• Language & History

    History is one of my major motivations for learning languages, and learning languages motivates me to learn history. In this video I discuss my interest in languages, different peoples, and the course of history, with special reference to the languages I am now learning, Persian, Arabic and Turkish.

    First time to know there is a genre of English called "Canada English".

  • The French Revolution (2020) - Documentary

    History Documentary hosted by Geoffrey Bateman, published by Nilaya in 2020 - English narration

    In this Documentary Drama Witness the French Revolution as never before — the fall of the world’s most powerful monarchy and the revolt that tore apart a nation.

    Part 1 - 00:00
    This is the "embedded" French Revolution that we want to share: an exceptional, immersive experience seen through cameras that dive into the heart of history, following its every jolt. It's the story of the fall of the world's most glorious, most powerful ad most ancient monarchy.

    Part 2 - 52:32
    The French Revolution, a historical thriller that explores the fabric of democracy, the drive for equality, and the impossible quest for freedom.

    Learn English from history!

  • Why Does Britain Own Gibraltar?

    Why is Gibraltar British? For most of history, Gibraltar was ruled by various Iberian powers, but in 1704 England seized it from Spain, and despite several attempts to retake it over the centuries, it's belonged to Britain ever since.