Once upon a time, for thousands of years, the human beings on two continents, Europe and North America, just ignored each other. Then, in the late 980s, a group known as the Norsemen, more famously known as Vikings, left Iceland, heading...

In which John Green kicks off Crash Course US History! Why, you may ask, are we covering US History, and not more World History, or the history of some other country, or the very specific history of your home region? Well, the reasons...

Paulina and José discuss why Spanish often sounds so fast to learners, explaining that it's one of the world's fastest languages due to its high syllable-per-second rate and sentence structure, which places important information early....

Cultural Impact of Early Exploration explains the cultural impact of exploration by researching the travels of Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Sir Francis Drake.

Learn about the 6 million-year-old history of The Grand Canyon, its habitation by early Native Americans, and later discovery by Spanish explorers.

Uncover the early history of the Alamo, originally established as the Mission San Antonio de Valero in the 1700s by Spanish settlers in Texas. This video traces its transformation from a religious mission aimed at converting Native...

This video provides an engaging and informative explanation of the historical usage of "thou", "thee", "thy", and "ye" in the English language. It explores how these words were used in early modern English and their relationship to...

Elizabeth I lived a life of tremendous ups and downs. In her 69 years, she was at one point a bastard Princess, a prisoner, and a glorious monarch - ruling as a woman in her own right. Elizabeth was one of the most astute rulers England...

"Santa Barbara is so full of history, you can't throw a stick without hitting history around here," boasts historian and author Neal Graffy. From the native Chumash to Spanish explorers to American settlers, this Mediterranean slice of...

Chocolate is not just a delicious treat, but a relic of the ancient Mesoamerican civilizations where it was first developed. Early indigenous groups ground dried cacao beans into powder to mix with water. Some believed chocolate was a...

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

In this video, we explore the fascinating history and significance of barley. We learn about how this grain played important roles in various native and early cultures, and how it managed to survive and thrive throughout centuries. We...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...

A former diplomat and science fiction editor, among other more exotic jobs, Bruno della Chiesa is a linguist trained at the Universities of Bonn and Paris Sorbonne, where he earned a D.E.a. in 1989. After France (60s-70s) and...

A former diplomat and science fiction editor, among other more exotic jobs, Bruno della Chiesa is a linguist trained at the Universities of Bonn and Paris Sorbonne, where he earned a D.E.a. in 1989. After France (60s-70s) and...

Discover the rich and fascinating history of Costa Rica in this video! From its early indigenous civilizations to European exploration, Costa Rica has a unique story to tell. Learn how Christopher Columbus arrived on its shores in 1502...

Since the dawn of seafaring our ancestors had ways to navigate the seven seas. How did Navigation work before GPS and Google Maps? In our new episode, Brett explains how they used the stars, math and early forms of maps to explore the...

In 2020, Tredinnick was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to literature and education.Tredinnick’s other honours include two State Premiers’ Literature Prizes, The Blake and Newcastle Poetry Prizes, the ACU and Ron...

In 2020, Tredinnick was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to literature and education.Tredinnick’s other honours include two State Premiers’ Literature Prizes, The Blake and Newcastle Poetry Prizes, the ACU and Ron...

In 2020, Tredinnick was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to literature and education.Tredinnick’s other honours include two State Premiers’ Literature Prizes, The Blake and Newcastle Poetry Prizes, the ACU and Ron...

In 2020, Tredinnick was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to literature and education.Tredinnick’s other honours include two State Premiers’ Literature Prizes, The Blake and Newcastle Poetry Prizes, the ACU and Ron...

In 2020, Tredinnick was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to literature and education.Tredinnick’s other honours include two State Premiers’ Literature Prizes, The Blake and Newcastle Poetry Prizes, the ACU and Ron...