TED-Ed
TED-ED: What was so special about Viking ships? - Jan Bill
As the Roman Empire flourished, Scandinavians had small settlements and no central government. Yet by the 11th century, they had spread far from Scandinavia, gaining control of trade routes throughout Europe, conquering kingdoms as far...
Crash Course
Europe in the Global Age: Crash Course European History
In which John looks at what it even means to live in a global age, as we've been talking about Europe's role in the gobal community for 47 episodes now. But, pedantry aside, the world is more connected than ever, and that has had effects...
Crash Course
How Did Religion Spread Along the Silk Road? Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to talk about the collection of routes known as the Silk Roads, and explore how worldview and other ideas spread along those trade routes. The Silk Roads are responsible for everything from the spices we use when we...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What happened to the lost Kingdom of Kush? | Geoff Emberling
Along the Nile River, in what is now northern Sudan, lay the ancient civilization of Kush. Though they were once conquered by a powerful neighbor, the kings and queens of Kush would go on to successfully challenge two of the most...
Hip Hughes History
The Black Death Explained: Global History Review
Just how dark were the Dark Ages? How did the Black Plague kill up to 100 million people and change the face of the Earth?
Economics Explained
Why Is Everyone Getting Involved In The Niger? | Economics Explained
Niger's coup has set a lot in motion. It's rich in uranium which has gotten France involved, and China's belt and road initiative was set to draw oil from Niger, which could help grow their desperately poor economy, and somehow Russia's...
Curated Video
Spanish Exploration of the New World
Spanish Exploration of the New World investigates the Spanish exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: The Search for Life
Dr. Aaron Burton and Dr. Marc Fries, Planetary Scientists, talk about searching for organic material in meteorites from around the solar system. They share what we're finding that helps us understand the fundamentals of life here on...
Ancient Lights Media
Portugal
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Portugal.
Curated Video
Empress Matilda part 8: Stephen, King of England
Although Stephen of Blois had a weak claim to the throne, he was able to make his way to England quickly and shore up support from Londoners and key members of nobility and the church, including the Archbishop of Centebury. Those who had...
Economics Explained
The Economics of the Dutch East India Company
Trillion-dollar mega corporations are a very big deal these days. Only about 2 or 3 exist in the modern world and they're primarily tech companies that have achieved this status by capitalizing on cutting edge modern technology (and...
Curated Video
Geography: From Athens to America
Thanks, in part, to its unique geography, Athens is the birthplace of democracy, and one of the most successful city-states in all of Ancient Greece.
Mazz Media
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
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.
Cerebellum
America, An Emerging World Power: 1896-1916 - Hay-bunau-varilla Treaty (1903)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video focuses on documents...
Hip Hughes History
The Black Death Explained: Global History Review
Just how dark were the Dark Ages? How did the Black Plague kill up to 100 million people and change the face of the Earth?
Hip Hughes History
World Economic Systems in About Twenty Minutes
HipHughes hops through the essentials of Capitalism and Communism.
Wonderscape
Ancient China: Rulers and Inventions
This video discusses the influential rulers and inventions of ancient China, specifically focusing on the Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties. It explores the impact of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, who unified China and implemented changes in...
Getty Images
MS PAN View of Selim karavanserai / Armenia
MS PAN View of Selim karavanserai / Armenia
TED-Ed
What Was So Special About Viking Ships?
Viking Longships could go where few ships had gone before. Due to their unique constructions, the wooden ships could navigate shallow waters, brave the rough Atlantic and North Seas, and even rivers and fjords. Find out what was so...
Crash Course
The Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange completely changed the way the world traded goods with one another. Scholars watch a video to get a close look at the positives and negatives of the Columbian Exchange—and how the world would never be the same.
Crash Course
Crash Course World History #9: The Silk Road and Ancient Trade
John Green teaches you about the so-called Silk Road, a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China to the West. Along with all these consumer...