Crash Course
Presidential Powers 2: Crash Course Government and Politics
This week Craig continues our conversation on presidential powers by looking at those NOT found in the Constitution - implied or inherent powers. We’ll talk about how the president uses his or her power to negotiate executive agreements,...
Curated Video
Bringing the Zoo to You!
Jessi and Augusto invite you to join the team on a trip to a public presentation where education and entertainment meet in real life.
Curated Video
Fox as a Pet?
Do foxes make good pets? Jessi gives you an idea of what the first few minutes might be like with a fox in your home.
Jabzy
Life in Tsarist Russia: A German traveller in the 16th Century
Life in Tsarist Russia: A German traveller in the 16th Century
Curated Video
Advice for incoming UN Secretary-General António Guterres
António Guterres begins work this week as the new Secretary-General of the UN. Former chief of staff to Kofi Annan, Mark Malloch Brown, offers his advice on how to perform the toughest job in diplomacy.
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: Columbus was not looking for America
What was the whole process of European discovery? What does Britain have to do with the silk roads? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 2
Brave Wilderness
Happy Groundhog's Day! - Meet the Future Star of Groundhog's Day 2
One of the greatest holidays EVER has to be Groundhog Day! Will winter continue for 6 more weeks or are we heading for any early spring? According to folklore it’s all up to our subterranean friend the Groundhog! If you don’t celebrate...
Brave Wilderness
The Chuckwalla is a Sloppy Eater!
The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum is home to a number of animal ambassadors including one very unique lizard that can only be found on the Island of St. Esteban. Join Coyote for an up close look and see why he offers a lesson in breakfast...
NASA
NASA | OIB Flights South 2014: Science and Diplomacy
Diplomacy requires knowledge of issues that matter to the people with whom you're speaking. Climate change is an issue that concerns everyone on Earth. As the official US representative to Chile, Ambassador Michael Hammer spent some time...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Hamlet - Act 2 Summary
Everyone is puzzling to make sense of Hamlet’s increasingly crazed behaviour. Perhaps Hamlet is having some girlfriend trouble? But Hamlet is much more interested in investigating the ghost’s shocking claim that Claudius is a murderer......
Press Association
Irish ambassador subjected to ‘unacceptable’ treatment by Israel, Martin says
Israel’s reprimand of Ireland’s ambassador was “totally unacceptable”, the Irish deputy premier Micheal Martin has said. Mr Martin made the remarks after Ambassador Sonya McGuinness was summoned to the Israeli foreign affairs ministry...
British Movietone
""BRITISH INSTRUMENT OF RATIFICATION"" HANDED OVER
At Washington, Sir Oliver Franks, the British Ambassador hands over to Mr Webb, the Assistant Secretary of State, the British Instrument of Ratification of the North Atlantic Pact. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
British Movietone
EMPIRE LEADERS ON THE WAR PATH - LORD BEAVERBROOK -
Talks to the Press in America. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the...
British Movietone
CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM NORWAY
It was decided to place the large fir tree, a gift from Norway, in Trafalgar Square. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
British Movietone
PRINCE BAUDOUIN TAKES THE OATH
Belgium's new regent drove to Parliament to assume the royal prerogatives. In the Chamber, as the Prince was about to take the oath, a communist leader shouts ""Long live the Republic"". The interrupter having been shouted down, the...
British Movietone
CASSINO MONASTERY REMEMBRANCE TREE PLANTED
Mr James Dunn, US Ambassador, plants an olive tree in the ruins of the above. The Monastery was heavily bombed in 1944. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
British Movietone
PRINCESS MARGARET IN PARIS
Princess Margaret accompanied by Sir Oliver and Lady Harvey arrive at the Elysees Palace to dine with Madame Auriol. On Sunday she walked to church with Sir Oliver. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
British Movietone
LOMAKIN LEAVES USA
Following Mrs Kosenkina's leap from the Soviet Consulate, America has ordered its closure. The Soviet Consul General, Mr Lomakin, has been called back to Moscow. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
British Movietone
BURMA INDEPENDENCE
The Union Jack comes down in Rangoon to be replaced by the Burmese National flag. As power is transferred Burma's last governor, Sir Hubert Rance departs. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
British Movietone
AUSTRALIA'S GIFT
At the Treasury, Mr Beasley presents to Sir Stafford Cripps a cheque for £8,000,000 from Australia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
British Movietone
APPOINTMENT - TO THE COURT OF ST. JAMES
The new American Ambassador to London is Oliver Max Gardner. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
British Movietone
AMBASSADORS PRESENT CREDENTIALS
The new Ambassadors in London and Dublin each present their Credentials. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
British Movietone
ATLANTIC PACT TALKS
Delegates of Europe's anti-Communist nations meet in Washington. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...