Instructional Video10:58
Epic History TV

Venice: Ambition, Survival, and Renaissance Splendor

12th - Higher Ed
Venice’s territorial ambitions and strategic alliances during the 15th century led to decades of warfare, including the Italian Wars, where the Republic faced existential threats like the League of Cambrai. Despite setbacks, Venice...
Instructional Video12:08
Epic History TV

The Rise of Venice: Queen of the Adriatic

12th - Higher Ed
Venice, the "Queen of the Adriatic," rose from humble beginnings as a refuge in coastal lagoons during the fall of the Western Roman Empire to become a powerful maritime republic. Its strength stemmed from strategic naval dominance,...
Instructional Video5:51
Epic History TV

The Turning Point at Marengo: Napoleon’s Pivotal Victory

12th - Higher Ed
The Battle of Marengo ended in a stunning reversal, with Napoleon's forces turning near-defeat into a decisive victory after Desaix's timely counterattack shattered the Austrian advance. Despite heavy losses on both sides, Napoleon's...
Instructional Video9:42
Epic History TV

Napoleon's Bold March Through the Alps

12th - Higher Ed
Napoleon's daring Alpine offensive begins as the Army of the Reserve braves the treacherous Great St. Bernard Pass. Despite immense logistical challenges, the French advance swiftly into Italy, outmaneuvering Austrian forces and seizing...
Instructional Video8:14
Epic History TV

Napoleon's Gambit: The Alpine Campaign of 1800

12th - Higher Ed
The year is 1800, and Napoleon Bonaparte, now First Consul of France, is consolidating power and implementing sweeping reforms to stabilize the nation. However, with France under threat from Austria on two fronts, Napoleon begins a bold...
Instructional Video11:13
Epic History TV

Napoleon's Return and the Fall of the Directory

12th - Higher Ed
In October 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte returned to France after his campaign in Egypt and Syria, greeted as a hero by the public despite the nation's dire state. Amid political corruption and crisis, Napoleon formed alliances with key...
Instructional Video33:03
Curated Video

Byzantine Emperors Family Tree (Constantine the Great to 1453)

6th - Higher Ed
Byzantine Emperors Family Tree (Constantine the Great to 1453)
Instructional Video7:01
Curated Video

Football Controversies: The Drug Scandals

6th - Higher Ed
This video discusses the drug-related controversies surrounding former football players Edgar Davitz and Diego Maradona. It highlights the positive aspects of their careers, such as their skills and achievements, but also delves into the...
Instructional Video5:36
Food Farmer Earth

The Art of Farmhouse Cooking: Celebrating Tradition and Taste

12th - Higher Ed
Uncover the secrets of traditional farmhouse cooking, where culinary skills meet family heritage. Learn how homemade pastas, cheeses, and cured meats embody a rich cultural history brought from Northern Italy to the American table.
Instructional Video9:29
Mr. Beat

The United Nations Explained

6th - 12th
Once upon a time there was a horrible war called World War One. It was devastating. It was horrible. All of the world's superpowers were at it, and it was supposed to be the "war to end all wars." After Germany was defeated, the side...
Instructional Video4:23
Curated Video

Landmarks - NYE Climbers

12th - Higher Ed
NYE CLIMBERS- 4 PEAKS HOW DID YOU SPEND LAST NEW YEAR’S EVE? IT’S UNLIKELY IT WAS ATOP MT ELBRUS IN RUSSIA. FOR SEVERAL YEARS THIS DETERMINED, SOME SAY CRAZY, GROUP OF RUSSIANS SPEND EACH NEW YEAR ATOP THE WORLD’S TALLEST MOUNTAINS. THEN...
Instructional Video3:26
Curated Video

Brazil: Ethnic Diversity

6th - 12th
The reasons behind the diversity of Brazil's population: what in Brazil's history led such a broad range of races to settle in the country? Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. 50% of Brazil's population of...
Instructional Video1:07
Great Big Story

Explore La Scarzuola, Italy’s surreal ideal city

12th - Higher Ed
Discover La Scarzuola, an architectural masterpiece in Terni, Italy. Built by Tomaso Buzzi as his “autobiography in stone,” this surreal city blends mystery and art.<br/>
Instructional Video8:52
Curated Video

Marco Polo For Kids

K - 5th
Learn about Marco Polo, the Italian merchant, who traveled Asia to become one of the earliest European explorers to learn about its culture and people and return to write about it.
Instructional Video7:42
Curated Video

Leonardo da Vinci For Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Learn about Leonardo da Vinci, the artist and engineering genius of the Italian Renaissance who painted the Mona Lisa and sketched inventions ahead of his time.
Instructional Video7:33
Bedtime History

Galileo Galilei For Kids | Bedtime History

K - 12th
Learn about the courageous, Italian mathematician and scientist, Galileo, who used his own telescope to view the Moon and challenged those in authority to prove that the Earth circles the Sun.
Instructional Video5:29
Curated Video

Brief History of Petrarch

K - 5th
Simple history about Francesco Petrarcha, who became known as the Father of the Renaissance. Great for kids or those who want a brief overview of the Italian writer and philosopher.
Instructional Video8:43
Curated Video

Boudica for Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Step back in time and uncover the epic tale of Boudica, the fearless warrior queen of ancient Britain, in this captivating video. Follow the remarkable journey of Boudica as she rises to power and leads her people in a fierce rebellion...
Instructional Video4:02
Wonderscape

Christopher Columbus: Early Life and Dreams of Exploration

K - 5th
This video explores the early life of Christopher Columbus, born in Genoa, Italy, in 1451. From watching ships in the busy harbor to surviving a pirate attack, Columbus grew up fascinated by the world beyond his homeland, determined to...
Instructional Video7:53
Epic History TV

Napoleon Marches Towards Rivoli

12th - Higher Ed
In 1796, during the height of the French Revolutionary Wars, a young General Napoleon Bonaparte took command of a demoralized army in Northern Italy. Despite low expectations, in just one month, he led his army to a series of...
Instructional Video9:52
Epic History TV

Reviewing Napoleon's Success in Italy

12th - Higher Ed


In 1796, during the French Revolutionary Wars, 26-year-old General Napoleon Bonaparte took command of a struggling French army in northern Italy. Against all odds, he transformed the army's fortunes with a series of decisive...
Instructional Video7:42
Epic History TV

Napoleon Becomes Commander of the French Army

12th - Higher Ed


In 1796, at the height of the French Revolutionary Wars, a young Napoleon Bonaparte took command of the French Army in Northern Italy. Despite its ragged condition and low morale, Napoleon's leadership quickly turned the army's...
Instructional Video3:13
Epic History TV

Napoleon Emerges a Legend of Arcole

12th - Higher Ed
Napoleon has faced a grueling campaign, suffering a defeat and a costly victory at Arcole, but ultimately pushing back the Austrians. Despite losing many men, his heroic actions at the bridge of Arcole are turned into a legendary tale...
Instructional Video3:31
Epic History TV

Napoleon's First Defeat and the Plan for a Bold Counterattack

12th - Higher Ed
Napoleon's position grows precarious as Austrian forces, led by Alvinczi and Davidovich, coordinate their next moves. After a few days of cautious maneuvering, the Austrians advance, but their efforts are bungled. Napoleon seizes the...