SciShow
This AI Doesn’t Need Any Help from Humans
Scientists have developed a new AI that can teach itself how to be the master of an ancient board game.
SciShow
Metal vs. Bacteria
Even before we knew what bacteria were capable of, we were using certain metals to help fight off their effects.. Hank Green explains how on this episode of SciShow. Hosted by: Hank Green
TED Talks
TED: Let's design social media that drives real change | Wael Ghonim
Wael Ghonim helped touch off the Arab Spring in his home of egypt ... by setting up a simple Facebook page. As he reveals, once the revolution spilled onto the streets, it turned from hopeful to messy, then ugly and heartbreaking. And...
SciShow
This AI Doesn’t Need Any Help from Humans
Scientists have developed a new AI that can teach itself how to be the master of an ancient board game.
SciShow
Why Are Honeybees Making Mummies?
Sure, honeybees make delicious honey. But have you ever heard of propolis, the spitty glue they use to mummify intruders?
TED Talks
Dalia Mogahed: The attitudes that sparked Arab Spring
Pollster Dalia Mogahed shares surprising data on Egyptian people's attitudes and hopes before the Arab Spring -- with a special focus on the role of women in sparking change.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Chris A. Kniesly: History through the eyes of a chicken
The Ancient Egyptian king Thutmose III described the chicken as a marvelous foreign bird that "gives birth daily." Romans brought them on their military campaigns to foretell the success of future battles. Today, this bird occupies a...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How did they build the Great Pyramid of Giza? | Soraya Field Fiorio
As soon as Pharaoh Khufu ascended the throne circa 2575 BCE, work on his eternal resting place began. The structure's architect, Hemiunu, determined he would need 20 years to finish the royal tomb. But what he could not predict was that...
SciShow
Egyptian Blue: How an Ancient Pigment Could Save Lives
The world’s first artificial pigment, Egyptian blue, may help scientists prevent forgery and even save lives.
SciShow
How Archaeologists Are Literally Recreating the Past | Experimental Archaeology
Archaeology might make you think about excavating dinosaur bones or exploring ancient ruins, but we can also learn a lot about the past through experimentation, sometimes with some pretty tasty results!
Be Smart
How The Pyramids Were Built (Pyramid Science Part 2)
Just because something is difficult doesn't mean it's impossible. Over the past centuries, archaeologists, historians, and engineers have reconstructed a great deal of the technology and science used to build the Egyptian pyramids. This...
SciShow
Healing Hearts, Space Jewelry, and the Newest Mammal
Hank reveals the latest discoveries, including a way to make new, beating heart cells, ancient Egyptian jewelry made from meteorites, and the first mammal to be discovered in the Americas in 35 years, the adorable olinguito.
Crash Course
Ancient Egypt Crash Course World History
In which John covers the long, long history of ancient Egypt, including the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms, and even a couple of intermediate periods. Learn about mummies, pharaohs, pyramids and the Nile with John Green.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The Egyptian Book of the Dead: A guidebook for the underworld - Tejal Gala
Ancient Egyptians believed that in order to become immortal after death, a spirit must first pass through the underworld - a realm of vast caverns, lakes of fire, and magical gates. Needless to say, one needed to come prepared. But how?...
Curated Video
Ancient Egypt: Crash Course World History
In which John covers the long, long history of ancient Egypt, including the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms, and even a couple of intermediate periods. Learn about mummies, pharaohs, pyramids and the Nile with John Green.
Curated Video
Battle of Kadesh, 1274 BC Clash of the Ancient Superpowers DOCUMENTARY
Battle of Kadesh, 1274 BC Clash of the Ancient Superpowers DOCUMENTARY
Curated Video
Samuel Eto'o: A Legacy of Excellence in Cameroon Football
Samuel Eto'o is a legendary Cameroonian football player who has achieved great success both internationally and domestically. He has represented Cameroon in multiple World Cups and Africa Cup of Nations, leading the team as captain and...
Curated Video
Salt: Food Preservative
Salt was discovered thousands of years ago as a way of preserving food. How does it do this? And what else does salt preserve? Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. Food rots because of bacteria and fungi. Salt is an...
Curated Video
Machines: Building the Pyramids
It was thought the Egyptians used only manual labour to build some of the Wonders of the World. Now it is though they could have used simple machines. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. It is believed that the Egyptians constructed the...
Curated Video
The Egyptians and Unit Fractions
How the Egyptians used the Eye of Horus to denote parts of the whole – and why they avoided vulgar fractions. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films...
Curated Video
The Egyptians and Multiplication
Discover the simple method of Egyptian multiplication that can be used to work out the product of any number, no matter how large, using only powers of two. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
Curated Video
How the Egyptians built the pyramids
Discover how a simple system of pulleys helped the Egyptians build some of the wonders of the world. Physical processes -Force and motion - Gears and pulleys Learning Points Pulleys reduce the amount of force needed to move something....
Bedtime History
King Tut and Ancient Egypt for Kids | Bedtime History
Unlock the secrets of ancient Egypt with the legendary tale of King Tutankhamun! Join us on a fascinating journey through the life and legacy of this iconic pharaoh. Discover the mysteries of his tomb, filled with treasures that have...
Bedtime History
History of Bees & Beekeeping | Bedtime History
Join us as we explore the fascinating history of bees and beekeeping, a practice that dates back thousands of years. Bees have been around for over 100 million years, playing a crucial role in pollination and maintaining ecological...