Weird History
The Matawan Maneater
The Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916 were so unexpected, sudden, and violent that they stuck in the public's mind even up to the point that the movie hit theaters. The "Matawan man-eater," as the shark was called, took down at least...
Mazz Media
How the USA Grew: 13 Colonies to 50 States
This program is designed to give students a clear understanding of the historical events of various land acquisitions that led to the creation of the United States as it exists today. Archival footage combined with lively maps and...
Mazz Media
Geographically Speaking
What is a savannah? Where do you find buttes? How are mountains formed? Friendly explorer Seymour Terrain takes viewers on an exciting adventure to every corner of the globe to answer these questions and investigate the Earth's unique...
Weird History
The Matawan Maneater | The Inspiration for Jaws
There's no denying that the movie Jaws definitely made some beach-goers scared to go into the water. However, the story that inspired Jaws was what really had people scared to have a day at the beach. The Jersey Shore shark attacks of...
Barcroft Media
Up Across The Atlantic - Jonathan Trappe Attempts Cluster Balloon Flight Record
RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 10: Jonathan Trappe attempts the world's first day/night cluster balloon flight in addition to attempting to break known endurance records on April 10, 2010 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Taking off at 5.35pm on Saturday...
Academic English Help
IELTS Listening Exam 1 Part 1 and 2
This listening section 1 and 2 is for IELTS practice. This is Exam 1 of our first exam book. This video is part one of a series that gives questions and answers to student practice section questions. It is important to practice a lot...
NASA
Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat...
The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA satellites and models we can see the monsoon patterns like never before. Monsoon rains provide important reservoirs of water...
Next Animation Studio
Frenchman attempts to cross the Atlantic in a barrel
Frenchman Jean-Jacques Savin, 71, is travelling across the Atlantic Ocean in a large, orange barrel.
NASA
How remote sensing can help address food security around the world
When floods, droughts, and other natural disasters hit isolated and poor regions of the world, it can have devastating impacts on the local price of food. NASA Goddard research scientist Molly Brown is using satellite data to investigate...
NASA
ATom Postcard - Punta Arenas to Ascension Island
Atmospheric scientist Róisín Commane and Principal Investigator Steven Wofsy both of Harvard University sent back a video postcard from the Atlantic legs of the Atmospheric Tomography, or ATom, mission. The science team left...
NASA
NASA | Satellite Tracks Saharan Dust to Amazon in 3-D
For the first time, a NASA satellite has quantified in three dimensions how much dust makes the trans-Atlantic journey from the Sahara Desert to the Amazon rainforest. Among this dust is phosphorus, an essential nutrient that acts like a...
Next Animation Studio
Massive freshwater reservoir discovered beneath Atlantic Ocean
Scientists have discovered a massive freshwater aquifer hidden beneath the Atlantic Ocean.
NASA
Ocean Circulation Plays an Important Role in Absorbing Carbon from the Atmosphere
The oceans play a significant role in absorbing greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, and heat from the atmosphere. This absorption can help mitigate the early effects of human-emissions of carbon dioxide. The Atlantic Meridional...
NASA
ATom Postcard - Azore Islands to Kangerlussuaq
Atmospheric scientists Bernadett Weinzierl of the University of Vienna, Paul Newman of Goddard Space Flight Center, and Róisín Commane of Harvard University sent back a video postcard from the last three legs of the Atmospheric...
Professor Dave Explains
History of the Earth Part 4: Phanerozoic Eon – Cenozoic Era
We are almost through the Phanerozoic eon! After the Paleozoic and Mesozoic Eras, we get to the Cenozoic era, which is the one we are still living in today. This is the age of mammals, which came to dominate the Earth, and here we also...
Curated Video
Is The 'Sunken City' Of Atlantis Real?
We do not know for sure if the sunken city of Atlantis is real. The only written record of its existence is from the great philosopher Plato. Even the location of this utopia is a mystery. Many different locations have been proposed as...
John D Ruddy
Wild Atlantic Way in 13 Minutes
An animated video presenting the great roadtrip along the West Coast of Ireland; the Wild Atlantic Way, and some of the historically significant points along the journey.
Weird History
Facts About the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
Every American who lived through the '80s remembers the Challenger explosion. But what happened to cause the famous national tragedy? How could such a catastrophe happen when NASA so meticulously checks and double checks all the...
History Hit
The Battle For North America: Learn about Britains plan to attack Quebec
How important was Louisbourg? What was the British plan of attack? Who did the British choose to command the operation and why? How did the commander take care of the health of his men? Why was it important to move quickly with the...
Weird History
Steve Callahan Survived 76 Days Adrift at Sea
n an incredible true story of survival, Steve Callahan managed to stay alive for a shocking 76 days adrift on the Atlantic Ocean in just a liferaft. Today we're exploring just what happened.
Ancient Lights Media
France: Geographical Highlights
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of France.
Ancient Lights Media
Ireland
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Ireland.