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The Power of the Sun
How do we know how powerful the Sun's energy is from here on Earth? Measuring the surface area of an imaginary giant sphere holds the answer. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum....
Bedtime History
History of Bicycles for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the history of the bicycle including early versions called the laufmachine and penny-farthing, and inventors such as Karl Drais and Karl Kech.
Wonderscape
Rising Tensions and American Imperialism
This video explores the escalating tensions between the United States and Spain, influenced by yellow journalism and public sentiment. It also delves into the historical context of Cuba's struggle for independence and America's growing...
Curated Video
The Rise of Parisian Bistros: A New Era for Working-Class Dining
As Paris grew into an industrial hub, bistros emerged to serve the city's expanding working-class population, many of whom migrated from regions like Auvergne and Brittany. These establishments offered affordable meals and a sense of...
Curated Video
The Rise of Parisian Bouillons and Luxury Hotels
Discover how Parisian bouillons revolutionized dining in the late 19th century, offering affordable, efficient meals to the working class. Meanwhile, the emergence of luxury hotels like the Ritz transformed Paris into a global center for...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Haute Cuisine and the Rise of the Parisian Restaurant
Discover how the invention of the restaurant during the Age of Enlightenment revolutionized dining, spreading haute cuisine from the court to the bourgeoisie. Explore the role of French gastronomy in diplomacy, its influence on European...
PBS
Death Worms: Fact or Fiction?
Rumored to roam some of the world’s most desolate places the poisonous, killer death worm can trace its history in folklore back thousands of years. Made more famous and frightening with science fiction series like Dune and Tremors,...
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What Happened During Our Scary Slumber Party
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board, Bloody Mary and Ouija are scary and entertaining rites of passage for kids and teens to participate in. But do these games actually work? And why do we love to scare each other so much at sleepovers?
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The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story
Christmas isn’t just a time for presents, cookies, and holiday cheer, but the hunting period of Iceland’s murderous monster feline, the Yule Cat. This giant, fluffy cat towers over buildings, roaming the snowy countryside for human...
One Minute History
196 - The Origins of the IPA - One Minute History
In the late 18th century, British soldiers and colonists in India were thirsty for beer. Traditional English ales would spoil on the way to India, so British brewers began experimenting with hops and alcohol levels. An increase in hops...
Curated Video
Legendary Figures: Fact or Fiction?
Dive into the intriguing world of legendary characters like Quasimodo, Robin Hood, and Merlin to uncover the truths and myths behind their stories. This video explores the historical and cultural origins of these characters, blending...
Professor Dave Explains
Continental Philosophy Part 1: Husserl, Bergson, Heidegger, and Jaspers
With modern philosophy covered, let's cross over into contemporary philosophy. And let's begin by introducing the continental tradition in this time period. This included philosophers like Husserl, Bergson, Heidegger, and Jaspers. Let's...
Curated Video
Community Changes over Time
Dr. Forrester teaches the student about rural, urban, and suburban communities and how they have developed and changed over time.
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Mapinguari: Fearsome Beast and Protector of the Amazon
Deep within the Amazon rainforest lurks a mysterious creature called the Mapinguari. Notoriously elusive, this cave-dwelling giant leaves a trail of broken trees and trampled ferns in its wake. Massive, hairy, and pungent, this beast...
PBS
Krampus: Origins of the Yuletide Monster
You better watch out, you better not cry, and you certainly must behave—or else face the brutal beating of the Krampus. Why does this demonic, horned Yuletide monster exist? This episode looks at the historical origins of Krampus in the...
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El Silbón: The Deadly Whistler of the South American Grasslands
The “Terror of the Plain,” this emaciated, whistling devil is cursed to wander the South American countryside carrying the bones of his victims. Intimately tied to the cattle ranching history of Latin America, the myth of El Silbón...
PBS
Leshy: The Slavic Lord of the Forest
He can grow higher than the trees, or smaller than a blade of grass. Both demon and deity, guardian and antagonist, the Leshy is rooted deep in the cultural and religious history of the Slavic people.
Great Big Story
Before Beatlemania, There Was Lisztomania
Step into the world of Franz Liszt, the 19th-century Hungarian composer and pianist who revolutionized the very concept of stardom. Unravel the phenomenon of 'Lisztomania' that swept across Europe, turning Liszt into the world's first...
Curated Video
How Whaling Shaped Herman Melville, Moby Dick, and America
Herman Melville was born into a wealthy family in New York City in 1819, but following the Financial Panic of 1837 and his father's death, he faced significant hardships, leading him to work at sea. This period of Melville's life, marked...
Curated Video
Solitude and Intensity: the Romantic Style of Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson's poetry frequently incorporates the color white, not as a symbol of purity or innocence, but as an emblem of intense emotion and passion, exemplified by her use of "white heat" as a metaphor for the soul's fervor....
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Exploring the Industrial Revolution: The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester
The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester is housed in the oldest passenger railway buildings in the world and showcases the evolution of technology from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. It offers a diverse range of...
Curated Video
Becoming a Historian
Five accomplished historians describe how specific personal experiences were crucial in triggering their interest in history and inspired them to become historians. Featured are: David Cannadine (Princeton University), Linda Colley...
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...