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Deepwater Horizon - Timeline of a Tragedy
In 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico became the largest in United States history. Killing 11 people, it injured people, ecosystems, and economies. This film explores the timeline of the spill, the cleanup,...
Natural History Museum
Can sharks get cancer? | Natural History Museum
You may have heard that sharks are immune to cancer, but this isn't true at all. Museum curator Emma Bernard debunks this popular myth and explains how it has had a devastating effect on shark populations. Discover more about sharks and...
Timeline - World History Documentaries
The Secret World Of Lewis Carroll (Alice In Wonderland Documentary) | Timeline
Check out our new website for more incredible history documentaries: HD and ad-free.ef='http://bit.ly/2O6zUsK' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>free. ALICE IN WONDERLAND is said to be the most quoted book in print, second only to The...
The Daily Conversation
Rise of Japan: Greatest Revolutions, Part 3
Japan's last shogun is ousted in a coup and a young emperor seizes power to become the supreme executive authority. Part 3 of our 2,600 year timeline of history's greatest revolutions.
Timeline - World History Documentaries
Harry Patch: The Last Fighting Tommy Of WW1 | Timeline
Harry Patch was the last living British Tommy that had fought in the trenches of the First World War. This beautiful animation from Studio Panda, Alex Harwood and Testimony Films showcases him telling his story for the very first time...
Curated Video
Where Did Starbucks Coffee Get Their Name From?
Weird History Food is giving you a pick-me-up with the History of Starbucks Coffee. Founders Jerry Baldwin, Gordon Bowker, and Zev Siegl sought to open up a coffee store. They knew they wanted it to reflect both the culture of the...
Natural History Museum
Mighty megalodon and the fascinating world of fossil sharks | Hidden Treasures | S2E5
Why do we have so many fossil shark teeth but no shark bones? Join us live on 9 May 2023 at 12.30 BST to find out! In this episode, our host Conor will be joining fossil fish curator Emma Bernard for a deep dive into the underwater world...
Weird History
Braveheart | Great Movie But How True Was the Story?
Braveheart, the 1995 award-winning epic war film is home to one of the most recognizable quotes of all time. Mel Gibson's iconic line, "they may take away our lives but they'll never take our freedom!" might ring a bell. However, the...
Curated Video
Riots and Rumours of Riots (1981) - extract
Watch the complete film on BFI Player (UK only) Inspired by the 1981 'race riots', director Caesar Imruh explores the...
60 Second Histories
The Bayeux Tapestry
A Norman soldier describes the Bayeux Tapestry; nearly 70 metres long and having been made in England it depicts the events that led up to the Norman conquest aswell as Battle of Hastings
TED-Ed
Four Ways to Understand the Earth's Age
Cartoon children compare the earth's age to timescales that we understand:a calendar year, the thickness of a book, the human lifespan. This smart film clip is definitely worth adding to your geologic timescale lesson! If you subscribe...
C-SPAN
On This Day: The Battle at Antietam
The Battle of Antietam was the deadliest day of the Civil War. An eye-opening video is filmed at the Antietam battlefield and provides pupils with an overview of the battle. Academics learn the military strategy General Lee and McClellan...
National WWII Museum
China-Burma-India Theater
How should enemy forces treat civilians during times of war? The video examines the Japanese military's treatment of Chinese civilians during Word War II. Learners gain a better understanding of lengths the Japanese military went to...
Periodic Videos
Nobelium
Nobelium is recognized for the scientist it is named for rather than for the element itself. Chemists share their knowledge of the element, Alfred Nobel's research, and the Nobel Prize in a video that's part of a series on each of the...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: A Midwife's Tale
This PBS series episode from American Experience entitled "A Midwife's Tale" features a dramatic film based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning story about a woman named Martha Ballard, a midwife and mother living in the wilds of Maine during...