The Great War
German Rifles of World War 1
How and why did Germans use rifles in World War I? A video resource discusses rifles in detail by using images as well as analysis by an expert in historical gun usage. Primary source images help connect the content to the military...
The Great War
German Pistols of World War 1
Need to describe the importance of new technology and weaponry to the Germans during World War I? The resource does just that! Scholars view different prominent pistols and cutting-edge technologies Germans used during World War I,...
The Great War
Trench Raid Tactics - Into the Abyss
When individuals think of World War I, many think of trench warfare, but what was it and what sort of tactics did the military use to succeed when trenches were involved? Find out by watching a sneaky video! Scholars view primary source...
The Great War
Erwin Rommel - Infantry Attacks During World War 1
Who was Erwin Rommel and what did he have to do with World War I? Learn all about the famous military leader using the informative resource. Historical graphics and interesting narration make the biographical video both entertaining and...
The Great War
Austro-Hungarian Rifles of WW1
To understand military history, it sometimes takes understanding military weapons. The video discusses how people in the Austro-Hungarian Empire used rifles during World War I. It speaks to the make and model of the rifle, as well as how...
TED-Ed
What Really Happened to the Library of Alexandria?
Imagine if one library in your area decided to collect as much information as possible by hand—not an easy task. Believe it or not, the Library of Alexandria in Ancient Greece did just that! Learners watch an educational video, answer...
TED-Ed
How the Normans Changed the History of Europe
How did the coastline of France become known as Normandy? Pupils investigate the rise and fall of the Normans and their impacts on European history and culture. They analyze the invaders of France using a short video clip and scholar-led...
Crash Course
Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire: Crash Course World History #219
Charles V was the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire during its (arguably) most tumultuous period: the Protestant Reformation. Examine Charles V's rise to power, lofty objectives, and ultimate failure with a video from Crash Course World...
Crash Course
Crash Course World History 219: Charles v and the Holy Roman Empire
Crash Course video teaches about the many challenges Charles V faced ruling a vast and diverse empire and points to the lessons we can learn from history. Clever writing and delivery students will find entertaining. [13:15]
BBC
Bbc Radio 4: In Our Time: The Celts
Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode discusses the Celts. Experts discuss what they were really like. Click on the "Listen to the latest programme" icon to the left of the episode summary to...
BBC
Bbc Radio 4: In Our Time: Diet of Worms
Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode discusses the Diet of Worms. Experts discuss what happened and its impact on history. Listening requires RealPlayer.
BBC
Bbc Radio 4: In Our Time: The Opium Wars
Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode discusses the Opium Wars. Experts discuss what happened, its result, and the continuing impact on relations between Britain and China. Listening requires...
BBC
Bbc Radio 4: In Our Time: The Siege of Orleans
Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode discusses the Siege of Orleans. Experts discuss what happened, its impact, and the role of Joan of Arc. Listening requires RealPlayer.