Crash Course
Columbus, de Gama, and Zheng He! 15th Century Mariners. Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the beginning of the so-called Age of Discovery. You've probably heard of Christopher Columbus, who "discovered" America in 1492, but what about Vasco da Gama? How about Zheng He? Columbus gets a bad...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The imaginary king who changed the real world
In 1165, copies of a strange letter began to circulate throughout Europe. It spoke of a fantastical realm, containing the Tower of Babel and the Fountain of Youth— all ruled over by the letter’s mysterious author: Prester John. Who was...
Curated Video
Columbus, de Gama, and Zheng He! 15th Century Mariners. Crash Course: World History
In which John Green teaches you about the beginning of the so-called Age of Discovery. You've probably heard of Christopher Columbus, who "discovered" America in 1492, but what about Vasco da Gama? How about Zheng He? Columbus gets a bad...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The kingdom hidden in Brazil | Marc Adam Hertzman and Flavio dos Santos Gomes
In the 1600s, an expansive autonomous settlement called Palmares reached its height in Brazil. It was founded and led by people escaping from slavery, also called maroons. It was one of the world's largest maroon communities, its...
Crash Course
The Age of Exploration: Crash Course European History
The thing about European History is that it tends to leak out of Europe. Europeans haven't been great at staying put in Europe. As human beings do, the people of Europe were very busy traveling around to trade, to spread religion, and in...
Crash Course
The Columbian Exchange: Crash Course History of Science
Over the last four episodes, we’ve examined some of the stories that make up the idea of a “revolution” in knowledge-making in Europe. But we can’t understand this idea fully, without unpacking another one—the so called Age of...
Curated Video
Galicia: Language, History, and Natural Beauty
From those hills full of snow; we descend to the coasts of the "Atlantic Ocean", to go to the South of Europe, and visit a legendary lighthouse that is in the city of Galicia. We will find samples of the first humans of the Middle...
Curated Video
Battle of the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 1/2) Portugal launches a Crusade against Morocco
Battle of the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 1/2) Portugal launches a Crusade against Morocco
Curated Video
Portugal's World Cup Journey: The Quest for Greatness
This video discusses Portugal's history in the FIFA World Cup and highlights their potential to play dazzling football, yet their inability to progress beyond the semi-finals. It focuses on their performance in the 2006 World Cup and the...
Curated Video
Zheng Yi Sao Takes Control of the South China Seas
Following the death of her husband, Zheng Yi Sao refused to conform to the expectations of widowhood and instead took full command of their pirate operations. With the support of Zheng Yi's nephew, his adopted son, and other key allies,...
Curated Video
Making Tempura: A Delicious Japanese Dish with a Portuguese Influence
In this video, the teacher explains the history and process of making tempura, a popular Japanese dish. They discuss how tempura was actually brought to Japan by Portuguese traders and demonstrate how to make the tempura batter and...
Curated Video
The Revolutionary Rotero: The Future of Football Balls
The Rotero ball by Adidas is a revolutionary match ball designed for UEFA EUR 2004. It features a seamless surface design and a unique thermal bonding production technique, providing consistent quality and performance. With its improved...
Curated Video
Spain and Portugal
Spain and Portugal discovers the similarities and differences between Spain and Portugal.
Curated Video
Portugal’s Influence on Brazil
Portugal’s Influence on Brazil explores the influence of Portugal on Brazil and the differences in history and culture.
Jabzy
The Forgotten Greek man who Ruled Siam in the 17th Century
The Forgotten Greek man who Ruled Siam in the 17th Century
Jabzy
When the Eurovision Song Contest ended a Dictatorship
When the Eurovision Song Contest ended a Dictatorship
Jabzy
When did the Scramble for Africa End? | History of Africa 1903-1945 Documentary 6/6
When did the Scramble for Africa End? | History of Africa 1903-1945 Documentary 6/6
Jabzy
The Strangest War in History? - Aztecs vs the Ottomans in South East Asia
The Strangest War in History? - Aztecs vs the Ottomans in South East Asia
Jabzy
Japanese attempts to Create a Colonial Empire in 1600
Japanese attempts to Create a Colonial Empire in 1600
Rachel's English
American English Pronunciation: How to Pronounce Countries and Languages
Do you want to learn how to pronounce the countries and languages in American English? Watch this video and learn how to say countries and languages like a pro!
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 6: New Alliances and a New Image
Queen Nzinga continued to fight to be recognized by the Portuguese as a legitimate ruler and resist the colonization of her land. The video details her diplomatic efforts, military strategy, and struggles against rebel nobles and other...
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 5: Problems with the Portuguese
This video explores the political and military battles between Queen Nzinga of Angola and the Portuguese in the early 17th century. The video describes how she defied Portuguese colonial attempts to subjugate her kingdom, fought against...
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 4: Revenge and Rise to Power
As the political situation in Ndongo worsened, Mbandi slipped into a deep depression and relied on Nzinga more and more for personal and political advice. Nzinga used this as an opportunity to weaken her brother's rule and solidify her...
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 3: a Diplomatic Win in Portugal
This video highlights Nzinga's diplomatic skills and tells the famous story of Nzinga and the chair in context. Nzinga became ambassador to the Portuguese in an attempt to negotiate peace with her brother's kingdom. Despite her rivalry...