Schooling Online
Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Context
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was an instant hit back in the day, and is still a rip-roaring read. But what inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write such a bizarre horror story? To answer this, we delve back into Stevenson’s...
Maddie Moate
THE WORLDS OLDEST DINOSAUR THEME PARK?! | The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs
Join Maddie and The Meeks on an Adventure around The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs!
Maddie Moate
Animal Mummies Revealed! - "Gifts for the Gods" | Maddie Moate
Lets take a trip back to Ancient Egypt and discover what might be lurking in the crypts ! For this video I was lucky to join forces with the Manchester Science Festival and the Manchester Museum to visit one of their many amazing...
Weird History
What Dating Was Like In the Victorian Era
Dating in the Victorian era in America and in Britain meant navigating through a fog of modesty, prudence, ritual, corsets, top hats, calling cards, and your inner voice feverishly whispering etiquette book platitudes: "There is no...
Curated Video
Christmas Games and the Role of Children
Victorian Christmas part 6 During the Victorian era, people began to view children as innocent creatures, rather than small workers. This resulted in changes to family life and celebrations, but a few parlour games that might not be...
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Did Victorians Mourn?
This video is answering the question of how did Victorians mourn.
Curated Video
What Did Victorians Eat for Christmas Dinner?
Victorian Christmas part 5 The cuisine of the Victorian era was a mix of dishes and ingredients from Medieval times and modern day food. Turkey, duck, goose, and a variety of jellies were common and some dishes moved from savory to...
Curated Video
How Did the Victorians Celebrate Christmas?
Victorian Christmas part 8 The Victorians were the first to create what we might recognize as a modern Christmas, modifying medieval meals and focusing on family, children, and charity during the holiday season.
Weird History
Weirdest Aspects Of Victorian Etiquette People Observed
The Victorian era saw the advent of numerous political reforms, social changes and the world’s first industrial revolution. However, the Victorians had some other, stranger customs whose common observance died out long ago. These weird...
Weird History
Victorian Era Foods
What did it mean to eat like a Victorian? There was no single culinary experience in the 19th century. Just like the era itself, Victorian Britons had diverse tastes and habits, and the food they consumed often reflected their ingenuity....
Weird History
Hygiene In The Victorian Era
When you peel back all the layers of silk and lace, you'll discover that the Victorians were actually pretty gross.
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - The Victorians
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
Bloomberg
Australia’s Victoria State Enters 7-Day Lockdown
May.27 -- The Australian state of Victoria enters a 7-day lockdown due to another Covid-19 outbreak. Bloomberg’s Paul Allen reports on “Bloomberg Markets: China Open.”