Curated Video
Cultural Impact of Early Exploration
Cultural Impact of Early Exploration explains the cultural impact of exploration by researching the travels of Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Sir Francis Drake.
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.
History Squad
A Tudor Gunner
An ordinary gunner’s story of how he fought aboard Sir Francis Drake’s ship during the Spanish Armada. He gives a decks-eye view of the battle and tactics used during the by the English Navy and international trade during the Elizabethan...
60 Second Histories
The Beginning of the British Empire
A description of the start of the British Empire with the early explorers, dating back to Tudor times.
Getty Images
Cape Horn Island, Chile, South America
Long shot. Cape Horn Island views from the Sea of Drake. Views over the island, shot on Dec 10th 2010.(footage by ORNITORRINCO)
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Tour of 1930s Plymouth, England
Plymouth skyline / VS Guildhall; spires; St Andrews Church / picturesque narrow streets; look up at old medieval window / boats on Plymouth Harbor with clouds in the sky / old man with goatee and fisherman cap / commemorative structure...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Plymouth residents weigh up Boris Johnson's chances of Brexit deal
As the Conservative Party Conference draws to a close people on Plymouth Hoe the place where Sir Francis Drake played bowls as the Spanish Armada approached share their opinions on whether Boris Johnson will be able to deliver Brexit...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Francis Drake | Pbs World Explorers
In the race for exploration and colonization during the 16th century, Sir Francis Drake was a famous privateer and explorer known for his raids on Spanish fleets and harbors. While regarded as a hero to England during his life, Drake's...