What happens when angels and demons battle in heaven? Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all have a story of cosmic conflict—some depict all-out war, while others are more courtroom drama. Their differences give us insight on each faith's...

Explore the unique maritime mail service of J.W. Westcott, bringing comfort and connection to Great Lakes sailors.

This video is a detailed account of the Apollo 13 mission that took place on April 11th, 1970. It chronicles the events leading up to and following the explosion of oxygen tank #2, which resulted in a life-threatening situation for the...

This video provides a detailed account of the Doolittle Raid, a pivotal event during World War II where American bombers launched a daring attack on the Japanese Empire in April 1942. It describes the planning and execution of the...

The Tall Ships Races of 2000 saw the historic voyage of Ghost Ship, a self-navigating boat without a crew. Designed by American artist Chris Burden and engineered by the University of Southampton, this innovative vessel blends...

This video provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the space shuttle Discovery during its mission, including issues with insulating foam, protruding spacing material, and damaged thermal tiles. Despite these obstacles, the...

This video provides an in-depth look at the preparations and challenges faced by NASA as they work towards the crucial Return to Flight mission of the space shuttle Discovery. Highlighting the importance of the mission for the European...

Ishmael, the narrator of Moby Dick, forms a deep bond with Queequeg, another worker aboard the ship coming from the Pacific Islands. Through this friendship, Melville explores themes of friendship, marriage-like intimacy, and mutual...

Submarines are advanced watercraft that can travel underwater for extended periods, going deeper than divers. They play a crucial role in naval operations, scouting enemy positions during war. Crewed by dedicated members who work...

In this video, the tragic loss of the space shuttle Columbia casts a shadow over the entire shuttle program. The crew currently on the International Space Station have supplies to last until June, after which they will have to return to...

This video discusses the upcoming mission of the European Space Agency's lunar probe, Smart One, which aims to reexamine the moon using advanced technology and propulsion systems. It highlights the importance of this mission in...

A tale from the Odyssey! Will Ulysses and his crew be able to defeat Polyphemus the Cyclops?

We're all familiar with the idea of a female pirate in fiction, such as Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean, who were the REAL female pirates in the Golden Age of Piracy? Anne Bonny would become one of the most notorious...

Learn about the Alkaline Earth Metals of the periodic table with the Alkaline Earth Metals Song Periodic Table by KLT

This video describes the historic first launch of the space shuttle Columbia in 1981, highlighting the excitement and significance of the event. From liftoff to reentry, it details the intricate processes and tests undertaken by the crew...

Explore the 'ew' sound with Miss Phonics. Learn how to identify the sound, write the sound and read words that use the 'ew' sound.
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The 'ew' sound is a digraph or 'special friend' because it is made up of two letters. The...

Jules Verne predicted that man would travel underwater in the 20th century, in his classic 2000 Leagues Under the Sea . In the early 1900 s his Big Idea had become a fact, with submarines coming into use by WW1. Another Frenchman,...

This is a great resource for PHSE and Literacy. Students will learn the classic stories from Aesop’s Fables as well as being able to take on board the moral and social decisions being made by the characters of each story.

On August 5, 1930, a group of men on a sealing expedition made their way across a rarely exposed ice sheet in the Svalbard Arctic Region along the Norwegian archipelago only to discover a scene that was long thought to have been lost to...

While the Bermuda Triangle is full of its own environmental wonders, the media often stretches the secrets and mysteries that lie behind it. Once speculation stops and scientific research takes over, it becomes clear that plenty of...

Theories have encircled the TITANIC tragedy for over a century, and we’re about to set the record straight. Since the day of the disaster, legend has overtaken fact and there are many questions surrounding the sinking. Was the voyage...

Alexa conjugates the French verb CROIRE (TO BELIEVE) in the Present, Past and Future Tense.

Cultural Impact of Early Exploration explains the cultural impact of exploration by researching the travels of Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Sir Francis Drake.

English Exploration of the New World investigates the English exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.