Instructional Video1:41
60 Second Histories

Louis Pasteur; proving his germ theory

K - 5th
Louis Pasteur explains how he proved his germ theory.
Instructional Video10:55
Weird History

Hemophilia: The Royal Blood Disease

12th - Higher Ed
For centuries, hemophilia was a dangerous genetic disorder with no treatment. Children with hemophilia often didn't make it to adulthood, since a bump or fall could cause massive internal bleeding. But why was hemophilia known as the...
Instructional Video2:06
60 Second Histories

What Was the Black Death?

K - 5th
A description of the Black Death and the difference between the bubonic and pneumonic plague.
Instructional Video1:59
60 Second Histories

The Black Death, Causes and Treatments

K - 5th
A look at some of the medieval beliefs and ideas that were thought to have caused the plague.
News Clip4:24
Curated Video

The protocol, pomp and ceremony of Canada’s throne speech

9th - Higher Ed
With King Charles III set to open the 45th session of Canada’s Parliament and deliver the throne speech, Eli Glasner explains the protocol along with the history, pomp and ceremony surrounding the event, including why the Usher of the...
News Clip49:05
Press Association

Nigel Farage holds a town hall-style event in Clacton full

Higher Ed
Nigel Farage holds a town hall-style event in Clacton. <br/>
The leader of Reform UK is running to be the MP for Cacton-on-sea.
News Clip48:48
Press Association

Nigel Farage, Leader of Reform UK, speaks at a town hall event at Clacton HD Version

Higher Ed
Nigel Farage, Leader of Reform UK, speaks at a town hall event at Clacton HD Version.<br/>
Nigel Farage says the country is broken and in this general election neither of the main parties are offering anything new.
News Clip0:38
Press Association

Liz Truss becomes shortest serving prime minister in British history

Higher Ed
Liz Truss will be the shortest-serving prime minister in British history. We take a look at some of the other PMs with the shortest time in office.
News Clip2:58
Sky News

Mark Carney releases new polymer �5 note into circulation

Higher Ed
Mark Carney releases new polymer �5 note into circulation
News Clip2:14
Bloomberg

Polaroid Swing's Stadlen on London's Tech Hub Potential

Higher Ed
Sept. 9 -- Tommy Stadlen, co-founder at Polaroid Swing, discusses the potential impact of Brexit on London's technology companies and the future of London as a global tech hub. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Instructional Video5:55
TED-Ed

Why Should You Read “Midnight’s Children”?

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children focuses on a short video designed to entice viewers to read Rushdie's award-winning novel.
Instructional Video4:30
TED-Ed

A Day in the Life of an Ancient Celtic Druid

6th - 12th Standards
A druid's work is never done. Viewers walk along with an ancient Celtic druid as she heals the sick, counsels the village leaders, and mediates conflicts.
Instructional Video5:43
TED-Ed

Is There Any Truth to the King Arthur Legends?

9th - 12th
Was he or wasn’t he? We may never know for sure about the origins of King Arthur. But a video that leads middle school and high school viewers through the facts and fictions that have kept King Arthur alive in peoples’ imaginations for...
Instructional Video8:16
The Great War

The British Uniforms of World War 1

9th - Higher Ed Standards
The traditional bright red British soldiers' coats evolved into very different uniforms by World War I. A short video includes displays the redesign of the uniforms and badges, as well as the rationale for the new types of sleeves....
Instructional Video8:46
The Great War

Submarines, Dreadnoughts and Battle Cruisers - The Navies of World War 1

9th - Higher Ed Standards
What did England and Italy have in common during World War I? They both made use of navies! Find out all the details by watching an informative video about the important machinery navies from many prominent countries used to fight in...
Instructional Video2:57
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British Council

Stratford 2: The Lost Years

9th - 12th Standards
Before Shakespeare moved to London, he found inspiration in Stratford. Part of a thorough series on Shakespeare, an intriguing video describes the Bard's early years in Stratford when he was newly married and had three young...
Instructional Video9:33
The Great War

The Schlieffen Plan - And Why It Failed

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Did you know that the Schlieffen Plan was actually quite rigid, which led to its demise? Young historians discover all the details about how the plan failed, as well as its historical context to the broader subject of World War I using...
Instructional Video3:09
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British Council

London 2: A Penny for the Yard

9th - 12th Standards
Shakespeare's Globe stands out as one of the greatest theaters in history. A video and tasks from the  compares the original performance space to its current recreation in London. Activities focus on key vocabulary words related to...
Instructional Video12:11
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Crash Course

England's Sentimental Theater: Crash Course Theater #26

9th - 12th Standards
How did people in the nineteenth century encourage better decision making? Using playwrights to discuss morality, of course! A video on British theater in the 1800s describes sentimental comedy and the common characteristics found within...