VIDEO LIBRARY

Below you will find our library of free teaching videos on a variety of topics, all of which are taken from the Secrets of the Magna Carta documentary.

1: The Baron's Revolt
 

This video module explores the causes of the First Barons' War against King John.

2: Magna Carta—The Document and Its Importance

This video module describes the circumstances in  which King John sealed Magna Carta, as well as discussing its importance.

3: Power To The People—The Principles Of Magna Carta

This video module highlights the content of Magna Carta, and how it relates to political ideas of freedom and authority.

4: Power and Serfdom in Medieval England

This video module explains how the feudal system operated in Medieval England, showing how it restricted economic freedom.

5: Magna Carta—A New Law of The Land

This video module shows how Magna Carta became a symbol of liberty for subsequent generations after the death of King John.

6: Feudal Power and the Peasants' Revolt

This video module explores the Peasants' Revolt and how it was inspired by principles enshrined in Magna Carta.

7: The Rise of Trade and Decline of Aristocracy

This video module describes the process by which Magna Carta principles led to greater free trade, prosperity, and scepticism of authority in the Tudor Era.

8: Magna Carta and Freedom in America

This video module shows how Magna Carta inspired American colonists, drawing parallels between the Great Charter and the Declaration of Independence.

9: Political Freedom
 

This video module explores how freedom and limited government, inspired by Magna Carta, represents the essence of America. 

10: Adam Smith
 

This video module explains the ways in which Magna Carta principles inspired economist Adam Smith to write 'The Wealth of Nations', which argued that economic freedom leads to prosperity.

11: The Industrial Revolution and Economic Growth

This video module chronicles the astonishing period of economic growth during the Industrial Revolution, exploring its causes in relation to Magna Carta principles.

12: Slavery and Racism in America 1776-1930

This video module highlights the hypocrisy of those claiming to adhere to the principles of Magna Carta whilst perpetuating slavery and racist oppression.

13: The New Deal and Government Power

This video module discusses the future of Magna Carta freedoms, and how its legacy might endure in the coming decades.

14: The New King Johns? People, Parliaments and Power

This video module draws parallels between King John and contemporary bureaucracy.

15: Terrorism, Security and Freedom

This video module explores the relationship between Magna Carta, democracy, and freedom, with particular reference to civil liberties.

16: Liberty and Progress

This video module discusses the future of Magna Carta freedoms, and how its legacy might endure in the coming decades.