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Columbus’s First Voyage: The Discovery of the New World
This video recounts Christopher Columbus’s first voyage across the Atlantic in 1492. With three ships, the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, Columbus and his crew set sail, eventually landing on an island he named San Salvador, believing it...
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Columbus’ Quest for Funding: How He Secured His First Voyage
This video explains how Christopher Columbus secured funding for his first voyage across the Atlantic. After being rejected by the King of Portugal, Columbus convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain to support his bold plan...
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Christopher Columbus: Early Life and Dreams of Exploration
This video explores the early life of Christopher Columbus, born in Genoa, Italy, in 1451. From watching ships in the busy harbor to surviving a pirate attack, Columbus grew up fascinated by the world beyond his homeland, determined to...
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The Causes of the War of 1812: Trade Disputes and Impressment
This video explores the key causes of the War of 1812, including British impressment of American sailors and conflicts over trade between the United States, Britain, and France. Learn about the Embargo Act, the Non-Intercourse Act, and...
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Leif Erikson and the Viking Journey to North America
Learn about Leif Erikson, the Viking explorer who led a daring expedition across the Northern Atlantic, possibly making him the first European to reach North America. Discover how Viking ships, like the Knarr, enabled their exploration...
Science Buddies
Terminal Velocity Science Project | Compare Experimental and Theoretical Terminal Velocity
Examine how the number of parachutes affects the terminal velocity of a model crew capsule as it lands on Earth.
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Titanic For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the history of the construction, maiden voyage, and sinking of the Titanic, along with later efforts to discover the wreckage.
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The Spanish Armada, Queen Elizabeth, and Sir Francis Drake
Learn about the history of Queen Elizabeth, Sir Francis Drake, the history of privateering, and one of the most famous naval battles of all time, the Battle of Gravelines between the British fleet and the Spanish Armada.
Weird History
A Beat By Beat Breakdown of Pearl Harbor
Those who woke up in Oahu, Hawaii on December 7th, 1941, had no idea they were about to experience one of the darkest days in modern military history. Over 2,400 Americans perished in the attack where air raid sirens blared, Japanese...
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The Tragedy of the USS Maine
This video details the events on the night of the USS Maine's explosion in Havana Harbor, including the activities of the crew before the blast and the immediate aftermath, highlighting the rescue operations and the first reactions to...
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The New Space Race: Billionaires and Beyond
Explore the dynamic landscape of modern space exploration driven by billionaire entrepreneurs like Elon Musk, Richard Branson, and Jeff Bezos. Delve into the emergence of private space companies, their ambitious goals, and the rise of...
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The Rise of Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms in England
In 571, the Angles and Saxons launched renewed attacks, leading to their near-complete victory by the end of the sixth century. The Britons were pushed to the western fringes of their former lands, while the Germanic tribes established...
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The Dangers of Oil Spills
In 1993, a tanker experienced a major oil spill off the Shetland Islands. Despite efforts to contain the spill, severe weather conditions and the ship's structural damage led to the oil spreading uncontrollably. The spill threatened the...
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Wind Power Revolution: the Future of Shipping
Learn about a German cargo ship that uses a kite system to harness high-level winds and reduce fuel consumption by 20%. This innovative technology can be retrofitted to existing ships and aims to convert 400 ships by 2013. With...
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Big Ideas - Episode 8 - Barnes Wallis Bouncing Bomb
During World War 2, a British engineering scientist had a Big Idea. The Big Idea was to bomb a German dam, causing massive water loss to German industry. His plan was to drop bombs from low-flying aircraft, and skip them into the dam...
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Exploring the World's Largest Passenger Ships
Large passenger ships are these days primarily used as cruise ships, carrying holiday-makers to exotic destinations and acting like giant floating hotels with all the usual amenities, including a gym, pool, bar and even a place to go...
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Navigating Sydney Harbour
This video provides an overview of the importance of marine pilots in navigating the complex waterways of Sydney Harbour. It highlights the compulsory use of pilots for ships above 30 meters in length and the role they play in safely...
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Inside the USS Stennis
Modern aircraft carriers are used by the dominant military nations to extend air power far from the homeland.
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Navigating History: Viking Longships and Their Maritime Mastery
Dive into the world of the Vikings and their iconic longships, marvels of ancient engineering that facilitated far-reaching raids and trade. This video reveals why these ships were crucial to Viking explorations and strategies,...
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Professional Scrum Master 2 (PSM II) Certification - A Crash Course - Scrum Master Versus a Traditional Project Manager: An In-Depth Task Comparison
In this video, we will delve into technical interviews and learn how ChatGPT can support our preparation, strategies, and tips for navigating technical interviews, including common interview questions, problem-solving approaches, and...
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Let's Go There! Battle of Sabine Pass
Travel to Sabine City, Texas and learn about the Battle of Sabine Pass the most one sided Confederate victory of the Civil War.
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The Future of Space Tourism: From Millionaire Adventurers to Accessible Travel
Explore the emerging world of space tourism where once only millionaires could venture into orbit, but soon, more accessible options may open up. Discover the experiences of the few who have visited the International Space Station and...
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Design Microservices Architecture with Patterns and Principles - Bulkhead Pattern
In this video, we will discover the Bulkhead pattern, which focuses on limiting the impact of failures by isolating different parts of a system and explains how the Bulkhead pattern achieves fault isolation by partitioning resources and...
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Introduction to "The Tempest"
Explore the multifaceted narrative of Shakespeare's "The Tempest," often seen as his farewell to theater. This introductory video delves into the play's thematic richness, from its allegorical ties to theater to its reflections on...