Step Back History
Did JESUS Beat Columbus to the Americas?
So, I’m a Youtuber, and I’ve been doing this series about the crackpot theories about people who discovered America before Columbus, and, well you’re gonna be in the penultimate episode! How good for you! So, let me tell you about the...
The Art Assignment
Art Trip: Columbus, Indiana | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Visit the architectural mecca of Columbus, Indiana, to bask in the mid-century glory of Eliel and Eero Saarinen’s masterpieces and a series of new and innovative installations by renowned designers. We explore the first exhibition of...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Robert L. Dilenschneider - Teachers Make a Difference - Walt Seifert
Robert L. Dilenschneider formed The Dilenschneider Group in October 1991. Prior to forming his own firm, Mr. Dilenschneider served as president and chief executive officer of Hill and Knowlton, Inc. from 1986 to 1991. He has counseled...
PBS
How Columbus Invented Cannibals
While evidence of people who eat other people existed long before Columbus, the idea of tribes of "savages" in the jungle who hunt other people for food was truly birthed with Columbus. He is even the first person to ever use the word...
Step Back History
Did the Japanese Beat Columbus to the Americas?
I just want to do a quick footnote video to go along with the big Before Columbus part three. My last video on east Asian theories didn’t quite go into one important potential beater of Columbus in Japan.
Britlish
Dead As a Door Nail (subtitles)
""Dead as a doornail"" as a common British idiomatic expression the meaning of which forms the basis of this interesting and enlightening video English lesson. using striking images of a 15th century monastery in Seville, Spain, the...
Britlish
Dead As a Door Nail (no subtitles)
""Dead as a doornail"" as a common British idiomatic expression the meaning of which forms the basis of this interesting and enlightening video English lesson. using striking images of a 15th century monastery in Seville, Spain, the...
Mazz Media
Map and Compass
This video explores the historical use of maps and compasses in exploration. Students will learn how a compass works, how to place a compass on a map and how to navigate with a compass. The program discusses a compasses relationship...
History Hit
Maps That Made America: Ptolemaic world map and the Map of the world
How does this map help us understand what Christopher Columbus did? What is interesting yet useful about the other mysterious map? Maps That Made America, Part 5
Curated Video
Five Facts - Christopher Columbus
This video explores five fun facts about Christopher Columbus.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Was Christopher Columbus Spanish?
This video is answering the question of was Christopher Columbus Spanish.
Mr. Beat
What's the Big Deal About Solar Eclipses?
Almost everyone knows about his first voyage. You know, in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean, dude? Far less people know about his last voyage. He left Spain on what would be his final voyage on May 11, 1502. It didn't go so well. An...
History Hit
Maps That Made America
Susan Schulten presents a selection of maps from the fascinating collection of maps that feature in her book 'A History of America in 100 Maps'.
Step Back History
Did the Chinese Beat Columbus to the Americas?
It seems as if every part of the old world, has a theory of how they got to the new world before Columbus. Last time we discussed those theories that have the highest chance of being true, and now we will go into the more outlandish...
Next Animation Studio
Genetic analysis suggests contact between Polynesians and South Americas before Columbus: study
Ancient Polynesians may have crossed the Pacific to make contact with Native Americans from the region that is now Colombia
Curated Video
A Tale of Two Leaders
Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis led Americans in the American Civil War. Both men were born in Kentucky and led opposing sides. But what happened to them both once the war ended?
Cerebellum
The Age Of Discovery - The Chinese Mariners And Prince Henry The Navigator
This program examines the important figures of this period, their motivations for exploring new lands, and their tragedies and successes. This video looks at the voyages made by chinese men in the 15th century that were sent out by the...
Mr. Beat
The Voyages of Zheng He
Mr. Beat tells the story of the voyages of the great Chinese explorer Zheng He.
Step Back History
Did Columbus Really Discover America?
Was Columbus even the first explorer on America’s shores?
Step Back History
Why was Columbus Looking for Asia?
How did the medieval age end? We use the term Renaissance, or more academically the early modern period, but what divides them? I’ve talked a little previously about Columbus, and his voyage to find Asia by sailing west. But what I want...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Christopher Columbus
In this video, we explore the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus, the famous explorer who crossed the ocean waters in search of a new route to the Indies. We learn about his early life in Genoa, Italy, where he developed a...
Mazz Media
How to Use a Map and Compass
This video explores the historical use of maps and compasses in exploration. Students will learn how a compass works, how to place a compass on a map and how to navigate with a compass. The program discusses a compasses relationship...
Cerebellum
The Age Of Discovery - Marco Polo
This program examines the important figures of this period, their motivations for exploring new lands, and their tragedies and successes. This video looks at the voyages of Marco Polo to Asia, his descriptions of his experiences...