Mediacorp
The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, host Joshua investigates the timeline for vaccine development and whether there is any hope of eradicating the virus. Pandemic part 1/7
60 Second Histories
Edward Jenner - Smallpox
Edward Jenner explains what smallpox is, why people feared it so much and how inoculations were sometimes used to protect people.
Curated Video
Why European Disesases Didn't Kill Africans
In most schools in America, we are taught that "European diseases" killed off the indigenous peoples of the New World. But what about Africa and Asia? Why weren't they affected?
Jabzy
Kazakhstan's Nuclear Problem - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Kazakhstan's Nuclear Problem
Weird History
Did A Mysterious Disease Take Out The Aztecs
For hundreds of years, history left us wondering what disease killed the Aztecs in the mid-1500s. Many assumed the Aztecs were one of many Central American groups to be wiped out by European diseases like smallpox. However, DNA testing...
Weird History
Afflictions you might catch in Medieval Towns
Life in the Middle Ages was dangerous. Whether living in a communal setting, fighting abroad, or simply tending a field, there were numerous challenges that could bring it all to an end. Life inside a castle or a monastery may have...
Vlogbrothers
On Immunity, Inoculation, and Individuals
In which John, inspired by Eula Biss's book On Immunity, considers how immunity and inoculation happen. Other topics discussed include vaccination, the relationship between individual efforts and collaboration, and what must be shared to...
Vlogbrothers
How We Teach: Individualist Stories
I'm sorry if this one is dense! Rarely do I feel like I really need more than four minutes, but this time I did!! Two things I've been thinking about: 1. When I say that shared worldviews and knowledge helps us communicate and work...
Curated Video
Epidemics
They’re diseases that affect people living in a single country or region – but what impact have historic epidemics had on US society?
Makematic
Peter Harris
The American Revolution was a war that involved many different people and forced Native Americans to choose sides. This is the story of Continental Army hero, Peter Harris.
Hip Hughes History
The Columbian Exchange
Explore the effects of Columbus and the Columbian Exchange, which will change the future of both the new and old worlds.
Weird History
The Most Destructive Pandemics In History
The world is swarming with deadly pandemics, epidemics, diseases, and the history of humanity can certainly attest to this fact. There have been many instances spanning our existence of historic epidemics that threatened humanity.
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Immunology
As we know from our understanding of microbiology, pathogens are everywhere. So why don't we get sick all the time? And what are allergies, why do some people have them and others don't? And what are vaccines, how do those work? All of...
Professor Dave Explains
Smallpox (Variola Virus)
Smallpox is probably the biggest killer in human history, and has had a significant impact on the expansion of human civilization. It is caused by the variola virus, which is a poxvirus, so what do those look like? How do they spread and...
Ancient Lights Media
How do vaccines work?
Understanding Vaccines - Viruses/Immunity Set - Part 4. This clips examines how vaccines are made and how they are able to produce immunity to infectious diseases.
Curated Video
SYND 29/03/1972 MASS INOCULATION AFTER SMALLPOX OUTBREAK IN HANOVER
Mass inoculation after outbreak of smallpox in Hanover, West Germany.
1. gv plane on tarmac, pan airport building with "Hannover" sign on.
2. various of newspaper headlines about smallpox outbreak
3. ms vaccine stocks in refrigerator...
Curated Video
CAN959 SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC HITS BIHAR
The famine-stricken state of Bihar is hit by a smallpox epidemic.
1. ws village
2. mcu ha open sewer tilt up to villagers
3. mcu child with smallpox
4. ms child with smallpox
5. mcu child tilt up to mother
6. ms man being inoculated...
Curated Video
SYND 4 2 70 RARE SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC IN THE INDUSTRIAL RUHR VALLEY
1) ls Meschede village, center of current epidemic
2) ms road at edge of restricted area cordoned off
3) cu sign: Smallpox Restricted Area
4) ms, sign pan to isolation hospital
5) ms ambulance car leaves hospital
6) gv another...
Curated Video
LIB29/03/72 YUGOSLAVS VACCINATED AGAINST SMALLPOX
Yugoslavs vaccinated against smallpox
1 woman innoculated
2 various shots as people queue and more innoculations
3 archway as people enter and leave building
4 exterior building sign 'Ljubljana Enota Center'
5 street scenes
Film: Pos -...
Curated Video
SYND26-03-72 VACCINATIONS AGAINST SMALLPOX FOR YUGOSLAVS
People in Belgrade receive vaccinations due to an outbreak of small-pox.
1. ws pan down building
2. various shots people in street, some reading reports
3. ws man in street accostsa policeman
4. various shots crowds of people waiting...
Curated Video
CAN960 VACCINATION DRIVE AS SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC HITS BIHAR STATE
A smallpox epidemic is spreading through famine stricken Bihar State in India. People are shown being inoculated against the disease.
1. ms two children walk along
2. cu child with face covered with smallpox rash
3. mcu man with pock...
Curated Video
UPI cuts 4 2 70 RARE SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC IN THE INDUSTRIAL RUHR VALLEY
SHOWS1) exterior isolation hospital2) nurse giving innoculations3) road at edge of restricted area, cordoned off 4) sign: restricted area, pan to road5) road and restriction signs6) lorry past on road7) Village sign: "Meschede"8)...
Bridgeman Arts
Journey For Survival part nine - People in developing countries are vaccinated against smallpox. The Prime Minister of Nepal, Surya Bahadur Thapa, speaks to camera.
Clip from 'Journey For Survival' 1981 documentary about drought and famine in developing countries. People in developing countries are vaccinated against smallpox. The Prime Minister of Nepal, Surya Bahadur Thapa, speaks to camera.