TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Brian A. Pavlac: Ugly History: Witch Hunts
In the German town of Nördlingen in 1593, innkeeper Maria Höll found herself accused of witchcraft. She was arrested for questioning, and denied the charges. She insisted she wasn't a witch through 62 rounds of torture before her...
SciShow
Are Ancient Grains Really Better For You?
Ancient grains like Spelt, Emmer, and Einkorn are making a comeback, but are they better for you than modern wheats? The answer is, as usual, not a simple 'yes' or 'no'.
SciShow
Why Don't We Eat Pop-Quinoa?
Out of all the grains in the world, the only one that has a really impressive pop is popcorn. But as common as popcorn is, its behavior is pretty special!
PBS
Dissecting Hypercubes with Pascal's Triangle
What does the inside of a tesseract look like? Pascal's Triangle can tell us.
Crash Course
How Seawater Sabotages Ships: Crash Course Engineering #43
This week we’re headed out to sea for some marine engineering. How do we design ships to handle aquatic environments? How do we deal with marine life and corrosion and all of the other problems that come with engineering in the ocean?...
Curated Video
Restoring the Cutty Sark: Preserving Maritime History
The Cutty Sark, one of the world's most famous merchant sailing ships, is in need of restoration to preserve its historic value. Its innovative design and record-breaking speed have made it an iconic piece of maritime history. However,...
Curated Video
Viking Invasion: the Dawn of the Danelaw in Anglo-Saxon England
In 793, Vikings launched a brutal raid on the monastery at Lindisfarne, marking the beginning of a violent era for Anglo-Saxon England. As described in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the Vikings plundered and murdered, establishing their...
Curated Video
Why Didn't Titanic Passengers Climb On The Iceberg?
An iceberg is a humongous rock of ice floating on water, but only a small part of it is visible above the surface of the water. Getting onto an iceberg is more challenging than it seems. Icebergs are massive, so it would be daunting to...
Curated Video
Building the World's Largest Luxury Yacht: The Mirabella 5
The Voska Thornycroft Yard in Southampton is known for building naval ships, but they have now embarked on a new project - constructing the world's largest yacht, the Mirabella 5. With a hull longer than 9 double Decker buses and masts...
Curated Video
U.S.S. Constitution
With a fleet of just 22 warships, it was never going to be easy for the U.S. Navy to defeat the mighty British Royal Navy during the War of 1812. The enemy didn’t expect its secret weapon – the U.S.S. Constitution.
60 Second Histories
Viking shipbuilding - part 1
A Viking shipbuilder describes a Viking ship: what it's made from and the various parts of the ship such as the keel, the prow, the stern, strakes, keelson and mast fish
Curated Video
Barley: From Ancient Civilizations to the Present Day
Barley is one of the first cultivated grains ever recorded. Learn where the grain comes from and how it traveled throughout the world! Barley part 1/5
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is Valhalla?
This video is answering the question of what is valhalla.
Curated Video
The Anatomy of a Sailboat
For thousands of years, humans have used sailboats to navigate through oceans, seas, and lakes. Explore the history and components of the sailboats and understand how they harness the power of the wind to propel the boat. This video also...
Curated Video
The Transformation of the Yacht
Navigate the world of yachts, from their historical origins as fast watercrafts used by the Dutch Navy to their modern-day status as luxury vessels. Explore the different types of yachts based on size, ranging from cabin cruisers to...
Curated Video
Word Problem: Multiplication and Addition
This video shows the process for solving the problem presented in SATs 2022 Paper 3 Q14 which involves multiplication and addition. Students will understand how to read a word problem to ascertain the math techniques required to solve it.
60 Second Histories
Viking shipbuilding - part 2
A viking shipbuilder explains how they built their ships; how they made them water tight, what they used to steer the ship and who made the sails.
Physics Girl
I dove in a NUCLEAR SUBMARINE (Frozen Ocean)
What could go wrong diving in a nuclear submarine in the arctic? For one, we nearly lost our drone.
Curated Video
The Nutritional Value of Popcorn
Popcorn is a snack made from a unique type of corn that pops when heated. Its three main components - the endosperm, germ, and pericarp - work together to create that satisfying popping sensation that people love. With its low calorie...
Press Association
Artists opens new exhibition celebrating people living with disabilities
Artist Jason Wilsher-Mills explains the themes behind his new exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull, exploring perceptions of the disabled community.
Press Association
Lord Mayor of Hull retains seat for Lib Dems
Councillor Christine Randall, the current Lord Mayor of Hull, becomes the night's first member of the council to retain her seat for the Liberal Democrats, in the West Carr ward of the city
Press Association
Counting begins as polls close in Hull
The first boxes arrive at Hull's Guildhall as counting begins in the Hull city council elections
Getty Images
Graphic detail of a boat bow reflecting on the water
Graphic detail of a boat bow reflecting on the water
Getty Images
Model, Spanish galleon
Model, Spanish galleon at sea with rocky shore in background. Model, Spanish galleon on January 01, 1940 (Footage by Getty Images)