SciShow
The Great North American Megadrought
In a few decades, scientists predict that a widespread, severe drought will sweep across western North America -- and it'll last for decades.
Professor Dave Explains
Old World Archeology Part 1: The Western World
The first place that human civilization truly began was Ancient Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the Middle East. This was followed by Egypt, Greece, and many others. How did these regions develop through to the...
Curated Video
Battle of Morgarten, 1315 AD Rise of the Swiss
Battle of Morgarten, 1315 AD Rise of the Swiss
Curated Video
Timeline of World History | Major Time Periods & Ages
Timeline of World History | Major Time Periods & Ages
PBS
How Gargoyles Became Monsters
Before these stoney grotesques became monsters they were just water spouts. We still adorn our buildings with the carvings and sculptures of the frightening, funny, and exaggerated forms—but why? Learn all about the strange history of...
Professor Dave Explains
An Overview of Medieval Logic
Having covered medieval philosophy, let's also investigate the status of logic at this time. Some of the figures we discussed, like Abelard and Boethius, made contributions to logic that are worth discussing in some detail. Let's get a...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Dragons: The History & Origin Stories You Were Never Told
Today we take a look at the dragons, the history behind these mythical monsters and how their appearance and significance has changed over time.
Religion for Breakfast
The Origins of the Antichrist
00:00 Introduction 2:19 Antichrist in the NT 7:19 Irenaeus' Expansion of Antichrist 11:52 Tertullian and Hippolytus 14:00 Medieval Developments of Antichrist 16:11 Conclusion
History Hit
Rodin and the Art of Ancient Greece
Born in Paris in 1840, François-Auguste-René Rodin is quite possibly the most famous sculptor in recent history. Considered by many to be the first ‘modern’ sculptor, his works such as ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Thinker’ have become iconic...
Curated Video
Discover the Magic of Renaissance Festivals
Throughout the summer, towns across the United States transform into medieval villages at the Renaissance Fair. Wear your most creative Elizabethan outfit, read a Shakespeare story, and join in the festivities!
Amor Sciendi
Florentine Baptistery: The Renaissance Begins
The competition that started the Renaissance (which is a thing). This is the story of Lorenzo Ghiberti and Filippo Brunelleschi. A note on my mistakes: The doors shown at the end of the video are not the doors Ghiberti made after 1401....
Curated Video
The Beauty and Culture of Florence
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and was the center of European trade and finance during the medieval period. Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, as the birthplace of the Renaissance, it attracts...
History Hit
Africa: The Unknown History of Humankind
Africa is the second largest continent in the world and is home to the second largest population; but it is second-to-none regarding its ethnic diversity. Throughout history Africa has been the home of many thousands of ethnological...
History Hit
West Africa Before the Europeans
Toby Green has been fascinated by the history of West Africa for decades after he visited as a student and heard whispers of history that didn’t appear in text books. Years later he wrote ‘Fistful of Shells,’ a survey of West Africa and...
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Channel 4: Medieval Britain
Touches on most aspects of British history, culture and politics from 1066-1485.