Curated Video
Santorini: Looking for Atlantis
Could Atlantis, the mythical city which sank beneath the sea, be based in historical fact? The story of how a volcanic eruption on Crete may have inspired this enduring myth. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. In 1630BC, the...
Curated Video
Lost City of Atlantis for Kids | Bedtime History
Dive deep into the enigmatic legend of the Lost City of Atlantis. Join us on an enthralling journey as we explore the theories, evidence, and speculations surrounding this mythical city. Uncover the secrets of its disappearance and...
Curated Video
Tides Unveiled: A Journey to Understanding Ocean Movements
Explore the fascinating world of tides with a primary school class at Mont-Saint-Michel, where Europe's highest tides occur. Discover how the gravitational forces of the moon and sun orchestrate the ocean's dramatic rise and fall, and...
Curated Video
Wellbeing A-Z -Mediterranean diet
We check out the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, rich in essential fatty acids, salads and vegetables.
The Guardian
Why 'stronger borders' don't work
Thousands of people die annually trying to cross borders. It’s often argued stronger borders and more checks would deter people from making dangerous crossings. But how accurate is this? Maya Goodfellow explores what the current border...
Curated Video
The Spectrum of Human Experience
Historian Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley) illustrates her central motivation for studying history.
Curated Video
The man who never was - Operation Mincemeat (2009)
National Archives: ‘The Man Who Never Was’ tells the fascinating tale of Operation Mincemeat. This elaborate deception aimed to make the Axis powers believe that the Allies would attempt to enter Europe through Greece and Sardinia,...
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: What about religion
Did the Ottomans success have to do with religious morale or technological advantages? When does religion become important at times for the Ottoman? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 3
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: The limits of Ottoman expansion
Why did the Ottoman empire stop expanding? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 5
History Hit
Michael Scott on Classical Connections: 1st century BC
What happens in the first century BC that starts the creation of trade between east and west? What did the Greeks and Romans know about the Chinese around the first century? ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest speaker***...
Religion for Breakfast
Cult of Mithras Explained
The Cult of Mithras was a thriving religion in the Roman Empire. But by the 5th century....it was gone. What do we know about the Cult of Mithras? And what was its relationship with Christianity?
History Hit
Michael Scott on Classical Connections: The ancient world sweet shop
How long were the Silk roads stable during the interconnection of east and west? ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest speaker*** Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 6
History Hit
Michael Scott on Classical Connections: Trade journeys
Learn why stories of journeys in the ancient world is mostly patchy and unknown. ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest speaker*** Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 3
Ancient Lights Media
Turkey: Geographical Features and Climate
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip examines the geography and climate of Turkey.
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: The role of women
What was the role of women in Ottoman society? How did they drive it? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 6
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: Viewing the Ottoman as the other
Learn how the ideas of Christians and Muslims being divided influence our thinking of the Ottoman empire. What happened at the gates of Vienna? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 2
History Hit
Michael Scott on Classical Connections: Global interactivity
Why did we grow up thinking east and west were completely separate from each other in the ancient world? How has nomadic tribes influenced the ancient world at this time as well? ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest...
Religion for Breakfast
Where Did Ancient Christians Meet?
In this episode we examine the topic: Where Did Ancient Christians Meet?
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: Ottoman ambitions
What were the ambitions of the empire by the 16th century? What about the clash between the Spanish? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 4
Restoration Planet
Ep. 6 Nerja, Spain: Wild goats! On the beach?
Nerja, Spain holds some very special residents - local wild goats known as Spanish ibex. We enlist the help of Paco, a local Spanish teacher, to give us a tour of Nerja, and to tell us where to find the goats. Although they live in the...
Jabzy
Punic Wars - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Punic Wars