Weird History
Most Important Cities In History and Why They Fell
In ancient times, the most powerful and influential cities in the world were located primarily in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Places like Alexandria, Jericho, and Carthage once were thought to be as influential or powerful as...
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How was Russia defeated in 11 days? Operation Faustschlag
How was Russia defeated in 11 days? Operation Faustschlag
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Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 1/2) Rise of Belisarius
Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 1/2) Rise of Belisarius
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Dubai: A City of Gold, Skyscrapers, and Desert Adventures
Discovering Dubai, UAE:Next, we'll venture to Dubai, a mesmerizing treasure nestled along the coast of the Persian Gulf. Set against the backdrop of the Arabian desert, Dubai's culture is infused with Islamic influences, reflected in its...
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Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 2/2) Belisarius' Tactical Master Class
Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 2/2) Belisarius' Tactical Master Class
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The Weirdest Small Towns In The United States
A post on Medium in May 2016 attempted to tackle a seemingly unanswerable question: what's the weirdest town in America? To do this, Lyman Stone used 20 different variables, including what percentage of each city's population was...
Great Big Story
Supertree Grove, where nature meets futurism in Singapore
Explore the breathtaking fusion of greenery and technology at Singapore's Supertree Grove.
Food Farmer Earth
Empowering Communities: An Urban Farm's Unique Approach with Disabled Adults
Explore an urban farm that feeds its local neighborhood and provides meaningful employment to adults with disabilities. Learn about the farm's approach to social inclusion and its impact on both community well-being and local food...
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Landmarks - Glasgow Science Centre Tower
GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE TOWER OF THE MANY LANDMARK PROJECTS CELEBRATING THE NEW MILLENNIUM, A SCOTTISH CITY PRODUCED ONE THAT WAS UNIQUE. THE TOWER AT THE GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE IS THE WORLD'S FIRST CAPABLE OF REVOLVING THROUGH...
Kult America
World's First Shopping Mall? Istanbul Grand Bazaar
Even though America is the undisputed center of consumerism, it is here, in Istanbul, where the original shopping mall was created. On today's episode of Kult America, I'm discovering the secrets of the Grand Bazaar - an enormous...
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Preserving the Magic: The Struggle to Save Historic Theaters
The decline of traditional movie theaters resulted significant cultural loss, as the shared experience of watching films in grand, communal spaces fades. With the rise of streaming platforms, fewer films are shown in theaters,...
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Social Shifts in the 1960s Lead to the Fall of Movie Palaces
In the mid to late 1960s, social and racial divisions, and the decline of downtown areas, contributed to the deterioration of many movie palaces. As people moved to the suburbs and entertainment options expanded, these once-thriving...
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From Vaudeville Stages to the Silver Screens of Hollywood
The Warner brothers began their career in the Pittsburgh area by opening a small theater but soon realized the greater potential in making movies. This led them and others to shift from theater operations to film production, eventually...
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Ancient Egypt Timeline & Mythology Family Tree
Ancient Egypt Timeline & Mythology Family Tree
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Why Russia Owns A Former Piece Of Germany Next To Poland
Kaliningrad is Russia's only official warm water port and exists entirely surrounded by European countries away from the mainland. But while this region is owned by Russia, prior to World War II it had belonged to Germany in some form...
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Smog - City Air Pollution
From 'smoky fog', smog is a form of pollution often associated with cities. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Hurricane Katrina: Part 2
In 2005, New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The city had flood defences which were meant to protect it. Why did these fail and could this happen again? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Hurricane Katrina hit New...
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Neurons as Networks
Neurons, the brain's electrical signals, control how our bodies work. Discover how they do this and why they are implicit in learning new skills. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The human brain has over 100 billion neurons....
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Hurricane Katrina: Part 1
In 2005, New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina. What defences did the city have to protect it? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. New Orleans, Louisiana USA, straddles the Mississippi river and lies below sea level. New...
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Abiotic Factors in Ecosystems
What happens when non-living factors in an ecosystem are altered, such as rainfall or air quality? Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. An ecosystem is a living system interacting with its physical habitat. Changes in biotic and...
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Urban Settlements
Urban environments may seem very different from one another – but their underlying structures are often remarkably similar. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Every urban settlement has a central business...
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Protecting St Paul's
As skyscrapers spring up throughout London, one of the world's biggest urban zones, special planning laws have been brought in to protect views of St Paul's Cathedral and its famous dome. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements -...
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Jai Singh
How Maharaja Jai Singh used scale to build and enhance the accuracy of his giant astronomical sundials. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show...
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The Tunnel of Samos
How the ancient Greeks were able to use trigonometry to build the first aqueduct, tunnelling from two sides of a mountain to meet in the middle. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...