Curated Video
The Renaissance: Florence's Golden Age
Florence in north central Italy came to prominence during the middle ages. Its wealth, initially generated from the weaving of woollen fabric, was consolidated when the Republic of Florence began minting gold florins in sufficient...
Curated Video
Michelangelo: a Renaissance Master
Michelangelo, a renowned sculptor, painter, and architect of the 16th century, created masterpieces such as the statue of David and the interior frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. His talent was recognized at a young age and he was nurtured...
Curated Video
The Music of Nature: Understanding Animal Sounds and Communication
Dive into the fascinating world of animal communication and explore how different species use sound to interact and survive. From dogs reacting to music, to birds singing complex melodies for territory and mating, and whales producing...
Curated Video
Innovations in Snorkeling: Breathing Easy and Staying Safe Underwater
Explore the latest advancements in snorkeling gear designed to enhance your underwater experience. Discover a revolutionary snorkeling mask that allows you to breathe naturally without fogging up, and learn about protective suits...
Curated Video
The Science of Smell: Why Sweat and Feet Stink
Ever wondered why your sweat smells or why feet can smell like cheese? This video dives into the science behind body odors, exploring how bacteria interact with sweat to create distinctive smells. Featuring experiments and expert...
Great Big Story
How the World_s First Movie Star Changed Cars Forever
Uncover the tale of Florence Lawrence, a silent film star and the inventor of the turn signal for cars.
Curated Video
Peeks Might Fly
It’s haircut day at the Zoo, and while Mr. Peek is giving the gorilla a trim, Violet gets her balloon stuck in a tree
Curated Video
Restoring Florence's Artistic Treasures: Repairing the Damage of the 1966 Flood
This video highlights the ongoing restoration efforts in Florence, Italy, following the devastating floods in 1966. The city's prestigious state-run Obovicio Restoration Laboratories are working tirelessly to repair precious Renaissance...
Curated Video
Pandemic Perspectives: Lessons from History
HISTORICAL PARALLELS: Professor Ruiz talks about the haunting parallels between the spread of the plague in 14th-century Europe and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA, including how more poor people died from the plague...
Jabzy
The Diary of an Italian Slave Trader | Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Slavery in the Americas
The Diary of an Italian Slave Trader | Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Slavery in the Americas
Amor Sciendi
Art is a Process: Michelangelo's Slave Sculptures | AmorSciendi
Art is a Process: Michelangelo's Slave Sculptures | AmorSciendi
Ancient Lights Media
Italy
This clip looks at the physical features, history, climate and culture of Italy
Weatherthings
Hurricane Florence - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society
Florence was a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic in 2018 but after it made landfall on the North Carolina coast as a Category 1 and weakened to a tropical storm it did most of its damage. This slow-moving storm left record rainfall and...
Curated Video
Italy, Florence - Old Sacristy in the Basilica di San Lorenzo (Basilica of Saint Lawrence)
The structure was begun 1421 and largely complete in 1440. When finished, it was, however, quite isolated, the reason being that construction for the new building for San Lorenzo, the design for which Brunelleschi was also responsible,...
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Italy, Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)
The typical Italian Gothic building, the Cathedral of Florence, is dedicated to "Santa Maria del Fiore". The church was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio (c1245-1302) who considerably enlarged the existing religious structure. Finished...
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Italy, Florence, Orsanmichele church
Between 1380 and 1404, it was converted into a church used as the chapel of Florence's powerful craft and trade guilds. On the ground floor of the square building are the 13th-century arches that originally formed the loggia of the grain...
The Art Assignment
Whose Migrant Mother was this?
Dorothea Lange captured this iconic photo known as Migrant Mother in 1936. But who was the woman pictured? And how did she and her family feel about its existence in the world? Guest host John Green introduces you to Florence Owens...
Professor Dave Explains
Italian Grammar: L'imperfetto vs. Passato Prossimo
More past tense practice.
Weird History
What Was It Like To Be A Body Collector During The Black Plague?
Buboes, black spots, and bloody froth: it was all in a day’s work for Black Death body collectors. The plague, which may have killed as many as 200 million people worldwide, changed everything—including body disposal.
Curated Video
The Fox of Florence | The Life & Times of Machiavelli
Turns out the method to Machiavelli's madness was mollifying mad Medici after a mountain of madness above the Mediterranean. Special thanks to Blue for lending me his expertise on the subject and coming in to talk about Machiavelli's...
Academic English Help
IELTS Listening Exam 6 Part 1 and 2
IELTS listening section exam #6 Part 1 and Part 2. There are quick and effective strategies included with this video after the answer keys. This video is a part of a series that instructs the steps necessary to achieve a high score,...
Amor Sciendi
Il Duomo: Brunelleschi and the Dawn of Renaissance Architecture
We discuss the cupola of the Santa Maria del Fiore, and Brunelleschi's many inventions along the way. Genius is a word often thrown around, but rarely is it more appropriate than here.
Jabzy
The First Recession - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The First Recession