Curated Video
London: Landmarks, Culture, and Cuisine
Discovering London, England:Next, we venture to the historic streets of London, where we'll embark on a tour aboard the iconic red buses that have graced the city's roads since 1956. Explore the majestic Big Ben before indulging in a...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Westminster Abbey
WESTMINSTER ABBEY FOR CENTURIES WESTMINSTER ABBEY HAS BEEN AT THE HEART OF POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS LIFE IN BRITAIN. IT WAS HOME TO PARLIAMENT DURING THE 14TH CENTURY AND HAS SEEN THE CORONATION OF EVERY MONARCH WITH THE EXCEPTION OF TWO.
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Landmarks - Big Ben
BIG BEN THERE ARE NOT MANY CLOCKS AROUND THE WORLD THAT ARE INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE OR A NOTABLE LANDMARK BUT THIS ONE IS SPECIAL. IT IS BIG BEN IN LONDON. HOW MANY CLOCKS DO WE KNOW THAT MAKE THE NEWS WHEN THEY STOP?
Curated Video
The Trial and Legacy of Guy Fawkes
On January 27, 1606, Guy Fawkes and his seven co-conspirators were tried for their role in the Gunpowder Plot. All eight were found guilty and sentenced to be hanged, drawn, and quartered, with Fawkes executed last to maximize his...
Curated Video
History and Evolution of the British Coronation Ceremony
Trace the origins of the ceremony back to King Edgar in 973. Learn how the symbolism and traditions evolved over time, including the establishment of Westminster Abbey as the consistent location. Understand the role of religion,...
John D Ruddy
The Border of Northern Ireland in 8 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Here is but a brief history of the Border of Northern Ireland, its medieval origins and why it is such a key factor in Brexit!
One Minute History
129 The Gunpowder Treason - One Minute History
Persecuted by the Protestant monarchy, English Catholic revolutionaries conspire to assassinate King James I and his entire government. The conspirators smuggle two and a half tons of gunpowder into a cellar below the Palace of...
TLDR News
MPs Vote for Marriage Equality & Abortion in Northern Ireland - TLDR News
Written by Zach Elsbury and Jack Kelly Yesterday afternoon MPs voted in favour of legalising abortion and marriage equality. In this video we discuss why this happened and why Northern Ireland lags behind the UK when it comes to social...
TLDR News
Welsh Parliament Election: Could Labour Win the Welsh Senedd? - TLDR News
On May 6th the people of Wales will cast ballots in the Welsh Parliamentary election. The representives they select will not only impact how Wales handles issues from health to education but also the countries attitude towards the rest...
Learning Mole
Using Timetables
Learn about bus, plane and train timetables. Students will love this engaging and interactive video.
Sir Linkalot
Sir Linkalot Time - Lesson 27 - Not More Things That Look Like Letters...Surely!
Lesson 27 - Not More Things That Look Like Letters...Surely!
60 Second Histories
Great Plague 1665 - Samuel Pepys account
Samuel Pepys gives an eye witness account of the Great Plague in London in 1665.
TLDR News
Sturgeon Demands Scottish Independence. Will She Get It? - TLDR Explains
In last week's general election the SNP got a huge boost in the polls, gaining a majority of seats in Scotland and a plurality of votes. This leads some to believe that the party has the mandate to call for a second Scottish independence...
Jabzy
Bishop Pimps - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Bishop Pimps
TLDR News
Why Westminster Blocked Scotland's Trans Bill
The UK government blocked a proposal from Scotland around reforming gender recognition certificates, causing shockwaves across the political spectrum. So what exactly was Scotland proposing? Why did Sunak block the bill? And why was this...
Intelligence Squared
Yuval Noah Harari: Junk food is a bigger threat than terrorism
Yuval Noah Harari: "McD's and Coca-Cola are a greater threat to your life than al-Qaeda and ISIS"
TLDR News
Could Cornwall Leave the UK & Get Independence? - TLDR UK
With Scotland and Northern Ireland more seriously discussing leaving the UK, we thought we'd turn to another more 'separatist-friendly' part of the union... Cornwall. In this video we'll discuss why some want out and if that's actually...
TLDR News
Can Johnson Survive the Local Elections? - TLDR News
With local council elections in London and across many other areas of the UK, we examine what was a poor result for Johnson's Conservatives, who benefitted from their significant losses and what this could signal about a future General...
TLDR News
The Next 10 Days: The Official Day-By-Day Timeline
Yesterday the Queen sadly passed away, plunging the UK into an official period of mourning. So in this video we outline what's expected to happen over the next 10 days, as we work toward the official state funeral.
TLDR News
Did Johnson Actually Lie to Parliament - TLDR News
There's been a lot of controversies recently surrounding Johnson lying to the Commons, an offense which if committed he'd have to resign over. So in this video, we go through the primary allegations, and explain if Johnson really has...
One Minute History
The Gunpowder Treason - One Minute History_4k
Persecuted by the Protestant monarchy, English Catholic revolutionaries conspire to assassinate King James I and his entire government. The conspirators smuggle two and a half tons of gunpowder into a cellar below the Palace of...
One Minute History
The Gunpowder Treason - One Minute History_1080
Persecuted by the Protestant monarchy, English Catholic revolutionaries conspire to assassinate King James I and his entire government. The conspirators smuggle two and a half tons of gunpowder into a cellar below the Palace of...
TLDR News
The Rise of Sinn Fein: The History of Ireland's Nationalist Parties - TLDR News
Over recent months and years Sinn Fein, the most prominent nationalist voice in Nothern Irish politics, has seen a significant boost in support. As the world and the union changes support for the party has seemingly risen so in this...
Music Matters
Name the Composer Quiz! - #3 Do you know your classical composers?
How well do you know your classical composers? Find out with our name the composer quiz! We present ten facts about a random composer, see if you can guess the correct answer by the end of the video.