TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The dark history of Mount Rushmore | Ned Blackhawk and Jeffrey D. Means
Between 1927 and 1941, workers blasted 450,000 tons of rock from a mountainside using chisels, jackhammers, and dynamite. Gradually, they carved out Mount Rushmore. Today, the monument draws nearly 3 million people to South Dakota's...
SciShow
The Real Mayan Apocalypse
There are just six weeks left until the celestial odometer that is the Mayan calendar clicks over to the next b'akt'un, but in the meantime, scientists have been trying to solve the mystery behind the collapse of the Mayan civilization....
SciShow
The Legendary Arecibo Radiotelescope
All telescopes work by gathering light from the stars, but one held the crown for square footage for collecting that light for 53 years. The amazing Arecibo.
TED Talks
Glenn Cantave: How augmented reality is changing activism
Glenn Cantave uses technology to highlight narratives of the oppressed. In a tour of immersive visual projects, he shares his work with the team at Movers and Shakers NYC, a coalition that executes direct action and advocacy campaigns...
TED Talks
Matt Kenyon: A secret memorial for civilian casualties
In the fog of war, civilian casualties often go uncounted. Artist Matt Kenyon, whose recent work memorialized the names and stories of US soldiers killed in the Iraq war, decided he should create a companion monument, to the Iraqi...
SciShow
Calendars, Codes & Virgins: 3 Myths About the Maya
Hank talks about the Maya, and helps dispel some myths about their historic civilization, revealing how, ultimately, they were just like us: smart, flawed, and awesome.
SciShow
What Science Has Taught Us About Stonehenge
Over the years, lots of explanations have been proposed as the origin of Stonehenge, including lost technologies, outright magic, and — of course — aliens. What do we actually know about this prehistoric mystery?
TED Talks
John Hodgman: Design, explained.
Resident expert John Hodgman "explains" the design of three iconic modern objects. Or does he. (From The Design Studio session at TED2012, guest-curated by Chee Pearlman and David Rockwell.)
Curated Video
The Ancient Ruins and Historic Sites of Mexico City
Exploring Mexico City, Mexico:Our journey concludes in the historic streets of Mexico City, where we'll embark on a quest to uncover the remnants of ancient civilizations, including the Aztec Empire. Explore the fascinating ruins and...
Curated Video
New Delhi: Monuments, Markets, and Flavors
New Delhi, India:"Then we will go to New Delhi, the capital of India, where we will buy in the market of Chandni Chowk and we will see incredible monuments, mosques and tombs."
Curated Video
Landmarks - Mount Rushmore
MOUNT RUSHMORE MOUNT RUSHMORE IN SOUTH DAKOTA IS ONE OF THE UNITED STATES' MOST FAMOUS MOUNTAINS, AND TO MANY IT S THE COUNTRY S MOST PRECIOUS. CARVED INTO THE ROCK ARE THE FACES OF FOUR U.S. PRESIDENTS: GEORGE WASHINGTON, THOMAS...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Christ The Redeemer
CHRIST THE REDEEMER IT IS BRAZIL'S MOST FAMOUS ICON, CRISTO REDENTOR THE STATUE OF CHRIST THE REDEEMER. FOR OVER 80 YEARS IT HAS TOWERED OVER RIO DE JANEIRO, THE NATION S CAPITAL. THE 125-FOOT STATUE HAS STOOD UPON CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Statue of Liberty
STATUE OF LIBERTY SHE HAS STOOD AS A BEACON OF FREEDOM AND LIBERTY FOR MORE THAN 120 YEARS NOW THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, ONE OF THE WORLD S MOST RECOGNISABLE LANDMARKS AT THE ENTRANCE OF ONE OF THE WORLD S MOST FAMOUS CITIES, NEW YORK.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Taj Mahal
AJ MAHAL INDIA S TAJ MAHAL, IS ONE OF THE WORLD S MOST UNFORGETTABLE SIGHTS. FOR NEARLY 400 YEARS IT S ENCHANTED VISITORS TO THE CITY OF AGRA, WITH ITS MARBLED DOMES AND EXQUISITE PROPORTIONS.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Stonehenge
STONEHENGE THE SUN IS REVEALED FROM BEHIND THE SCUDDING CLOUDS AND BATHES THE LICHEN COVERED STONES. THEY WERE DRAGGED HERE FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF WALES AND THE MARKS OF THE ANCIENT STONE CUTTERS ARE CLEARLY SEEN ESPECIALLY ON SOME THAT...
Curated Video
India: Cricket, the Taj Mahal, and the Holi Festival
Discovering India:To finish off this trip we'll go to India, play a little Cricket, walk through the majestic Taj Mahal, and visit the Holi festival, a party of color and joy like no other.
Great Big Story
The monument to the battle of the nations, a European giant
Explore the history and grandeur of Leipzig's monument commemorating the pivotal 1813 battle against Napoleon.
Wonderscape
How Was Stonehenge Built? Unraveling the Ancient Techniques
Delve into the mysteries of how Stonehenge was constructed over 1,500 years by Neolithic builders. Learn about the possible methods used to transport massive bluestones over 180 miles, shape the sarsen stones, and assemble the iconic...
Wonderscape
The Enigmatic Origins and Purpose of Stonehenge
Journey into the mystery of Stonehenge, the ancient monument built over 5,000 years ago in England. Learn about the possible purposes of this prehistoric structure, from celestial calendar to burial ground, and the impressive feat of...
Bedtime History
Eiffel Tower History for Kids
Learn about the construction and history behind Paris France's world-famous Eiffel Tower.
Curated Video
The Taj Mahal: a Monument of Love and Pinnacle of Architecture
To this day, the Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic structures in India. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died at 39. Completed in 1648 after 22 years of...
Curated Video
Football Shorts - Episode 148 PELE MUSEUM
TWO BRAZILIAN LEGENDS, FOOTBALLER PELE AND ARCHITECT OSCAR NIEMEYER, MET RECENTLY TO KICK OFF A MUSEUM PROJECT DEDICATED TO THE FOOTBALL STAR IN THE COASTAL CITY OF SANTOS. NIEMEYER AND PELE GATHERED AT THE ARCHITECT'S CENTURY-OLD OFFICE...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 5.3 Word Nerd: monument
This video delves into the etymology of the word "monument," exploring its historical origins and evolution in meaning, particularly within the context of its usage in Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." The analysis...
Curated Video
The Okavango Delta: A Wildlife Haven in the Heart of Africa
Deep at the heart of the great Kalahari lies a lush oasis like no other; a place of astounding beauty home to a great variety of wildlife. The Okavango delta. It is here where we have come to observe the incredible wildlife of Africa...