Hastings
Cerebellum
It's About Time: Historic Time - A.D. And B.C.
Historic Time expands the concept of time C.E. (A.D.) and B.C.E. (B.C.) are also introduced in this informative program that will enhance understanding of historic time. It's About Time Historic Time, Part 2
60 Second Histories
How the Saxons arrived in England
This video describes how the Anglo Saxons originated from Germania and travelled to England with the Roman legions and stayed even after the Romans left.
PBS
The Origin of Medusa
Medusa has inspired art for centuries, whether as a symbol of protection or a monster. Explore her literary and cultural history in this episode of Monstrum from PBS Digital Studios. #GreatReadPBS