Edgar Allan Poe's "The Bells"
As the poem begins, a group of people in a two-horse sleigh ride through a snowy landscape. "The Bells" is recited by British actor Basil Rathbone, as drawings and photographs of various types of bells and bell towers float across the screen, adding to the imagery of the poem. Volume is somewhat subdued. (4:22)
"The Eagle" Poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Short, powerful poem THE EAGLE By Alfred, Lord Tennyson, read with British accent by David Shaw Parker, accompanied by a single color painted image of the regal eagle. (0:25)
"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" Poem by T.S. Eliot
A skilled reading of the dramatic monologue, "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufock," by British actor Gottfried Geist. This is a great example of good poetry reading. The video primarily shows the head talking. Occassionally there are shots of his profile holding the book and gesturing with his hands. His facial expressions add to the interpretation. (5:02)
"Her Voice" Poem by Oscar Wilde
"Her Voice" by Oscar Wilde read by Sean Barrett. A still image of a honey bee and orchid flower is shown on screen while the poem is read by an adult male with British accent. (2:12)
"The Cask Of Amontillado," the first part of the short story by Edgar Allan Poe
Screen shots of detailed graphic novel style illustrations of the classic Poe story using jwplayer Narrated by male voice with British accent; music, This is the first part of the story only. (2:34)
Diego Velázquez
Diego Velázquez(June 6, 1599 -- August 6, 1660), was a Spanish painter, the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV. He was an individualistic artist of the contemporary baroque period, important as a portrait artist. This video shows some of his paintings but there is no explanation about any of the paintings.
The Clever Falcon - Tales from Arabian Nights
This animated story is about a king who got lost in the woods with his falcon pet. At first the king gets angry when the falcon does not let him drink water from a pond but then he realises that the falcon had saved his life.
Cinderella
Short, simple cartoon animation of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella. The tale of oppression and reward appears in over 300 versions and in many cultures throughout the centuries. It is Perrault's version that gives us the pumpkin, mice, and fairy godmother. Piano music, sound effects, female narration with Indian or British accent. (4:36)
British Democracy (pt. 5)
Former MP Benn gives a description of Democracy as it exists, how it was
gained, and describes efforts to take it away and to get it back.
(While from a British point of view, it can easily be applied to
American democracy.)
1970: Apollo 13 -NASA
British broadcast of actual NASA footage of Apollo 13 which was the third manned lunar-landing mission, part of the American Apollo program. Run time 04:17.
Battlefield "Pearl Harbour" (Part 1/10)
BATTLEFIELD: PEARL HARBOR: Pearl Harbour and The Fall of ( Malaya ) Singapore(Part 1 of 10) The infamous Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was one of the most significant events of World War II. Brilliantly planned and executed though it was the attack bought the mighty USA into the war with disastrous consequences for the Axis powers. Meanwhile in Malaya, the Japanese Army was sweeping through the country towards the vital British base at Singapore.
Battlefield: Pearl Harbor (Part 2/10)
BATTLEFIELD: PEARL HARBOUR: Pearl Harbour and The Fall of ( Malaya ) Singapore(Part 1 of 10) The infamous Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was one of the most significant events of World War II. Brilliantly planned and executed though it was the attack bought the mighty USA into the war with disastrous consequences for the Axis powers. Meanwhile in Malaya, the Japanese Army was sweeping through the country towards the vital British base at Singapore.
Battlefield: Pearl Harbour (Part 3/10)
BATTLEFIELD: PEARL HARBOUR: Pearl Harbour and The Fall of ( Malaya ) Singapore(Part 1 of 10) The infamous Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was one of the most significant events of World War II. Brilliantly planned and executed though it was the attack bought the mighty USA into the war with disastrous consequences for the Axis powers. Meanwhile in Malaya, the Japanese Army was sweeping through the country towards the vital British base at Singapore.
Battlefield "Pearl Harbour" (Part 4/10)
Pearl Harbour and The Fall of ( Malaya ) Singapore(Part 1 of 10) The infamous Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was one of the most significant events of World War II. Brilliantly planned and executed though it was the attack bought the mighty USA into the war with disastrous consequences for the Axis powers. Meanwhile in Malaya, the Japanese Army was sweeping through the country towards the vital British base at Singapore.
Battlefield: Pearl Harbour (Part 5/10)
Pearl Harbour and The Fall of ( Malaya ) Singapore(Part 1 of 10) The infamous Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was one of the most significant events of World War II. Brilliantly planned and executed though it was the attack bought the mighty USA into the war with disastrous consequences for the Axis powers. Meanwhile in Malaya, the Japanese Army was sweeping through the country towards the vital British base at Singapore.
Battlefield: Pearl Harbour (Part 6/10)
Pearl Harbour and The Fall of ( Malaya ) Singapore(Part 1 of 10) The infamous Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was one of the most significant events of World War II. Brilliantly planned and executed though it was the attack bought the mighty USA into the war with disastrous consequences for the Axis powers. Meanwhile in Malaya, the Japanese Army was sweeping through the country towards the vital British base at Singapore.
Battlefield "Pearl Harbour" (Part 7/10)
Pearl Harbour and The Fall of ( Malaya ) Singapore(Part 1 of 10) The infamous Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was one of the most significant events of World War II. Brilliantly planned and executed though it was the attack bought the mighty USA into the war with disastrous consequences for the Axis powers. Meanwhile in Malaya, the Japanese Army was sweeping through the country towards the vital British base at Singapore.
Battlefield "Pearl Harbour" (Part 8/10)
Pearl Harbour and The Fall of ( Malaya ) Singapore(Part 1 of 10) The infamous Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was one of the most significant events of World War II. Brilliantly planned and executed though it was the attack bought the mighty USA into the war with disastrous consequences for the Axis powers. Meanwhile in Malaya, the Japanese Army was sweeping through the country towards the vital British base at Singapore.
Battlefield "Pearl Harbour" (Part 9/10)
Pearl Harbour and The Fall of ( Malaya ) Singapore(Part 1 of 10) The infamous Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was one of the most significant events of World War II. Brilliantly planned and executed though it was the attack bought the mighty USA into the war with disastrous consequences for the Axis powers. Meanwhile in Malaya, the Japanese Army was sweeping through the country towards the vital British base at Singapore.
Battlefield: Pearl Harbour (Part 10/10)
BATTLEFIELD: PEARL HARBOUR: Pearl Harbour and The Fall of ( Malaya ) Singapore(Part 1 of 10) The infamous Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was one of the most significant events of World War II. Brilliantly planned and executed though it was the attack bought the mighty USA into the war with disastrous consequences for the Axis powers. Meanwhile in Malaya, the Japanese Army was sweeping through the country towards the vital British base at Singapore.
