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Journey Through Time: Exploring Ancient Civilizations and Discoveries
In this video, children are taken on an adventure through different historical periods, including the Baroque period. They learn about fashion, art, music, and important figures like Isaac Newton. The video emphasizes the importance of...
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Exploring the Middle Ages and the Renaissance: Kids Planet
In this video, the host explores the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, discussing important figures, events, and achievements. The focus is on King Richard the Lion Hearted, the Magna Carta, the plague, art and literature of the...
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Rise of the City States in Italy Renaissance (Part 1)
Rise of the City States in Italy Renaissance (Part 1)
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Political Power of the Merchant Class Renaissance (Part 2)
Political Power of the Merchant Class Renaissance (Part 2)
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The History and Evolution of Fencing: From Gladiators to Olympic Sport
Fencing is a historical sport that dates back to ancient times, evolving from the use of rocks to swords. It became popular in the Renaissance as a form of entertainment and eventually became an Olympic sport. Today, fencers engage in...
Epic History TV
Venice: From Maritime Empire to Modern Challenges
Venice’s maritime empire, once dominant, faced relentless challenges from the Ottomans, costly wars, and devastating plagues, leading to its gradual decline. By the late 18th century, Napoleon’s conquests marked the end of Venetian...
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Venice: Ambition, Survival, and Renaissance Splendor
Venice’s territorial ambitions and strategic alliances during the 15th century led to decades of warfare, including the Italian Wars, where the Republic faced existential threats like the League of Cambrai. Despite setbacks, Venice...
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The Rise of Venice: Queen of the Adriatic
Venice, the "Queen of the Adriatic," rose from humble beginnings as a refuge in coastal lagoons during the fall of the Western Roman Empire to become a powerful maritime republic. Its strength stemmed from strategic naval dominance,...
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Renaissance Papacy Family Trees
The Renaissance Papacy was dominated by 3 families: the Borgias, the Roveres, and the Medicis. This video discusses the family tree of each and their role in the Italian Renaissance.
Weird History
How The Renaissance Directly Shaped Modern Life
The Renaissance lasted from the 1300s to the late 1600s, and what a time it was to be alive. Even if you don't love Renaissance Faires (and come on, who doesn't?), you should definitely love the Renaissance itself. Where else can you...
Great Big Story
Hungarian Parliament, a neo-Gothic masterpiece on the Danube
Explore the Hungarian Parliament, an iconic blend of neo-Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, symbolizing Hungary's rich history and standing as one of the world's largest parliament buildings.
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Painting By Numbers
See how two simple mathematical principles allowed artists to create the feeling of space within two-dimensional paintings. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context...
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Leonardo da Vinci For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Leonardo da Vinci, the artist and engineering genius of the Italian Renaissance who painted the Mona Lisa and sketched inventions ahead of his time.
Bedtime History
Galileo Galilei For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the courageous, Italian mathematician and scientist, Galileo, who used his own telescope to view the Moon and challenged those in authority to prove that the Earth circles the Sun.
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Brief History of Petrarch
Simple history about Francesco Petrarcha, who became known as the Father of the Renaissance. Great for kids or those who want a brief overview of the Italian writer and philosopher.
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The Mona Lisa Story For Kids
Learn about the history of the Mona Lisa, from it's creation by Leonardo Da Vinci, to its path through history, including its theft and eventual home in the Louvre Museum.
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The Renaissance: Florence's Golden Age
Florence in north central Italy came to prominence during the middle ages. Its wealth, initially generated from the weaving of woollen fabric, was consolidated when the Republic of Florence began minting gold florins in sufficient...
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Michelangelo's unexpected legacy, Paint by Numbers
Discover how Michelangelo inspired the creation of Paint by Numbers, revolutionizing art in homes worldwide.
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The Walk to Canossa: A Defining Moment in Medieval Europe
This video discusses the dramatic events surrounding King Henry IV's journey to Canossa in 1077 to seek absolution from Pope Gregory VII after being excommunicated. The encounter at Canossa, where Henry humbled himself before the Pope,...
Professor Dave Explains
Idealism Part 1: Berkeley and Kant
We've learned about rationalism and empiricism as the two important movements in early modern philosophy, and the most important one that followed was idealism, which was an attempt to adapt and synthesize these previous two schools....
Mythology & Fiction Explained
The Forgotten Book of 16th-century Apocalyptic Visions - The Book of Miracles
In today's episode we take a look at the Augsburg book of miracles, a manuscript from an unknown author containing miraculous signs through out the ages, a collection of renaissance art and religious stories that many thought would...
Professor Dave Explains
Empiricism Part 1: Da Vinci, Bacon, and Hobbes
With rationalism covered, let's investigate the other important movement in early modern philosophy, empiricism. In its earliest formulation, this included figures like Francis Bacon and Thomas Hobbes, and contrary to rationalism, which...