History Squad
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.
Curated Video
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.
National Film Board of Canada
An Overwhelming Passion
In this concise portrait, director and art director Brigitte Haentjens talks about what inspires her work in theatrical creation. Her artistic choices are a response to a deep, dark need to rummage through a text until light bursts...
Curated Video
Calle Ocho: Miami's Biggest Latin American Festival
What began as a small block party in 1978 has become Miami's biggest annual party, famous for its conga line. Let's travel to Little Havana to experience Latin American food, dance, and more on Calle Ocho!
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Disease and epidemic
A Victorian woman describes the way Dr John Snow removed the handle from the water pump to prove cholera was spread by contaminated water
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Pyramids
An Egyptian priest explains what a pyramid is, it's purpose and their various shapes and designs.
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What is BC and AD?
An explanation of BC and AD as well as BCE and CE and the reasons they are used.
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British Empire - trading companies
A look at the various trading companies that grew up including the East India Company, the Virginia Company and the Venetian company amongst others
Curated Video
Chinese New Year: A Celebration of Tradition and Unity
This video provides an overview of the celebration of Chinese New Year, highlighting its cultural significance and traditions. It emphasizes that Chinese New Year is not only celebrated by the Chinese but also by many other Asian...
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Rosa Parks: refuses to give up her seat on the bus
In the second of 3 clips, Rosa Parks tells the story of how she made a protest against the segregation laws by refusing to give up her seat on a bus.
Mr. Beat
The Difference Between Gambling and Gaming FCC v ABC
A game show gives away money and stuff, and the FCC gets all upset and tries to stop it.
Wonderscape
Social Studies Kids: Student Activism
This video explores the concept of activism and highlights the stories of young activists who are making a difference in various social and environmental issues. It emphasizes the importance of finding a cause you care about, educating...
Curated Video
Holi: The Festival of Colors and Celebration
Learn all about the Holi festival, a Hindu celebration of colors in India and Nepal. This video explores the origins of Holi, its significance, and how it is celebrated.
60 Second Histories
Norse farming and food
This video describes a Norse farmhouse, showing the animals they kept and the food they grew and ate including the ever-important ale.
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Florence Nightingale - Scutari Hospital part 2
In part 5 of this series, Florence describes the time she spent at Scutari hospital and the practices she introduced there.
Curated Video
Thaipusam: A Sacred Hindu Festival of Devotion and Atonement
This video highlights the significance of Thaipusam, which is observed by Hindu communities worldwide. The video mentions that Thaipusam is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of War, and takes place over three days during the full...
60 Second Histories
Maya medicine
A Maya woman talks about medicine, doctors, midwives and healers; also a look at the illnesses and treatments they used.
Curated Video
Experience the Wild West at Calgary's Stampede
Join the Calgary Stampede, an annual festival held in Calgary, Canada! This video highlights the various activities and attractions at the Stampede, emphasizing its Wild West theme and the importance of wearing a cowboy hat. It mentions...
60 Second Histories
Introduction to the Roman Empire
This short video describes the Roman Empire and the countries it spanned such as Germany or Germania, France or Gallia and Britain which used to be known as Albion.