Friday Favorite: Horrible Histories

My favorite historical item of the week comes from the BBC–a show that teaches history even as it mocks and makes fun (anybody else see the one with the singing King Georges?) :-). Time periods range from the Ancient Romans all the way up to World War II. You can visit the official website and watch clips form past episodes, or browse dozens and dozens of videos on YouTube.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/shows/horrible-histories

Here’s a little taste: