Step Back History
Did Vikings Beat Columbus to the Americas?
Ask and ye shall receive! After a long, long hiatus to do a bit more reputable history for almost a year, it’s time to delve back into the crank files and check out more theories about visitors to the Americas before Columbus. Today we...
Packt
Create visual representations of data that models real-world phenomena or processes : A1. Activity for Data Visualization
From the section: Data Visualization. In this section you will learn about data visualization, matplotlib library, bar charts, line charts and scatter plots. There’s also an activity for data visualization. Data Visualization: A1....
TMW Media
Inside the Grand Ol Oprey in Nashville
In this episode of Travel Thru History we visit a city in the Southeastern US that you can hear from miles away. It’s rightfully called Music City but you know it as Nashville, Tennessee. We dig deep into the city’s past and find that...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
The Origins of Jinn: From Evil Spirits to Genie - (Exploring Middle Eastern Folklore)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the folklore and numerous legends surrounding the Jinn and how they've changed over the years
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Vampires: A Brief History of Obsession - (Exploring Vampire Folklore)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the folklore and numerous legends surrounding vampires, we also see how they changed over the years.
Step Back History
What is a Paladin?
Time to crack open a new series idea I have been batting around for a while now. I’ve been playing a lot of Dungeons and Dragons lately, and have always been a fan of fantasy. One of the things I was curious about though, is where some...
Cerebellum
Rings, Kings and Things - Villains
An age when the world was ruled by wise kings, valiant warriors and terrifying monsters; this episode introduces Villains. This is part 4 from the series 'Rings, King and Things'.
Boulder Creek International
Celebrate St. Patrick: Exploring the Myths and Legends of Saint Patrick in Armagh
Celebrate St. Patrick part 14: This video discusses the historical and mythical significance of Saint Patrick in Armagh, the oldest city in Ireland. It explores the legends surrounding his life and the locations associated with him, such...
Curated Video
Josefa Segovia: The Only Mexican-American Woman Hanged in California
Was Josefa Segovia – the first and only woman hanged in the state of California – killed for her actions or her race? And what can we learn from her tragic story?
Weird History
Meganeura, The Prehistoric Dragonfly
Three hundred million years ago, the largest insect ever known to humankind hunted in fern jungles and boasted an enormous wingspan of nearly 2.5 feet. Different from modern dragonflies in its size and other attributes, the Meganeura...
Curated Video
Mechanical cosplay wings
The largest mechanical wings on a cosplay costume measure 4.26 m (13 ft 11 in). How do people create cos play costumes to bring heroes to life? Use to inspire an art session on designing or creating cos play costumes.
Curated Video
Wheat: From Ancient Times to the Present
This video explores the significant impact of ancient wheat on history, from the development of agriculture and the rise of empires to the invention of bread. It highlights how wheat played a crucial role in the transformation of bread...
Cerebellum
Rings, Kings and Things - Monsters
Explore and learn about the Monsters of Fantasy in this episode. This is part 2 from the series 'Rings, King and Things'.
Guinness World Records
Cosplay Spotlight: The Incredible Kayle Costume and Record-Breaking Achievements
In this video, a cosplayer showcases their impressive League of Legends character cosplay of Kayle. The costume, made from unconventional materials like a microwave and shelving, features unique control methods through Bluetooth and...
Kult America
The Homes of Legendary Artists
On today's episode of Kult America we visit the homes of famous writers and artists to see if their standard of living was as large as public image. We visited the homes of Krzysztof Kamil Baczynski, Maria Dabrowska, Boleslaw Prus, Jerzy...
Curated Video
The Feared Witch of York part 1: the Early Life of Urusla Soothtell
According to legend, Ursula Soothtell was born in a Knaresborough cave in the summer of 1488. Tales of Ursula's supposed witchcraft began when she was young and she would go on to become Mother Shipton, the Witch of York. Learn how...
Curated Video
The Significance of Rice in Culture
Learn about rice-based stories, ceremonies, and sayings from Southeast Asia to the West. Rice part 3/5
Curated Video
Why Fire and Rain Are Enemies: an African Folktale
Once upon a time, there was a chief who had a daughter so beautiful that she drew the attention of both Fire and Rain. She wanted to marry Rain, but her father agreed to marry her off to Fire. This led to an epic competition between the...
Curated Video
The Feared Witch of York part 4: the Legend and Legacy of Mother Shipton
The cave in which Mother Shipton was born and lived became one of Britain's first tourist attractions. For hundreds of years after her death, people credited her with predictions about society, the end of the world, and even mobile...
Curated Video
The Feared Witch of York part 3: Mother Shipton Predicts the Execution of Anne Boleyn
As Mother Shipton's fame grew across the nation, she began making predictions about the royal families and the future of the church too. Hear what she had to say about the marriage between Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII and how did she...
Curated Video
The Man Who Never Lied: an African Proverb
This episode is about a wise man who offends a whole village and outwits a King. Is it always wise to tell the truth? And how to you tell the truth when you're not sure if the message delivered to you was actually truthful?
Curated Video
The Feared Witch of York part 2: Ursula the Herbalist Becomes Mother Shipton the Soothsayer
Ursula worked as an herbalist or "cunning person," a lucrative job at the time. People relied on herbalists to ease their maladies but also tended to distrust them for their seemingly magical knowledge of plants and their powers....
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Compassion in the Workplace
Creating a culture of compassion in the workplace is a great way for leaders to transform the workplace experience.
Curated Video
Myths and Legends About Maize in the Americas
Where did maize come from? There is a scientific answer to that question and there are the more creative and intriguing stories. This video covers some of the myths and legends of maize in the Americas. Maize part 3/5