History Hit
Hadrians Wall: The end of the wall
What was the other purpose of the wall? In the end, what happened to it? Hadrians Wall, Part 5
Science360
The Land Before the Wheel - Gil Stein discusses the mound of Tell Zeidan.
Gil Stein, lead researcher and director of the University of Chicago's Oriental Institute discusses finds discovered at the mound of Tell Zeidan, one of the world's first cities. Researchers hope to gather clues about how early societies...
History Hit
Hadrians Wall: Modern day comforts
What was life like in the fort? What was the process like to take a bath? Hadrians Wall, Part 3
Independent Producers
Citizenship in Athens
In ancient Greece, people were thrown out or ostracized from the city because they broke the rules. Anyone could get ostracized – kicked out of the city for 10 years – based on voting done by the citizens using broken pieces of pottery....
Religion for Breakfast
Introduction to Biblical Archaeology
This is Episode 1 of a new Patheos video series: "Excavating the History of the Bible."
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: Unknown African history and its influences
What are the very early histories of Africa that are important that are unknown to us? How has African culture influenced the west over the centuries? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 3
Food Farmer Earth
Debbie Dean the Artist
Cooking Up a Story introduces its new online store with a story about Debbie Dean, one of the exciting artisans whose products they are now featuring.
Curated Video
Invention Of Wheel: How Was The Wheel Invented?
Wheels eased the job of carrying heavy loads across distances, but before the invention of the wheel, the man himself used to carry those heavy loads. Later, he began taming animals, like oxen, horses, donkeys, and camels, and used them...
History Hit
Hadrians Wall: The walls characteristics
What were the characteristics of the wall? What else was created along the wall? How was the wall patrolled? Hadrians Wall, Part 2
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Clay Coil Vessels - Cleaning and Finishing
Cleaning and Finishing a Clay Coil Vessel
History Hit
Hadrians Wall: The birth of the wall
What was the cause of the wall to be built? Why is the wall special to the Scottish? Hadrians Wall, Part 1
Curated Video
Afro-Eurasia
This live-action video program is about the word Afro-Eurasia. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Afro-Eurasia through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Curated Video
Voting in Ancient Athens
The United States is a representative democracy where people vote for politicians to govern on their behalf – but voting in the direct democracy of ancient Athens was a very different process.
Religion for Breakfast
Göbekli Tepe: The World's Oldest Temple?
Göbekli Tepe is a massive monolithic complex in southeastern Turkey. Archaeologists have hypothesized that the site is the oldest temple known to humanity. But what do we know about it? And why do archaeologists think it is a religious...
Curated Video
Mediterranean World: Inspiring America's Democracy
Discover how 3,000 years ago the Ancient Mediterranean World improved the life of the people through trade and the sharing of customs, knowledge and ideas.
Mazz Media
Archaeology
This live-action video program is about the word Archaeology. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Archaeology through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Curated Video
Greece, Crete - Minoan culture - Knossos
The centre of Minoan civilisation and capital of Minoan Crete lay 5km south of Heraklion. Knossos flourished for approximately two thousand years. It had large palace buildings, extensive workshop installations and luxurious rock-cut...
Curated Video
Exploring the Wonders of Boron
Delve into the fascinating world of boron - a chemical element with unique properties and a rich history. We explore its various medical uses, including its role as an antiseptic for cuts and burns, an eye wash, and a treatment for...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Cobalt
In this video, we learn about the element cobalt. Cobalt is known for its use in creating blue colors in various objects such as glass, porcelain, pottery, and enamels. It is also used in jewelry making, electroplating, and in the...
Makematic
What if Objects Told Stories?
In this video, students will explore an old object, then sculpt their own and develop a story based on fact and fiction.
History Hit
Africa: The Unknown History of Humankind
Africa is the second largest continent in the world and is home to the second largest population; but it is second-to-none regarding its ethnic diversity. Throughout history Africa has been the home of many thousands of ethnological...
60 Second Histories
Trade in Ancient Greece
A merchant explains how the Ancient Greeks traded with the rest of their world.
Mazz Media
Civilization
This live-action video program defines civilization as_a complex society with five characteristics: advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping and advanced technology. Students will learn about the...