Curated Video
Marcus Aurelius Brought to Life with Motion & Color, History Included
Marcus Aurelius: the famous Stoic Emperor. His road to emperorship was long and winding. His time as emperor was even harder. Plagued by disease and wars, Aurelius still managed to maintain his philosophical point of view. Ideas from his...
60 Second Histories
A Roman centurion
This brief video describes a centurion, the Roman officer in charge of eighty legionaries. It covers his clothing, armour and equipment all with their latin names
History Hit
A History of Unbelief: Irish identity and Catholicism, Part 2
Has it been difficult to be a cultural Catholic in the last 20 years? Can you be an Atheist and a cultural Catholic? What is the new Irish identity and are we going to see more unbelief in Ireland? A History of Unbelief, Part 6
Curated Video
Overachiever Extraordinaire | The Life & Times of Pompey the Great
Pompey: thrower of parties, marrier of daughters, general of everywhere Caesar wasn't and overachiever extraordinaire. From his time working with Sulla to going toe-to-toe with Caesar, a man with a greater reputation in his day than he's...
60 Second Histories
Roman armour - lorica segmentata
A legionary describes the armour called lorica segmentata or 'segmented' armour which is heavier and more uncomfortable but offers better protection, it's even arrowproof
History Hit
A History of Unbelief: Atheism in ancient times, Part 1
How old is Atheism? What does Atheism look like in ancient Greece and Rome? Are there any examples of Greek Atheism? A History of Unbelief, Part 1
Amor Sciendi
A Shared History
Standing inside the Cathedral in Cordoba is a confounding experience that forces one to reflect on history, our interconnectedness, and the shared nostalgia of culture.
History Hit
Michael Scott on Classical Connections: Democracy then and now
What can we learn about democracy in the ancient world? What was the dynamism like in Athens when it came to democracy? ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest speaker*** Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 7
Amor Sciendi
Horses of St. Mark's square? or more complicated?
The Horses of St. Mark's Square in Venice have an interesting history. They have been moved around the world and have witnessed some of its great, and terrifying moments.
Weird History
How The Roman Colosseum Was Built
One of the world's most notable feats of architecture is the Colosseum in Rome. Opened in 80 CE by Emperor Titus, this massive structure existed solely to entertain the masses with gladiator fights, animal skirmishes, and, at some point,...
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: Zoroastrianism
What is known of this religion in China? What motivated Christian rulers in the west to send missionaries to China and why? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 5
Hip Hughes History
Federalist Paper #70 Explained: American Government Review
Wrap your head around Fed #70 and Hamilton's man love for a strong President.
Curated Video
Mediterranean World: Inspiring America's Democracy
Discover how 3,000 years ago the Ancient Mediterranean World improved the life of the people through trade and the sharing of customs, knowledge and ideas.
60 Second Histories
Introduction to the Roman Empire
This short video describes the Roman Empire and the countries it spanned such as Germany or Germania, France or Gallia and Britain which used to be known as Albion.
Curated Video
Designing the Constitution: Learning from our Ancestors
How the Founding Fathers used the experiences of other democratic societies to inform the US Constitution.
Curated Video
Introduction to Massage
This video provides an overview of massage therapy as an alternative therapy for relaxation and muscle relief. It discusses the history of massage, its techniques, and its popularity as a beneficial health treatment.
Alternative...
Weird History
What Did Romans Actually Wear?
Picture a citizen of the Roman Empire. What are they wearing? Most likely, you imagined someone wearing a white toga, sandals, and maybe some kind of laurel on their head. But most ancient Romans didn't really dress that way in their...
Cerebellum
Ancient Rome - Politics Of Rome
For centuries, Italy was the center of civilization, with its capital in Rome, “the Eternal City”. The Romans created the largest empire the ancient world ever saw. Its influence extended outward and in time encompassed almost the entire...
But Why
The History of the Calendar
Understanding and tracking time is key to keeping society -- and our lives -- running smoothly. Early civilizations developed calendars with just 300 days in a year. But by 1582, the time it takes for Earth to rotate around the sun was...
Englishing
Confusing English: Possessive ('S) - (Easy Explanation)
This video is about possessive's. There are several rules to turn common nouns into possessives. The most common one is just add 's to who possesses the object. Generally speaking a person possesses things not the other way round. There...
Cerebellum
The Middle Ages - Introduction To The Period
This video tells the fascinating story of these thousand years of history, from around 500 A.D. to 1400 A.D. The Middle Ages are an incredibly dynamic period of history. So much of what we are familiar with today, from states to...
AllTime 10s
10 Famous Landmarks That Were Almost Destroyed
Imagine a world without the Eiffel Tower, The Statue of Liberty or The Colosseum' Well, that's a world that almost existed. Alltime 10s brings you 10 stories of how close we came to losing some of the planet's most iconic tourist...