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History Stills from our new series Civilisations and Ideas This series provides an overview of the important features of key historical periods – from ancient through to modern times - to help learners understand broad patterns of historical change. The Ancient to the Modern World The period from 650 to 1750 AD was when major civilisations came into contact with each other. Social, political, economic and religious beliefs were often challenged and significantly changed. It was the period when the modern world began to take shape. The programme presents the rise, fall, and connections between the Byzantines, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Mongols and Ottomans. Key Stage 3 2016 | 18 min | CC | AR Additional Resources • Comprehension Questions • Investigating the Aztecs • Erik the Red Biography • Suggested Responses • Unravelling the Bayeux Tapestry • Transcript 8 © 2016 ClickView Pty Limited The Renaissance, Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment The 14th – 18th century was a notable period in history that radically transformed the way we see the world and our place in it. Traditional understandings and worldviews faced major challenges and changes in science, philosophy and society. This was a revolutionary time for scholars, artists, radicals, scientists, free thinkers and philosophers. It was a time for the new ideas which would ultimately shape our modern world. Key Stage 3 2016 | 15 min | CC | AR Additional Resources • Comprehension Questions • A Revolutionary Debate • Da Vinci: Renaissiance Man • Suggested Responses • Five Values to Live By • Transcript Northern Ireland 1968-1999 This is a series of archival footage from a variety of news sources, recorded during The Troubles. Teachers are advised that the contents may be disturbing for some students. Army Post Bomb Historical footage. Belfast. 4 October, 1971. This clip shows the impact of a bomb blast. The army post is wrecked and rescuers work in rubble. Injured soldiers are taken on a stretcher into an ambulance. Key Stage 4 1971 | 3 min | CC 9 © 2016 ClickView Pty Limited Belfast Bomb Historical footage. Belfast. 13 April, 1972. Explosion at Belfast car showroom. Wrecked cars are lying. A mini is suspected of containing a bomb—the car is fired at, then a soldier attaches a cable and blows up the car. Key Stage 4 1972 | 2 min Bloody Friday Historical footage. Belfast. 21 July, 1972. 19 people are killed in 22 explosions set off by the Provisional IRA. Key Stage 4 1972 | 3 min Bloody Sunday Historical footage. Londonderry. 30 January, 1972. ‘Bloody Sunday’ is the name given to the incident in which the British army shot 26 civil rights protesters and bystanders. Rioting starts as demonstrators approach barricades manned by British troops. Features interviews of a priest and British colonel on the number of dead. Key Stage 4 1972 | 9 min | CC 10 © 2016 ClickView Pty Limited Bloody Sunday Funeral Historical footage. Londonderry. 2 February, 1972. This clips shows the funeral of 13 people killed in Londonderry on Bloody Sunday. Key Stage 4 1972 | 3 min | CC Bogside Riots Historical footage. Northern Ireland. 6 September, 1971. Youth throw stones while troops fire rubber bullets back; Stormont MP John Hume’s arrival at court (charged with failing to move when ordered to do so during a demonstration); rally in Belfast; Ian Paisley speech; funeral of 17-month-old Angela Gallagher. Key Stage 4 1971 | 4 min | CC Bomb at the House of Joe Cahill’s Sister Historical footage. Northern Ireland. 9 November, 1973. Bomb at home of Joe Cahill’s sister. Joe Cahill was a senior member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA). Car blown up on country road in County Tyrone. Key Stage 4 1973 | 1 min | CC 11 © 2016 ClickView Pty Limited Bombing in Northern Ireland Historical footage. Northern Ireland. 1 September, 1988. There is renewed rioting in West Belfast overnight after the shooting of Gerard Harte, Martin Harte and Brian Mullin at Drumnakilly, County Tyrone. Unionist politicians applaud the SAS action. Key Stage 4 1988 | 1 min | CC Brian Faulkner Elected Historical footage. Northern Ireland. 26 March, 1971. Faulkner elected as the sixth and last Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. Footage of interviews with Harry West on becoming Agriculture Minister and with David Bleakley, the Minister of Community Relations. Key Stage 4 1971 | 3 min | CC Brighton Bomb Historical footage. Germany. 3rd October, 1946. Aftermath of the bombing of the Grand Hotel. Features interviews with Andrew Partington (hospital administrator), Viscount Whitelaw (leader of the House of Lords) and victims. Key Stage 4 1984 | 3 min | CC 12 © 2016 ClickView Pty Limited Brighton Bomb: First Scenes Historical footage. Brighton. 12 October, 1984. Footage of rescue from wreckage of the Grand Hotel. Interviews with conference organisers, Sir Walter Clegg MP and Harvey Thomas, along with Margaret Thatcher PM, Leon Brittain and John Selwyn Gummer. Key Stage 4 1984 | 6 min | CC Captain Terence O’Neill’s Speech to the Nation Historical footage. Northern Ireland. 9 December, 1968. Captain Terence O’Neill, Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, makes a televised broadcast to the nation. Key Stage 4 1968 | 18 min | CC Christopher Ewart-Biggs Assassinated Historical footage. Dublin. 21 July, 1976. Police and army search the site where the British ambassador to Ireland was killed by a landmine in South Dublin. Key Stage 4 1976 | 1 min 13 © 2016 ClickView Pty Limited Death of a Constable at the Royal Victoria Hospital Historical footage. Belfast. 1 June, 1981. This clip contains interviews with Rev Robert Bradford, a Unionist MP, and a hospital spokeswoman after Constable Colin Dunlop is shot dead at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital while he was guarding a patient in the intensive care unit. Key Stage 4 1981 | 2 min | CC Dublin Car Bombs Historical footage. Dublin. 2 December, 1972. This clip shows the site containing wrecked cars and broken windows at Liberty Hall, after two people were killed and over one hundred injured in a series of car bombs in Dublin. Key Stage 4 1972 | 1 min | CC Eddie McGrady MP on the Anglo-Irish Accord Historical footage. United Kingdom. 1988. Irish nationalist politican, Eddie McGrady MP argues that the Anglo-Irish Agreement could be used as a step towards a political solution. Key Stage 4 1988 | 1 min | CC 14 © 2016 ClickView Pty Limited EIRE: Multi-Party Talks Historical footage. Dublin. 17 February, 1988. Sinn Fein takes legal action to try to prevent its suspension from the talks. Key Stage 4 1998 | 1 min | CC First British Soldier Killed Historical footage. United Kingdom. 6 February, 1971. Major James Chichester-Clarke is interviewed on the war with the Provisional IRA, as well as the aftermath of previous night’s riot in terms of clearing up. Key Stage 4 1971 | 2 min | CC Ian Paisley Speaks to the Press on Release from Prison Historical footage. Belfast. 4th February, 1969. Unionist politician Rev Ian Paisley (later Lord Bannside) speaks to the press about the forthcoming elections upon his release from the Crumlin Road prison. Key Stage 4 1969 | 2 min | CC 15 © 2016 ClickView Pty Limited Ivor Stanbrook on Trying Terrorist Cases in Northern Ireland Historical footage. United Kingdom. 1 September, 1988. There is renewed rioting in West Belfast overnight after the shooting of Gerard Harte, Martin Harte and Brian Mullin at Drumnakilly, County Tyrone. British Conservative party politician, Ivor Stanbrook presents his views on trying terrorist cases in Northern Ireland. Key Stage 4 1988 | 1 min | CC London Bombings at Greenwich and Canvey Island Historical footage. London. 18 December, 1978. Police investigate the London bomb explosions at a Greenwich gas works and at the Canvey Island fuel depot. They are holding four Irishmen under the anti-terrorism act. The clip also contains footage of incidents in London in December, 1978. Key Stage 4 1979 | 1 min | CC London Pro-Bobby Sands Demonstration Historical footage. London. 26 April, 1981. This clips shows a London Republican demonstration during the 1981 Hunger Strike. The demonstrators are told to disperse by the police, and some protesters are dragged away. People demonstrate in Downing Street chanting ‘Bobby Sands MP’. Key Stage 4 1981 | 1 min | CC 16 © 2016 ClickView Pty Limited Lord Mountbatten’s Funeral Historical footage. London. 5 September, 1979. Funeral cortege of Lord Louis Mountbatten, who was killed by an IRA bomb. Key Stage 4 1979 | 8 min Ministers from All Parties Prepare for ‘No Confidence’ Vote Historical footage. London. 28 March, 1979. The fate of the government hangs on the result of a No Confidence vote. TUC leaders hold a meeting at Congress House in London. Mrs Thatcher speaks to the media on leaving her house. Includes interviews with other members of the House. Key Stage 4 1979 | 1 min | CC Ninth Anniversary of Internment in Northern Ireland: Protest March in Belfast Historical footage. Belfast. 10 August, 1980. Republican supporters march through West Belfast to mark the ninth anniversary of internment and in support of men on blanket protest in the H-blocks at the Maze Prison. Key Stage 4 1980 | 1 min 17 © 2016 ClickView Pty Limited Ninth Anniversary of Internment in Northern Ireland: Rioting Aftermath Historical footage. Belfast. 9 August, 1980. Scenes following one of the worst nights of rioting, as Republicans in Northern Ireland mark the ninth anniversary of internment. Key Stage 4 1980 | 1 min No Confidence Vote: Activity in Westminster Historical footage. London. 28 March 1979. A very hectic time for all parties with the fate of the government hanging on the result of the No Confidence vote. Various Members of the House of Commons are seen travelling to the house in order to vote. 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