Georgian Period
Portrait of Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen of Prussia. Public Domain.
Germans: Frederick and the Empress: YouTube (42:29)
This is a German-produced English-language documentary about Frederick the Great and Empress Maria Theresa. They were the rulers of two German empires. When Maria Theresa became Empress, Frederick the Great invaded parts of her domain. She fought back against the Prussians. This documentary tells the story of the rulers who fought for supremacy. *Highly recommended for a high school history classroom. Highly recommended for research purposes.*
Women Who Made History - Catherine the Great - YouTube (48:32)
Catherine was born Princess Sophie Auguste Friederike von Anhalt-Zerbst. She was chosen to become the bride of the next heir to the Russian Throne: Peter. It was a journey of several months thousands of miles. It was the chance of a lifetime for Sophie and her family. She had to prove herself worthy to be Peter’s bride. When she arrived in Russia, she made a clean break from her past and became fully Russian. How would Catherine adjust to life in Russia? *Recommended for a college history class and college independent study students.*
King George III: Genius of a Mad King: YouTube (58:56)
King George III's papers were digitized and this documentary shows historians poring over his papers, learning more about this misunderstood monarch. His papers reveal a remarkable man. He was a king engaged with his kingdom. He tried to avoid arguments to prevent his fits of madness. I created an assignment that would allow students to use his papers to explore more of the life of this misunderstood king. *Highly recommended for a middle school and high school classroom, both American and World history. Highly recommended for independent study students.*
Napoleon's Master Spy - YouTube (53:09)
Karl Ludwig Schulmeister, was Napoleon’s spy. He was a real Bonapartist who grew up the son of a minister. He also had a long career as a smuggler. Underneath that surface, he was an Austrian double agent and was the chief policeman for Vienna. He was responsible for spearheading the battle that led to the destruction of the Roman Empire. However, while he was in Vienna he was an escaped fugitive using his tricks and disguises to hide. So was Kar Ludwig Schulmeister a hero or a traitor? What do the historians debate about him? *Recommended for a history class.*
Empress Josephine - YouTube (52:17)
Empress Josephine was Napoleon Bonaparte’s, great love. During the Time of the French Revolution, everyone knows Marie Josephe Rose Tascher de Le Pagerie. History would know her as Josephine. The Reign of Terror has just ended and she had just barely escaped the guillotine. She would meet a Corsican general who was just beginning his career. This general was six years younger than her but he fell madly in love with her. The pair would eventually marry and would write world history. *Recommended for research purposes.*
Women Who Made History: Queen Luise - YouTube (50:57)
She was the most dangerous woman in all of Europe. Princess Luise was a queen from a humble background. She and her sister married Prussian princes. Princess Luise would eventually become Queen Luise. Queen Luise of Prussia encouraged the Prussians to go to war with Napoleon. This is a German documentary with English subtitles. *Highly recommend for independent study students learning about a person in history. Would show to a high school history class.*
Secrets of the Dead: Bewitched - YouTube (1:01:56)
This is an older Secrets of the Dead episode about the Salem Witch Trials and the 300 years of witch hunting. Were the girls truly bewitched? One scientist dives into the Salem Witch Trials. The answer she found may surprise the viewer. Using her sleuthing skills and historical records, she discovered what triggered the Salem Witch trials as well as similar trials around Europe. *Highly recommended for research purposes and use in both history and science classroom.*
America's Hidden Stories: Salem's Secrets - YouTube (51:05)
The Salem Witch Trials began in 1692, with the hanging of five witches. People traveled from all over to see the witches hanging. There is a huge panic over witchcraft. It began with three young women having severe fits in bed. The people believed that they were being attacked by demons. This belief kicked off the beginning of the Salem Witch Trials. Why did these three young women have so much power over the town? What made the witch trials stop? *Recommended use in for a history classroom.*
Napoleon - Episode 1 (47:44) Episode 2 (47:30) Episode 3 (46:59) Episode 4 (48:51) Episode 5 (48:05) Episode 6 (48:09)
From his early years, Napoleon Bonaparte seemed to have been marked for greatness. It was prophesized that someone would come from Corsica. This series explores the story of Napoleon beginning with his childhood in Corsica. The story then transitions into his life in the military and how he rose in the ranks. Eventually, he takes part in the French Revolution and would eventually make himself Emperor of France. He would go down in history as a warmonger. Who was the man behind the myth? *Recommended for research purposes.*
Nelson's Trafalgar - YouTube (1:16:40)
Admiral Horatio Nelson is one of Great Britain’s biggest heroes. He was the admiral of the British Navy, whom the public believed would save them from Emperor Napoleon’s Invasion. He was known for heroic deeds and many controversies. He was the man whose shoulders rested the future of the Royal Navy was placed upon. He romanced Lady Hamilton. He would die at the Battle of Trafalgar. So how could this man put aside his worries and lead the British Navy to a great victory? *Recommended for a history class and for research purposes.*
Witch Hunt - YouTube (1:08:53)
In 1692, witch mania went through Salem, Massachusetts. It began when a girl fell sick with convulsions, visions, contortions, and random outbursts. This triggered the people to hunt out witches. Over 100 supposed witches were imprisoned during this hunt. Cotton Mather writes an account of what went on in Salem. This documentary presents the story he wrote. *Recommended for use in a history classroom or for further research into Salem.*
Nations at War - Episode 1 (43:00) Episode 2 (42:28) Episode 3 (43:09) Episode 4 (43:09) Episode 5 (42:53) Episode 6 (43:09) Episode 7 (43:49) Episode 8 (43:49) Episode 9 (43:59) Episode 10 (43:49) Episode 11 (43:49) Episode 12 (43:49) Episode 13 (22:16)
Nations at War: this is a series about the First Nations. It is hosted by David Lyle. David starts this series by announcing that it is the Eighteenth Century and the world is more connected. This documentary weaves the tales of the first nations, how they each had a quest for power, resources, and survival. Even though these First Nations were different, history seems to indicate that the First Nations had plenty of things in common. Alliances were formed, conflicts came, nations grew and fell. The Timeline YouTube Channel had put together two episodes into one episode.
The Last Days of Marie Antoinette - YouTube (1:44:10)
Marie Antoinette would go down in history as France’s tragic Queen. She was a mother and a wife. She was a woman caught up in a situation nobody could have dreamed of. The year is 1793 and France has been a republic for the last four months. This is the story of her last 72 days of life after the Revolution swept away the royal family and kings. New documents reveal that her trial was rigged. *Recommended for a history class, this docu-drama can be divided into section easy to show in a classroom.*
France's Greatest Royal Painter: The Rise of Madam LeBrun - YouTube (51:20)
Elisabeth Vigee LeBrun was France’s last great portrait painter. She was a child prodigy and was taught by her father. Elisabeth started painting professionally at fourteen years old. She soon became part of the court of Marie Antoinette. She painted over 660 portraits. However, due to her ties to the French court, she is forced to flee into exile. For thirteen years, she traveled around a variety of European courts. She will be met with a great deal of acclaim in the European Courts. *Highly recommended for an art class as well as a history class. Recommended for independent study students.*
The Splendor and Misery of the Last Tsarina - YouTube (51:07)
The Russian Empresses were mainly German women who found selves in the splendor of the Russian court. The story begins with Princess Charlotte. Charlotte was the daughter of Queen Louise of Prussia. She was engaged to Grand Duke Nicholas and would eventually rule Russia at his side. Maria von Prussen follows the story of Charlotte, her ancestor to discover Charlotte’s life and why Prussians were married into the family. *Recommendation for research purposes only.*
Pirates - YouTube (59:23)
Pirates were the most pursued. They were hunted down on the high seas. Pirates such as William Kidd, Blackbeard, and Calico Jack. Their names would go beyond the seas. The government came down hard on the pirates. Historian Sam Wills explores the story of piracy and its impact on colonial expansion. So who were the pirates? What was their mission? What were the laws governing pirates? *Recommended for a history classroom, research purposes, and independent study students.*
Liberty or Death - Episode 1 (49:29) Episode 2 (49:31)
Australia was established by Great Britain as a penal colony. Convicts from British Shores would be shipped to Australia to serve out their sentences. Some were thieves. Some protested against the establishment. 3,600 Political prisoners were sent to Australia. Distance may silence the calls for democracy however these prisoners continue to work towards democracy. A trio of musicians come together to tell the stories of these people. *Recommended for research purposes not to show in a classroom unless it was an Australian History classroom.*
Georgian Duelists - YouTube (47:08)
Dueling was a sport where individuals fought to the death to settle disputes. They were often used to clear names and prove courage, and skills. Over time, dueling weapons have ranged from swords to pistols which were then modified for easy use and accuracy. However, what really led to dueling? Perhaps it was the rise of alcohol consumption. Others theorize that it was because of gambling. While still others believe it could come down to one thing: honor. So what was it about dueling in the Georgian period? *Recommended for historical research and history fun day.*
This is a German-produced English-language documentary about Frederick the Great and Empress Maria Theresa. They were the rulers of two German empires. When Maria Theresa became Empress, Frederick the Great invaded parts of her domain. She fought back against the Prussians. This documentary tells the story of the rulers who fought for supremacy. *Highly recommended for a high school history classroom. Highly recommended for research purposes.*
Women Who Made History - Catherine the Great - YouTube (48:32)
Catherine was born Princess Sophie Auguste Friederike von Anhalt-Zerbst. She was chosen to become the bride of the next heir to the Russian Throne: Peter. It was a journey of several months thousands of miles. It was the chance of a lifetime for Sophie and her family. She had to prove herself worthy to be Peter’s bride. When she arrived in Russia, she made a clean break from her past and became fully Russian. How would Catherine adjust to life in Russia? *Recommended for a college history class and college independent study students.*
King George III: Genius of a Mad King: YouTube (58:56)
King George III's papers were digitized and this documentary shows historians poring over his papers, learning more about this misunderstood monarch. His papers reveal a remarkable man. He was a king engaged with his kingdom. He tried to avoid arguments to prevent his fits of madness. I created an assignment that would allow students to use his papers to explore more of the life of this misunderstood king. *Highly recommended for a middle school and high school classroom, both American and World history. Highly recommended for independent study students.*
Napoleon's Master Spy - YouTube (53:09)
Karl Ludwig Schulmeister, was Napoleon’s spy. He was a real Bonapartist who grew up the son of a minister. He also had a long career as a smuggler. Underneath that surface, he was an Austrian double agent and was the chief policeman for Vienna. He was responsible for spearheading the battle that led to the destruction of the Roman Empire. However, while he was in Vienna he was an escaped fugitive using his tricks and disguises to hide. So was Kar Ludwig Schulmeister a hero or a traitor? What do the historians debate about him? *Recommended for a history class.*
Empress Josephine - YouTube (52:17)
Empress Josephine was Napoleon Bonaparte’s, great love. During the Time of the French Revolution, everyone knows Marie Josephe Rose Tascher de Le Pagerie. History would know her as Josephine. The Reign of Terror has just ended and she had just barely escaped the guillotine. She would meet a Corsican general who was just beginning his career. This general was six years younger than her but he fell madly in love with her. The pair would eventually marry and would write world history. *Recommended for research purposes.*
Women Who Made History: Queen Luise - YouTube (50:57)
She was the most dangerous woman in all of Europe. Princess Luise was a queen from a humble background. She and her sister married Prussian princes. Princess Luise would eventually become Queen Luise. Queen Luise of Prussia encouraged the Prussians to go to war with Napoleon. This is a German documentary with English subtitles. *Highly recommend for independent study students learning about a person in history. Would show to a high school history class.*
Secrets of the Dead: Bewitched - YouTube (1:01:56)
This is an older Secrets of the Dead episode about the Salem Witch Trials and the 300 years of witch hunting. Were the girls truly bewitched? One scientist dives into the Salem Witch Trials. The answer she found may surprise the viewer. Using her sleuthing skills and historical records, she discovered what triggered the Salem Witch trials as well as similar trials around Europe. *Highly recommended for research purposes and use in both history and science classroom.*
America's Hidden Stories: Salem's Secrets - YouTube (51:05)
The Salem Witch Trials began in 1692, with the hanging of five witches. People traveled from all over to see the witches hanging. There is a huge panic over witchcraft. It began with three young women having severe fits in bed. The people believed that they were being attacked by demons. This belief kicked off the beginning of the Salem Witch Trials. Why did these three young women have so much power over the town? What made the witch trials stop? *Recommended use in for a history classroom.*
Napoleon - Episode 1 (47:44) Episode 2 (47:30) Episode 3 (46:59) Episode 4 (48:51) Episode 5 (48:05) Episode 6 (48:09)
From his early years, Napoleon Bonaparte seemed to have been marked for greatness. It was prophesized that someone would come from Corsica. This series explores the story of Napoleon beginning with his childhood in Corsica. The story then transitions into his life in the military and how he rose in the ranks. Eventually, he takes part in the French Revolution and would eventually make himself Emperor of France. He would go down in history as a warmonger. Who was the man behind the myth? *Recommended for research purposes.*
Nelson's Trafalgar - YouTube (1:16:40)
Admiral Horatio Nelson is one of Great Britain’s biggest heroes. He was the admiral of the British Navy, whom the public believed would save them from Emperor Napoleon’s Invasion. He was known for heroic deeds and many controversies. He was the man whose shoulders rested the future of the Royal Navy was placed upon. He romanced Lady Hamilton. He would die at the Battle of Trafalgar. So how could this man put aside his worries and lead the British Navy to a great victory? *Recommended for a history class and for research purposes.*
Witch Hunt - YouTube (1:08:53)
In 1692, witch mania went through Salem, Massachusetts. It began when a girl fell sick with convulsions, visions, contortions, and random outbursts. This triggered the people to hunt out witches. Over 100 supposed witches were imprisoned during this hunt. Cotton Mather writes an account of what went on in Salem. This documentary presents the story he wrote. *Recommended for use in a history classroom or for further research into Salem.*
Nations at War - Episode 1 (43:00) Episode 2 (42:28) Episode 3 (43:09) Episode 4 (43:09) Episode 5 (42:53) Episode 6 (43:09) Episode 7 (43:49) Episode 8 (43:49) Episode 9 (43:59) Episode 10 (43:49) Episode 11 (43:49) Episode 12 (43:49) Episode 13 (22:16)
Nations at War: this is a series about the First Nations. It is hosted by David Lyle. David starts this series by announcing that it is the Eighteenth Century and the world is more connected. This documentary weaves the tales of the first nations, how they each had a quest for power, resources, and survival. Even though these First Nations were different, history seems to indicate that the First Nations had plenty of things in common. Alliances were formed, conflicts came, nations grew and fell. The Timeline YouTube Channel had put together two episodes into one episode.
The Last Days of Marie Antoinette - YouTube (1:44:10)
Marie Antoinette would go down in history as France’s tragic Queen. She was a mother and a wife. She was a woman caught up in a situation nobody could have dreamed of. The year is 1793 and France has been a republic for the last four months. This is the story of her last 72 days of life after the Revolution swept away the royal family and kings. New documents reveal that her trial was rigged. *Recommended for a history class, this docu-drama can be divided into section easy to show in a classroom.*
France's Greatest Royal Painter: The Rise of Madam LeBrun - YouTube (51:20)
Elisabeth Vigee LeBrun was France’s last great portrait painter. She was a child prodigy and was taught by her father. Elisabeth started painting professionally at fourteen years old. She soon became part of the court of Marie Antoinette. She painted over 660 portraits. However, due to her ties to the French court, she is forced to flee into exile. For thirteen years, she traveled around a variety of European courts. She will be met with a great deal of acclaim in the European Courts. *Highly recommended for an art class as well as a history class. Recommended for independent study students.*
The Splendor and Misery of the Last Tsarina - YouTube (51:07)
The Russian Empresses were mainly German women who found selves in the splendor of the Russian court. The story begins with Princess Charlotte. Charlotte was the daughter of Queen Louise of Prussia. She was engaged to Grand Duke Nicholas and would eventually rule Russia at his side. Maria von Prussen follows the story of Charlotte, her ancestor to discover Charlotte’s life and why Prussians were married into the family. *Recommendation for research purposes only.*
Pirates - YouTube (59:23)
Pirates were the most pursued. They were hunted down on the high seas. Pirates such as William Kidd, Blackbeard, and Calico Jack. Their names would go beyond the seas. The government came down hard on the pirates. Historian Sam Wills explores the story of piracy and its impact on colonial expansion. So who were the pirates? What was their mission? What were the laws governing pirates? *Recommended for a history classroom, research purposes, and independent study students.*
Liberty or Death - Episode 1 (49:29) Episode 2 (49:31)
Australia was established by Great Britain as a penal colony. Convicts from British Shores would be shipped to Australia to serve out their sentences. Some were thieves. Some protested against the establishment. 3,600 Political prisoners were sent to Australia. Distance may silence the calls for democracy however these prisoners continue to work towards democracy. A trio of musicians come together to tell the stories of these people. *Recommended for research purposes not to show in a classroom unless it was an Australian History classroom.*
Georgian Duelists - YouTube (47:08)
Dueling was a sport where individuals fought to the death to settle disputes. They were often used to clear names and prove courage, and skills. Over time, dueling weapons have ranged from swords to pistols which were then modified for easy use and accuracy. However, what really led to dueling? Perhaps it was the rise of alcohol consumption. Others theorize that it was because of gambling. While still others believe it could come down to one thing: honor. So what was it about dueling in the Georgian period? *Recommended for historical research and history fun day.*
Updated on January 22, 2024
