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Hernando de Soto and Don Pedro Menéndez
Dr. Forrester tells about the famous Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his expedition to the Mississippi River. She then tells the story of the Spanish explorer who followed, Don Pedro Menéndez.
Great Big Story
Explore Portugals Castle of Many Colors
Explore the captivating history and eclectic architecture of Pena Palace, nestled in Portugal's scenic Sintra mountains. Uncover the vibrant colors and diverse styles that make it a UNESCO Heritage Site.
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The Battle of Sagrajas: Alfonso VI of Castile and Leon vs Yusuf Ibn Tashfin of the Almoravids
This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of Sagrajas in 1086 between King Alfonso VI of Castile and Leon and Yusuf Ibn Tashfin of the Almoravids. The battle showcases the complex political landscape of the Iberian Peninsula...
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The Revolutionary Rotero: The Future of Football Balls
The Rotero ball by Adidas is a revolutionary match ball designed for UEFA EUR 2004. It features a seamless surface design and a unique thermal bonding production technique, providing consistent quality and performance. With its improved...
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Football Files - Episode 47 – CRISTIANO RONALDO
SKILLS TORRES HAS DAZZLING SKILLS AND IS ONE OF THE MOST TECHNICALLY PROFICIENT PLAYERS IN THE GAME. CAREER VOTED JUNIOUR PLAYER OF THE YEAR IN 1998 TORRES WAS THE YOUNGEST PLAYER TO DEBUT FOR ATLETICO DE MADRID AT JUST 15. TOURNAMENT IN...
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Football Files - Episode 31 – LUIS FIGO
SKILLS WE MEET THE MAN WHOS DAZZLING SKILLS HAVE MANY TO BELIEVE HE IS ONE OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS OF HIS ERA. CAREER THE PORTUGUESE STAR WON NUMEROUS TITLES AT BARCELONA BEFORE A CONTROVERSIAL SWITCH TO RIVAL REAL MADRID WHERE HE WON...
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Football Files - Episode 25 - PORTUGAL
DOMINATION THIS TEAM SCORED MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEAM IN EUROPE AND WON 9 OF THEIR 12 MATCHES ON THE PATH TO GERMANY. KEY STRIKER A LOOK AT FORWARD PAULETA AND HIS RECORD BREAKING 11 GOALS DURING THE QUALIFICATION PROCESS. THE PAST WITH A...
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Spain and Portugal
Spain and Portugal discovers the similarities and differences between Spain and Portugal.
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Portugal’s Influence on Brazil
Portugal’s Influence on Brazil explores the influence of Portugal on Brazil and the differences in history and culture.
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When the Eurovision Song Contest ended a Dictatorship
When the Eurovision Song Contest ended a Dictatorship
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Triunfo de Wellington: Vitoria 1813
En mayo de 1813, cuando Napoleón lanzó un intento desesperado por salvar su imperio tras la desastrosa derrota en Rusia, la situación en España era particularmente precaria. Las fuerzas francesas se habían debilitado como respuesta a las...
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El Vietnam de Napoleón: España 1809-1811
En este video, visitamos el Vietnam de Napoleón. En 1809, cuando Napoleón luchó contra los austriacos en Wagram, la guerra en España y Portugal continuó con furia. Los franceses habían infligido varias derrotas pesadas en los ejércitos...
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Will The EU Fail? | Economics Explained
In this video we will rank the European Union (EU) as if it were a country on the Economics Explained National Leaderboard, after exploring the economic challenges and opportunities facing all current member states. The EU collectively...
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Joanna of Castile part 1: Separating Fact from Fable
History remembers Joanna of Castile, daughter of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I, Queen of Castile and León, as a madwoman who could not hold on to the crown. Is this account accurate though? Learn about Joanna's early life and...
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Joanna of Castile part 2: Tumultuous Marriage to Philip the Fair
At sixteen, Joanna of Castile was married to the eighteen-year-old Philip "the Fair," Duke of Burgundy. The marriage started off well but soon turned sour with Phillip's infidelity as well as financial and emotional manipulation. Learn...
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Which country was the first to decriminalise all drugs?
We asked people to guess which country was the first to decriminalise all drugs. Some thought Colombia, some The Netherlands. Only one person got it right
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Queen Nzinga part 6: New Alliances and a New Image
Queen Nzinga continued to fight to be recognized by the Portuguese as a legitimate ruler and resist the colonization of her land. The video details her diplomatic efforts, military strategy, and struggles against rebel nobles and other...
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Queen Nzinga part 5: Problems with the Portuguese
This video explores the political and military battles between Queen Nzinga of Angola and the Portuguese in the early 17th century. The video describes how she defied Portuguese colonial attempts to subjugate her kingdom, fought against...
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Queen Nzinga part 7: Embracing Christianity and a Peace Agreement at Last
Nzinga negotiated strategic alliances with the Dutch and the Christian missionaries to legitimize her rule and resist the Portuguese. This video delves into the slave trade and the political tensions between rival African rulers....
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French Made Easy: Le Futur Simple
Learn French With Alexa’s “French Made Easy” series: Alexa takes a look at LE FUTUR SIMPLE tense in French.
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10 Countries That Are Saving The World
Which countries are at the forefront of saving our planet? There are certainly a few surprises in this list.
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West Africa Before the Europeans: Rediscovery and beyond
Why are we ignorant of the archaeology left behind in West Africa? Are West Africans going to rediscover their history and will there be a demand of giving back physical objects from foreign museums in aiding that rediscovery? West...
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Napoleon's Great Blunder: Spain 1808
In 1808, Napoleon's rivalry with Britain led to an ill-fated intervention in Portugal and Spain, that sparked a nationalist revolt against the French. At Bailén Napoleon's Empire suffered its first major defeat, and though Napoleon...
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Portugal, Sintra - Castle of the Moors
The castle was constructed during the 8th and 9th centuries, during the period of Muslim Iberia, as the central place in a territory that was primarily agricultural, and which was necessary to protect its population. In 1031, after the...