Learn about Mae Jemison, the precocious and widely talented African American woman who joined NASA and traveled to space on the shuttle Endeavor.

Join us on an inspirational odyssey through the life and achievements of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel in space! In this captivating video, we celebrate her groundbreaking contributions to science, medicine,...

Learn how Robert Smalls led a daring escape aboard the Confederate ship, the Planter, and delivered 17 enslaved people to freedom. Discover his pivotal role in providing crucial intelligence to the Union, meeting President Lincoln, and...

Discover how Robert Smalls led a daring escape from Charleston Harbor on the Confederate steamship, the Planter. Learn about the high-stakes plan, the critical role of his knowledge of security signals, and the bravery it took to...

This video delves into the stories of three famous pirates from history: the fearsome Blackbeard, the Gentleman Pirate Stede Bonnet, and the daring Anne Bonny. Discover their exploits, relationships, and lasting influence on pirate...

Naval combat during the Napoleonic Wars was infrequent, with major fleet actions like Trafalgar and the Battle of the Nile being rare events. Instead, life at sea was largely defined by routine tasks, with sailors enduring long periods...

In naval combat, the wind direction and strength were crucial, with ships to windward (the weather gauge) holding the advantage of initiating battle. Before engaging, a ship would be "cleared for action," preparing the crew and...

HMS Victory made her best speed at about 10 knots when sailing a few points off her stern. Maneuvers like tacking, wearing ship, or setting sails were crucial for navigating wind conditions, while complex operations such as anchoring...

Examine how the number of parachutes affects the terminal velocity of a model crew capsule as it lands on Earth.

The Big Idea of a reusable craft for space travel became a reality in the 1980 s. After two decades of successful missions, the first space shuttle commissioned for reuse was launched in 1981, to great fanfare. Since then, NASA engineers...

Early in 1997 a group of engineers were putting the finishing touches to unique craft designed by Swedish aeronautical engineer Per Lindstand. The team funded by entrepreneur and adventurer Richard Branson were in Morocco preparing for...

100 years ago, two brothers had a Big Idea, and they changed the path of aviation history forever. Their idea was the challenge the theory of gravity and so the timeless dream of flying was realized. For Orville and Wilbur Wright, two...

In the 1930s aircraft manufacturers Short proposed a two-stage plane capable of flying non-stop across the Atlantic.

This video provides a brief overview of the United States' space shuttle program and highlights its role in assembling an orbiting space station. Learn about the dangers of the lack of an effective escape system and the tragic accidents...

The Hindenburg, the largest airship ever built, met a tragic end when it burst into flames in 1937. This catastrophic event, captured on newsreel footage, marked the downfall of airship travel and undermined faith in this mode of...

Learn about the unique dangers faced by the crew of a naval submarine and the importance of a high-tech rescue system. Understand the challenges of escaping a disabled submarine and the role of the International Submarine Rescue System....

This video discusses the history and development of the International Space Station (ISS), highlighting key milestones and contributions from different countries. It covers the transition from the Russian Mere Space Station to the...

Modern aircraft carriers are used by the dominant military nations to extend air power far from the homeland.

Dr. Forrester talks about Columbus’s famous first voyage to the New World on the Pinta, the Niña, and the Santa María. She then introduces Amerigo Vespucci and explains why America was named after him.

Discover the world of Peter May, who brings prehistoric giants back to life by constructing dinosaur skeletons for museums globally.

Dr. Forrester tells about Pocahontas, Captain John Smith, and Captain John Rolfe.

Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) can't just order a case of bottled water! Bringing water from Earth is super expensive, so they RECYCLE almost everything.
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Astronauts in space recycle water from...

An iceberg is a humongous rock of ice floating on water, but only a small part of it is visible above the surface of the water. Getting onto an iceberg is more challenging than it seems. Icebergs are massive, so it would be daunting to...

The HMS Challenger set out on its 3-year voyage in 1872. This expedition was to be the first of its kind. One organised specifically to gather data on the ocean environment and its inhabitants. During its 127,580 km (79,280 mi) journey...