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Did this just become the gender gap election?
What’s driving the growing rift between the way young men and young women say they’ll vote during the 2024 U.S. presidential election?
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‘Like an apex predator': Over 400 allege sexual abuse by Mohamed Al-Fayed
Over 400 people have so far contacted the legal team investigating sexual abuse allegations against late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed. One of the accusers says she was 16 when the billionaire allegedly molested her.
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Women in Belgium travel to the Netherlands for later term abortions
In Belgium abortion is legal 12 weeks after conception, with many women travelling across the border to the Netherlands in order to terminate pregnancies later.
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Cherie Blair: Abuser pushed me down stairs for representing domestic abuse victim
Cherie Blair has opened up about how she was pushed down the stairs by a domestic abuser while representing his vulnerable victim.The leading barrister said her attacker was out of control and clearly felt entirely justified in his...
Bedtime History
The True Story of Calamity Jane
Calamity Jane was one of the Wild West’s most colorful characters! In this episode, we’ll follow her adventures as a sharpshooter, scout, and storyteller who traveled across the American frontier. She was known for her bravery, riding...
Bedtime History
World War I for Kids
What was World War I, and why did it change the world? In this video, we explain the key events, causes, and impact of World War I in a simple and engaging way for students and curious viewers. Learn about the assassination that sparked...
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History of the Boston Marathon
Explore the history of the Boston Marathon, the world’s oldest annual marathon race. You’ll learn how it began in 1897 with just a few runners and grew into a famous event that attracts people from all over the world. We’ll talk about...
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History of the American West | The Wild West
Saddle up! In this episode, we head to the American West during the 1800s, when pioneers traveled across the plains in wagons, looking for new land. We’ll learn what life was like on the frontier—what people ate, how they built homes,...
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Goddesses of Egypt for Beginners
Now it’s time to meet the amazing goddesses of ancient Egypt! In this episode, we’ll learn about Isis, the loving mother and magical healer, and Hathor, the goddess of joy, music, and dancing. There’s also Bastet, the cat goddess who...
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Gladiators for Kids
Step into the world of ancient Rome and discover the lives of gladiators. These fierce warriors fought in massive arenas like the Colosseum, entertaining thousands with brutal battles. In this video, we explore who the gladiators were,...
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Anne Hutchinson: A Voice of Courage
Learn the story of Anne Hutchinson, a brave woman who stood up for what she believed in during early colonial America. Anne spoke out about religion and fairness at a time when women weren’t supposed to lead or question authority. She...
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Anne Bonny: Legendary Pirate
Set sail with Anne Bonny, one of the most daring pirates of the Caribbean! In this episode, we’ll learn how Anne left her quiet life behind to join a pirate crew and sail the high seas. She dressed like a man, fought alongside other...
Bedtime History
Women of Ancient Egypt
Discover the powerful and fascinating world of women in ancient Egypt. This video explores the roles, rights, and daily lives of Egyptian women, from queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti to priestesses, doctors, and workers. Learn how...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Mary Anne Franks - Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment
Mary Anne Franks, professor of law at George Washington Law School, recently published Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment. In the book, she explores the concept of "fearless speech," drawn from the ancient Greek idea...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dava Sobel - The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit the Path for Women in Science
Dava Sobel, a longtime science writer, came to the subject of women in science relatively late in her career. While researching her book The Glass Universe, about women astronomers at Harvard, she was struck by how much she had...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Debórah Dwork - Saints & Liars: The Stories of Americans Who Saved Refugees from the Nazis
Debórah Dwork is the director of the Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Crimes Against Humanity at The Graduate Center, CUNY, and an author. Her latest book, Saints and Liars, explores the stories of Americans who...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Kara Alaimo - Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls
Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and the author of Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls and How We Can Take It Back. She has written opinion and analysis pieces...
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3 of Art History's Most Beautiful Muses Brought to Life
In this video, we explore the fascinating lives of three women who inspired some of history's most iconic artworks. From Amelie Gautreau, the model for John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Madame X, to Muriel Foster, known for her role in...
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What did People from the Past REALLY look like? Portraits are the Original Photo Filters
This video uncovers the hidden secrets in historical portraits, like the altered image of Isabella de Medici, and explores how art has long been used to manipulate appearances. We dive into the symbolism, cultural beauty standards, and...
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Facial Recreations of Pocahontas Revealed: What Did She Really Look Like?
In this video, we dive into the real-life appearance of Pocahontas, debunking the Disney movie's portrayal and revealing the truth behind her dress and features. Discover how Pocahontas and the Powhatan people dressed, the materials they...
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10 Historical Figures Brought to Life | Royalty Now Top 10 of 2023
We've counted down our top 10 re-creations of historical figures from this year, 2023.
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A New Image of Anne Boleyn? Re-Creations of the Mysterious Image Under Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I
This x-ray image of a woman, found hidden underneath a 1580s portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, has fascinated researchers and the public. It’s led many to come to believe that this is a secret image of Elizabeth’s disgraced mother, Anne...
Great Big Story
Shredding stereotypes with the longboard girls crew
Meet the Longboard Girls Crew, a group breaking stereotypes and redefining what it means to ride a longboard as women.
Great Big Story
Angel and Dren, twin DJs shaping the night with their beats
Explore the journey of twin DJs, Angel and Dren, from Bronx roots to spinning tracks worldwide.