THE FREE STATE OF JONES

HALLOWEEN

Listen to this short video about the history of Halloween and answer these questions: 
1. When did it all begin? 
2. What did they originally celebrate on 31, October? 
3. Why did they use fire? 
4. What was Hallowmas? 
5. Where does the word Halloween come from? 
6. When did this tradition arrive in America? 
7. What was originally tricking or treating? 

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THE LAST DAY OF POMPEII

The people of Pompeii ignored the warning signals from nearby Mt. Vesuvius. When the volcano finally erupted, it devastated the entire city, encasing Pompeii in ash for nearly 1500 years. 

Here we've got the trailer of the film POMPEII where a slave-turned-gladiator finds himself in a race against time to save his true love, who has been betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts, he must fight to save his beloved as Pompeii crumbles around him.

SCOTTISH REFERENDUM EXPLAINED FOR NON-BRITS

An animated explanation of some fundamental questions prior to the referendum on Scottish independence. Where is Scotland, what is Scotland and what does it mean to be Scottish? And what is the history of Scotland's relationship with England? But the real question is, will Scotland be better off as an independent country?Click on this link to know more...

SCOTTISH REFERENDUM

CHILD PRODIGIES

Watch this video about child prodigies! Who is the most surprising for you? Who interests you most?

WHAT IS PEACE?

SLIDESHOW: PEACE DAY

This is the slideshow Mr. Colin prepared for us to celebrate Peace Day. Let's see if you can answer these questions: 
- How many days of peace have we had since World War II?
- What is the U.N? When was it founded?
- Who was Mahatma Gandhi?
- What is a hunger strike?
- What are peaceful protests?
- What was the Christmas Day Truce? 
- What was a Sit-in?