Jack Rackam
The Fox of Florence | The Life & Times of Machiavelli
Turns out the method to Machiavelli's madness was mollifying mad Medici after a mountain of madness above the Mediterranean. Special thanks to Blue for lending me his expertise on the subject and coming in to talk about Machiavelli's...
Fun Kids
Flags of the World #5
Let's learn about countries and flags of the world with this fun video for kids! Learn countries of the world & flags of the world with fun music and great pictures of flags. Learn what the flags of many different countries look like.
Fun Kids
Flags of the World #1
Let's learn about countries and flags of the world with this fun video for kids! Learn countries of the world & flags of the world with fun music and great pictures of flags. Learn what the flags of many different countries look like.
Professor Dave Explains
The History of Pasta and Types of Pasta in Italy
Ooh, pasta! It's so delicious, am I right? Ravioli, penne, you name it. But where does this dish come from? What kinds of pasta do Italians eat? Let's dig in!
Professor Dave Explains
How to Blend in With Italians When in Italy
It's time! You've been studying Italian for so long! You are ready to finally take that epic Italy vacation! But how will you blend in with the locals once you're there? You don't want to stick out like a sore thumb, do you? Here are...
Espresso Media
Walls of Venice: Battling Tourism and Climate Change
Walls of Venice part 1/8: This video discusses the challenges faced by the city of Venice due to its unique geographical location and the impact of tourism and climate change. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of the...
Weird History
What It Was Like to Be a Roman Slave
Slave labor was a huge aspect of Roman life and the Republic depended heavily on free work from human beings who had no rights, no possessions, and were left at the whims of their masters to be worked to death, starved, tortured, and...
Curated Video
Italy, Venice - Santa Maria della Salute church
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.
Curated Video
Italy, Sicily - Mount Etna
Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe dominates the entire region with its impressive size. Its spectacular eruptions, the fiery lava flows, has always aroused the interest of scientists and the curiosity of visitors from all...
Music Matters
Name the Composer Quiz! #17 Do you know your classical composers
How well do you know your classical composers? Find out with our name the composer quiz! We present ten facts about a random composer, see if you can guess the correct answer by the end of the video.
TLDR News
What The Hell is the G7? What Do They Actually Do? - TLDR News
This week the G7 is meeting in Cornwall (England) to discuss COVID and other major global isues. However, what they actually do and who they are is a little confusing and contentious. So in this video we discuss what the G7 is, what...
Professor Dave Explains
Balsamic Vinegar: L’Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena DOP
Do you like balsamic vinegar? But not those cheap bottles in the supermarket, I'm talking about the good stuff! Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Modena DOP. This is made in artisanal fashion in a very specific region of Italy, and it is...
Curated Video
The 442nd: The Most Decorated Regiment of the Second World War
Despite the racism they faced, the bravery and heroism of the Japanese American 442nd Regiment Combat Team made them one of the most decorated units in United States history.
Curated Video
Italy, Venice - San Giacomo di Rialto church
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Draghi and Soros Plans Explained
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TLDR News
What Brexit Deal Do EU Countries Want? - Brexit Explained
Our viewers asked us to make a video which runs through what every single EU nation wants from the EU/UK brexit deal. They asked, we did. So here is a breakdown of what individual EU countries want from Brexit...
Espresso Media
Walls of Venice: The Massive Floating Barriers of the MOSE Project
Walls of Venice part 2/8: This video provides an overview of the MOSE project in Venice, which aims to protect the city from flooding caused by high tides. The video introduces the lead engineer on the project and explains how the idea...
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Henrik Ibsen, A Doll's House - Plot Summary
Enjoy Henrik Ibsen’s classic play brought to life in pastel perfection! Nora and Torvald Helmer seem to have it all - a stylish apartment, three healthy children and a happy marriage. But when Nora’s old friend, Kristine Linde, shows up...
Curated Video
Giving Information in English
This video aims to help people improve their English by confidently talking about yourself in more detail, and ask for and give basic information. It also covers basic grammar, useful everyday expressions and new vocabulary.
Curated Video
Italy, Orvieto Cathedral
The construction of the cathedral lasted almost three centuries with the design and style evolving from Romanesque to Gothic as construction progressed. The flagstone of the cathedral was laid on 13 November 1290 by Pope Nicholas IV, The...
Espresso Media
Gullfaks to Hebron: Adriatic LNG
Gullfaks to Hebron part 6/8: This video discusses the construction of a massive liquid natural gas regasification plant on the Adriatic coast that supplies natural gas to Venice and Mestre. The platform was built using concrete and...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Pier Carlo Padoan: Solving the Euro Zone Crisis
Welcome to our new video series titled "New Economic Thinking." The series will feature dozens of conversations with leading economists on the most important issues facing economics and the global economy today. This episode features...
TLDR News
Which Country Will Leave the EU Next? - Brexit Explained
No matter which side you're on, most people can agree that Brexit hasn't exactly gone amazingly. Given the very public chaos and disagreement, has this put other EU countries off leaving too. We discuss if other countries are still...
Next Animation Studio
Italian ambassador died in gun battle in Democratic Republic of Congo
Italian Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo Luca Attanasio and his bodyguard, Italian carabiniere Vittorio Iacovacci, died in a gunbattle, and were not killed execution-style, as had previously been reported.