TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What really happened to the Library of Alexandria? - Elizabeth Cox
2,300 years ago, the rulers of Alexandria set out to fulfill a very audacious goal: to collect all the knowledge in the world under one roof. In its prime, the Library of Alexandria housed an unprecedented number of scrolls and attracted...
SciShow
Plasma, The Most Common Phase of Matter in the Universe
Get to know plasma, the most common, but probably least understood, phase of matter in the universe!
Bozeman Science
Momentum
In this video Paul Andersen will first define momentum as the product of an objects mass and velocity. He will then demonstrate how a net force acting on an object will change the momentum in the direction of the force. Several problems...
Crash Course
The Age of Exploration: Crash Course European History
The thing about European History is that it tends to leak out of Europe. Europeans haven't been great at staying put in Europe. As human beings do, the people of Europe were very busy traveling around to trade, to spread religion, and in...
SciShow
How We Know Star Wars Isn’t A Documentary | Compilation
Plot often trumps reality when portraying space in movies and, as a result, many films are full of inaccuracies. So how much fiction is actually written into some of our favorite movies? Movies mentioned (and potentially spoiled) in this...
SciShow
8 Mind-Blowing Optical Illusions
Your brain does its best to inform you about the world around you, but sometimes it gets tricked. Enjoy eight optical illusions to test your brain's sensory input.
SciShow
4 Important Lessons from the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
SciShow Space celebrates the 45th anniversary of the first moon landing by highlighting just four of the most important things we learned from the Apollo 11 mission.
TED Talks
TED: Maps that show us who we are (not just where we are) | Danny Dorling
What does the world look like when you map it using data? Social geographer Danny Dorling invites us to see the world anew, with his captivating and insightful maps that show earth as it truly is -- a connected, ever-changing and...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Who am I? A philosophical inquiry - Amy Adkins
Throughout the history of mankind, the subject of identity has sent poets to the blank page, philosophers to the agora and seekers to the oracles. These murky waters of abstract thinking are tricky to navigate, so it's probably fitting...
Curated Video
The History and Evolution of Sailboats: From Ancient Wayfinding to Modern Innovations
This video explores the history of sailboats, from ancient times to the modern era. It highlights the early forms of sailing and the techniques used for navigation without modern tools. The video also discusses key innovations that have...
Curated Video
Magellan's Journey: The First Circumnavigation of the Globe
This video discusses the famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his expedition to find a Western spice route. While Magellan is often credited with being the first person to circumnavigate the globe, he actually only made it halfway...
Curated Video
The Titanic: A Tragic Encounter with an Iceberg
In this video transcript, we learn about icebergs and their significance in history, particularly the infamous iceberg that caused the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. The video highlights the luxurious features of the Titanic, the tragic...
Curated Video
The Value of Positive Feedback
Feedback is a vital part of any manager or supervisor’s role. And that’s as true for Project Managers as for any other form of manager or leader. There are different types, but the one that gets the most people confused - or even angry -...
Curated Video
Exploring the Depths: Japan's Ambitious Drilling Mission to Unlock Earthquake Secrets
Japan is preparing to launch the Chiku drilling ship, which aims to penetrate deeper into the Earth's crust than ever before. By accessing the region known as the Moho, scientists hope to gain valuable insight into plate movements and...
Curated Video
Royal Navy Deploys Advanced Sonar System to Counter Stealth Submarines
The Royal Navy is deploying a cutting-edge sonar system, the 2087, to identify stealth submarines that pose a threat to Britain's shores. This system uses tethered pods dropped into the sea, relaying crucial information to the ship and...
Curated Video
Discovering Wartime Secrets: Recovering Postcards from the German Fleet in Scarpa Flow
This video explores the discovery and conservation of a collection of postcards found on the SMS Karl's Ruer, a German Navy cruiser scuttled in Scarpa Flow after World War I. The postcards, preserved for almost a century, offer a glimpse...
Curated Video
New Submarine Rescue System: Enhancing Global Safety and Support
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Rolls Royce for a new submarine rescue system. This system includes a remotely operated unmanned craft that can locate submarines and provide emergency supplies, as well as a three-man...
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
Only In Netherlands 13 - Giant Bell Casting in the Netherlands
Giant Bell Casting in the Netherlands:Witness the casting of the biggest bell ever in the Netherlands, combining craftsmanship and tradition in bell-making.
Curated Video
I am not afraid of storms... The Value of the PM Body of Knowledge
There is a real value to the Project Management body of knowledge. And I am not referring to a specific body of knowledge, like the PMI's or APM's bodies of knowledge, the PMBOK Gude and the APMBoK. I mean the general body of project...
Curated Video
Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners - Calculating Hash Values with PowerShell
In this video, you will learn about calculating the hash values of different types of files using Microsoft PowerShell.
Curated Video
The Search for Atlantis: Uncovering the Lost City Beneath the Seas
In this video, Iranian American author Robert Sarmast claims to have located the mythical city of Atlantis based on a new theory and computer simulations. He believes that Atlantis is situated in the area east of Cyprus, which was...
Curated Video
Perspective: Dazzle Camouflage
See the amazing warship 'camouflage' that dazzled the enemy, not by hiding the ship, but by tricking the eye. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract...