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TED-Ed
TED-ED: The complicated history of surfing - Scott Laderman
Today, surfing is a multi-billion-dollar global industry, with tens of millions of enthusiasts worldwide. For some it's a serious sport; for others, just a way to let loose. But despite its casual association with fun and sun, surfing...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: History vs. Christopher Columbus - Alex Gendler
Many people in the United States and Latin America have grown up celebrating the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's voyage. But was he an intrepid explorer who brought two worlds together or a ruthless exploiter who brought...
Curated Video
How to Not Look like a Tourist
Being identified as a tourist is generally not a good thing. Here's how to blend in with the natives.
Curated Video
How to Understand the Controversy about the Columbus Day Holiday
Celebrated on the second Monday in October, Columbus Day has been observed since 1792. While celebrating Italian explorer Christopher Columbus's 1492 landing in the New World, learn why this holiday has always generated debate.
Curated Video
The Comanche Tribe | Native American History Documentary
A brief Native American documentary about the Comanche people. The Comanches played a crucial role in the history of North America. They were a nomadic tribe, fierce in warfare and had no equals when it comes to horsemanship. Known for...
Curated Video
The Jamestown Massacre 1622 | English - Powhatan Wars
The video covers events since the founding of Jamestown in 1607 in the English Colony of Virginia and Powhatan Confederacy territory until the Jamestown massacre of 1622.
It shows the ralationship between the Native Americans of the...
It shows the ralationship between the Native Americans of the...
Curated Video
Second And Third Anglo Powhatan Wars
The second video covering Anglo-Powhatan wars. In the first one we covered the first Anglo-Powhatan war and the Jamestown massacre, so here we talk about the second and third Anglo-Powhatan wars, relations between the two sides and...
Curated Video
The Battle Of The Wabash || St. Clair's Defeat || US Army's Biggest Defeat
The Battle of the Wabash or St. Clair's defeat was a battle fought in 1791 on the Wabash river, near present day Fort Recovery, Ohio. The battle is also reffered as the Battle of a Thousand Slain. It's the US Army's Biggest or...
Curated Video
Comanche War Raids | Short Native American Documentary
The Comanche tribe were nomadic people of the Great Plains. They hunted buffalo and lived in the territory known as Comancheria, which occupied todays west Texas, a part of New Mexico and Oklahoma. In the 17th century they acquired...
Curated Video
The Nez Perce last stand | Chief Joseph (Part 1)
The incredible story of the Nez Perce last stand in 1877 and their leader Chief Joseph.
Curated Video
The Ghost Dance Movement | Native American Culture | Wounded Knee Massacre
The Ghost Dance was a spiritual movement amongst Native Americans that lived in the American west. It began at the end of the 19th century and had a massive influence for the Natives living in the area. It emerged at the time of the last...
Curated Video
The Spanish Missions in America
Dr. Forrester tells about the Spanish missionaries who built missions throughout the Americas and talks about how those missions functioned.
Curated Video
Exploration and Missions in the Southwest
Dr. Forrester discusses the Spanish Explorers and their conquests in Mexico and in the southwestern United States. She also talks about the Mission San Jose, Mission San Antonio Valero, and Mission San Gabriel.
Curated Video
Avoid these Social Media Grammar Mistakes on IELTS - IELTS Energy Podcast 1215
Do you read a lot of English on social media? This might be lowering your grammar score on IELTS writing! Listen today to find out the most common grammar mistakes even natives make so you don't make them yourself on test day.
Curated Video
How to Avoid Average IELTS Listening Scores - IELTS Energy Podcast 1221
Find out today how the average IELTS candidate scored last year on IELTS Listening, including candidates who are native English speakers. Spoiler alert: even natives aren't perfect! Learn how to rise above these low averages on your next...
All Ears English
1881 - Past Perfect Grammar for Clarifying in English
There are moments at work and in life when you need to talk about the past of the past. In today's episode, learn how to use the past perfect to give context into what happened before - to maintain your relationships.
All Ears English
1925 - Tricky English Prepositions Grammar for Each Other vs One Another
The words together, each other, and one another can create a sense of togetherness- how can you use these correctly in your global workplace for stronger connections? Find out today!
The Guardian
Akala tells Owen Jones: ‘The black-on-black violence narrative is rooted in empire
Akala talks to the Guardian’s Owen Jones about the dangerous legacy of empire, which he argues is directly linked to the black-on-black violence narrative around knife crime in the UK today. The musician and author says he does not...
Curated Video
Cultural Impact of Early Exploration
Cultural Impact of Early Exploration explains the cultural impact of exploration by researching the travels of Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Sir Francis Drake.
Curated Video
Spanish Exploration of the New World
Spanish Exploration of the New World investigates the Spanish exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
Jabzy
The Canadian who Murdered his way Across Africa | Scramble for Africa, Colonialism, British Empire
The Canadian who Murdered his way Across Africa | Scramble for Africa, Colonialism, British Empire
Jabzy
The Forgotten Genocide of New Zealand | Maori Warriors, Moriori, New Zealand Wars
0:00 Intro 0:43 Casino Ad 1:58 The Genocide Maori History, Moriori, Haka, New Zealand Wars, New Zealand History, Maori, Haka, Musket Wars, Moriori Genocide
Jabzy
Colonization of Taiwan - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Colonization of Taiwan