Instructional Video1:48
60 Second Histories

Who were the Ancient Egyptians?

K - 5th
A Victorian Egyptologist explains who the Egyptians were, when the era began and key points about this amazing civilization.
Instructional Video1:46
60 Second Histories

Olympic Games - how they started

K - 5th
This short video explores how and when the Olympic games started and discusses the other games that were also held at the time
Instructional Video1:49
60 Second Histories

Olympic Games - the athletes

K - 5th
This short video looks at who competed in the Olympics, how they trained and competed and the prize they could expect as a champion
Instructional Video2:02
60 Second Histories

Mummification - part 1

K - 5th
An Egyptian high priest talks about life after death and what happens when a pharaoh dies, he explains the grisly process of mummification to preserve the body and turn it into a mummy.
Instructional Video1:38
60 Second Histories

Canopic jars

K - 5th
An Egyptian high priest describes the organs that are retained from the body during the mummification process, and explains how they are stored in canopic jars.
Instructional Video1:39
60 Second Histories

Mummification - part 2

K - 5th
An Egyptian high priest continues to talk about mummification and explains the symbolism of the amulets and magic charms they used to send the pharaoh into the afterlife.
Instructional Video1:44
60 Second Histories

Egyptian Hieroglyphics

K - 5th
An Egyptian priest explains what hieroglyphics are, who reads and writes and how the pictures were carved into stone as well as written on papyrus.
Instructional Video1:52
60 Second Histories

Ancient Greece

K - 5th
This short video explores how Ancient Greece developed
Instructional Video5:42
Two Minute Music Theory

Introduction to Music History

12th - Higher Ed
A First look at the new music history series from this channel
Instructional Video3:58
Curated Video

Civilization

K - 8th
This live-action video program defines civilization as_a complex society with five characteristics: advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping and advanced technology. Students will learn about the...
Instructional Video18:39
Hip Hughes History

Mesopotamia Explained

6th - 12th
The basics for any student in a world or global history course on the earliest recorded civilization, Mesopotamia!
Instructional Video14:00
Hip Hughes History

Geography's Influence on World History, Society and Human Development

6th - 12th
Mr. Hughes throws down some basic geography concepts as they relate to society and human development.
Instructional Video1:15
Curated Video

The Dog Days of Summer

9th - Higher Ed
The phrase the “dog days of summer” is usually heard a lot this time of year but have you ever thought about where it comes from?
News Clip1:13
Curated Video

UN chief António Guterres calls for dialogue among civilizations

9th - Higher Ed
António Guterres made this plea in observance of the first International Day of Dialogue Among Civilizations on 10 June 2025.
News Clip2:21
Curated Video

Art transcends borders and differences at show in Tangier

9th - Higher Ed
The Línea Sur-Norte show in Tangier features 28 artworks including photography, sculptures, contemporary pottery and paintings
News Clip1:36
AFP News Agency

VOICED: In the Yucatan, a brooch that sparkes, shines, crawls

9th - Higher Ed
VOICED: In the Yucatan, a brooch that sparkes, shines, crawls
News Clip2:47
Curated Video

NEW Australian FM Downer visits, comment on seminar

Higher Ed
1. Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer walking into podium at a terrorism conference

2. Mid shot of Downer spe
aking
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Alexander Downer, Australian Foreign
Minister:
"One...
News Clip3:22
AFP News Agency

CLEAN : 50 years after Sgt. Pepper rock world still enjoys the show

9th - Higher Ed
Fifty years ago The Beatles transformed from floppy haired boy wonders who wanted to hold your hand to abstruse philosophers whose vision spanned civilizations
News Clip3:17
AFP News Agency

CLEAN : 50 years after Sgt. Pepper rock world still enjoys the show

9th - Higher Ed
Fifty years ago The Beatles transformed from floppy haired boy wonders who wanted to hold your hand to abstruse philosophers whose vision spanned civilizations
News Clip3:44
Curated Video

Yasser Araft in Egypt for meeting with President Mubarak

Higher Ed
1. Exterior shot of Itahadayah palace

2. Photo op President Mubarak of Egypt and A
rafat

3. Cutaway
4. Photo op Mubarak and Kamal Kharrazi, Iran f
oreign min
ister
5. Cutaway
6. Arab League chief
Amr...
News Clip3:48
Curated Video

Peres, Iceland FM comment, funeral of shooting victim

Higher Ed
King David Hotel

1. Shimon Peres and Halldor Asgrimsson walking to p
odium
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Shimon Peres, Israeli Foreign Affairs
Minister:
"We are of the view that in order to stop, or reduce the...
News Clip2:38
Curated Video

Pres Karzai gives speech to Asia Society, seeks more international aid

Higher Ed
1. Wide of Afghan President Hamid Karzai walking to podium, as the audience applauds

2. Pan over audience to
stage
3. SOUNDBITE (English): Hamid Karzai, President of Af
ghanistan:
"The terrorism in our part...
News Clip2:17
AFP News Agency

CLEAN : Kenya: member of government meets with Muslim leader

9th - Higher Ed
In the wake of the university massacre in Garissa Kenyas Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs meets with leader of the Muslim community to condemn the attack
News Clip3:34
AFP News Agency

CLEAN : Perus ancient city of Caral inspires todays architects

9th - Higher Ed
CLEAN : Perus ancient city of Caral inspires todays architects