Instructional Video24:45
SciShow

Your Cat Questions Answered! | Compilation

12th - Higher Ed
The kitties we let into our homes and hearts can have some strange and endearing behaviors, and we've made a fur-midable number of episodes about them! If you love cats, we've got a feline you're going to love this compilation!
Instructional Video4:25
SciShow

French Fries Aren't Really Going To Kill You

12th - Higher Ed
If you use the internet, you may have read about a nutritional study about the deadliness of fried potatoes. It's a little more complex than that, though. Even if you haven't heard of that one, we're pretty sure you've heard of the...
Instructional Video4:51
SciShow

Where Do Domestic Cats Come From?

12th - Higher Ed
Do you give ancient Egypt credit for the domestication of cats? That's what many people think! But, with some new evidence, it seems that cats became our cuddly counterparts a little further east and because of an emerging pest problem.
Instructional Video13:23
Crash Course

Migrations and Intensification Crash Course Big History 7

12th - Higher Ed
In which Hank and John Green teach you about humanity conquering the Earth. Or at least moving from Africa into the rest of the Earth. As human beings spread out across the world and populations grew, humanity reached a critical mass of...
Instructional Video13:40
Crash Course

Migrations and Intensification: Crash Course Big History

12th - Higher Ed
In which Hank and John Green teach you about humanity conquering the Earth. Or at least moving from Africa into the rest of the Earth. As human beings spread out across the world and populations grew, humanity reached a critical mass of...
Instructional Video6:49
Professor Dave Explains

The Beginnings of Human Civilization

9th - Higher Ed
For a long time humans were hunter-gatherers. But at a certain point, human civilization began to flourish. This involved large cities of thousands of people, social stratification, trade specialization, and record-keeping. Agriculture...
Instructional Video6:44
Professor Dave Explains

Old World Archeology Part 1: The Western World

9th - Higher Ed
The first place that human civilization truly began was Ancient Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the Middle East. This was followed by Egypt, Greece, and many others. How did these regions develop through to the...
Instructional Video3:05
Curated Video

Early Man and Agriculture

6th - 12th
Why was the development of early agricultural techniques a crucial evolutionary step? Discover how early farming techniques transformed Neanderthal Man. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. The last ice age ended 12,000...
Instructional Video10:05
Curated Video

Ancient Cities for Kids: Mesopotamia, Indus River Valley, and Yellow River Valley

K - 5th
Step back in time to explore the origins of civilization in this captivating history episode, as we delve into the first cities of the ancient world. From the bustling streets of Mesopotamia to the meticulously planned grid layout of...
Instructional Video23:48
Curated Video

Mesopotamian Gods Family Tree

6th - Higher Ed
In this video, the presenter introduces the ancient Mesopotamian gods and their stories. He explains that while there are no definitive versions of these stories, some of them may sound familiar. The video covers the creation of the...
Instructional Video13:30
History Hit

Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: The Quran and Islamic power

12th - Higher Ed
Why do muslims care so much about where certain elements of their faith, and civilization came from? How did Islam overcome the Persians and the Romans?<br/>
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 2
Instructional Video4:52
Curated Video

The Ancient Influence of Barley: From Beer to Religion

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explores the significant impact of barley on ancient civilizations and its enduring influence in modern times. From its role in the invention of beer to its use as currency, measurement, and religious symbolism, barley has...
Instructional Video4:34
Curated Video

The Mystery and Rise of Khorasan Wheat

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an informative overview of Khorasan wheat, an ancient grain that is relatively unknown compared to other popular ancient grains such as quinoa, wheat, barley, and rice. The video explores the history and origins of...
Instructional Video4:36
Curated Video

The History and Attributes of Spelt

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an informative overview of the history, cultivation, and characteristics of spelt, a ancient grain that originated from the Fertile Crescent.<b<br/>r/>

Spelt part 1/5
Instructional Video4:35
Curated Video

Barley: From Ancient Civilizations to the Present Day

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Barley is one of the first cultivated grains ever recorded. Learn where the grain comes from and how it traveled throughout the world!<b<br/>r/>

Barley part 1/5
Instructional Video4:37
Curated Video

The Evolution of Wheat: From Wild Grass to Common Crop

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explores the evolution of agriculture and the significant role that common wheat has played in human history. From the discovery of grass as a food source to the crossbreeding and cultivation of different wheat varieties, it...
Podcast4:49
Bedtime History

The First Cities

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Around 10,000 years ago, humans started transitioning from hunting and gathering to the more settled life of farming. Fertile land enabled farmers to grow enough food for a growing population, and nearby rivers provided transportation...
Instructional Video36:47
History Hit

Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam

12th - Higher Ed
Historian Tom Holland shares his fascination at how the events of ancient history can resonate in the modern world. The author of Islam: The Untold Story talks to Dan Snow about the birth of this rich and sophisticated civilisation,...
Instructional Video19:12
Hip Hughes History

Ancient Egypt Explained: The Old Kingdom

6th - 12th
A lecture designed for kids in school, teachers flipping their classes and the cray cray on the internets.
News Clip1:25
AFP News Agency

VOICED: From riches to rags in Iraq's former 'Fertile Crescent'

9th - Higher Ed
VOICED: From riches to rags in Iraq's former 'Fertile Crescent'
News Clip1:25
AFP News Agency

VOICED: From riches to rags in Iraq's former 'Fertile Crescent'

9th - Higher Ed
VOICED: From riches to rags in Iraq's former 'Fertile Crescent'
News Clip2:17
AFP News Agency

CLEAN: From riches to rags in Iraq's former 'Fertile Crescent'

9th - Higher Ed
CLEAN: From riches to rags in Iraq's former 'Fertile Crescent'
News Clip2:17
AFP News Agency

CLEAN: From riches to rags in Iraq's former 'Fertile Crescent'

9th - Higher Ed
CLEAN: From riches to rags in Iraq's former 'Fertile Crescent'
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Ancient Mesopotamia

9th - 12th Standards
Mr. Green provides an overview of Ancient Mesopotamia by examining the political structures and cultural beliefs of the region. The video reviews shifts in authority from religious to political leaders, as well as the influence of...