Curated Video
Battle of Torvioll: The Rise of Skanderbeg
This video tells the story of George Castriotti, also known as Skanderbeg, a legendary Albanian leader who rebelled against the Ottoman Empire to establish the League of Lezha and fight for Albanian independence. Skanderbeg's strategic...
Curated Video
Battle of Solferino: The Road to Italian Liberation
This video narrates the historical events leading up to and during the Battle of Solferino in 1859, a pivotal conflict in the struggle for Italian unification. It highlights the strategic maneuvers, fierce battles, and ultimate victory...
Curated Video
The Fascinating History of the Orient Express
The Orient Express, a legendary train that inspired Agatha Christie's famous novel "Murder on the Orient Express," has a rich history of luxury travel and mystery. Originally running from Paris to Romania, the train has evolved into a...
Curated Video
Protecting Venice: The Mosa Project and Its Impact on the City's Future
This video discusses the construction of underwater barriers, known as Mosa, in Venice to combat the frequent floods that the city faces. The barriers aim to protect the city from the worst ravages of the sea by rising when needed and...
Curated Video
Othello Act 5: Silence | Shakespeare Play by Play
This an analysis of Act 5 of Shakespeare's play Othello focusing on the theme of silence. Who gets to speak? who gets to tell others to speak? who is prevented from speaking? all this matters in Othello.
Curated Video
Shakespeare's Othello: Introduction to context, characters and themes | Shakespeare Play by Play
This is an introduction to Shakespeare's Othello's context, themes, and characters. This is the information you should know before you start the text.
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Many Bridges Are In Venice?
This video is answering the question of how many bridges are in Venice.
The Art Assignment
How Climate Changes Art
This week we tackle the intersection of art and our changing climate. Throughout history, art has helped reveal the climate around us and highlight our fragile relationship to it. We look at navigational charts from the Marshall Islands,...
Ancient Lights Media
Italy
This clip looks at the physical features, history, climate and culture of Italy
The Art Assignment
Art Trip: Venice Biennale | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Behold the 2017 Venice Biennale. Called the "olympics of the art world," the exhibition invades historic (and tourist clogged) Venice, Italy, every two years, and has since 1895. Contemporary art abounds, with installations and...
Espresso Media
Walls of Venice: Exploring the Underwater Bunkers
Walls of Venice part 4/8: This video provides a rare glimpse into the underwater bunkers that house the mobile barriers of the MOSE system in Venice. It showcases the intricate hydraulic and electric systems that are crucial to the...
Curated Video
Exploring the Venice Art Biennale
The Venice Art Biennale is a prestigious event that showcases contemporary art from around the world. Learn more about how this exhibition features renowned artists and emerging talents, offering a unique opportunity to experience...
Hip Hughes History
Marco Polo Explained: World History Review
A super quick overview lecture introducing students to Marco Polo and why he was so darn important in the context of World History.
National Theatre
Commedia dell'Arte: A Historical Overview
A short film giving an overview of the history of Commedia dell'Arte. In this film Didi Hopkins from commediaworks describes the influence of commedia dell'arte on modern theatre and other dramatic formats such as film and television.
Curated Video
Italy, Venice - Church of San Zaccaria
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.
Jack Rackam
The Genocidal Pope | The Life & Times of Innocent III
Leading his followers into war, then switching sides to fight the people he just helped win, leading one Crusade that accidentally destroyed Christian cities and another that did so intentionally, Pope Innocent III honestly did way more...
Espresso Media
Walls of Venice: Building and Operating a Massive Gantry Crane for Barrier Installation
Walls of Venice part 6/8: This video showcases the construction and operation of a specialized gantry crane used for laying barriers. The crane is equipped with strand jacks, hydraulic cylinders with steel cables, that allow for precise...
Espresso Media
Walls of Venice: Engineering Challenges and Solutions for Venice's Floating Barriers
Walls of Venice part 5/8: This video discusses the modifications made to the gantry crane used in the construction of the lagoon entrances in Venice. Additionally, the video highlights the efforts to rebuild wetlands and islands to...
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: Ottoman ambitions
What were the ambitions of the empire by the 16th century? What about the clash between the Spanish? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 4
Curated Video
Italy, Venice - Santa Maria Formosa church
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Plot Summary
Poor Bassanio needs cash – fast. How else can he woo the beautiful and wealthy Portia? Luckily, his best friend Antonio, a merchant, helps Bassanio out by striking a dodgy deal with a local Jewish money-lender named Shylock. Shylock...
Curated Video
Italy, Venice - San Salvador church
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.
Epic History TV
Venice - Rise of the Republic
Find out how Venice rose from an obscure commune of Italian refugees to become mistress of the Mediterranean, commanding a wealthy empire that inspired awe and fear.