Curated Video
I WONDER - How Did The T-Rex Get Its Name?
This video is answering the question of how did the T-Rex get its name.
60 Second Histories
A Roman legionary's helmet
A legionary describes a galea, an Imperial Gallic helmet, showing where its strength lies and how it protected the Roman soldiers.
Curated Video
Italy, Rome, Roman Forum - Basilica Julia
The Basilica Julia was a structure that once stood in the Roman Forum. It was a large, ornate, public building used for meetings and other official business during the early Roman Empire. Its ruins have been excavated. What is left from...
60 Second Histories
A Roman legionary's clothing
This short video explores the basic clothing worn by a legionary using latin names such as bracae for the trousers and caligae for the sandals
History Hit
Maps, Our Place in the World: A snapshot of human activity
What was Ptolemy interested in when he was making the map of the world? Why is this a remarkable piece of work? Maps, Our Place in the World, Part 2
Professor Dave Explains
The History of “Il Carnevale” in Italia
The History of “Il Carnevale” in Italia
Journey to the Microcosmos
How Do Protozoa Get Around?
If you were a protozoan, how would you zoom zoom zoom all around the microcosmos? From false feet to microtubules, find out how these single-celled eukaryotes make their way through the universe.
Curated Video
A1 English Listening Practice - The English Language
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for beginner students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of the English language. The subtitles are included at the bottom of...
60 Second Histories
A Roman centurion
This brief video describes a centurion, the Roman officer in charge of eighty legionaries. It covers his clothing, armour and equipment all with their latin names
Englishing
English Language Vocabulary Lesson on the origin of English Words (English Etymology)
In this video, Mr. P./Marc will give a brief account of the origins of the English language. He will give some example words that contributed to the formation of English, starting from Celts until the arrival of the Normans. He will also...
Curated Video
The Value and Versatility of Silver
This video provides an overview of the valuable and versatile element, silver. It explores its properties, uses in industries such as electronics and jewelry, its historical significance as a currency, and how it can be alloyed to...
Global Ethics Solutions
Taking the High Road (Part 1 of 5)
Problems and consequences attributed to poor ethical decisions can arise when ethical behavior is not defined, understood, or demonstrated. Consistent focus on ethics helps to foster an environment where ethical behavior is valued,...
Cerebellum
The Reformation - The Humanist Movement
This programme examines the period of time during the 16th and 17th centuries in Western Europe commonly referred to as; The Reformation. Scholars from Saint Anselm College and California Lutheran University provide a balanced and...
NASA
NASA's First Chief Astronomer, the Mother of Hubble
In a time when women were discouraged from studying math and science, Nancy Grace Roman became a research astronomer and the first Chief of Astronomy at NASA. Known today as the "Mother of Hubble," she was instrumental in taking the...
60 Second Histories
What is BC and AD?
An explanation of BC and AD as well as BCE and CE and the reasons they are used.
The Noted Anatomist
Catecholamines (Norepinephrine, Epinephrine)
This video tutorial discusses catecholamines. 0:00. Intro to catecholamines 0:15. What are catecholamines? 1:24. What is the lifecycle of catecholamines? 2:57. Synthesis and storage 6:46. Release of catecholamines 7:35. Adrenergic...
Jabzy
German Peasants War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the German Peasants War
The Economist
Why do languages die?
There are more than 7,000 languages. Every fortnight one of these will disappear forever. The Economist's language expert Lane Greene explains why.