Weird History
Famous Sibling Rivalries In History
Anyone who has grown up with a sibling knows how easily rivalries can develop. The desire of brothers and sisters to outperform each other is a nearly universal emotion, one that transcends social class, culture, and time period. In...
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Courage: Elizabeth Eckford
Elizabeth Eckford's lone walk to Little Rock High School, amid fierce protests, became a symbol of courage in the fight against racial segregation.
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Elizabeth Blackwell: Trailblazer for Women in Medicine
The first woman to graduate from a U.S. medical college, Elizabeth Blackwell broke through gender barriers to make history. Her remarkable story of courage and perseverance serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
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Evolving Pageantry of the British Coronation
The British coronation ceremony has evolved over time, from humble beginnings to its modern grandeur. This video highlights the changes in style, cost, and public perception of the coronation over the years and acknowledges the absence...
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Malleability, Recognized
Psychologist and memory scientist Elizabeth Loftus (UC Irvine) describes how the law is beginning to explicitly recognize the malleability of memory for eyewitness testimony.
John D Ruddy
The History of Ireland in 11 Minutes (Remastered) - Manny Man Does History
Here it is, the remastered version of my original Manny Man Does History video! Enjoy!
Jack Rackam
The Trial of Elizabeth Bathory
Happy Halloween! Thought you all might enjoy a spooky story - regular videos returning soon
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The Life & Times of Queen Elizabeth II
To be honest for the last couple years I’ve been thinking to myself “You know, I should pre-make a video about Lizzie, just in case” but two things always stopped me. First, I thought for sure she’d be writing a letter to herself in 2026...
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157 Queen Elizabeth II - One Minute History
Before she was Queen Elizabeth II, she was Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born on April 21, 1926. She was never supposed to be the queen, but her uncle — King Edward — abdicated in 1936, making her father George VI king. With the outbreak of...
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Shakespeare's Richard III - Context
When Shakespeare crafted Richard III, he packed it with lots of juicy details and references to history. Not only does the play draw on the famous Wars of the Roses, but it also reflects the ideas and values of Elizabethan England. Join...
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Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway - Sections 10-12 Summary
Clarissa watches on helplessly as her daughter Elizabeth is whisked away for the afternoon by the irksome Miss Kilman. Can Elizabeth escape this awkward afternoon tea without offending Miss Kilman? Meanwhile, doctors attempt to bully...
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Vol. 3, Chapters 5-7 Summary
Victor returns to Switzerland in a fragile state after losing another loved one. The Frankenstein family plans for a happy occasion, but it’s overshadowed by the monster’s deadly threats. Victor is finally pushed over the edge and...
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Shakespeare's Richard III - Plot Summary
Join us for a terrifying journey into the twisted mind of Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Could he be Shakespeare’s most epic villain? He will stop at nothing to steal the English crown, even if it means betraying his own family! But there...
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Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice - Volume 2, Chapters 7-12 Summary
Are you ready for some drama? Elizabeth’s visit to Kent will be more than she bargained for. Mr Darcy comes to visit Rosings and questions are asked about his motives for visiting Elizabeth alone. Tensions come to a head when Mr Darcy...
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Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice - Volume 2, Chapters 1-6 Summary
Poor Jane Bennet receives more bad news from Bingley’s sisters, wedding plans are in motion for Mr Collins, and Elizabeth continues to crush on Mr Wickham. Jane goes to stay in London with the Gardiners and learns the truth about the...
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Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice - Context
Ah, the Regency Period! Join us as we venture into Jane Austen’s world and find out how her context influenced Pride and Prejudice. We’ll show you how the key themes in the novel reflect aspects of the real world inhabited by the English...
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Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice - Volume 1, Chapters 8-15 Summary
While Elizabeth stays at Netherfield Park to look after Jane, she closely observes the haughty ways of Bingley’s sisters. Mr Darcy is also there, and Elizabeth interprets his weird behaviour as rudeness. Has there been a major...
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Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice - Volume 1, Chapters 16-23 Summary
While Mr Collins homes in on his target, Elizabeth Bennet is preoccupied with a more charming bachelor: Mr Wickham. He turns heads and stirs hearts with some shocking allegations against Mr Darcy. Could any of it be true? Some...
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Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice - Volume 1, Chapters 1-7 Summary
Mr & Mrs Bennet of Longbourn have five daughters, which is quite stressful for Mrs Bennet. Where is she going to find husbands for all of them? Luckily, there’s a new bachelor in the neighbourhood. Charles Bingley is young, handsome, and...
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Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway - Sections 13-14 Summary
Finally! It is time for the party and Clarissa has never looked more glamourous. As the guests arrive, Clarissa’s anxiety boils over. What if the party is a failure and she looks like a fool? When she hears about a horrible event that...
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Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway - Overall Plot Summary
This lesson will give you an overall plot summary of Mrs Dalloway. Watch as Clarissa obsessively and meticulously plans a beautiful party for all her glittering, upper class guests. But she has a nagging sense that this might all be...
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Vol. 2, Chapters 1-3 Summary
Victor wants to destroy the thing he created, and the chance finally presents itself. But his first meeting with the monster demonstrates that Victor is not the one in control. Instead of a violent showdown, the intelligent monster...
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Vol. 1, Chapters 6-8 Summary
After recovering from the shock of his horrible creation, Victor and his best buddy Clerval enjoy a year of studies and recreation. But Victor’s happiness ends abruptly when someone dear to him is murdered, and an innocent person is...
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The History of Fireworks
National Archives: This is the story of Britain's relationship with fireworks, from royal pageantry through commercialisation and new developments, to wartime restrictions and fireworks safety.