8.1 The British Empire (In One Take)
Take a fascinating tour through the British Empire in just eight minutes!
Run time: 08:51
8.2 What motivated Britain’s first colonists?
Meet the colonists and learn about their motives for exploring and exploiting around the world.
Run time: 10:13
8.3 How did the British Empire develop?
Meet those who resisted the rise of the British Empire in this engaging musical video.
Run time: 06:17
8.4 What does the Slave Compensation Act tell us about the British Empire?
Join our investigative team as they uncover the truth about the Slave Compensation Act in 1837.
Run time: 06:47
8.5 How did the British Empire dominate one fifth of the world?
British leaders go head-to-head with adversaries from across the expanding Empire.
Run time: 06:42
8.6 What is the legacy of the British Empire today?
Join Chris and Nelufar in London to explore the impact of the British Empire on our lives today.
Run time: 09:26
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