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The drowning city
Join the team of engineers that is racing to save the city of Venice. People and places - Physical geography - Floods Learning Points Flooding can affect the land around rivers, and also coastal areas. Flooding can be caused by climate...
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Charles Darwin
Find out how Charles Darwin changed the world! Life processes - Living things in their environments - Evolution Learning Points Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution in his book On the Origin of Species. Darwin developed his...
Weird History
The Most Dangerous Islands in the World
Islands are supposed to be sunny, peaceful, and warm - exotic locales where you spend time on the beach, maybe do a bit of snorkeling, and even enjoy a few fruity drinks. Except sometimes, none of that happens.
Bedtime History
History of Hawaii For Kids
Learn about the formation and history of the Hawaiian Islands.
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Lost City of Atlantis for Kids | Bedtime History
Dive deep into the enigmatic legend of the Lost City of Atlantis. Join us on an enthralling journey as we explore the theories, evidence, and speculations surrounding this mythical city. Uncover the secrets of its disappearance and...
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Brief History & Travel to Fidalgo Island
Join us on our visit to Fidalgo Island, Anacortes, Washington Park and Washington Park Loop and learn about the history of Fidalgo Island.
Great Big Story
World's shortest flight, an 80-second journey between Scottish Isles
Discover the unique 1.7-mile flight between Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland, lasting just 80 seconds.
Wonderscape
Ancient Greece: The City-States and Their Influence
This video explores the unique city-states of ancient Greece, highlighting key places like Sparta and Athens. Learn how these independent regions developed their own governments, cultures, and customs, with Athens being the birthplace of...
Weird History
Unusual Facts About Well-Known Cities
There are certain cities throughout the world that we all know the names of: Paris, Tokyo, New York, Moscow. We likely know one or two things about each of these cities. Paris has the Eiffel Tower. New York has Broadway. But each city...
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Scotland. - Geography and Subdivisions | Countries of the World
Learn about Scotland -- the most northern country in the United Kingdom -- including its 32 subdivisions and capital city with this Countries of the World video by KLT
Wonderscape
Turning the Tide: Midway and the Allied Counterattack
Examine the turning point of World War II in the Pacific at the Battle of Midway, where Allied forces began a counteroffensive that would shift the momentum of the war. The Attack on Pearl Harbor and the Pacific Theater of World War II...
Wonderscape
Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution
Join us on a journey with Charles Darwin aboard the HMS Beagle, where his groundbreaking observations laid the groundwork for the theory of evolution. Explore the exotic environments of South America and the Galápagos Islands that...
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The Voyages of Christopher Columbus
Dr. Forrester talks about Columbus’s famous first voyage to the New World on the Pinta, the Niña, and the Santa María. She then introduces Amerigo Vespucci and explains why America was named after him.
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Vespucci and Ponce de León
Dr. Forrester tells about the voyages to the New World of two famous Spanish explorers, Amerigo Vespucci and Juan Ponce de León.
Great Big Story
Hōkūleʻa, Reviving Traditional Polynesian Navigation
Celebrate the Hōkūleʻa, a replica Polynesian voyaging canoe, and its journey to revive ancient navigation methods using only nature's cues.
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Landforms of the United States
Dr. Forrester explains the variety of landforms throughout the United States.
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The Disease Detectives Stop Outbreaks at Their Source
Join the elite Epidemic Intelligence Service as they combat outbreaks and prevent the spread of deadly diseases. Follow their expeditions and life-saving efforts.
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The Development of Alaska and Hawaii
Dr. Forrester explains how Alaska and Hawaii became our 49th and 50th states, and how our newest states influenced the development of the Western Region.
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Discover The Republic Of Cuba!
Cuba touches the Gulf of Mexico, let's learn more about it!
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Doolittle Raid: A Bold Strike to Boost American Morale
This video provides a detailed account of the Doolittle Raid, a pivotal event during World War II where American bombers launched a daring attack on the Japanese Empire in April 1942. It describes the planning and execution of the...
Great Big Story
World's Shortest Flight, An 80-Second Journey Between Scottish Isles
Discover the unique 1.7-mile flight between Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland, lasting just 80 seconds.
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Traveling Through History in Malta's Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
The Maltese Archipelago, located in the central Mediterranean Sea, is known for its rich history stretching back over 7,000 years. It is home to some of the world's oldest freestanding stone buildings, including the enigmatic Hal...
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The Man-Made, Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca
Explore the fascinating lifestyle of the Uros tribe on Lake Titicaca, Peru, who inhabit moveable floating islands crafted from dried reeds. With over 500 residents residing on roughly 70 human-made islands, the Uros community has...
Great Big Story
The Man-Made, Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca
Explore the fascinating lifestyle of the Uros tribe on Lake Titicaca, Peru, who inhabit moveable floating islands crafted from dried reeds. With over 500 residents residing on roughly 70 human-made islands, the Uros community has...