The wave of migration across the U.S. in the mid-1800's included people looking to live in open spaces, with land to grow crops and the opportunity to have a better life. After the Civil War, that included freed slaves and their...

Discover a process that truly demonstrates nature's grit: ecological succession! The Amoeba Sisters introduce both primary and secondary succession

We’ve done a lot of searching for life in the universe and we need to continue to if we hope to make contact. But not all of our attempts were expected to succeed. That’s where Beacon in the Galaxy comes in.

In the 1970's, no vehicle had gone beyond the asteroids between Mars and Jupiter, that is until Pioneer 10.

Howcast - If leg warmers could make a comeback, then so can the eco-friendly ways of our forefathers. See if you have what it takes to turn back the clock and rock the less-is-more trend.

Meet Qatari mother of five, Shams Al Qassabi, an inspiring female entrepreneur who runs one of Doha's most popular restaurants. Despite personal and cultural challenges, she's been able to create a thriving culinary enterprise.

From barbed wire to the automobile, key inventions between 1870 and 1900 revolutionized American farming, communication, entertainment, and transportation.

Throughout the 1800s, innovations in transport and communication, from canals to the telegraph, bridged geographical distances and made it faster to move people, produce and post.

Perseverance is the ability to keep going, and not quit, even when it’s tough. From pioneering aviator Bessie Coleman to the everyday heroes in our communities, perseverance drives our world forward.

During the American Civil War, women defied gender norms by managing homesteads, serving as nurses, and even spying, significantly impacting the war's course.

Discover the remarkable story of Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery in 1849 and went to become a conductor on the Underground Railroad and a leading exponent of abolition and women’s rights.

James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution”. In this video for US students grades 3-5, we learn about Madison’s remarkable life, career and legacy.

James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution” – but he was so much more than that. As author of the Virginia Plan and the Bill of Rights, his political genius proved vital in the founding of our nation.

At a time when more than 3 million African Americans were enslaved in the United States, Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote a groundbreaking book that galvanized the public to call for their freedom.

This video explores the evolution of plastic surgery, from ancient civilizations to modern advancements. It highlights the pioneers and techniques that have shaped the field, and discusses how current procedures are safer, more precise,...

Explore the transformation of the Henri Dunant district in Le Havre into an eco-friendly urban zone. Discover the motivations behind the project, led by architect Philippe Madec, and the innovative approach to social housing and...

Betelhem Dessie, a pioneering Ethiopian tech entrepreneur, is inspiring young girls and innovators by creating tech education programs and developing software that addresses local challenges.<br/>

Over millions of years, fish species evolved to leave water and survive on land, producing the characteristics shared by all amphibians. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The coelacanth is a lobe-finned fish that evolved 400...

Lichens exist in extreme environments where other life struggles to survive. But these tough species cannot tolerate pollution, and reflect the health of ecosystems. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Lichens are organisms that can...

Ice-pick lobotomy was once believed to be a successful treatment for mental illness. Why did people suppose it worked, and what has it taught us about brain function? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Dr Walter Freeman introduced...

The story of a pioneering treatment that is attempting to use a simple virus to combat the growth - and devastating effects - of brain tumours. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Some tumours are inoperable and cannot be treated...

Born in Russia and a talented violin player, Cantor is best remembered for inventing Set Theory – but his life and work was overshadowed by his bipolar personality. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the...

Today, 90% of brain surgery patients survive, with thanks to the work of Cushing, the world's first brain surgeon. A look at his techniques and how they have influenced modern brain surgery. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Dr...

Discover the story of Katherine Johnson, a pioneering mathematician who broke racial and gender barriers at NASA. Learn how her calculations made space missions possible, including John Glenn's historic orbit and the early space...