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Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : The Glencoe Massacre : Glencow, Scotland  Individuality is an important aspect of life. We live in a society and working together for a common goal is definitely necessary, but on a personal level, having your own identity and opinions is what makes you, well, you. In many places today, you’re free to not agree with whoever’s in charge. You can disagree with th...

Season 04 : British Isles Episode 12 : The Green Children of Woolpit : England  Children are considered some of the most vulnerable people in society. That’s why they’re usually under the care of an adult guardian of some sort. There are times when children are found out on their own, lost or having suffered some great tragedy. When that happens, we as a society make every attempt to care for thos...

Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : Night of the Big Wind : Ireland  Changing weather can often be a blessing in many areas. Rainfall after a long period of drought can be a lifeline in dryer places. At the same time, wetter areas can get some relief when the sun comes out and provides some much needed warmth. Many people look to the forecast in anticipation of a change in the weather, preparing...

Season 04 : British Isles Episode 11 : The Great Train Robbery : London, England  Not everyone who works on a train is a driver, conductor or engineer. Sometimes, there are employees on the train doing other work. On more upscale trains there can be cooks and bartenders. During times of war, trains have had medical carriages where doctors and nurse’s care for the wounded in transit. Saving time wh...

Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : The Sweating Sickness : England  Everybody gets sick. The human body is not invincible and when a foreign substance gets inside, it can wreak havoc on the systems that keep the body functioning properly. That’s where the doctor comes in. He or she has the training and experience to identify the illness and set the best course of treatment to help the body fight...

Season 04 : British Isles Episode 10 : The Conman : England  When people think of secret agents, they think of fictional characters like James Bond or Ethan Hunt, jumping off of cliffs on motorcycles and breaking into the lair of an evil villain who’s trying to dominate the world. In reality, agents from the CIA or MI5 are out there and they’re trying to stop bad people from carrying out evil acts...

Season 04 : British Isles  Minisode : Glasgow Bin Lorry : Glasgow, Scotland  Many people visit the city, but don’t know just how much is going on behind the scenes in order to keep the metropolis operational. Electrical grids are being monitored and building maintenance is happening, all while residents move along the streets without a care in the world. The area also needs to be cleaned with stre...

Season 04 : British Isles Episode 09 : Stardust : Dublin, Ireland  Anyone who’s ever worked at an entertainment venue will tell you the same thing, health and safety comes above all else. After all, people are there to have a good time, not to have their lives be put in danger. And if the worst happens, you want to make sure you have every opportunity to get everyone away from harm. That’s why mos...

Season 04 : British Isles  Minisode : Merry Christmas : Abergavenny, Wales  Christmas is a time for festivities and joyous celebrations. Whether you’re celebrating the birth of Christ or just participating in the season of giving, many people around the world view the Christmas season as a time to be happy. Being invited to a holiday party is usually something to get excited about. Sometimes thoug...

Season 04 : British Isles Episode 08 : Falling Skies : Glasgow, Scotland  The police use everything at their disposal to catch criminals and save innocent civilians. One of the most useful tools the authorities can use to help accomplish their mission is the police helicopter. Whether chasing a suspect or searching for a missing person, having a birds eye view of the area can be invaluable. The ai...

Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : The Glen Cinema : Paisley, Scotland  The cinema has been a place for people to be entertained for more than a century. Friends enjoying an action adventure or a first date at a romantic comedy, the cinema generally has something for everyone. Stepping away from the real world and entering a world of fiction is usually a safe way to kill a few hours. Sometimes t...

Season 04 : British Isles Episode 06 : Merthyr Rising : Merthyr Tydfil, Wales  Labor is one of the most valuable commodities for any industry. Sure some processes can be automated, but people will always be needed to perform tasks and run machines. That’s why it’s important for businesses to treat their employees well. The world is full of companies who value their labor pool and ensure the worker...

Season 04 : British Isles  Minisode : Princess Alice : London, England  Boats can be a great method of travel. Cruise ships, ferries and personal vessels have a long history of getting people from point A to point B in areas with abundant waterways. Most people board a boat with the intention of having fun while they cruise along the water. Sometimes though, fate has other plans. Check us out on Y...

Season 04 : British Isles Episode 06 : Battle Birmingham : Birmingham, England  Human beings throughout history have always been willing to fight for what they believe is right. Many times, those battles are fought with an amount of caution so as to not harm innocent people. Trying to maintain some amount of civility while still engaging in battle. Sometimes though, innocent civilians are caught i...

Season 04 : British Isles  Minisode : The Fatal Vespers : London, England  People gather for a number of reasons. Festivals, parades, family gatherings and religious services. A lot of times, the gathering happens in the same place on a regular schedule and that can give people a sense of security, believing that that place is safe. Sometimes though, the bough breaks and everyone comes tumbling do...

Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : The Black Dinner : Edinburgh Scotland  When you’re invited over to someone’s house for dinner, it’s most likely that you will spend the evening enjoying good food and conversation with friends and family. Generally, people don’t invite others into their home with intentions to do them harm and genuinely just want to have a good time. Sometimes though, your host...

Season 04 : British Isles Episode 05 : The Great Smog : London, England  Environmentalism is a major hot topic all over the world today, and with good reason. After all, if the planet we live on is damaged by pollutants to the point it starts rebelling against us, it's not as if we have anywhere else to go. But while increased extreme weather phenomena and rising global temperatures are a problem...

Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : Deadly Catch : Moray Firth, Scotland Fishing is one of the oldest and most common methods of procuring food all over the world. That’s why a large percentage of the global population live near some body of water. Fishing can have its dangers, but with proper planning and safety measures, many fishermen make it back to shore with their catch in one piece. Someti...

Season 04 : British Isles Episode 04 : Magdalene Laundries : Ireland Historically, it’s never been easy to be a woman. Even today in fact, depending on what part of the world you live in it can be excruciatingly difficult to live a life as a member of the fairer sex. But while things like the constant threat of sexual harassment or not having access to medical treatments are a sad reality in the m...

Season 04 : British Isles Episode 03 : Tainted Blood : UK Today, the risk of getting a bloodborne disease is rather low unless you engage in a number of high risk behaviors. It’s also why you aren’t allowed to donate blood if you do and donated blood is tested before being put into use. When you’re in a situation where you need a blood transfusion, the last thing a medical facility wants is for yo...

Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : The Viking Age : Ireland You hear a lot of people complain these days about people immigrating to other countries. Today, many people move to other countries for reasons such as employment, family, or safety from a dangerous situation. That wasn’t always the case for many countries in the past. A thousand years ago, it was common for outsiders to arrive and rai...

Season 04 : British Isles Episode 02 : Operation Legacy : World History is set in stone. Of course, memories are often inaccurate and one person’s version of the past may differ from another’s, but what actually happened can’t be changed. The truth will always be the truth. Generally, people try to document important events in order to remember them as accurately as possible. Using the testimony t...

Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : London Beer Flood : London, England Operating a manufacturing business is a big responsibility. Not only do you have to ensure the company makes money from the goods it’s producing, but there are usually a host of safety concerns to contend with. Companies generally have to have a number of safety precautions put in place to keep their employees safe. Sometimes...

Season 04 : British Isles Episode 01 : Highland Clearances : Scotland, UK A person’s home country is often closely tied to their identity. Even countries with similarities like the United States, Canada and England have their own customs and heritage that makes the people born there unique. It’s easy to assume that continuing to call your country home is your birthright. After all, you were born t...

Season 03 : The American Southwest Minisode : Roswell : Roswell, NM The idea that there are beings from other planets is a hotly debated topic. There are some people who believe that the universe is just too big to only house life on a single planet. Others believe that extraterrestrial life is impossible and we are all alone in the universe. A lot of people are firm in their belief that extraterr...