SciShow
How Ancient Babylonians Predicted Eclipses
There's an eclipse coming up in April of 2024! You'd think it takes a lot of modern technology for us to know about it, but it turns out that humans have been able to predict eclipses for nearly three thousand years. And we've been using...
Curated Video
Exploring the Sky: The History and Use of Star Charts
Since ancient times, humans have be using the stars to navigate. Learn about the earliest star charts and how modern star charts are used.
5 Minutes English
Ancient Mesopotamia | 5 MINUTES
The story of writing, astronomy and law begins in one place: Mesopotamia, also called the “Cradle of Civilization” and located in modern Iraq and Kuwait. Get to know the Ancient Mesopotamian Civilization in 5 Minutes...
Curated Video
New and Ancient Lessons from Lunar Eclipses
Ancient perceptions of lunar eclipses weren’t as primitive as one might think. Some rigorous math was applied to these cosmic events that shaped our understanding of the solar system.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Music and creativity in Ancient Greece - Tim Hansen
You think you love music? You have nothing on the Ancient Greek obsession. Every aspect of Greek life was punctuated by song: history, poetry, theater, sports and even astronomy. In fact, music was so important to Greek philosopher Plato...
Guinness World Records
Fastest Game of Operation (Team of Two)
The fastest game of Operation (team of two) is 21.45 seconds and was achieved by Jessica Timmis and Luke Roberts (both UK) in Watford, UK, on 20 October 2019.
Curated Video
Decoding the ancient astronomy of Stonehenge
The solstice alignments of Stonehenge, explained. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Note: A previous version of this video referred imprecisely to "Neolithic Britain" when discussing the Newgrange tomb in Ireland. We have...
Visual Learning Systems
The Origins of Life on Earth
This video explores the origins of life on Earth, focusing on the early oceans and the role of organic compounds. It discusses the first living organisms and highlights the emergence of autotrophs. This video is part of the 11-part...
Curated Video
Ancient Observatory Used to Predict the Harvest, Death and War
Astronomy was incredibly important to the ancient Maya. In particular, they tracked the movements of planet Venus, the sun, and the moon. UNEARTHED Tuesdays 10/9c on Science http://www.sciencechannel.com/ Watch full episodes!...
Crash Course
Thermodynamics: Crash Course History of Science
It's time to heat things up! LITERALLY! It's time for Hank to talk about the history of Thermodynamics!!! It's messy and there are a lot of people who came up with some ideas that worked and other that didn't and then some ideas that...
SciShow
The History Hidden in Martian Dunes
The Red Planet was once more like Earth, with a thicker atmosphere and liquid water. Now, scientists are looking for clues to its past in the planet’s ancient fossil dunes, barchan dunes, and ghost dunes.
SciShow
Bone Cities, Ash Towers, and 4 Other Futuristic Buildings
Right now, the construction industry heavily relies on concrete, but it isn't great for the earth. Many scientists are looking for ways to replace it in the future, and some of their ideas are so off the wall that they just might work.
But Why
The History of the Calendar
Understanding and tracking time is key to keeping society -- and our lives -- running smoothly. Early civilizations developed calendars with just 300 days in a year. But by 1582, the time it takes for Earth to rotate around the sun was...
Bedtime History
Machu Picchu and the Incas for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a breathtaking journey through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the fascinating history of the Inca civilization in this captivating history episode! Explore the architectural wonders and cultural significance of this...
Curated Video
Golden Age of Islam & Houses of Wisdom for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us as we explore the Golden Age of Islam, a period of remarkable cultural, scientific, and intellectual achievement from the 8th to the 14th century. During this time, the Islamic world became a hub for knowledge, innovation, and...
Curated Video
A Handmade Antikythera Mechanism: Rediscovering an Ancient Greek Enigma
This video presents a modernised reproduction of the Antikythera Mechanism, including clips of the manufacturing process and a snippet of how the device works.
TED Talks
Tom Wujec: Learn to use the 13th-century astrolabe
Rather than demo another new technology, Tom Wujec reaches back to one of our earliest but most ingenious devices -- the astrolabe. With thousands of uses, from telling time to mapping the night sky, this old tech reminds us that the...
Crash Course
Distances
How do astronomers make sense out of the vastness of space? How do they study things so far away? Today Phil talks about distances, going back to early astronomy. Ancient Greeks were able to find the size of the Earth, and from that the...
ACDC Leadership
What's the best way to teach economics?
I made this videos to give you tips and strategies for teaching economics virtually. I really like nearpod, especially since it gives you the ability to look at students' graphs. I'm not sponsored by nearpod..I just think its a good...
After Skool
Secret Knowledge Hidden Underneath the Great Sphinx - Part 2
The great sphinx of Giza, the oldest known monument from the ancient Egyptian world, stands as a symbol of the arcane mysteries still waiting to be unearthed. Could the truth about our past, and Enki’s knowledge given to humanity, be...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did you know? Constellations
Discover the ancient origins of constellations.
Curated Video
Astronomy
The branch of science that studies the physical universe beyond Earth's atmosphere. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
DoodleScience
The Kinetic Theory _ GCSE Physics
1. The kinetic theory explains the properties of the different states of matter. 2. All the particles in a solid liquid and gas are the same, the only thing that changes, is the amount of energy they have (turbine drawing). 3. Solids...
Free School
All About Saturn for Children: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
https://patreon.com/freeschool - Help support more content like this! Saturn has been called the jewel of the Solar System because its beautiful bright ring system is beyond compare. The sixth planet from the sun and the farthest planet...