SabrinainPA Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 We just watched two Horrible Histories on United Streaming - one on Ancient Egypt and one on the Great Wall of China. Just wanted to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana in Canada Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Were they good, lol? We have them on audio--my son loves them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I'm not sure if I've heard of them. Care to share more? What age would you say they're for? What's horrible about them? Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I'm not sure if I've heard of them. Care to share more? What age would you say they're for? What's horrible about them? Lol.They're based on the Horrible History books by Terry Deary. Quite humorous, but rather loud. My kids love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana in Canada Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) Loud, and um, graphic. Especially the audio version. Here's an example of one of the songs from "The Terrible Tudors": "Henry the 8th was a big fat man he loved to stuff his face in the frying pan if he'd stayed away from the beer and wine he wouldn't have ended up like Frankenstein." It's not for the faint of heart. Edited March 17, 2009 by Alana in Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 We just watched two Horrible Histories on United Streaming - one on Ancient Egypt and one on the Great Wall of China. Just wanted to share. When you say "watched", are they "animated", or audio only, or audio plus non (or semi) animated pictures from the books, or what? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 When you say "watched", are they "animated", or audio only, or audio plus non (or semi) animated pictures from the books, or what?They're animated. Here's the complete set at Amazon.co.uk. These are in PAL format so can't be played on most North American DVD players (we have an all-region player which converts PAL to NTSC because we import a lot of stuff from the UK); however, the DVD's are region free and will play on a computer. Apparently United Streaming has them as well. Each episode is presented as an adventure of two pre-teen/teen? kids who get taken back in time and have an adventure. The music is loud, but that's my only complaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 This reminded me of a questions I've had for awhile: for what age group are the Horrible Histories? I'm looking for something that both the 8 yr old twins and the 11 yr old dd would enjoy. And no, they aren't turned off by blood and guts, in fact, the more the better. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) The books are recommended for the 7-12 age group. My 5 year old loves them. And so, do I. Although, I'm not too keen on reading them aloud. Edited March 17, 2009 by Hathersage errors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks for the heads up! I'll check them out. Ds enjoyed the ones that he read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 They're animated. Here's the complete set at Amazon.co.uk. These are in PAL format so can't be played on most North American DVD players (we have an all-region player which converts PAL to NTSC because we import a lot of stuff from the UK); however, the DVD's are region free and will play on a computer. Apparently United Streaming has them as well. Each episode is presented as an adventure of two pre-teen/teen? kids who get taken back in time and have an adventure. The music is loud, but that's my only complaint. The things I learn from you :D Thanks Moira! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 The things I learn from you :DYou've barely scraped the surface of my trivial knowledge. Substance is another question altogether. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabrinainPA Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 The whole "Horrible .." thing threw me, too, but they were actually well done. We had just finished discussing China in SOTW/TOG and a lot of that information was repeated. We supplemented a lot this year with United Streaming, and, with the exception of one Shakespeare play that had nudity (yup!) in it, we have been very pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bella_gitana Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Oh no, another reason to finally take the plunge and get United Streaming. My kids love HH series. We used to watch them on AnimaniaHD, but Dish Network dropped that chanel over a year ago. I asked the people from HorribleBooks.com if they would carry them, but they haven't had any luck getting the US format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I found an episode in clips on you tube Ingenious Industrialists http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8uFpo6FsfA&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcfnZtzVMg8&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GUB-o3rkCY&feature=related It is only available on united streaming plus correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 You can also get the books. My son LOVES these and reads them over and over. He especially likes the Murderous Math series. When I wanted to learn something about Shakespear, I read the Horrible History book on Shakespeare. It was very easy to read, and I learned a lot! LOL. I think thse books are best for boys grades 4-8. Not saying girls, littles, and high schoolers won't like them, but they're silly and a sometimes gory. You can order these from Ray at Horriblebooks.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Is there a list of all the ones that are on United Streaming anywhere? I'd love to have that as a reference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 This reminded me of a questions I've had for awhile: for what age group are the Horrible Histories? I'm looking for something that both the 8 yr old twins and the 11 yr old dd would enjoy. And no, they aren't turned off by blood and guts, in fact, the more the better. Janet Have you tried this anatomy coloring book? http://www.amazon.com/Gross-Anatomy-Off-Color-Coloring-Book/dp/0679881875 The cover sums it up. To learn the bones of the limbs, you color BROKEN bones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Is there a list of all the ones that are on United Streaming anywhere? I'd love to have that as a reference! http://www.discoveryeducation.com/pdf/streamingplusTitle.pdf its in alphabetical order, just scroll down to horrible histories. All grouped together by series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Is there a list of all the ones that are on United Streaming anywhere? I'd love to have that as a reference!It looks like all 26 episodes are available. Here's a list. Season 1 Episode 1: Terrible Tudors - (Original Air Date: 1 January 2001) Episode 2: Angry Aztecs - (Original Air Date: January 2001) Episode 3: Measly Middle Ages - (Original Air Date: January 2001) Episode 4: Vicious Vikings - (Original Air Date: 1 February 2001) Episode 5: Groovy Greeks - (Original Air Date: 2001) Episode 6: Rotten Romans - (Original Air Date: 8 February 2001) Episode 7: The Wild West - (Original Air Date: 2001) Episode 8: Savage Stone Age - (Original Air Date: 21 February 2001) Episode 9: Revolting Revolution - (Original Air Date: 21 February 2001) Episode 10: Royal Pain - (Original Air Date: 1 March 2001) Episode 11: Ingenious Industrialists - (Original Air Date: 7 March 2001) Episode 12: Marvelous Marco Polo - (Original Air Date: 28 March 2001) Episode 13: Trading Timbuktu - (Original Air Date: 6 April 2001) Season 2 Episode 1: Battlin' Bolivar - (Original Air Date: 1 January 2002) Episode 2: Amazing Aussies - (Original Air Date: 8 January 2002) Episode 3: Challenging China - (Original Air Date: 15 January 2002) Episode 4: Magnificent Mounties - (Original Air Date: 22 January 2002) Episode 5: Rockin' Renaissance - (Original Air Date: 29 January 2002) Episode 6: Awesome Egyptians - (Original Air Date: January 2002) Episode 7: Perilous Plagues - (Original Air Date: 14 February 2002) Episode 8: Stormin' Scots - (Original Air Date: 21 February 2002) Episode 9: Surprising Samurai - (Original Air Date: 28 February 2002) Episode 10: Gnarly North Pole - (Original Air Date: 4 March 2002) Episode 11: Highly Hawaiian - (Original Air Date: 11 March 2002) Episode 12: Extraordinary Explorers - (Original Air Date: 18 March 2002) Episode 13: Captivating Columbus - (Original Air Date: 25 March 2002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 It looks like all 26 episodes are available. Here's a list. Season 1 Episode 1: Terrible Tudors - (Original Air Date: 1 January 2001) Episode 2: Angry Aztecs - (Original Air Date: January 2001) Episode 3: Measly Middle Ages - (Original Air Date: January 2001) Episode 4: Vicious Vikings - (Original Air Date: 1 February 2001) Episode 5: Groovy Greeks - (Original Air Date: 2001) Episode 6: Rotten Romans - (Original Air Date: 8 February 2001) Episode 7: The Wild West - (Original Air Date: 2001) Episode 8: Savage Stone Age - (Original Air Date: 21 February 2001) Episode 9: Revolting Revolution - (Original Air Date: 21 February 2001) Episode 10: Royal Pain - (Original Air Date: 1 March 2001) Episode 11: Ingenious Industrialists - (Original Air Date: 7 March 2001) Episode 12: Marvelous Marco Polo - (Original Air Date: 28 March 2001) Episode 13: Trading Timbuktu - (Original Air Date: 6 April 2001) Season 2 Episode 1: Battlin' Bolivar - (Original Air Date: 1 January 2002) Episode 2: Amazing Aussies - (Original Air Date: 8 January 2002) Episode 3: Challenging China - (Original Air Date: 15 January 2002) Episode 4: Magnificent Mounties - (Original Air Date: 22 January 2002) Episode 5: Rockin' Renaissance - (Original Air Date: 29 January 2002) Episode 6: Awesome Egyptians - (Original Air Date: January 2002) Episode 7: Perilous Plagues - (Original Air Date: 14 February 2002) Episode 8: Stormin' Scots - (Original Air Date: 21 February 2002) Episode 9: Surprising Samurai - (Original Air Date: 28 February 2002) Episode 10: Gnarly North Pole - (Original Air Date: 4 March 2002) Episode 11: Highly Hawaiian - (Original Air Date: 11 March 2002) Episode 12: Extraordinary Explorers - (Original Air Date: 18 March 2002) Episode 13: Captivating Columbus - (Original Air Date: 25 March 2002) Have I told you lately that I LOVE YOU!?!?! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Have I told you lately that I LOVE YOU!?!?! Thanks! :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I bought the set on ebay. They work just fine on our dvd player. They're not my favorite shows, but they're OK. Ds enjoyed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I bought the set on ebay. They work just fine on our dvd player.If the discs are NTSC (i.e. will work on a typical North American player), AFAIK they're illegal copies because the series has never been released in North America on DVD (not that this would be mentioned in an eBay listing). The ones from Amazon.co.uk will not play on an NTSC player. They will work on a computer, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 ugh -- it's only on US plus -- we only have the regular one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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