TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The dangerous race for the South Pole - Elizabeth Leane
By the early 1900’s, nearly every region of the globe had been visited and mapped, with only two key locations left: the North and South Poles. After two Americans staked claim to reaching the North Pole, a Norwegian explorer and a...
TED Talks
TED: The colorful, shapeshifting wonder of the Amazon's praying mantises | Leo Lanna and Lvcas Fiat
In this captivating talk, journey into the surprisingly colorful nights of the Amazon Rainforest, as artistic entomologist Leo Lanna and designer Lvcas Fiat introduce us to the shapeshifting wonder of a creature they've fallen in love...
Curated Video
Exploring the International Space Station: A Journey Beyond Earth
This video provides an overview of the International Space Station (ISS) and the collaborative efforts of countries to explore space. It highlights the sacrifices and dedication of the astronauts who live and work on the ISS, as well as...
Curated Video
Queen Hatshepsut's Ship
An international team of archaeologists face a unique challenge to build a replica of the Pharaoh Queen's famous ship, based only on an ancient scale drawing. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by...
Wonderscape
The Pequot Tribe: Culture, Lifestyle, and History
This video explores the culture, lifestyle, and history of the Pequot tribe, who lived in Connecticut. Known for their fierce warrior reputation, the Pequots were skilled farmers, hunters, and fishermen. The tribe had strong trade...
Curated Video
Big Ideas - Episode 19 - Hillary & Norgay
The big idea to climb the highest mountain in the world had eluded many mountain expeditions until Tensin Norgay and Edmund Hillary became the first to conquer Mount Everest. On May 29, 1953, Norgay and Hillary were the first to...
PBS
The Crazed Hunt for the Himalayan Yeti
Dr. Zarka examines the yeti’s origins, from Tibetan folklore and religion to the Westernized abominable snowman version. She explains how Buddhist beliefs, a series of intrepid 20th-century explorers, and a creatively translated word...
Curated Video
Architectural Mastery of the Vikings: From Longhouses to Green Roofs
Explore the architectural innovations of the Vikings, whose expertise extended beyond shipbuilding to constructing energy-efficient homes suitable for harsh Scandinavian winters. This video tours a reconstructed Viking village,...
Curated Video
English Exploration of the New World
English Exploration of the New World investigates the English exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
Curated Video
English Exploration of the Western Hemisphere
English Exploration of the Western Hemisphere investigates English exploration and identifies the motivations to discover the Western Hemisphere by analyzing what they hoped to gain from their explorations.
Jabzy
Russian Plans to Invade India - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Russian Plans to Invade India
Science360
See some of the research carried out by Expeditions in Computing awardees
The Expeditions in Computing awards tackle some of the most challenging computing and information science and engineering issues today. See some of the research being carried out by Expeditions in Computing awardees in this video....
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: International Trailblazer
Sergei Krikalev, cosmonaut and flight engineer of Expedition 1, the first long-duration mission to the International Space Station, recounts the 20th anniversary of this mission and a career of fostering international collaboration....
Maddie Moate
What Do Antarctic Explorers Wear? (Then and Now!) | Maddie Moate
Join me at the Polar Research Institute in Cambridge to find out first hand what Antarctic Explorers wore over 100 years ago! Greg helps me to see how modern expedition clothing works using the help of our thermal imaging camera, and I...
Jabzy
Spanish Conquest of the Inca Empire - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Spanish Conquest of the Inca Empire
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...
Jabzy
1890 British Ultimatum - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the 1890 British Ultimatum
British Movietone
POLAR NEWS
The US Icebreaker ""Edisto"" carried the advance party of the United States expedition to the frozen Antarctic. On landing they saw the camp, with its provisions, left by Captain Scott in 1911. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
British Movietone
POLAR FOOD STOREHOUSE OPENED
Fifteen years ago Admiral Byrd's South Pole Expedition built a storehouse in the ice. This store has just been re-opened and everything was found intact. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
British Movietone
ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION
At Millwall Docks, in the Thames, the 800 ton ice-breaker ""Theron"" is the ship chosen for the Commonwealth Trans Antarctic Expedition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
Bridgeman Arts
Greenland expedition, 1934, by French explorers - eskimos make canoe covers from seal skin
Children playing in water. Woman sewing skin, man using it to cover the structure of canoe. Women working on canoe, children looking.
Bridgeman Arts
Greenland expedition, 1934, by French explorers - indigenous people hunt with harpoons in kayaks. Children learn to ride kayaks.
Eskimo kayaks. Hunter throwing harpoon w/ propelling stick. Explorers and Eskimos in kayaks. Children learning to row in false kayaks made of stones. Woman and children sitting in middle of flowers, child playing to fish. Explorer...
Bridgeman Arts
Greenland expedition, 1934, by French explorers - leaving by kayak, dog sledding and camping
Explorers travel by husky-drawn sled across snowy landscape and by kayak. Eskimos wave goodbye.
Bridgeman Arts
Greenland expedition, 1934, by French explorers - eskimo cuts up seal meat, makes weapons, dresses for hunting in canoe
eskimo cuts up seal meat, makes weapons, dresses for hunting in canoe.