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Clip from My Place  |  Season 2  |  Episode 12  |  ABC ME  |  September 11, 2011

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She may have been the greatest monarch that ever ruled England but from her very first breath to the day she died, Elizabeth was surrounded by enemies who threatened her crown and her life. Her father, Henry VIII, was disappointed she was not a son and had her mother Anne Boleyn beheaded. Her sister, Mary Tudor, was hours away from executing her. Her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots, tried to have her assassinated. Her thwarted lover, King Philip of Spain, sent agents to kill her and launched an Armada against her. The favourite of her old age, the dashing Earl of Essex, led a rebellion to topple her. None of them succeeded and two of them lost their heads but Elizabeth never knew a moment's peace. We see her first as a young princess fighting for survival. Then as the newly crowned Queen juggling lovers and combating conspiracies. And finally as the mature queen who vanquishes her enemies at home and abroad. Historians Suzannah Lipscomb and Dan Jones lead us through this heady tale of jealousy, treachery, ambition and tragedy in the key clashes that shaped the greatest queen.
Mary Beard explores images of the human body in ancient art, from Mexico and Greece to Egypt and China. Mary seeks answers to fundamental questions at the heart of ideas about civilisations. Why have human beings always made art about themselves? What were these images for? And in what ways do some ancient conventions of representing the body still affect us now?

Civilisations

History

Years 9-10, 11-12 History
58:20
Mary Beard explores images of the human body in ancient art, from Mexico and Greece to Egypt and China. Mary seeks answers to fundamental questions at the heart of ideas about civilisations. Why have human beings always made art about themselves? What were these images for? And in what ways do some ancient conventions of representing the body still affect us now?
When global terrorism mushrooms, Australia turns to the SAS 'black' role of counter-terrorism. This gives the tegiment a future. But the 'green war' roles of free falling, diving and motorised patrols are preserved and perfected.

The Australian SAS: The Untold History: The Black and the Green

Modern history, History

Years 9-10, 11-12 Modern history, History
54:00
When global terrorism mushrooms, Australia turns to the SAS 'black' role of counter-terrorism. This gives the tegiment a future. But the 'green war' roles of free falling, diving and motorised patrols are preserved and perfected.
For many Europeans, Europe is synonymous with the 'Christian Occident'. But like so much of what has shaped our civilisation, Christianity also comes from the East. It is not the only 'one-faith belief' that shapes the continent: even before Christianity, Judaism spread throughout the Roman Empire. On the Iberian Peninsula, Muslim Moors rule from the 8th to the 15th century. But that is not enough: the faith community of Christians is breaking up as well.

The Story of Europe

History

Years 11-12 History
50:01
For many Europeans, Europe is synonymous with the 'Christian Occident'. But like so much of what has shaped our civilisation, Christianity also comes from the East. It is not the only 'one-faith belief' that shapes the continent: even before Christianity, Judaism spread throughout the Roman Empire. On the Iberian Peninsula, Muslim Moors rule from the 8th to the 15th century. But that is not enough: the faith community of Christians is breaking up as well.
Simon Schama looks at the formative role art and the creative imagination have played in the forging of humanity itself. The film opens with Simon's passionate endorsement of the creative spirit in humanity and the way in which art can help to forge the civilised life.

Civilisations

History

Years 9-10, 11-12 History
58:39
Simon Schama looks at the formative role art and the creative imagination have played in the forging of humanity itself. The film opens with Simon's passionate endorsement of the creative spirit in humanity and the way in which art can help to forge the civilised life.
The most famous murder case of the 20th century is reopened, as Timewatch travels to St Petersburg, Moscow, New York and Canada, to reassess history and reveal stunning new suspects implicated in the downfall of one of Russia's most notorious figures. This film poses a compelling new theory about the circumstances of Rasputin's death.

Who Killed Rasputin?

Modern history, History

Years 11-12 Modern history, History
47:17
The most famous murder case of the 20th century is reopened, as Timewatch travels to St Petersburg, Moscow, New York and Canada, to reassess history and reveal stunning new suspects implicated in the downfall of one of Russia's most notorious figures. This film poses a compelling new theory about the circumstances of Rasputin's death.
Where and when does the history of Europe begin? The traces lead to ancient Greece, more precisely to Crete. Here we not only find the first high culture of the continent, but also the founding myth, to which it owes its name: The story of the kidnapping of the Phoenician princess Europa by the Greek god father Zeus. Then all roads lead to Rome: the Roman Empire spreads European civilisation - and becomes a great role model for many peoples in Europe.

The Story of Europe

History

Years 11-12 History
50:09
Where and when does the history of Europe begin? The traces lead to ancient Greece, more precisely to Crete. Here we not only find the first high culture of the continent, but also the founding myth, to which it owes its name: The story of the kidnapping of the Phoenician princess Europa by the Greek god father Zeus. Then all roads lead to Rome: the Roman Empire spreads European civilisation - and becomes a great role model for many peoples in Europe.
A British writer and historian explores the most remote parts of China's national monument. He questions peasants and herders, experts and scholars, in a bid to learn how long the Great Wall is.

Trekking the Great Wall

History, Asia and Australia

Years 9-10, 11-12 History, Asia and Australia
45:00
A British writer and historian explores the most remote parts of China's national monument. He questions peasants and herders, experts and scholars, in a bid to learn how long the Great Wall is.
The tide of war with Russia has turned and the Germans face a vast Soviet army bent on revenge. Now relying on defensive structures and technology, they battle for every inch of ground from the Baltic to the heart of Berlin.

Nazi Megastructures: Russia's War

Modern history, History

Years 9-10, 11-12 Modern history, History
30:21
The tide of war with Russia has turned and the Germans face a vast Soviet army bent on revenge. Now relying on defensive structures and technology, they battle for every inch of ground from the Baltic to the heart of Berlin.
After a humiliating defeat at Stalingrad, Nazi Germany rallies to turn the war back in their favour. The result is the greatest tank battle in history - Kursk.

Nazi Megastructures: Russia's War

Modern history, History

Years 9-10, 11-12 Modern history, History
48:12
After a humiliating defeat at Stalingrad, Nazi Germany rallies to turn the war back in their favour. The result is the greatest tank battle in history - Kursk.
The US and the Soviet Union fought a vicious intelligence war during the Cold War and the world was shrouded in lies and secrets. Now, 25 years after the Cold War, disclosure of information is starting to give us a clear picture of what was happening behind the scenes. The age of madness when people feared the catastrophe of World War III is shown in this episode through disclosed images from CIA and KGB.

A Century on Film: An Age of Deception and Stealth

Media arts, Modern history, History

Years 11-12 Media arts, Modern history, History
52:01
The US and the Soviet Union fought a vicious intelligence war during the Cold War and the world was shrouded in lies and secrets. Now, 25 years after the Cold War, disclosure of information is starting to give us a clear picture of what was happening behind the scenes. The age of madness when people feared the catastrophe of World War III is shown in this episode through disclosed images from CIA and KGB.
Anita Rani find out what happened to her grandfather during the Partition of India.

Who Do You Think You Are?: Anita Rani

History, Personal and social capability

Years 7-8, 9-10 History, Personal and social capability
58:55
Anita Rani find out what happened to her grandfather during the Partition of India.
This series reveals how these two arch rivals circled one another for almost a decade before engaging in combat on the battlefield, dragging millions of men and women in their wake into the deadliest contest of all time.

Hitler v Churchill: The Eagle and the Lion

Modern history, History

Years 9-10, 11-12 Modern history, History
45:58
This series reveals how these two arch rivals circled one another for almost a decade before engaging in combat on the battlefield, dragging millions of men and women in their wake into the deadliest contest of all time.

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