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Pilgrimage of Grace – part 1
Thomas Cromwell describes the spark that led to the Pilgrimage of Grace
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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
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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.
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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.
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A Roman centurion
This brief video describes a centurion, the Roman officer in charge of eighty legionaries. It covers his clothing, armour and equipment all with their latin names
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Life as a WW1 Nurse in France
A WW1 nurse who describes her uniform and shows how she still likes to be fashionable even among the horrors of war.
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The Zulu Wars - part 1
This video gives an introduction to Zululand in Africa and its people.
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Slave Capture
An African slave describes slaves in Africa were captured and by whom
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The Black Death, an Eyewitness Account
An eye witness account of the Black Death which broke out in 1348, told by a medieval monk
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Roman armour - lorica segmentata
A legionary describes the armour called lorica segmentata or 'segmented' armour which is heavier and more uncomfortable but offers better protection, it's even arrowproof
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Dr John Snow - introduction
In the first of this series Dr John Snow introduces himself and discusses his thoughts on cholera.
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Mode of Communication of Cholera - part 1
John Snow recites an extract of his essay on the Mode of Communication of Cholera 1854
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The Beginning of the British Empire
A description of the start of the British Empire with the early explorers, dating back to Tudor times.
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British Empire - The Jewel in the Crown
A look at how India became fully integrated into the British Empire.
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La Tomatina: The World's Messiest Food Fight!
Experience the chaos and excitement of La Tomatina festival in Bunyol, Spain, where participants throw squashed tomatoes at each other in the world's largest food fight. With origins dating back to 1945, this annual tradition attracts...
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San Fermin Festival: Running with Bulls in Pamplona, Spain
Experience the thrill and danger of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, where the running of the Bulls takes place. Join the locals clad in white and red as they brave the streets, showcasing their bravery and paying homage to...
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Experience the Spectacular Rio Carnival
Check out the vibrant and exhilarating Rio Carnival, the biggest carnival in the world, where the entire city of Rio de Janeiro comes alive for a five-day extravaganza. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the carnival,...
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A Nazi Nurse
A chilling monologue from a young nurse recruited into the T4 euthanasia programme. She tells how she became a Nazi Party member and was inspired by Hitler, and how she believed that what she was doing was for the good of her country....
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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
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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
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Crime & punishment - Metropolitan Police Force
A Victorian police detective describes Sir Robert Peel's Metropolitan Police Force. The video covers what it took to be a police officer and how the force improved over the years with the introduction of police detectives
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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.
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Semana Santa: Holy Week Observances in Seville and Antigua
Semana Santa, also known as Holy Week, is a Christian holiday celebrated differently in various regions around the world. Learn about the customs, clothing, and the intricate carpets that mark the events in Sevilla, Spain and Antigua,...
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Was the British Empire a good or a bad thing? Part 1
Part 1 of this short series looks at the pros and cons of the British Empire; it covers the positive changes the Empire brought to other countries as well as the negative impact.