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Archive is making sure internet history doesn't disappear
What's online doesn't necessarily last forever. Content on the Internet is revised and deleted all the time. Hyperlinks "rot," and with them goes history, lost in space. With that in mind, Brewster Kahle set out to develop the Internet...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Real life sunken cities - Peter Campbell
Though people are most familiar with Plato's fictional Atlantis, many real underwater cities actually exist. Peter Campbell explains how sunken cities are studied by scientists to help us understand the lives of our ancestors, the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The murder of ancient Alexandria's greatest scholar - Soraya Field Fiorio
Dive into the life of one of Ancient Rome’s most powerful figures, Hypatia of Alexandria, a renowned scholar and political advisor to the city's leaders. -- In the city of Alexandria in 415 CE, the bishop and the governor were in a...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What really happened to the Library of Alexandria? - Elizabeth Cox
2,300 years ago, the rulers of Alexandria set out to fulfill a very audacious goal: to collect all the knowledge in the world under one roof. In its prime, the Library of Alexandria housed an unprecedented number of scrolls and attracted...
TED Talks
Adam Savage: How simple ideas lead to scientific discoveries
Adam Savage walks through two spectacular examples of profound scientific discoveries that came from simple, creative methods anyone could have followed -- Eratosthenes' calculation of the Earth's circumference around 200 BC and...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How simple ideas lead to scientific discoveries - Adam Savage
Adam Savage walks through two spectacular examples of profound scientific discoveries that came from simple, creative methods anyone could have followed -- Eratosthenes' calculation of the Earth's circumference around 200 BC and...
Curated Video
Exploring the Historic Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria, Egypt
The Citadel of Kite Bay, built in the 15th century by Sultan Ashraf, is a historic fortress in Alexandria. It was constructed to defend against Ottoman invasions on the site of the ancient lighthouse. Completed in 1479, it features...
Bedtime History
The Lighthouse of Alexandria |Ancient Egypt
In this video, travel back to ancient Egypt to discover the Lighthouse of Alexandria—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built on the island of Pharos over 2,000 years ago, this towering lighthouse guided ships safely into the...
Curated Video
How did the Fatimids conquer Egypt? A pivotal moment in Islamic History DOCUMENTARY
How did the Fatimids conquer Egypt? A pivotal moment in Islamic History DOCUMENTARY
Epic History TV
The Battle of the Nile: Nelson’s Daring Naval Maneuver
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...
Weird History
Historical Mysteries People Want Solved
From prehistory through modern-day occurrences, history offers some pretty fascinating stories and information. It also, as often as not, leaves observers wanting more. Simply put, history is full of questions - and Redditors want...
Science ABC
How Did People Figure Out That The Earth Was Round Without Any Technology?
The legendary Greek philosopher Socrates first popularized the idea that the Earth was round instead of flat. He observed a lunar eclipse and realized that the shadow on the moon due to the Earth was curved, which prompted him to deduce...
Curated Video
History of the lighthouse
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...
Curated Video
Tradition and Technology in Modern Libraries
The Great Library of Alexandria, renowned for its ancient knowledge, has been revived in the form of the new Library of Alexandria. This modern library combines the ancient with the modern, offering users access to electronic copies of...
Curated Video
What Ptolemy's Map Reveals About Ancient Germania
Researchers in Berlin have recently deciphered the second-century map of Germania by Ptolemy. Ptolemy, an ancient Greek Egyptian scholar, created the first map that used longitudinal and latitudinal lines, but his depiction of Germania...
Curated Video
Battle of Xanthos: The Rise and Fall of the Second Triumvirate
This video provides a detailed account of the political and military maneuvers during the tumultuous period following Julius Caesar's assassination, focusing on the rise of Octavian, the formation of the Second Triumvirate with Antony...
Curated Video
Battle of Mutina: The Civil War of 43 BC
This video provides a detailed account of the pivotal battles of Forum Gallorum and Mutina in 43 BC, showcasing the fierce clashes between Mark Antony's forces and the senatorial legions led by Hirtius and Octavian. The narrative delves...
Curated Video
How Did People Figure Out That The Earth Was Round Without Any Technology?
The legendary Greek philosopher Socrates first popularized the idea that the Earth was round instead of flat. He observed a lunar eclipse and realized that the shadow on the moon due to the Earth was curved, which prompted him to deduce...
Epic History TV
Alexander the Great Part 4
Find out why many still consider Alexander the Great to be the greatest military leader of all time. Animated maps chart the full story of his brilliant 10-year campaign across Greece, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan and to the borders of...
The Art Assignment
The Case for Museums | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
The powerful and privileged have hoarded precious artifacts in museums for centuries, and it's only recently that these treasures were made available to the rest of us. What purpose did museums serve? And why does every city have one today?
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Sami Nassim - Multiculturalism
Dr. Sami Nassim is a social scientist who has conducted research on the retention and successes of minority and international students on college campuses. Dr. Nassim is the founding Director of the Office of Multicultural Programs at...
Amor Sciendi
What Happened to Those Ancient Cities?
We explore the Temple of Artemis, The Library of Alexandria, and the city of Ephesus.
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
High School Astronomer Uses Math to Find Planets
There is no minimum age for scientific discovery. Young scientists ask questions about topics that have puzzled humans for hundreds of years. This audio story introduces a high school senior who uses math to help astronomers search for...
AllTime 10s
10 Strangest Underwater Discoveries
With so much of the earth's oceans being unmapped, there are certainly some strange things down there. . .