Curated Video
The Legacy of the Bluebird
This video explores the legacy of the Campbell family in breaking speed records. It highlights their achievements in land and water speed records, specifically their use of vehicles named Bluebird. The video ends with the mysterious...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Yacht Design
This video highlights advancements in yacht design and technology, allowing modern yachts to achieve speeds and performance that surpass traditional sailing ships. It also provides and overview of the Transat Jacques Vabre, a yachting...
Curated Video
Navigating History: Viking Longships and Their Maritime Mastery
Dive into the world of the Vikings and their iconic longships, marvels of ancient engineering that facilitated far-reaching raids and trade. This video reveals why these ships were crucial to Viking explorations and strategies,...
Great Big Story
Henley on Todd: The Outback Boat Battle Spectacular
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Alice Springs in the heart of the Australian outback, where a unique and wild event unfolds—Henley on Todd, the world's only dry river boat race. Join the fierce competition between the Navy,...
Curated Video
The Day Henry Met…A Gondola
Henry meets an old worn out Gondola in a grotty boat yard. Henry learns all about boats and how they are used for transport for hundreds of years. Gondola has always wanted to cruise through the watery romantic streets of Venice to carry...
Curated Video
The Day Henry Met…a Cruise ship
Today Henry meets a Cruise Ship and earns what a cruise is and how a cruise ship is like a hotel on the sea. Cruise Ship has a huge queue of holiday makers waiting to board but his Captain has gotten sea-sick and had to have the day off....
Curated Video
Iconic Bond: A Journey Through 007's Legacy
Explore the iconic world of James Bond through the lens of his thrilling adventures on land and sea, as well as his legendary association with Aston Martin cars. From high-tech gadgets to classic vehicles, delve into the history and...
Curated Video
The Legacy of Karl Donatz: The U-Boat Warfare in World War II
This video provides a detailed account of the life and military career of Karl Donatz, a prominent naval commander who led the German Navy during World War 2. From his early days to his strategic leadership during the war, the video...
Curated Video
High-Speed Patrol Vessels: The Latest Weapon in the Battle Against Drug Smugglers
This video highlights the use of high-speed patrol vessels built by British boat builders Halmatic to combat international drug smuggling. These armed and manoeuvrable boats, equipped with bulletproof panels, are assisting the Royal...
The Kiboomers
Vehicles Song - The Kiboomers Preschool Learning Songs for Circle Time
Buses, boats, trains, cars and planes! Your students will love learning all the different modes of transport and their actions with our catchy new Vehicles Song! It's the perfect preschool learning video for a transportation theme unit...
Curated Video
Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation ensures the equitable and safe transport of goods and people along our roads, railways, skies, waterways and airspace. So, why did it take so long to come into existence?
Curated Video
Building the Erie Canal: Explained
The earliest major industrial project in the United States’ history, the Erie Canal connected East to West by water and enabled a new era of commerce, trade, and movement.
The Guardian
How the Covid pandemic has led to more Channel crossings
A record number of people are expected to cross the Channel to the UK in small boats this year to claim asylum.Amid the coronavirus pandemic, more than 10,000 people have already made the dangerous and potentially fatal 21-mile journey...
The Guardian
The Cajun Army: how a community fought the Louisiana floods
Torrential downpours in Louisiana led to catastrophic flooding in August 2016, submerging entire communities and displacing thousands of residents. Volunteers did whatever they could to help – rescuing stranded people, organising food...
Nature League
Is Russia Using Beluga Whales As Spies?
This week on Nature League, Brit reports on some mysterious breaking news about beluga whales as potential Russian spies, and the history of military marine mammals in general. Get your Nature League pin here!
Curated Video
The Longest Day - D Day landings (2009)
National Archives:This videocast is part of the War on Film series, created by The National Archives to mark the 70th anniversary of the Second World War. The series recounts the events that went on to inspire popular war films, using...
Australian Children's Television Foundation
A Long Wait for the Manta Ray
Season 2, Manta part 4. Kayne and Kamil face several false alarms and frustrations as they try to spot a manta ray but eventually they succeed and Kayne takes a photo of the creature. See a manta up close and learn a bit about other...
Australian Children's Television Foundation
What is a Dugong and Why Are They Endangered?
Season 2, Dugong part 1. In this episode, Kayne and Kamil are on a mission to give a medical check-up to a dugong, a gentle sea creature that is endangered due to human activity. They enlist the help of a local tribe, the Quandumooka,...
Little Smart Planet
Learning about wild animals
Review in an easy and fun way all about wild animals
Weatherthings
Hurricane Sally
Hurricane Sally made landfall, only moving at 3mph, leading to tremendous rainfall, and an extremely long period of hurricane-force winds for southwest Alabama and northwest Florida, in 2020. The impact was far worse than most people...