TED-Ed
TED-ED: Rhythm in a box: The story of the cajon drum - Paul Jennings
Many modern musical instruments are complicated pieces of machinery with many moving parts. But the cajon is simply a drum and a stand and a seat all in one box. Paul Jennings explains the history behind the cajon and how it has become...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Gran Saposoa Discovery
GRAN SAPOSOA DISCOVERY IN THIS ERA OF SOPHISTICATED TECHNOLOGY AND INTENSE ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH IT S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THE EARTH CAN STILL HIDE LOST CIVILISATIONS. BUT IT DOES AND THE THRILL OF DISCOVERY WAS RECENTLY GIVEN TO A...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Lake Titicaca
LAKE TITICACA LAKE TITICACA IS THE HIGHEST NAVIGABLE LAKE IN THE WORLD. SPREAD ACROSS THE BORDER BETWEEN BOLIVIA AND PERU IT SPANS OVER 8,000 SQUARE KILOMETRES AT A HEIGHT OF OVER 3,800 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
Curated Video
Lima: History, Architecture, and Beaches
Lima, Peru:"Finally, we will arrive at the Miraflores promenade in Lima, Peru, visit its bustling commercial areas and a large number of places such as the Plaza Mayor, the largest concentration of museums, the San Francisco Monastery...
Curated Video
Creating Biodegradable Chewing Gum from Chicle Paste
The Serial Testers venture into the jungle to find chicle paste, a natural gum, and attempt to make biodegradable chewing gum. With the help of an organic gum specialist, they compare its properties to traditional chewing gum and test...
Curated Video
Preserving Peru's Alpaca Heritage: The Urgency of Microchipping
This video explores the challenges faced by the Peruvian alpaca industry, including the smuggling of prized alpacas across borders and the loss of valuable breeding stock. The Peruvian government has resorted to implanting microchips in...
Vlogbrothers
Seven Maps to Better Understand the World
In which John discusses some of the maps he uses to try to understand the big stories of contemporary human life on Earth.
Curated Video
The Lost City of Peru
Over 2,000 years ago, a little known civilisation called the Moche dominated the North coast of Peru. Huge palaces and amazing artifacts were abandoned, buried under sand after a mass evacuation. Why? Earth Science - Weather - Learning...
Curated Video
Settlements – True or false
True or false ... People only live on land? People and places - Human geography - Settlements A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine if a statement is true or false.
Curated Video
Using the land – Clip
Discover how farmers in Peru use mountain terraces to grow crops and rear animals. People and places - Human geography - Using the land A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends the learning beyond the curriculum.
Curated Video
City above the clouds
Discover the lost city of the Inca, Machu Picchu, nestled atop the Andes mountain range in Peru. People and places - Human geography - Changing land use Learning Points A World Heritage Site is an area that is considered to be of...
Curated Video
Hiram Bingham and Machu Picchu for Kids | Bedtime History
Journey back in time to explore the captivating story of Hiram Bingham and the discovery of Machu Picchu in this riveting history episode! Follow the footsteps of the American explorer as he stumbles upon the hidden Inca citadel nestled...
Great Big Story
Behind the voices, Rob Paulsen's iconic cartoon characters
Dive into the world of Rob Paulsen, the legendary voice behind Yakko Warner, Pinky, and more, and discover the inspiration behind these iconic roles.
Wonderscape
Machu Picchu: City in the Clouds
Explore Machu Picchu, the sacred city of the Inca, nestled 7,900 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains. Learn about its unique construction, its role as a religious retreat, and the mysteries that continue to surround this ancient...
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...
Great Big Story
Huacachina, Peru's Enchanting Desert Oasis
Discover Huacachina, a natural oasis in Peru's desert, known for its medicinal waters and legendary mermaid. A must-visit for tourists and history lovers.
Curated Video
How Sun Mythologies Are Universal
Energy from the sun gives heat, offers a bright reprieve from the darkness of night, and serves as the base for our entire food chain. It is no wonder it plays a central role in nearly all world mythologies.
Great Big Story
The Origins of the Bicycle Kick
Discover the contested origins of the awe-inspiring bicycle kick in soccer and the Latin American countries claiming its invention.
Great Big Story
The Ancient Salt Pans of Peru
Discover the enchanting Maras Salt Pans in Peru, where the mountainside is adorned with thousands of man-made ponds that have endured for over 500 years. Sponsored by Marriott Bonvoy, this captivating story takes you to the Kakanui...
Great Big Story
Behind the Voices, Rob Paulsen's Iconic Cartoon Characters
Dive into the world of Rob Paulsen, the legendary voice behind Yakko Warner, Pinky, and more, and discover the inspiration behind these iconic roles.
Curated Video
The Role of Female Hunters in Ancient Societies
Anthropologist Randy Haas and his team discovered the remains of a teenage female who was buried with her hunting tools at a site in Wilamaya Patjxa, Southern Peru. Her remains date back almost 9,000 years and are part of a broader study...
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...
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...
Great Big Story
The Origins of the Bicycle Kick
Discover the contested origins of the awe-inspiring bicycle kick in soccer and the Latin American countries claiming its invention.