This video explores the pioneering achievements of the Wright brothers in making the first powered flight in 1903. Through meticulous experimentation and innovation, Wilbur and Orville Wright successfully demonstrated the principles of...

The Wright Brothers weren’t the inventors of flight, but part in a long process of iterative technological development. That process is so convoluted that we should have trouble saying who was the inventor....

This video provides a fascinating overview of the evolution of air travel, from its humble beginnings to the current era of spacious and luxurious passenger planes like the Airbus A380. It highlights the advancements in technology and...

Beginning in the 1800s, people began writing clauses into property deeds that were meant to prevent all future owners from selling or leasing to certain racial groups, especially Black people. These racial covenants spread like wildfire...

Scientists using data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope have measured all the starlight produced over 90 percent of the universe's history. The analysis, which examines the gamma-ray output of distant...

Ariane 5 part 1/8: This video explores the development and history of rockets, focusing on the Ariane 5 launcher and its high-tech payload. It delves into the engineering and ballistic research behind rockets, highlighting the dangers...

This video explores the history and evolution of aircraft, starting with the Wright Brothers' first powered flight in 1903. It highlights the significant technological advancements that have shaped modern aviation and showcases the...

Space Facts II puts viewers on the forefront of space exploration, examining its role on Earth in fighting forest fires, controlling diseases (such as diabetes), combating air pollution and mapping solar and lunar cycles. This video...

Learn about Ferdinand Von Zepellin and the history of his amazing aircraft.

Spiders and their ancestors have been driving an arms race that began before either stepped foot onto land and resulted in the first powered flight on Earth. But how did this competition of webs versus wings drive such a massive...

November 24, 1971 - A man calling himself Dan Cooper pays cash for a one-way ticket to Seattle. He orders a bourdon and soda as he waits for the flight to take off. (Shortly after 3:00pm), Mr. Cooper hands a note to the stewardess...

This video provides a detailed account of the historic space flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space and orbit the Earth on April 12, 1961. The video covers Gagarin's background, training, the significance of his...

In a time when women were discouraged from studying math and science, Nancy Grace Roman became a research astronomer and the first Chief of Astronomy at NASA. Known today as the "Mother of Hubble," she was instrumental in...

Explore the legendary history of Edwards Air Force Base, where the world's greatest test pilots have pushed the boundaries of aviation for over 50 years. From breaking the sound barrier to testing experimental aircraft, Edwards has been...

The Wright brothers, two bicycle repairmen from Ohio, made history by achieving the first powered flight in 1903 on a windy dune in North Carolina. Their groundbreaking invention of the airplane revolutionized travel and paved the way...

This video details Charles Lindbergh's historic 1927 transatlantic flight in the Spirit of Saint Louis. It explores the challenges he faced, including fundraising for the plane's construction, careful design for a long-distance...

Public history of science lecture by Alan Morrison Filmed at The Royal Society, London on Fri 27 Apr 2012 1.00pm - 2.<a href='http://royalsociety.org/events/2012/sir-george-cayley/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>00pm</a>ref='http://royalsociety.org/events/2012/sir-george-cayley/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>00pm

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were pioneers of aviation who achieved the first powered, controlled flight in 1903. Working from their bicycle shop in Ohio, they used observation, experimentation, and innovation to solve the...

This video explores the early lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright, highlighting how their upbringing and shared curiosity led them to groundbreaking innovations in flight. From their childhood in Ohio to their passion for science and...

Airplanes will change immensely in the next 50 years as the industry limits its CO2e emissions. These are some of the innovations that are in-progress.

You might think most planes look the same, but here are five of the most bizarre aircraft that, no matter their appearance, still managed to fly. Chapters SR-71 BLACKBIRD 1:20 GRUMMAN X-29 3:01 AERO SPACELINES 377PG 5:14 BOEING...

You might think most planes look the same, but here are five of the most bizarre aircraft that, no matter their appearance, still managed to fly.

Ruth Carol Taylor was the first African-American flight attendant in the United States. She was born in Boston, on December 27th, 1932, and attended Elmira College graduating as a registered nurse from the Bellevue School of...

1948 - The United States begins to send monkeys into space to test the biological effects. Albert I reaches sub-space, but does not survive. Albert the 2nd becomes the first monkey to make it into space, but dies after a parachute...