Curated Video
Kandake Amanirenas: Conquering Queen of Kush
Kandake Amanirenas is one of the most celebrated rulers of the Ancient Kingdom of Kush, located in the region of Nubia, which we now know as Sudan. She ruled from 40BC to 10BC. Kandake - also known as Candace, Kendake or Kentake - was...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica Presents: WWII Infographic Explainers: Landing Craft of World War II
Hear Encyclopaedia Britannica editor Michael Ray talk about the different types of landing craft used to transport U.S. troops and equipment during World War II.
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Progressive Era - Technology In The Progressive Era
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Progressive Era uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era...
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The Cynical Historian
The Gold Rush | California History [ep.5]
This is part 5 of a series on California history, specifically cover the Gold Rush of 1848-1860. Click here to see start the series from the beginning: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnwpaclU4wUD7y8912ViyAtGfraKi9ru...
Gresham College
The History of Empire: Exploitation And Resistance - Professor Richard J. Evans
This lecture looks at the impact of empire on the colonizers and the colonized. In Europe, ideologies of imperialism emerged, increasingly mingled with racism. These had a material effect on the attitudes of political elites that helped...
Curated Video
How Are Cities Organized? Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to take a closer look at cities, examine how these large complex structures are organized, and identify patterns and differences in land use around the world. We'll begin with a quick recap of Central Place Theory, then...
Curated Video
The First Cities
Around 10,000 years ago, humans started transitioning from hunting and gathering to the more settled life of farming. Fertile land enabled farmers to grow enough food for a growing population, and nearby rivers provided transportation...
Weird History
How Exactly Did Australia Become a Penal Colony?
Providing a brief history of Australia is hardly possible, especially when you consider the nation's long and fraught history with Britain. Australia started as a penal colony - a place for lawbreakers to reside outside the confines of...
Mr. Beat
Life in the Early 1800s
Produced by Matt Beat. All images found in the public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Music by Electric Needle Room (Matt Beat). I recently had an opportunity to go back in time. Specifically, to the early 1800s and the...
Professor Dave Explains
Overview of Plant Classification: Vascular and Nonvascular Plants
Now that we have covered most of the basics regarding plant structure and function, it's time to start digging into all the different types of plants, how they are classified, and their evolutionary history. It's even more fascinating...
TMW Media
How do NASA build their rockets?
Stretching 72 miles down the east coast of Florida, the Space Coast is known for some of this country’s most historical events. It was here that man first ventured into outer space and eventually landed on the moon. The Space Coast has...
National Geographic
River Cruises Let You Savor Your Travel to Historic Wonders | National Geographic
A voyage on a river can take you to the heart of an unfamiliar place, and also free you from some of the stress of travel. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium...
Jam Campus
THE SILK ROAD SONG (Featuring Mr. Baildon)
What do you know about Ancient China? Check out our #HistoryMonth learning song about the silk road, a trade route used for centuries to transport goods from China to Eastern Europe. The idea and lyrics for this song were written by my...
The Great War
Submarines, Dreadnoughts and Battle Cruisers - The Navies of World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR - Special
Even though there was only one major naval battle in the Atlantic during World War 1, the navies played a huge role during the entire conflict. From troop transports to supplies and from unrestricted submarine warfare to the landing at...
The Cynical Historian
Why is the west strong? The modernization theory answer
Europe has gained supreme influence over the world. Some would call that winning the global game, but how did that happen? It's one of the most important questions in history, and there is no good answer. Instead, here is the most...
Curated Video
NASA Tracks the Arizona Bush Fire
On the afternoon of June 13, 2020, a vehicle fire near the intersection of Bush Highway and State Route 87 ignited the brush and grass nearby. As of June 25, 2020, the Bush Fire is one of the five largest fires in Arizona's history....
Curated Video
The Ships Beneath the Streets of San Francisco
San Francisco is famous for many things – but what you probably don’t know is that much of the city is made from ships that sank or were repurposed during the Gold Rush.