Instructional Video22:40
Curated Video

The Battle for Supremacy: Hannibal's Campaign in Italy, 215 BC

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the military strategies and battles between Hannibal's Carthaginian forces and the Roman army in 215 BC. It highlights the tactical maneuvers, fierce engagements, and strategic decisions made...
Instructional Video21:22
Curated Video

Battle of Torvioll: The Rise of Skanderbeg

6th - Higher Ed
This video tells the story of George Castriotti, also known as Skanderbeg, a legendary Albanian leader who rebelled against the Ottoman Empire to establish the League of Lezha and fight for Albanian independence. Skanderbeg's strategic...
Instructional Video20:05
Curated Video

Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 AD First War of Scottish Independence (Part 5)

6th - Higher Ed
Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 AD First War of Scottish Independence (Part 5)
Instructional Video21:06
Curated Video

The Rise of Diocletian: A Tale of Usurpation and Triumph in the Roman Empire

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the political and military events during the Roman Empire in the year 285, focusing on the usurper Diocletian's successful bid for power over Emperor Carinos. It highlights the strategic...
Instructional Video21:33
Curated Video

The Battle of Talas: Clash of Empires in Central Asia

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed historical account of the Battle of Talas, a pivotal conflict between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Tang Empire of China in 751 AD. The narration delves into the background of the two empires, their...
Instructional Video20:38
Curated Video

The Fall of Normandy: The Battle of Formigny and the End of English Rule

6th - Higher Ed
This video details the events leading up to and the decisive Battle of Forminier in 1449, where the French forces, under King Charla the 7th, successfully reconquered Normandy from the English. The battle showcased strategic maneuvers,...
Instructional Video20:11
Curated Video

The Norman Conquest of Southern Italy: The Battle for Power and Influence

6th - Higher Ed
This video delves into the historical conflict between Pope Leo the 9th and the Normans in southern Italy in the early 11th century. It highlights the rise of the Normans as mercenaries, their expansion into southern Italy, and the...
Instructional Video20:56
Curated Video

Battle of Carpi: Prelude to the War of the Spanish Succession

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the complex geopolitical maneuvering and military strategies surrounding the War of the Spanish Succession. Focused on the Battle of Carpi, it highlights the intense conflict between the French...
Instructional Video20:52
Curated Video

Battle of Aquilonia: The Fierce Battles of the Third Samnite War

6th - Higher Ed
This video details the intense and decisive battles of the Third Samnite War, showcasing the fierce resistance of the Samnites against the Roman forces led by skilled consuls. Through strategic maneuvers, clever deceptions, and...
Instructional Video19:09
Curated Video

Battle of Falkirk: William Wallace and the Scottish Resistance

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the events surrounding William Wallace's raid into England in 1297, his subsequent knighthood and appointment as guardian of Scotland, and the decisive Battle of Falkirk in 1298 where Wallace's...
Instructional Video18:46
Curated Video

Battle of the Standard: The Rise of Stephen of Blois

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the political and military events surrounding the Anarchy period in England in the 12th century, focusing on the power struggle between King Stephen and Empress Matilda, as well as the...
Instructional Video18:31
Curated Video

Napoleon's Ill-Fated Invasion of Russia: The Campaign of 1812

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed historical account of Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812, highlighting the strategic, logistical, and political challenges faced by both sides. It explores the complex interactions between...
Instructional Video18:12
Curated Video

Battle of Kleidion: The Byzantine-Bulgarian Conflict

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the military campaigns between Emperor Basil II of the Byzantine Empire and Tsar Samuel of Bulgaria from 1000 to 1014. It highlights key battles, strategies, and outcomes, including Basil's...
Instructional Video18:28
Curated Video

Battle of Orsha: The Polish-Lithuanian Victory over the Muscovites

6th - Higher Ed
This video describes the historical Battle of Orsha in 1514 between the Polish Lithuanian army and the Muscovite forces, showcasing the strategic maneuvers, fierce combat, and ultimate victory of the Polish Lithuanian army. Despite...
Instructional Video18:08
Curated Video

Battle of Lincoln: The Matildine Conflict

6th - Higher Ed
This video narrates the turbulent period of the early 12th century in England, focusing on the power struggle between King Stephen and Empress Matilda for the throne. It highlights key events such as defections, battles, and alliances...
Instructional Video18:01
Curated Video

Battle of the Gates of Trajan: The Epic Saga of Byzantium and Bulgaria

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the complex political and military maneuvers in the Balkan Peninsula during the 10th century, focusing on the power struggles between the Byzantine Empire and the Bulgarian Empire. It...
Instructional Video18:47
Curated Video

The Battle of Aughrim: The Decisive Williamite Victory in Ireland

6th - Higher Ed
This video recounts the Battle of Ogrim, a pivotal engagement in the Williamite conflict in Ireland. It describes the strategic maneuvers, fierce fighting, and ultimately the decisive victory of the Williamite forces over the Jacobites....
Instructional Video16:48
Curated Video

Battle of Loudoun Hill: The Rise of Robert the Bruce

6th - Higher Ed
This video details the rise of Robert the Bruce, from his early alliances with England to his eventual crowning as King of Scotland in 1306. Despite facing numerous setbacks, including defeats at the hands of the English, Robert...
Instructional Video16:55
Curated Video

The Rise and Fall of Empress Matilda: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Defeat

6th - Higher Ed
This video describes the tumultuous events following King Stephen's defeat by his cousin Matilda, as she attempts to claim the throne of England with the support of the Church and key allies. Matilda faces challenges from various...
Instructional Video16:24
Debunked

What If You Destroyed The Internet?

9th - 12th
We investigate how the internet could be taken down, the consequences of an Internet Apocalypse, and if it could all be done by a single person.
Instructional Video15:27
Debunked

Can You Escape a Black Hole?

9th - 12th
It’s widely accepted that nothing can escape a black hole, not even light, but that's not entirely true!
Instructional Video8:20
Debunked

What Happens When Something Goes Down The Wrong Hole?

9th - 12th
Whether it has caught us off guard when we’re merely sipping water or scoffing down a foot long, you find yourself cough and spluttering all over the place, and it’s because ‘something’s gone down the wrong hole.’ But where exactly does...
Instructional Video10:01
Hip Hughes History

The 9/11 Attacks Explained: US History Review (1/2)

6th - 12th
Part 1 of a 20 minute lecture which explains the root causes of 9/11.
Instructional Video
Kurzgesagt

You Tube: Kurzgesagt in a Nutshell

9th - 10th
Learn about the role of the sea in global warming. The global conveyer belt is part of the large-scale ocean circulation that is driven by differences in the density of the waters. It plays a key role in keeping the climate at balance...