Horrible Histories - All of Them
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Horrible Histories - All of Them


Maren Hoover and I spent five years sharing a room earlier in my school career (back before we had our combined six children!).  At any rate, Maren was the first one who told me about Horrible Histories which are a collection of short films with typically British humor over a variety of historical subjects (best suited for world history).  Here are all of them.  Above is one on Henry VIII and his wives. 




- Horrible Histories
We done a few posts on Horrible Histories, but thanks to Rebecca Small for reminding me of them how many there are.  Some of the videos are great and some not so, but your kids will like the ones you use in class as a review of content.  Above...

- Hitler's Food Taster Tells Of Poisoning Fears
She's 95 and only now telling her story. She was one of Hitler's food tasters during the war. The shame and fear of persecution forced her to keep it secret all these years. But now, according to the story on WTOP's page, she's spilling...

- Rotton Romans
My good friend Maren Hoover gave this to me a few years ago.  It is a very humorous look at Roman leaders. ...

- Wife Swap - Spartans And Athenians
Thanks to my fellow department member Tara Cook for this video on the lives of the Spartans and Athenians.  If you are using Google Docs, then you can link the video to your assignment (even if you have already done it) or if you are doing a PowerPoint...

- Horrible Histories Are Very Entertaining Videos
Thanks to my teacher neighbor at school, Janet Babic, who found this series of Horrible Histories on youtube.  Above is a factual and very entertaining four minutes about Oliver Cromwell.  Others include Charles I, Charles II, history of Rome,...



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