Curated Video
Italy, Venice - San Moise church
The church was built initially in the 8th century. It is dedicated to Moses since like the Byzantines, the Venetians often considered Old Testament prophets as canonized saints. It also honors Moisc Venier, the aristocrat who funded the...
Espresso Media
Walls of Venice: Installation of Floating Barriers Using Gantry Crane and Transport Beam
Walls of Venice part 7/8: This video describes the process of moving and installing a gantry crane and floating barriers for a construction project. It highlights the use of specialized equipment such as transport beams and strand jacks...
Cerebellum
The Renaissance - The Protestant Reformation
No period of history can boast of greater beauty than The Renaissance. This was the period, from approximately early 14th century to late 16th century, that gave us Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Shakespeare. This video focuses on...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Act 4 Summary
The vengeful Shylock takes Antonio to court, demanding a pound of his flesh. Unfortunately, it seems that the law really is on Shylock’s side! Poor Antonio is resigned to his fate, until a mysterious lawyer arrives, ready to save the...
Espresso Media
Walls of Venice: Battling Tourism and Climate Change
Walls of Venice part 1/8: This video discusses the challenges faced by the city of Venice due to its unique geographical location and the impact of tourism and climate change. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of the...
Curated Video
Italy, Venice - Santa Maria della Salute 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.
Barcroft Media
SNAPPED! Tiger Shark vs. Hammerhead Shark
VENICE, LOUISIANA - JULY 17: A STUNNED fisherman has recorded the rare moment a massive tiger shark attacked and ate a hammerhead shark. The footage shows the 13ft tiger shark first circling the smaller 7ft shark before biting it three...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Act 2 Summary
Portia receives two wealthy suitors, Shylock’s servant quits, and Shylock’s daughter Jessica orchestrates an elaborate plan to steal her father’s money and elope with her boyfriend Lorenzo! How will Shylock react when he loses his wealth...
Financial Times
Glassmaking in Venice
With workshops under threat, Venice's Stanze Del Vetro was set up as a glass museum in 2012. Rachel Spence visits an exhibition of glass works by Ettore Sottsass running alongside the Venice Biennale.
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Act 5 Summary
Antonio has been rescued from Shylock’s violent vengeance. Portia and Nerissa play a hilarious prank on their husbands, Antonio hears some fantastic news, and everyone lives happily ever after... except Shylock, of course! Watch our...
Curated Video
Italy, Venice - San Giacomo di Rialto 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.
Espresso Media
Walls of Venice: The Massive Floating Barriers of the MOSE Project
Walls of Venice part 2/8: This video provides an overview of the MOSE project in Venice, which aims to protect the city from flooding caused by high tides. The video introduces the lead engineer on the project and explains how the idea...
SWPictures
SURVIVOR'S GUIDE - Returning Home
Thousands of the children caught up in Burundi's tragic civil war fled to Tanzania. Many are now making the return journey, many as orphans. What will they find? Returning Home follows the painful and emotional journey of Vanise, who has...
Espresso Media
Gullfaks to Hebron: Adriatic LNG
Gullfaks to Hebron part 6/8: This video discusses the construction of a massive liquid natural gas regasification plant on the Adriatic coast that supplies natural gas to Venice and Mestre. The platform was built using concrete and...
Curated Video
The Carnival of Venice: A Feast for the Senses
Carnival is the last chance to indulge before Lent for observant Christians. Festivities usually include food, drink, and creative costumes and masks. Learn what makes the Carnival celebrations of Venice, Italy unique.
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Othello - Plot Summary
Things are going well for Othello - he is a powerful army general and has just married Desdemona, the love of his life. However, unbeknownst to Othello, his seemingly loyal friend Iago is secretly plotting against him! The manipulative...
Cerebellum
Understanding Othello: Attack On Cassio
Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Cassio seriously wounds Rodorigo. Lago secretly stabs Cassio in the leg. His cries are heard by Othello, who thinks Iago has...
Amor Sciendi
The Horses of St. Mark's Square
The Horses of St. Mark's Square have a complicated history that passes through ancient Greece, Rome, eaerly Christianity, the High Renaissance, and Napolean's France. This is history through their eyes.
Curated Video
Italy, Venice - San Vidal 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.
Curated Video
Italy, Venice - Santa Maria Zobenigo 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.
Espresso Media
Walls of Venice: The Costly Battle Against Flooding
Walls of Venice part 8/8: This video provides an overview of the construction and purpose of the MOSE project in Venice. The project involves the installation of floating barriers to protect the city from flooding caused by high tides....
NASA
NASA | Return to Venus | Director's Cut
From Galileo and the Heliocentric model of the Solar System to James Hansen and climate research, observations of the planet Venus throughout history have given us the perspective we need to understand our own place in the universe. Yet...
Curated Video
Charm and Excitement in Macau
Welcome to Macau, China, the city where East meets West. Experience the charm of this vibrant city with its blend of traditional and modern cultures. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of Senado Square and indulge in the thrill of horse racing...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Othello - Context
Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating world, and its influence on the play Othello. Watch the Jacobean era come to life and come to a deeper understanding of the Great Chain of Being, race, gender and much more!