Bedtime History
History of Australia for Kids
Learn about the history of Australia, from the prehistory of the aboriginal peoples to its later discovery by Europeans. Also learn about such things as its environment, wildlife, sports teams, and famous actors who were born in Australia.
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
NASA
ATom Postcard - Palmdale to Kona
Principal Investigator Steven Wofsy of Harvard University and atmospheric scientist Paul Newman of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center sent back a video postcard of the first two legs of the Atmospheric Tomography, or ATom mission. The...
Schooling Online Kids
History for Kids: Stage 2 - On Board the HMS Endeavour
Go back in time and visit Captain James Cook as he travels on a great voyage of exploration. Discover why so many sailors travelled around the world to explore new countries, and find out what happened when Cook arrived in Australia....
Press Association
John Swinney takes questions at launch of SNP General Election campaign
Scotland’s First Minister has insisted he can lead the SNP to victory in an “independence day” General Election. John Swinney said the election, now confirmed to take place on July 4, also gave voters the chance to get rid of Rishi Sunak...
Crash Course
Crash Course World History Ep. #27: Amazing Life & Strange Death of Captain Cook
In this Crash Course video, John Green teaches you about the life and death of one of history's great explorers, Captain James Cook of the British Navy. He charted large swaths of the Pacific ocean, laid claim to Australia and New...
BBC
Bbc Podcasts: Episode 87: Hawaiian Feather Helmet 5 Oct 2010
Feather helmet worn by Hawaiian chief. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, examines a chieftain's helmet given to Captain James Cook after he landed in Hawaii in 1778. He looks at the impact of Cook's mapping and collecting...