Curated Video
SYND 6 2 76 JAPAN EGYPT CANAL DREDGE
Senior Egyptian and Japanese officials inspecting dredging operations at southern end and Suez Canal and shots of ships passing through canal
1 gv officials board dredger
2 ms ship and boom in canal
3 ms engineer explains plan
4 ms...
Curated Video
SYND 7 5 75 GERMAN FREIGHTERS IN NEWLY OPENED SUEZ CANAL
German freighters Munsterand and Nordwind in newly opened Suez Canal.
1. various of German ship Munsterand sailing down canal, people looking on from bank
2. various of another ship, Nordwind, sailing down canal
3. various of people on...
Curated Video
A Taliban spokesman says the Afghan insurgents are still in control of the southern town of Marjah amid ongoing fighting with NATO and Afghan forces.
HEADLINE: Limited resistance to massive Afghan assault
CAPTION: Thousands of U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers stormed the Taliban stronghold of Marjah by air and ground Saturday, meeting only scattered resistance but facing a...
Bridgeman Arts
Farming and lift trucks in the Fergana Valley. Uzbekistan, 1970
Clip 7 from the 1970 documentary 'Maitre de L'Eau' (Masters of Water) about water and irrigation in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley and Karakum Canal. Scenes of farmers irrigating their land in the Kolkhoz. Farm leaders meet for a discussion...
Bridgeman Arts
Fruit pickers in the Fergana Valley. Uzbekistan, 1970
Clip 2 from the 1970 documentary 'Maitre de L'Eau' (Masters of Water) about water and irrigation in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley and Karakum Canal. Footage of fruit pickers picking fruits from the trees and plants in the valley.
Curated Video
Vote tomorrow on plans to expand Panama Canal
1. Close up ship crossing Panama Canal (Gallaird Cut)
2. Mid of ship crossing the Panama Canal
3. Wide of lake in canal watershed area
4. Various of animals in watershed area
5. Wide ship full of containers crossing Panama Canal
6....
Bridgeman Arts
Sweden 1970s - transport: boat, ship, railway, car, and aviation
Promotional film with American VO about Sweden, made in 1970s. Clip features scenes of different modes of transportation, including boat, ship, train, car, bus, and aeroplane.
Crash Course
Medieval China: Crash Course History of Science #8
Medieval Chinese scientists were the masters of invention! Explore the wonders of the Far East through the eighth installment in a 15-part History of Science series. The resource covers contributions to science and technology by dynasty,...
Curated OER
Engineering an Empire - Egypt (Part 2/10)
Your world history class might be interested to know that the early Egyptians had the first interstate highway system. Part two of "Engineering an Empire," looks at canal and harbor construction on the Nile that permitted transport of...
Curated OER
Ancient Chinese Inventions 2/3
Continue your examination of ancient Chinese technology and inventions by cruising along canals, slipping through locks, and gliding under rainbow bridges that arch overhead. Arriving in the city you can watch a soccer game shaded by a...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: The Erie Canal
This history of the Eric Canal from 1957 includes remains and remnants of the original system which was a pioneer route to the West.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 48:market Revolution:communication/transportation
Canals, railroads, steamboats, telegraphs! Kim talks about the transportation and communication revolutions of the early 19th century and how they changed American business. [10:24]