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The UK is currently preparing for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away last week at the age of 96. While the death of the Queen came as a shock, the ... Show More
Apr 20
384. The Scramble for Africa (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In the 1870s, about ten percent of Africa had been colonised by European countries. But over the next few decades, over ninety percent of the continent was taken, occupied, divided, and partitioned by governments far away in places like London, Berlin, and Paris. We call this per ... Show More
29m 3s
Apr 6
382. Rwanda: Economic Miracle or Authoritarian State? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In 1994, the small African country of Rwanda experienced one of the worst genocides in modern history. Over a one-hundred-day period, an estimated 800,000 people were murdered. The genocide shocked the world and left Rwanda devastated. But if you visit Rwanda today, you would pro ... Show More
25m 38s
Jan 2022
#232 | When Britain Killed Its King
<p><strong> </strong></p><br><p>In the 17th century, Britain decided to kill its king and experiment with life without a monarch.</p><p>In this episode we'll learn about the English Civil War, the 11 years the country spent without a monarch, why the monarchy was eventually resto ... Show More
30m 50s
Sep 2023
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: One Year On | Royal Summer Series | Episode 134
On the 8th September 2022 at 3:10 pm, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at her Balmoral home surrounded by members of her family. She was 96 years old. Two days previous, She welcomed in her 15th UK Prime Minister as her last official public duty as Monarch. Over the past year, we h ... Show More
29m 26s
Sep 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s long rule comes to an end | Learn the English expression ‘pay respects’
" Britain and the world are mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II. She died peacefully at the Balmoral Castle in northern Scotland earlier this month at age 96. She served as Britain’s monarch for 70 years, and upon her death, her son, Charles, became King. Plus, learn what it ... Show More
18m 37s