Instructional Video21:40
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The Battle of Hastings: The Conquest of England

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the Battle of Hastings in 1066, where the invading Norman forces led by Duke William of Normandy defeated the Anglo-Saxon army under King Harold Godwinson....
Instructional Video10:26
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Lost Letters of the English Alphabet: A Journey Through Forgotten Characters

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, the teacher discusses nine letters that have been lost from the English alphabet over time. The video provides interesting insights into the history of the English language and invites viewers to share their thoughts on...
Instructional Video16:40
Curated Video

The Power of Anglo-Saxon Words: Exploring English Without Borrowings

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, the host explores the concept of "Anglish," a version of the English language stripped of foreign borrowings from Latin, French, and Greek. He discusses the history of English and how the influx of foreign words has shaped...
Instructional Video17:18
Curated Video

Exploring the Origins of the Months

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, we explore the origins of the names of the months and their meanings. From January, named after the Roman God Janice, to December, known as after Yule or after a yaola in Old English, we uncover the fascinating history...
Instructional Video4:23
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Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had: The battle of Stamford bridge

12th - Higher Ed
What mistake did Harold make while waiting for the contenders to the crown? What happened on September 1066?<br/>
Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had, Part 2
Instructional Video3:14
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Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had: The battle of Hastings

12th - Higher Ed
What were most medieval battles like in the past? What happened to Harold during the battle?<br/>
Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had, Part 3
Instructional Video3:27
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Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had: Harold becomes king

12th - Higher Ed
Why was there so much confusion leading up the the kings death in 1066? <br/>
Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had, Part 1