In Margaret Thatcher, Iron Lady, host Trevor McDonald explores the remarkable journey of Britain's first female prime minister. Thatcher's rise from modest beginnings to leading a major European economy was both revolutionary and divisive, as she shattered barriers of gender and class while introducing sweeping economic reforms. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era
In The Dawn of the Iron Age, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains how the dawn of the Iron Age and the creation of the Phoenician alphabet revolutionized and democratized societies. Iron and the alphabet brought warfare, literacy, and trade to the masses. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Take your students on an unforgettable adventure to Australia with this video playlist! Explore the buzzing city of Sydney and its world-famous Opera House, marvel at breathtaking landscapes across the continent, and meet amazing native animals like kangaroos and koalas. Along the way, your class will discover what makes life “Down Under” so unique. These clips are perfect for sparking curiosity, inspiring questions, and bringing a little Aussie magic.
In Australia, the Driest Inhabited Continent, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how, over thousands of years, the continent of Australia changed as it drifted northwards. Water dried up and the rocks have been reduced to sand by the hot blasting winds, creating what is now a vast desert. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Margaret Thatcher, Iron Lady, host Trevor McDonald explores the remarkable journey of Britain's first female prime minister. Thatcher's rise from modest beginnings to leading a major European economy was both revolutionary and divisive, as she shattered barriers of gender and class while introducing sweeping economic reforms. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era
In The Dawn of the Iron Age, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains how the dawn of the Iron Age and the creation of the Phoenician alphabet revolutionized and democratized societies. Iron and the alphabet brought warfare, literacy, and trade to the masses. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Take your students on an unforgettable adventure to Australia with this video playlist! Explore the buzzing city of Sydney and its world-famous Opera House, marvel at breathtaking landscapes across the continent, and meet amazing native animals like kangaroos and koalas. Along the way, your class will discover what makes life “Down Under” so unique. These clips are perfect for sparking curiosity, inspiring questions, and bringing a little Aussie magic.
In Australia, the Driest Inhabited Continent, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how, over thousands of years, the continent of Australia changed as it drifted northwards. Water dried up and the rocks have been reduced to sand by the hot blasting winds, creating what is now a vast desert. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.