In 1798, Admiral Horatio Nelson led the British fleet to a decisive victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile. By destroying the French fleet anchored at Abukir Bay, Nelson stranded Napoleon’s army in Egypt and secured British...

As the British and Spanish fleets closed in at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, Admiral Sir John Jarvis executed a daring maneuver to divide and conquer the Spanish forces. Commodore Horatio Nelson, defying orders, led a bold attack,...

In this episode, we dive into the sweeping conflicts of the late 18th century, focusing on the enduring clash between revolutionary France and Britain during the Napoleonic Wars. Against a backdrop of shifting alliances and naval...

The Battle of the Nile was a decisive British naval victory that shattered the French fleet, cutting off Napoleon’s forces in Egypt and shifting Mediterranean naval dominance to Britain. Though both sides suffered significant casualties,...

Stealth is a critical component of modern warfare, allowing militaries to hide their most valuable assets from the enemy. Discover how advanced engineering, innovative materials, and ingenious design techniques enable nations to hide...

Discover the forces at work underwater, which dictate why large boats float but small pebbles sink. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. The buoyant force is an upward-acting force determined by the weight of the displaced water. Ships...

See the amazing warship 'camouflage' that dazzled the enemy, not by hiding the ship, but by tricking the eye. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract...

How Churchill used geometry to protect his supply convoys during World War Two, by identifying the best shape for convoys to travel in... a circle. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...

Charting the waters around the Scottish island of Orkney was a pivotal moment in maritime mapping. But a reliance on outdated maps places modern ships in danger. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Before...

We compare the density of oil, salt water and fresh water using displacement tanks. Equally weighted measuring cylinders are placed into the three liquids and the amount of water displaced is collected for comparison. Physics - Forces -...

In an age before satellite navigation and GPS, one man found an ingenious solution to the problem of determining a ship's location at sea. Discover the relationship between place and time. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements -...

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Explore the history of lighthouses. Physical processes -Light - Light sources Learning Points Reflectors can be used to concentrate the brightness of light sources. Lenses refract, or bend light and concentrate it into a beam. A Twig...

Meet Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan whose ship was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
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Discover where the Yangtze river, one of the longest rivers in the world, begins its 6000km journey.
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December 7th is the anniversary of the attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base in 1941, which thrust the United States into World War II. Join us as we learn more about the details of the attack by the Empire of Japan, the aftermath, and...

December 7th is the anniversary of the attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base in 1941, which thrust the United States into World War II. Join us as we learn more about the details of the attack by the Empire of Japan, the aftermath, and...

Set sail on a historical adventure as we uncover the thrilling life of Grace O'Malley, the legendary pirate queen of Ireland. This video delves into her remarkable journey from Irish chieftain's daughter to fearsome leader, navigating...

Explore the fascinating evolution of transatlantic communications in this detailed video. We trace the journey from the early days of transoceanic messages carried by ships to the groundbreaking laying of the first telegraph cable across...

Discover how the Sons of Liberty protested British rule by dumping tea into Boston Harbor. Learn about their bold actions, the meaning behind "No taxation without representation," and how this event changed attitudes towards British...

Explore the world of human-made bodies of water, from the canals that connect oceans and cities to harbors that shelter ships and facilitate trade. Learn how reservoirs help store and control water flow, providing crucial resources for...

Discover the history of the global supply chain, from the Silk Road to modern innovations like containerization and digital technology. Learn how advancements in transportation and communication, such as steamships, railroads, and the...

This video follows Christopher Columbus’s second voyage to the New World in 1493, where he led 17 ships and 1,200 people. Upon returning to Hispaniola, he discovered that the men he left behind had been killed. The settlers faced...

This video recounts Christopher Columbus’s first voyage across the Atlantic in 1492. With three ships, the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, Columbus and his crew set sail, eventually landing on an island he named San Salvador, believing...