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Hernando de Soto and Don Pedro Menéndez
Dr. Forrester tells about the famous Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his expedition to the Mississippi River. She then tells the story of the Spanish explorer who followed, Don Pedro Menéndez.
Great Big Story
The Last of Its Kind, The Story of Encephalartos Woodii
This is the story of a plant that once ruled the world, now the last of its kind: Encephalartos woodii.
Curated Video
The Pioneering Voyage of the HMS Challenger
The HMS Challenger set out on its 3-year voyage in 1872. This expedition was to be the first of its kind. One organised specifically to gather data on the ocean environment and its inhabitants. During its 127,580 km (79,280 mi) journey...
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Conquering Everest: The Historic Ascent of Hillary and Norgay
The video recounts the historic achievement of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, who became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. Their successful expedition marked a monumental moment in...
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The Perilous Climb Towards Mount Satopanth
The expedition's pace is slowed significantly by fresh snow covering the path, requiring the guide to forge ahead to make way for the team. The treacherous conditions and steep slopes present a serious risk of falling in an area where...
Curated Video
Challenges and Setbacks: a Mountaineer's Journey
After a day of difficult hiking, the entire team, including the sherpas, is exhausted. They decide to halt three hours before reaching their intended destination, setting up camp early so they do not risk hiking in the dark. They...
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Adventure and Apprehension at 23,000 Feet
Kovid Mittall, an enthusiastic mountaineer, is embarking on another climbing expedition in the Himalayas at an elevation above 23,000. As he begins his journey, Mittall highlights three possible outcomes: success, failure, or a...
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Let's Go There Santa Fe New Mexico and the Republic of Texas
Travel to Sante Fe, New Mexico and learn about its history and relationship to Texas
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Transatlantic Arctic Expedition: Setting a World Record in an Open Inflatable Boat
Join Bear Grylls and his team of adventurers as they attempt to set a world record by crossing the far North Atlantic in an open inflatable boat. Follow their journey as they navigate through treacherous waters, face unpredictable...
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Arctic Expedition: Following the Path of Sir John Franklin's Ill-Fated Journey
Join a team of British explorers as they embark on an epic journey to unravel the mysteries of Arctic history. Following the path of Sir John Franklin and his ill-fated expedition, they brave sub-zero conditions, utilizing GPS technology...
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Father and Son Diabetes Expedition: Conquering the Frozen Wilderness
This video discusses the incredible story of a father and son team who aim to cross over 1100 kilometers of snow and ice on foot in Antarctica, a feat that even the great polar explorer Ernest Shackleton failed to accomplish. What makes...
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Exploring the Challenging Depths: Diving the Wreck of the Oceanos
This video explores the last hours of the cruise ship Oceanos off the coast of South Africa in 1991. It highlights the challenges faced by a team of specialist deep-sea scuba divers led by Barry Coleman as they dive to the wreck of the...
Curated Video
Spanish Exploration in the Southeast
Dr. Forrester examines the exploration and colonization of Florida and the Southeast as well as the explorers who sailed there.
Weird History
The Arcttic Balloon Expedition Disaster
On August 5, 1930, a group of men on a sealing expedition made their way across a rarely exposed ice sheet in the Svalbard Arctic Region along the Norwegian archipelago only to discover a scene that was long thought to have been lost to...
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English Exploration of the New World
English Exploration of the New World investigates the English exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
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Viking Exploration of the New World
Viking Exploration of the New World investigates the Viking exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
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A Fateful Eclipse
Classicist Richard Janko (Michigan) relates the pivotally impactful religious factors behind the disastrous Athenian invasion of Sicily during the Peloponnesian War.
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark Expedition recognizes how acquiring the Louisiana Territory encouraged Americans to explore the West by reviewing the objectives of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
One Minute History
098 Lewis & Clark - One Minute History
After acquiring new territory from France in the Louisiana Purchase, President Thomas Jefferson wants to find out more about the land and its resources. Jefferson needs to establish an American presence in the region, so he commissions...
Jabzy
The Canadian who Murdered his way Across Africa | Scramble for Africa, Colonialism, British Empire
The Canadian who Murdered his way Across Africa | Scramble for Africa, Colonialism, British Empire
Jabzy
When Venezuela was Colonized by German Bankers | German Conquistadors, History of Venezuela
When Venezuela was Colonized by German Bankers | German Conquistadors, History of Venezuela
EarthEcho International
Into the Dead Zone: Exploring the Impact of Farming Practices on Dead Zones
The video explores how farming practices in rural areas affect waterways and ultimately, the health of the Chesapeake Bay. It highlights the efforts of a farmer in Pennsylvania who adopts sustainable practices to manage nutrient loads in...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Great Plains Region: Historical Highlights
This clip explores the historical history, and some important cultural features of the Great Plains Region.
EarthEcho International
How to Measure Carbon Dioxide
In this video, Ashlyn Cousteau and a group of elementary school students demonstrate how to measure carbon dioxide levels using a sensor. They discuss the impact of carbon dioxide on climate change and how it is produced during the...