Wonderscape
Origins of the Alamo: From Mission to Fortress
Uncover the early history of the Alamo, originally established as the Mission San Antonio de Valero in the 1700s by Spanish settlers in Texas. This video traces its transformation from a religious mission aimed at converting Native...
Curated Video
Columbus’s Second Voyage
Dr. Forrester talks about Columbus’s second voyage to the New World with seventeen ships and a thousand men.
Curated Video
European Immigration and Ellis Island
Dr. Forrester talks about the variety of immigrants who have come to America and the various reasons they came. She then talks about the immigration center at Ellis Island.
Curated Video
Do People Live in The North Pole?
The true geographic North Pole is bereft of vegetation. Trees need soil to flourish. As the North Pole is composed of random chunks of ice in close proximity, there is no way that growth can occur. Then there are months of darkness,...
Curated Video
Chicago
Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Father of Chicago, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. She describes this remarkable man and his contributions to building the city of Chicago.
Curated Video
Spanish Exploration in the Southeast
Dr. Forrester examines the exploration and colonization of Florida and the Southeast as well as the explorers who sailed there.
Curated Video
North American Explorers
North American Explorers identifies explorers who had major roles in the exploration of North America.
Curated Video
Cultural Impact of Early Exploration
Cultural Impact of Early Exploration explains the cultural impact of exploration by researching the travels of Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Sir Francis Drake.
Curated Video
English Exploration of the New World
English Exploration of the New World investigates the English exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
Curated Video
Spanish Exploration of the New World
Spanish Exploration of the New World investigates the Spanish exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
Curated Video
How Puerto Rico Became a US Commonwealth
Puerto Rico is part of the US, governed by federal law but unable to vote in Presidential elections.. So why does it remain in constitutional limbo?
Curated Video
French Exploration of the New World
French Exploration of the New World investigates the French exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Great Plains Region: Historical Highlights
This clip explores the historical history, and some important cultural features of the Great Plains Region.
Cerebellum
The Age Of Discovery - The Voyage Around The World
This program examines the important figures of this period, their motivations for exploring new lands, and their tragedies and successes. This video looks at the first record of an explorer circumnavigating the world, this explorer was...
Curated Video
The Reggio Emelia Approach: A Child-Centered Model of Education
This video describes the Reggio Amelia approach to education, which was developed in response to the tragedy of World War Two. The approach emphasizes the development of creativity and social skills, with teachers stepping aside to let...
60 Second Histories
Captain Cook - part 2
A veteran sailor recounts Captain Cook's final voyage aboard HMS Resolution.
Espresso Media
A Time Capsule Expedition for the Future
In this part of the series, Jason reflects on the importance of preserving the past and hopes for a better future as they embark on an expedition to Bouvet Island. He contemplates the changes in the world and the impact it will have on...
Espresso Media
Journey to the Unknown: Exploring Bouvet Island
This video captures the awe-inspiring journey of a group of explorers to Bouvet Island, a remote and mysterious place untouched by human ambitions. As they navigate the treacherous terrain, they contemplate the future and the potential...
Science360
NSF Science Now 5
In this week's episode of NSF Science Now we explore negative thoughts, robotic fish, sensitive alligators and finally the discovery of a camp used by explorers a century ago during the ""Heroic Age"" of Antarctic exploration.
Espresso Media
Exploring the Beauty and Connection of Marine Life
In the third part of this series, the speaker shares his deep connection and passion for marine life, particularly dolphins and humpback whales. He reflects on the wisdom and ancient nature of these species compared to humans, and the...
Espresso Media
Journey to the Unknown: Exploring Time and Technology
In this video, a group of explorers embark on a mysterious voyage where they encounter unexpected challenges and contemplate the power of technology and human connection. Through their journey, they discover the importance of...
Science360
Navigating the New Arctic: Dr. France Córdova Presentation Interactive 2019 SXSW
Director of the National Science Foundation Dr. France Córdova took the stage at SXSW 2019 to describe the next generation of research happening in the new Arctic, from learning more about shipping routes in iceless summers to autonomous...
Science360
Robotic Fish! NSF Science Now 5
In this week's episode of NSF Science Now we explore negative thoughts, robotic fish, sensitive alligators and finally the discovery...