Weird History
Classical Paintings That Appear To Contain UFOs
Aliens and UFOs are two of the most debated and pondered things in human history. Our universe contains two trillion galaxies aside from our own, making it impossible to prove if life exists on another planet in another galaxy.
Curated Video
Rise of the City States in Italy Renaissance (Part 1)
Rise of the City States in Italy Renaissance (Part 1)
Curated Video
Political Power of the Merchant Class Renaissance (Part 2)
Political Power of the Merchant Class Renaissance (Part 2)
Epic History TV
Venice: Ambition, Survival, and Renaissance Splendor
Venice’s territorial ambitions and strategic alliances during the 15th century led to decades of warfare, including the Italian Wars, where the Republic faced existential threats like the League of Cambrai. Despite setbacks, Venice...
Curated Video
Renaissance Papacy Family Trees
The Renaissance Papacy was dominated by 3 families: the Borgias, the Roveres, and the Medicis. This video discusses the family tree of each and their role in the Italian Renaissance.
Curated Video
Leonardo da Vinci For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Leonardo da Vinci, the artist and engineering genius of the Italian Renaissance who painted the Mona Lisa and sketched inventions ahead of his time.
Curated Video
Brief History of Petrarch
Simple history about Francesco Petrarcha, who became known as the Father of the Renaissance. Great for kids or those who want a brief overview of the Italian writer and philosopher.
The Art Assignment
What Makes a Masterpiece?
What do we mean when we call an artwork a MASTERPIECE? Who decides which art becomes one? And what artists make them?
Bridgeman Arts
Leonardo da Vinci - Last Supper
Leonardo's Last Supper, is one of the most renowned paintings of the High Renaissance. Recently restored, it had already begun to flake during the artist's lifetime due to his failed attempt to paint on the walls in layers, rather than...
Bloomberg
Nomura Points Out Nine 'Gray Swans' to Watch for in 2019
Dec.12 -- Bilal Hafeez, global head of G-10 FX strategy and head of EU fixed income research at Nomura International, runs down the "gray swan" risks that could impact markets in 2019. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Italian Renaissance
A series of resources with follow up questions created to introduce students to the Italian Renaissance period and its implications afterward. [55:24]
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Italian Renaissance (Ap Euro Review)
AP European History video from Tom Richey in which he lectures on the achievements, art and literature of the Italian Renaissance for AP Euro review. [18:15]
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Italian Renaissance (Ap Euro Review)
AP European History review, this first part discusses humanism and the characteristics of the Italian Renaissance in a video created and narrated by Tom Richey. [18:15]
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Math and the Mona Lisa
Did Leonardo da Vinci use math to create his famous portrait of the Mona Lisa? Open an audio file and listen to an interview with two scientists who have uncovered the mystery behind the Mona Lisa's smile.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Florence: Giotto, Arena (Scrovegni) Chapel (Part 1 of 4)
This video [4:56] discusses the Giotto's Arena (Scrovegni) Chapel, Padua, c. 1305, Part 1 Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker & Dr. Beth Harris.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gold Ground Panel Painting
Wood panel was the support most often used for painting before canvas replaced it at the end of the 1500s. Artists applied gold ground and expensive pigments to the most splendid panel paintings. It demonstrates how a wood panel was...