PBS
That Time the Mediterranean Sea Disappeared
How could a body of water as big as the Mediterranean just...disappear? It would take decades and more than 1,000 research studies to even start to figure out the cause -- or causes -- of one of the greatest vanishing acts in Earth’s...
PBS
The Island of Huge Hamsters and Giant Owls
Back in the late Miocene epoch, there was an island--or maybe a group of islands-- in the Mediterranean Sea that was populated with fantastic giant beasts. It’s a lesson in the very strange, but very real, powers of natural selection.
SciShow
Why’d the Ocean Stop Getting Saltier?
If salty water is constantly spilling into the world’s oceans, does that mean they are getting saltier by the day?
Curated Video
Italy's integration minister calls for EU management of immigrants after sinking tragedy
Italian Minister of Integration Cecile Kyenge called on the European Union for a stronger common policy on immigration and refugees, after the tragedy of Lampedusa, where more then 100 migrants died while trying to reach the European...
SciShow
Why’d the Ocean Stop Getting Saltier?
If salty water is constantly spilling into the world’s oceans, does that mean they are getting saltier by the day?
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Real life sunken cities - Peter Campbell
Though people are most familiar with Plato's fictional Atlantis, many real underwater cities actually exist. Peter Campbell explains how sunken cities are studied by scientists to help us understand the lives of our ancestors, the...
TED-Ed
Meet the bluefin tuna, the toughest fish in the sea | Grantly Galland and Raiana McKinney
What's as big as a polar bear, swallows its prey whole, and swims at forty miles an hour? It's not a shark or a killer whale... it's the Atlantic bluefin tuna— the largest and longest-lived of the 15 tuna species. Its unique set of...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Attack of the killer algae - Eric Noel Munoz
As benign as it may look up close, the tiny seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia can wreak quite a bit of havoc on coastal ecosystems. This super algae is very adaptable; it also grows fast and spreads easily. Eric Noel Munoz gives the details of...
Wonderscape
Exploring Water: Oceans, Seas, and More
Dive into the world of water, from the vast oceans that cover 71% of Earth's surface to the unique seas like the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. Learn about the role of water as the "universal solvent" and the mysteries hidden in the...
Curated Video
Syria - Geography & Governorates | Countries of the World
Learn about Syria -- a country on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea -- including its 14 Governorates and capital city with this Countries of the World video by KLT!
Curated Video
Tides Unveiled: A Journey to Understanding Ocean Movements
Explore the fascinating world of tides with a primary school class at Mont-Saint-Michel, where Europe's highest tides occur. Discover how the gravitational forces of the moon and sun orchestrate the ocean's dramatic rise and fall, and...
Curated Video
Coastal Guardians: Combating Erosion with Innovation in France
Discover the dynamic struggle against coastal erosion in France, where communities along the Aquitaine and Mediterranean shores combat the sea's relentless advance. Learn about the natural and engineered solutions—from dikes to...
Great Big Story
The Mysterious Origins of Maiden’s Castle
Discover the enchanting Kizkalesi, also known as the Maiden's Castle, floating on the Mediterranean Sea just off the southern coast of Turkey. Built in the early 12th century, this castle has guarded an ancient port city for centuries....
Curated Video
Traveling Through History in Malta's Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
The Maltese Archipelago, located in the central Mediterranean Sea, is known for its rich history stretching back over 7,000 years. It is home to some of the world's oldest freestanding stone buildings, including the enigmatic Hal...
Curated Video
Nile River Valley Civilization
Nile River Valley Civilization examines how the Nile River Valley Civilization was able to flourish by analyzing the benefits of its location.
Jabzy
What did Italy want in the World Wars? | Mussolini, Italian Empire, Italy WW2
What did Italy want in the World Wars? | Mussolini, Italian Empire, Italy WW2
Ancient Lights Media
Italy
This clip looks at the physical features, history, climate and culture of Italy
The Art Assignment
Art Trip: Venice Biennale | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Behold the 2017 Venice Biennale. Called the "olympics of the art world," the exhibition invades historic (and tourist clogged) Venice, Italy, every two years, and has since 1895. Contemporary art abounds, with installations and...
Curated Video
Atlantic World: New World, New Possibilities
Paving the way for modern democratic society, the ancient Mediterranean world traded goods and ideas across three continents over thousands of years.
Ancient Lights Media
Israel: Geographical Features and Climate
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the major geographical and climatic features of Israel.
TMW Media
Drinking Fresh Water From A Salty Ocean: Learn the project name and who is involved
How are freshwater springs located in the ocean? Drinking Fresh Water From A Salty Ocean, Part 1
Ancient Lights Media
Lebanon
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Lebanon.