In which John Green teaches you about nonviolence and peace movements in the 20th century. What is nonviolence? What is a peace movement? Well. traditionally, humans often resort to violence when they come into conflict. In the 20th...

In which John Green teaches you about nonviolence and peace movements in the 20th century. What is nonviolence? What is a peace movement? Well. traditionally, humans often resort to violence when they come into conflict. In the 20th...

Travel back to 1775 and the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major fights of the American Revolution. Although the British won the hill, the American soldiers showed they were strong and determined to stand up for their rights....

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Naidu presents the experience of dying at war within the context of Empire and colonialism. Key learning points: - Naidu personifies India as a mother to humanise the soldiers and emphaise that they are...

Pupil outcome: I can explain that different sources can tell us different things about the impact of the expansion of empire, which has been debated by historians. Key learning points: - Historians draw upon a range of sources and...

Paul Revere is best known for his legendary midnight ride to warn the colonies of an impending British attack—but there’s much more to his story. In this episode, we dive into the real history behind the famous ride, his role in the Sons...

Why did the American colonies decide to break up with Britain? 🇺🇸 In this fun and easy-to-understand video, you'll learn what the Declaration of Independence is, why it was written, and what it means for the United States today!

Thomas Paine's visionary writings, advocating freedom and democracy, were instrumental in shaping the United States' fight for independence. Explore his remarkable journey, from campaigning for higher pay as a tax collector in England,...

In 1775, American patriots rode out on horseback to spread the word that British troops were on the move. By mobilizing militiamen to rise up and fight, these brave messengers roused the colonies into rebellion.

Learn how the Boston Tea Party led to the "Intolerable Acts" and fueled colonial resistance against British rule. Discover the key events that followed, including the formation of the First Continental Congress, Paul Revere's midnight...

Discover how the Sons of Liberty protested British rule by dumping tea into Boston Harbor. Learn about their bold actions, the meaning behind "No taxation without representation," and how this event changed attitudes towards British...

Explore the events leading up to the Boston Massacre, where tensions between colonists and British soldiers reached a deadly climax. Learn how a confrontation outside the Boston Custom House escalated into violence, resulting in the...

National Archives: What can The National Archives' documents reveal about the partition of British India? In this video, Hannah Carter, Iqbal Singh, and Eleanor Newbigin introduce the file DO 142/416 and what it can tell us about the...

2017 was the 70th anniversary of the Partition of the Indian Raj which caused such an epidemic of bloodshed. Yasmin Khan, Associate Professor of History at Oxford University, and author of 'The Great Partition' draws on her research and...

In the late 1700s, three major revolutions changed the course of history in the name of freedom and equality. The Age of Revolutions bore witness to this change.

The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...

Narrated by Bollywood actor Rahul Bose, India on Film offers a unique glimpse into the life of early 20th century colonial India.
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From vast processions of elephants carrying India’s Maharajas, to King George V’s symbolic...

Despite their many differences, the North American colonies eventually came together as one country – the United States of America. It’s that acceptance of other cultures, other ideas, other people, that makes us truly American.

PEOPLE AND EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE US CONSTITUTION
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CHAPTER 1. Montesquieu’s Ideas About
Government
In this video students will learn about Montesquieu one of the foremost political philosophers of the...

The Declaration of Independence was the first ever document to cement equality into the founding principles of a nation. It helped to bring the colonies together during a national crisis, but it was by no means perfect.

This program examines the people, places and events that led to Shay’s Rebellion. Students will learn about the weaknesses of the United States’ original federal government established under the Articles of Confederation. Viewers will...