TED-Ed
Why every world map is wrong | Kayla Wolf
Fourteen Greenlands could fit in Africa— but you wouldn't guess it from most maps of the world. The fact is, every world map humans have ever made is wrong. Actually, it's impossible to make a flat map of the whole spherical world 100%...
Vlogbrothers
Seven Maps to Better Understand the World
In which John discusses some of the maps he uses to try to understand the big stories of contemporary human life on Earth.
Science ABC
Cave Paintings To Cartography: This Is How They Created Maps Before Satellites
In 1963, in Turkey, a cave painting was discovered that had been drawn around 6200 BC in Catal Hyük in Anatolia. This painting illustrated a town with streets, houses, and a volcano. Would you call this a cave painting or an attempt at...
Curated Video
Mapping the Sea
Charting the waters around the Scottish island of Orkney was a pivotal moment in maritime mapping. But a reliance on outdated maps places modern ships in danger. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Before...
Curated Video
Ways of Looking at the World
From two dimensional maps, to satellite images from space: discover some of the many ways to explore the Earth and its physical and 'human' features. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Maps have been used by...
TMW Media
Mysterious Weather Clouds: Learn how cloning weather clouds further helps researchers
How can more powerful super computers help with the research of cloud activity and weather forecasting? How to identify the different types of weather clouds and the clouds that might have precipitation or rain? Mysterious Weather...
Curated Video
Harriet Tubman: Civil War Spy
She’s known as a savior of the enslaved – but few know that during the American Civil War, Harriet Tubman was an exceptionally capable Union Army spy.
Curated Video
John Wesley Powell: Wild West Explorer
Despite losing an arm in the US Civil War, John Wesley Powell was one of the great explorers of the American West, and made history as the man who mapped the Grand Canyon.
History Hit
Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant: The Statesman
How did he change the medical field? How was the royal navy created? What was his impact on English culture? Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant, Part 2
History Hit
The Battle For North America: Navigating the St. Lawrence river
How many ships were sent and what were they carrying? What is challenging about the St. Lawrence river? What did James Cook do that was significant? How is a sounding line used? The Battle For North America, Part 3
History Hit
Maps That Made America: Map of the British colonies
Why is this map important? How did this map come to have a second life later in history? Maps That Made America, Part 1
History Hit
Maps That Made America: Mississippi river meander belt
Why was the Mississippi river commission created? How did the commission go about creating this map? Maps That Made America, Part 4
History Hit
Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant: The Tyrant
What will he be forever remembered for? What caused the English reformation? How did he change parliament? Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant, Part 1
Mediacorp
Life in Indonesia's Volcanic Danger Zone
This video explores the volatile nature of Indonesia, one of the most active volcanic regions in the world. The video highlights the risks faced by millions of Indonesians living in unpredictable areas and showcases the efforts of...
Mediacorp
Local Fire Brigade Battles Forest Fires in Central Kalimantan
This video showcases the challenges faced by a local fire brigade in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, as they battle forest fires in a highly flammable jungle bed made of organic matter. Follow the local firemen on a drill and learn what...
Mediacorp
The Volcanic Dilemma in Indonesia
In this video, a group of individuals witness a volcanic eruption and discuss the dangers and safety precautions. They also explore the complex relationship between the local residents and the volcano, with some risking their lives to...
History Hit
Maps That Made America: Ptolemaic world map and the Map of the world
How does this map help us understand what Christopher Columbus did? What is interesting yet useful about the other mysterious map? Maps That Made America, Part 5
Mediacorp
Protecting Indonesia's Forests: A Battle for Conservation and Profit
In this video, former Wall Street banker Dharsono Hartono presents his plan to privatize forests and turn conservation into a profitable business. However, he faces challenges in convincing local communities, including indigenous tribes,...
Mediacorp
Naming Indonesian Islands and Exploding Boats
How is the name of an island decided? How challenging is it to protect the oceans of Indonesia? Deciphering Indonesia, Life In The Ring of Fire part 2/9
Mediacorp
Indonesia's Firefighters: Battling Forest Fires in Central Kalimantan
In this video, the viewer is taken deep into the jungles of Central Kalimantan to meet Indonesia's firefighters who are battling forest fires. Learn why local firefighters do what they do and how they manage to cover such a huge area of...
History Hit
Maps That Made America: Catawba map
What is unique about this map and what does it represent? What was the goal behind this map? Maps That Made America, Part 2
History Hit
Maps: Our Place in the World
Many of us can’t help but be obsessed with maps – including Dan. They tell us where we are in the world and let us know how our environment has changed overtime. History, geography and philosophy – maps cross all these fields of study....
AllTime 10s
10 Mysteries Solved By Google Earth
No matter how much we find out about the earth, it always has more questions to answer. But thanks to Google mapping the entire planet, we're a lot closer to answering them than ever before. Here's 10 Mysteries Solved By Google Earth.
Curated Video
Lewis and Clark: the Making of an Expedition
Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery opened the American West up to expansion and settlement – but it all rested on the expert planning and preparation.