Curated Video
The Fascinating History and Uses of Arsenic
This video provides an overview of arsenic, a metalloid element. It discusses its history, uses, and toxicity. It also highlights its presence in various products and its potential role in our diet. The video emphasizes the importance of...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Gold: Shiny, Rare, and Costly
This video provides a brief overview of gold, discussing its properties, uses, and value. They explain how gold is a soft and malleable metal, which is why it is often alloyed with other metals for jewelry. It also highlights the...
Curated Video
The Importance of Iodine: From Discovery to Medical Applications
Learn about iodine, an essential nutrient in the body that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of thyroid hormones and regulating energy production. Explore its discovery by French chemist Bernard Courtois and its various sources,...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Spanish-American War
This video provides a historical account of the sinking of the USS Maine in 1898, which played a significant role in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. It explores the events leading up to the explosion, the role of yellow...
Curated Video
Choosing Sides: Native Americans and the Civil War
What about the Native Americans who found themselves stuck in the middle of the Civil War – why did they fight for both sides?
60 Second Histories
Women’s Social and Political Union
Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the WSPU; the Women’s Social and Political Union
Religion for Breakfast
Confucianism is Making a Comeback in China
In this episode we examine the topic: Confucianism is Making a Comeback in China
Jabzy
1890 British Ultimatum - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the 1890 British Ultimatum
Jabzy
Mexican War of Independence - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Mexican War of Independence
Weird History
Weirdest Facts About King Tut
More than almost any other ancient ruler, facts about King Tut, the boy who led an empire and was buried in a tomb stuffed with gold and artifacts, have been hard to deduce. Who was this young man given the responsibility of carrying on...
Professor Dave Explains
Charles Darwin's Idea: Descent With Modification
Now that we've learned about molecules and cells and the simplest forms of life, we are ready to understand how all of life on earth evolved from a single common ancestor. Given our newfound knowledge about the chromosomal theory of...
Cerebellum
The Industrial Revolution - Revolution Reaches America
It started in England and reached its peak in America. The Industrial Revolution is a period of history that began in the early 18th century and has carried through our modern times. This video talks about how the Industrial Revolution...
Bloomberg
Moleskine CEO on The Future of Paper
Moleskine CEO, Daniela Riccardi discusses the future of paper in the digital era. She explains how the middle-sized Milanese company is trying to keep old customers and win new ones by promoting the value of handwriting. She speaks with...
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with conductor
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with angels and ghosts
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with short and tall man
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century thaumatrope with caged bird
Thaumatrope from the 1830s, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with jester doing star jumps
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century praxinoscope with six scenes
Praxinoscope animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with man poking tongue out
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with hypnotic pattern
Phenakistoscope from 1930s, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with comets and planets orbiting a sun
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with mechanical machine
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with colourful shapes
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.