Jack Rackam
Habsburgs, Habsburgs, All Around | The Life & Times of Henry II
Valois and Habsburgs, at it again. Just wait till we get to some of his other adventures
TLDR News
Thai Protestors Take on the Monarchy: Can Thailand Overthrow Their King? - TLDR News
For years there has been tension between the people of Thailand, their government and their extravagant King. However, in recent days this has reached a boiling point with major anti-monarchy protests across the city. So in this video,...
PBS
The True Origin of Killer Clowns
Well, sure the answer is partly from 1980s horror movies like IT and Killer Klowns from Outer Space, but the reality is much deeper than that. From the Middle Ages through the Renaissance to 19th Century England, clowns have always been...
Intelligence Squared
Scandinavianise the British Monarchy
Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey will be attended by hundreds of foreign dignitaries and marked by street parties.
60 Second Histories
Henry VIII - part 1
Part 1 of Henry VIII looks at what Henry VIII was like as a person and how he liked to spend his time
Curated Video
Gobierno
Este programa de video de accion en vivo es sobre la palabra gobierno. El programa esta disenado para reforzar y apoyar la comprension y retencion del estudiante de la palabra gobierno mediante el uso de secuencias de video, fotografias,...
Weird History
Charles II Health Issues Plunged Europe Into War
He could barely eat because of his disfigured jaw. He suffered from rickets, hallucinations, and an oversized head. He was impotent and infertile. Charles II of Spain, king of one of the largest empires in the world, was barely able to...
Jack Rackam
Behind Every Great King... | The Life & Times of Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine: Duchess, Queen, Queen, and modern major General. Not bad for a 12th century woman. Of course, the life of a monarch is never a simple one and no marriage is without its hiccups.
TLDR News
The Collapse of the Monarchy? Barbados Removes the Queen - TLDR News
Barbados, a former British Colony, has today removed the Queen as their head of state, replacing Elizabeth II with a newly selected President. Barbados isn't alone here either, other countries have done (or are considering) the same. So...
TLDR News
Could Prince Harry's Book End the Monarchy?
Prince Harry's book "Spare" has caused quite a stir with major revelations about his relationship with both King Charles III and Prince Philip. But could this latest royal bombshell be enough to bring about the end of Britain's...
Jack Rackam
The King Who Broke the Church | The Life & Times of Henry VIII
In this video we look into the life of King Henry VIII, the man who broke the Catholic Church in England.
TLDR News
Will the Commonwealth Collapse... Without the Queen
With the Queen no longer in the equation, people are already discussing the future of the commonwealth. In this video we breakdown what the commonwealth is and if we can expect to see more countries ditching the King as their Head of State.
TLDR News
Could Britain End the Monarchy & Become a Republic? The Queen's Royal Controversy - TLDR News
Following the controversial revelations made by the Guardian last weekend we wanted to discuss if the Monarchy could be 'cancelled'. In this video we discuss the powers the queen has, the controversy itself, and what would happen if...
The Economist
How to be a modern royal
Monarchies around the world are surviving—many are thriving. What is the secret to their success?
Weird History
What It Was Like To Live At Versailles
During its heyday from 1682 to 1789, Versailles wasn’t just a palace - it was the center of France’s royal world. French royals, nobles, and state officials lived together in the sprawling palace complex. But despite the regal setting,...
Curated Video
The Road to Athenian Democracy
What forms of government preceded democracy and how did this pave the way for the ancient Athenians to invent democracy?
Mazz Media
Government
This live-action video program is about the word government. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word government through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Weird History
Why Elizabeth I Was a Bad*ss Queen
Queen Elizabeth the first may have been a virgin who can’t drive but what most people don’t know is that she was one of the most brutally cut-throat and significant rulers England has ever had. A badass to some, a merciless imperialist...
Weird History
11 Ways Corruption Led To French Revolution
Though historians have been right to point to a variety of French Revolution causes - ranging from economic and social issues to questions of political representation - it is also true that French royal excess played no small role in...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Napoleon Bonaparte
This video provides a brief overview of Napoleon Bonaparte's life and his impact on Europe. It explores his rise to power, his military campaigns, his reforms in France, and ultimately, his downfall. The video highlights the importance...
Weird History
What Does The Royal Family Actually Do?
Living like a royal means working like a royal. Though they enjoy unimaginable privileges - like getting to live in extravagant palaces - members of the British royal family have duties to perform. These various tasks and...
Curated Video
Hotboxing History: Is The United States Really United?
Have you ever wondered why cannabis is legal in some states but not others? It all goes back to the US Constitution – and another disagreement between the Founding Fathers.