Astrum
What Happens When Entities Compete To Get Humans Into Space?
Yesterday, on the 31st May 2020, NASA and SpaceX successfully docked their Dragon capsule with the ISS. But what makes this event so significant? And is using private space companies really cheaper?
Science ABC
Nuke In Space: What Would Happen If A Nuke Went Off In Space?
If a nuke exploded in space, gamma rays and X-rays would be emitted and would expand to light up the sky. On the surface of the planet, auroras of light would be seen for thousands of miles within minutes of the blast. The explosion...
Science ABC
Why Is The Periodic Table Arranged The Way It Is?
The periodic table is arranged by atomic number, which is the number of protons in an element’s nucleus. The elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number. The periodic table is also arranged by groups and periods. The...
Science ABC
Why Did Korea Split into North Korea and South Korea?
Korea was split into North and South Korea after WWII when Japan surrendered its colonies to the US and Soviets. The US occupied the South, and the Soviets took the North, split along the 38th parallel. This division eventually led to...
Curated Video
Landmarks - NYE Climbers
NYE CLIMBERS- 4 PEAKS HOW DID YOU SPEND LAST NEW YEAR’S EVE? IT’S UNLIKELY IT WAS ATOP MT ELBRUS IN RUSSIA. FOR SEVERAL YEARS THIS DETERMINED, SOME SAY CRAZY, GROUP OF RUSSIANS SPEND EACH NEW YEAR ATOP THE WORLD’S TALLEST MOUNTAINS. THEN...
Curated Video
Why Russia Owns A Former Piece Of Germany Next To Poland
Kaliningrad is Russia's only official warm water port and exists entirely surrounded by European countries away from the mainland. But while this region is owned by Russia, prior to World War II it had belonged to Germany in some form...
Hip Hughes History
The Treaty of Versailles Explained
A video lecture overview of the Treaty of Versailles and its effects. Created for students of the Social Studies, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Curated Video
Extreme Living: Nomads
With nomadic populations in decline, the Darhad still choose to roam the harsh environment of Outer Mongolia year round. But for how long? Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Nomadic tribes have no permanent...
Curated Video
Deciduous Forests
Deciduous forests occur worldwide from Britain to China. Discover the dramatic seasonal changes that take place in these habitats, as well as the vast array of plant and animal life found within them. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning...
Curated Video
Longitude and latitude – Odd one out
Four countries are shown, but which is the odd one out? People and places - Mapping - Latitude and longitude A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
Curated Video
Time zones – Odd one out
Four countries are shown, but which is the odd one out? People and places - Mapping - Time zones A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
Weird History
Bizarre Geography Facts From Around the World
We learn about geography in school. We have a basic understanding, or at least we should, of where places are, how they got there, and why they are that way. We piece together an image of the world in our heads based on maps and globes,...
Curated Video
The Berlin Wall For Kids
Learn about the Cold War and the building and later tearing down of the Berlin Wall.
Great Big Story
The monument to the battle of the nations, a European giant
Explore the history and grandeur of Leipzig's monument commemorating the pivotal 1813 battle against Napoleon.
Bedtime History
Native Americans of North America for Kids | Part 1 of 2 | Bedtime History
Part 1 of 2: Dive into the rich and complex history of Native Americans in North America with our latest YouTube video. Explore the diverse cultures, societies, and civilizations that flourished long before European settlers arrived....
Wonderscape
Discovering Europe and Asia
Explore the diverse cultures and landmarks of Europe, from the European Union to the tiny Vatican City. Learn about Asia's vast population, impressive cities, towering mountains like Mount Everest, and iconic sites like the Great Wall of...
Wonderscape
Katherine Johnson's Impact on the U.S. Space Program
This video highlights Katherine Johnson's vital contributions to NASA, from calculating trajectories for the first manned space missions to helping bring Apollo 13 safely back to Earth. Her mathematical expertise was instrumental in the...
Epic History TV
Admiral Kolchak Journey From Revolution to Exile
In March 1917, as revolution broke out in Petrograd, Admiral Kolchak attempted to maintain order within his Black Sea Fleet, issuing proclamations of loyalty to the Emperor. However, with Tsar Nicholas II’s abdication, Kolchak faced...
Epic History TV
From Arctic Explorer to War Hero
Despite the failure of his daring rescue mission, Kolchak gained national fame and received the prestigious Konstantin Medal from the Imperial Geographical Society, earning him the nickname "Kolchak-Poliarnyi" (Polar Kolchak). Shortly...
Epic History TV
Admiral Kolchak: The Rise and Fall of Russia's Supreme Ruler
In November 1918, while World War I was ending in Western Europe, a brutal civil war erupted across the former Russian Empire. Lenin and the Bolsheviks fought for survival against various factions known as the "Whites," who rallied...
Epic History TV
Napoleon’s Gamble to Turn the Tide at Eylau
As Marshal Augereau’s corps collapsed at the Battle of Eylau, Napoleon turned to Murat’s cavalry to stabilize the front and prevent a Russian breakthrough. In one of the Napoleonic Wars' most legendary cavalry charges, Murat led 5,000...
Epic History TV
The Battle of Eylau: Napoleon's Desperate Struggle for Survival
In January 1807, Napoleon sought to defeat the Russians and Prussians in Poland, aiming to solidify his dominance over Europe. Despite a bitter winter and an exhausted Grande Armée, he planned to trap the Russian forces. However, the...
Epic History TV
Revolutionary Sentiment in Post-Napoleonic Russia
In 1815, after Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, Europe’s victorious powers redrew national borders at the Congress of Vienna, with Russia emerging stronger than ever. However, many young Russian officers, inspired by reforms...
Epic History TV
The Struggle for Control in Civil War Russia
The military situation in Russia during the civil war was highly complex, with White Russian forces scattered across the periphery of the country. They faced a daunting challenge against Lenin's Bolsheviks, who controlled key cities,...