The Medieval Banquet
By Squaducation - 2015
This video gives a vivid description of a medieval banquet including the etiquette and food such as stuffed peacock
The Middle Passage - part 1
By Squaducation - 2015
A slave recounts his first encounter with a slave ship; the stench from the hold almost makes him vomit. Part 1 of 2
The Middle Passage - part 2
By Squaducation - 2015
A slave describes his journey from Africa across the Atlantic and the apalling conditions suffered by the slaves onboard ship. Part 2 of 2
The Norman Invasion & Preparation
By Squaducation - 2015
A Norman sailor describes the lead up to the invasion from the Norman perspective; the ships, the supplies and the crossing to England
The Rosetta Stone
By Squaducation - 2015
This short history video explains what the Rosetta Stone is; its discovery and why it was important in helping scholars discover the meaning of the…
The Slave Triangle
By Squaducation - 2015
William Wilberforce explains how the slave triangle worked.
The Zulu Wars - part 1
By Squaducation - 2015
This video gives an introduction to Zululand in Africa and its people.
The Zulu Wars - part 2
By Squaducation - 2015
This video gives an introduction to the invasion of Zululand by the British and the terrible massacre at the battle of Isandlwana
Thomas More's Execution
By Squaducation - 2015
Thomas More talks about his impending execution together with that of John Fisher.
Thomas More: the Oath of Supremacy
By Squaducation - 2015
Thomas More explains the Oath of Supremacy
Trade & Money in Ancient Greece
By Squaducation - 2015
This short video describes what bartering is and looks at the emergence of money and coinage due to trade.
Trade in Ancient Greece
By Squaducation - 2015
A merchant explains how the Ancient Greeks traded with the rest of their world.
Victorian Music Hall
By Squaducation - 2015
A description of the entertainment available during Victorian times including a visit to a music hall and the different acts you can expect to see
Victorian Sport: Football
By Squaducation - 2015
A description of the many sports available to the Victorians, in particular, football and the formation of the Football Association.
Victorian Workhouse - part 1
By Squaducation - 2015
An introduction to the new poor laws introduced in 1834 together with an overview of the conditions in a workhouse.
Victorian Workhouse - part 2
By Squaducation - 2015
This short clip explores a terrible scandal where inmates were forced to pick meat off bones meant for fertiliser because they were so hungry.
Victorian Workhouse - part 3
By Squaducation - 2015
An account of how whole families often had to go into the workhouse and once there, they were separated and made to work for no pay
Viking Exploration
By Squaducation - 2015
A viking raider describes the many lands the Vikings sailed to; where they raided, traded and explored with a focus on Iceland and the founding of…
Viking Shipbuilding - part 1
By Squaducation - 2015
A Viking shipbuilder describes a Viking ship: what it's made from and the various parts of the ship such as the keel, the prow, the stern, strakes…
Viking Shipbuilding - part 2
By Squaducation - 2015
A viking shipbuilder explains how they built their ships; how they made them water tight, what they used to steer the ship and who made the sails.
Viking Shipbuilding - part 3
By Squaducation - 2015
This short video a Viking shipbuilder describes the finished ship; he explains how the crew fix their shields to the side of the ship and sit on…
Vikings: Masters of the Sea
By Squaducation - 2015
A viking raider explains why Norsemen were considered to be the finest sailors in the world; using their navigation skills both day and night on…
Was the British Empire a Good or Bad Thing? part 1
By Squaducation - 2015
Part 1 of this short series looks at the pros and cons of the British Empire; it covers the positive changes the Empire brought to other countries…
Was the British Empire a Good or Bad Thing? part 2
By Squaducation - 2015
Part 2 of this short series explores the raw materials from around the Empire helped fire the Industrial Revolution, this video takes a look at what…
Was the British Empire a Good or Bad Thing? part 3
By Squaducation - 2015
Part 3 of this short series gives a brief summary of the Empire debate; it recaps on some of the positive and negative impacts and leaves the…
What Happened to the Ancient Maya?
By Squaducation - 2015
An explorer discusses some of the reasons why the Maya civilization may have disappeared
What Is a Slave?
By Squaducation - 2015
A brief explanation of the term 'slave' being the legal property of another
What Was the Black Death?
By Squaducation - 2015
A description of the Black Death and the difference between the bubonic and pneumonic plague.
Which Roman Gods are Which?
By Squaducation - 2015
This brief video explores some of the gods worshiped by the Romans, like Jupiter, king of the gods and Mars the god of war and explains that people…
Who Were the Ancient Egyptians?
By Squaducation - 2015
A Victorian Egyptologist explains who the Egyptians were, when the era began and key points about this amazing civilization.
Who Were the Ancient Greeks?
By Squaducation - 2015
This short video explains where Ancient Greek civilization began and discusses the Minoans and Mycenaeans.
Who Were the Ancient Maya?
By Squaducation - 2015
This short video gives an overview of the Maya people: where they originated and where they lived.
Who Were the Normans?
By Squaducation - 2015
This video explains the origins of the Normans and explains their ancestry and how they came to settle in Normandy, i.e. from Norsemen or Vikings
Who Were the Vikings?
By Squaducation - 2015
A brief explanation of who the Vikings were and where they came from; it explains the meaning of the word Viking and shows how they were great…
Why Did the Normans Invade England?
By Squaducation - 2015
This video covers the cause of the Norman invasion in 1066. Despite King Edward making, William Duke of Normandy heir to the English throne, Harold…
Why did the Vikings Raid?
By Squaducation - 2015
This short video explains why the Vikings left their own country in search of adventure, new lands to farm and valuables to steel. It also shows…
Why Were the British Involved in the Slave Trade?
By Squaducation - 2015
This video explores some of the reasons the British were involved in the slave trade and a quote from William Wilberforce's parlimentary speech about…
William Harvey's Discovery
By Squaducation - 2015
William Harvey explains how he discovered circulation; how blood flowed around the body.
William Harvey: Circulation
By Squaducation - 2015
William Harvey introduces himself and talks about his early years and his discoveries.
Women in the Olympic Games
By Squaducation - 2015
This short video explains the role of Women in the Olympic Games and mentions their own Heraia games.
Women's Franchise League (WFL)
By Squaducation - 2015
Emmeline describes the inaugural meeting of the Women's Franchise League
Women's Social and Political Union
By Squaducation - 2015
Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the WSPU; the Women's Social and Political Union
WW1 British Soldier's Uniform
By Squaducation - 2015
A description of a British infantryman's uniform and personal effects from 1914-15
WW1 Munitions Worker - part 1
By Squaducation - 2015
A munitionette describes how they worked, the explosives they came into contact with and the reason their skin turned yellow. Part 1 in a 4 part…
WW1 Munitions Worker - part 2
By Squaducation - 2015
A description of life in a munitions factory; the danger, the accidents, the camaraderie and of course, the gossip. Part 2 in a 4 part series
WW1 Munitions Worker - part 3
By Squaducation - 2015
A munitionette talks about the practicality of getting to the shops when, as a munitions worker, you work such long hours and of course there was…
WW1 Munitions Worker - part 4
By Squaducation - 2015
A munitionette recites a lighthearted poem of the time about rationing and the introduction of a ticket system to go to the loo. The last in a 4…