Weird History
Pazuzu, the Demon of 'The Exorcist' film
If you've heard of Pazuzu at all, it's because you paid attention while watching The Exorcist. Pazuzu was the demon that possessed young Regan in the film. However, this fascinating character has a long history that goes back several...
Curated Video
The man who never was - Operation Mincemeat (2009)
National Archives: ‘The Man Who Never Was’ tells the fascinating tale of Operation Mincemeat. This elaborate deception aimed to make the Axis powers believe that the Allies would attempt to enter Europe through Greece and Sardinia,...
Curated Video
The Dam Busters (2009)
National Archives: ‘The Dam Busters’ tells the story of 617 Squadron and its daring and extremely difficult mission, which went on to become one of the most famous episodes of the Second World War. This videocast is part of the War on...
Curated Video
Trailblazing Women of the 20s - Marie Stopes
National Archives: Learn about Marie Stopes, a prominent campaigner for birth control in the 1920s. Marie is the eighth to feature in our Trailblazing Women of the 20s series; in each short film, we focus on an individual who led the way...
Curated Video
Introduction to the Scientific Method
The video defines the scientific methodology and its importance in life. It describes the process to implement scientific thinking and how can we apply it inside classrooms and in life in general
Curated Video
Water festival
Out there in Cambodia, Where in the world is Australia, gadgets, baby jaguars and pigs.
Mr. Beat
Loving v. Virginia
Mildred Jeter, a woman of both African American and Native American ancestry, discovers she is pregnant, and Richard Loving, a Caucasian, is the father. The two decide to get married, and they live happily ever after. The end. Except...
Music Matters
Why Should You Learn Music Theory?
Students learning music often think of music theory as a waste of time, they think it’s boring, and something they’ll never actually need. We explain why you should learn music theory in order to become a better musician. Plenty of...
ShortCutsTv
Sign Test
How to calculate and apply the Sign Test to a contemporary psychological problem - the shaping of attitudes towards the death penalty.
Physics Girl
Can you take perfect 3D photos?
3D movies and TV are is increasing in popularity, but is any of it truly 3D? How true is the 3D in movie theaters? How do glassess-less 3D TVs work? Try catching a ball with one eye closed. If you find it easy, try having the ball thrown...
The Art Assignment
Art Trip: Richmond, Virginia | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
In which we explore the great city of Richmond, Virginia, and think about its history as well as its present. Featuring: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Quirk Hotel Rappahannock Restaurant Lamplighter Roasting Company Early Bird Biscuit...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Combinatorial Polymers Scaffold Library
This is a demonstration of how to make combinatorial polymer scaffold libraries for rapid screening of cell-material interactions in 3D. This approach will help accelerate the developmentof new devices for tissue engineering applications
Curated Video
Anna May Wong: Hollywood's First Asian American Movie Star
At a time when racist laws and shameful stereotyping limited the careers of ethnic minority actors, Anna May Wong broke down doors to become the first Chinese American movie star in history!
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ted Dintersmith - What School Could Be
Ted Dintersmith is one of America's leaders in innovation, entrepreneurship, and education. Ted's professional experience includes two decades in venture capital, including being ranked by Business 2.0 as the top-performing U.S. venture...
Schooling Online
Flying Through Film: Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot - Theme of Family and Friendship
Families can be a source of joy and major frustration! Sometimes our friendships provide safe sanctuary during stormy family conflict. This lesson explores the theme of Family and Friendship in Stephen Daldry’s film Billy Elliot. All...
Restoration Planet
Youth-led River Cleanup in Ecuador
This inspiring youth-led river cleanup takes place on the Rio Carrizal in Ecuador. These young and passionate environmentalists invited us to join them, kayaking down this small river near Ecuador's coast. Plastic that ends up in the...
Maddie Moate
Welcome to The Robot Zoo! | NEW SERIES | Maddie Moate
Welcome to The Robot Zoo! Join me and Greg as we answer some curious animal questions using the awesome Robot Zoo animals as our guides. Thank you to the Horniman Museum for letting us film the robots!
Physics Girl
What are antibubbles?
Learn how to make antibubbles and the science behind these fun, unusual spheres. This cool and unusual demonstration is an easy DIY experiment. Antibubbles are a spherical shell of air enclosing a droplet of water, all submerged in...
Music Matters
Which Chord Comes Next? (Major Chord Progression Chart) - Music Composition
How do you know which chord you could use next? We share our very own major chord progression chart that will help get you started in figuring out which chord comes next. Musicians often wonder which is the best way to progress from one...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
What Pop Culture Got Wrong. Coco Chanel
Explore what pop culture got wrong about French fashion designer Coco Chanel in movies about her life and career.
Music Matters
Which Chord Comes Next? (Minor Chord Progression Chart) - Music Composition
How do you know which chord you could use next? We share our very own minor chord progression chart that will help get you started in figuring out which chord comes next. Musicians often wonder which is the best way to progress from one...
Schooling Online
Flying Through Film: Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot - Theme of Poverty and Social Class
Be inspired by a Northern English working-class lad who defies the odds! This lesson explores the theme of Poverty and Social Class in Stephen Daldry’s film Billy Elliot. Discover how Billy pursues his love of ballet despite his family’s...
History Hit
Africa And War: African porters and carriers
The third art piece is a multimedia performance, aims to tell the story of the over a million African porters and carriers who served British, French, and German forces during the first world war. Also, learn the importance of each of...
Learn French With Alexa
GCSE French Speaking: Do you prefer going out with your friends or stay at home?
In this video we look at this question: Est-ce que tu préfères sortir avec tes amis ou rester chez toi ? - Do you prefer going out with your friends or stay at home? (AQA Theme 1 - Identity and culture, Topic 3 - Media and free time)