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Conquistador anchors discovered off Mexico Gulf Coast
Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History have announced that two 500-year-old iron anchors could belong to the ships of Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés.
One Minute History
Capture of Atahualpa - The Spanish Inquisition - One Minute History
The story of the capture of Atahualpa and the role he played during the Spanish Inquisition
Curated Video
How Gorgona Snakes Killed Spanish Conquistadores 🐍 Gorgona Snake Prison Island | Smithsonian Channel
In the 1500s, the Conquistadores claimed the Pacific island of Gorgona for Spain–but they paid a heavy price when almost half their crew succumbed to the jungle's deadly denizens: venomous snakes. Watch more here:...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Kipp Dawson - Teachers Make a Difference
At age 71, Kipp Dawson is currently teaching middle school English in Pittsburgh, PA. Before that she spent more than a decade as a coal miner, yes you heard correctly, a coal miner. She is a union leader, civil rights activist,...
Curated Video
Conquering Eldorado
This story focuses on the Spanish Conquistadors who were driven by thirst of gold, which led them to Columbia to find the Golden man ‘El Dorado’, resulting to destruction, tortures, and dieases to the local tribe.
Bedtime History
Legend of El Dorado for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us on an epic adventure as we unravel the mysteries of El Dorado, the legendary city of gold! In this video, we'll explore the origins of the myth and the real-life expeditions that fueled the quest for this elusive treasure. Delve...
Jack Rackam
An Unexpected Reign | The Life & Times of Isabella of Castile
Boy, Izzie's life sure ended up touching on more controversial subjects than I expected. I mean between [redacted] and [removed] I'd better keep an eye out for the almighty algorithm. For what it's worth, though, Isabella was a little...
Crash Course
Cycles in the Sky
This week we build on our naked eye observations from last week and take a look at the cyclical phenomena that we can see at work in the universe.
PBS
The Legend of La Llorona
The legend of La Llorona, the “weeping woman,” has terrified generations. This female ghost wanders in the darkness, crying as she searches for her children--the children she murdered. Some even say that she will capture other kids in...
Biography
Hernando de Soto - Explorer | Mini Bio | BIO
Watch a short biography video of Hernando de Soto, the Spanish conquistador who discovered the Mississippi River. #Biography Subscribe for more Biography: http://aetv.us/2AsWMPH Delve deeper into Biography on our site:...
Reading Through History
History Brief: the Aztecs
This is a video that documents the history of the Aztec Civilization that developed in Central Mexico. It covers aspects of their culture as well as the downfall of the empire with the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors. For great...
Biography
Hernán Cortés - Explorer | Mini Bio | BIO
Watch a short biography video of Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador who overthrew the Aztec empire and won Mexico for the crown of Spain. #Biography Subscribe for more Biography: http://aetv.us/2AsWMPH Delve deeper into Biography...
Curated Video
San Antonio’s Breathtaking River Walk
After Spanish conquistadors crossed the Rio Grande In the 1500s, they built a string of native missions in an area that would later become San Antonio. From: AERIAL AMERICA: Texas http://bit.ly/1opAgH7
Timeline - World History Documentaries
The Downfall of the Inca Empire Was Written In the Stars | Timeline
Check out our new website for more incredible history documentaries: HD and ad-free. http://bit.ly/2O6zUsK Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/oRSTy9ir6zs On 15th November 1532, when the Spanish Conquistadors climbed high...
Cerebellum
The Industrial Revolution - Child Labour
It started in England and reached its peak in America. The Industrial Revolution is a period of history that began in the early 18th century and has carried through our modern times. This video talks about the exploitation of children...
Weird History
Discovery of the Aztec Emperor's Tomb
The Templo Mayor excavation in present-day Mexico City has unearthed an exciting site; in March 2019, archaeologists found a cache of sacrifices and offerings that may indicate the burial of royalty. The trove was discovered near the...
Curated Video
The Origins and Confusing Names of the Turkey
In this video, the speaker explores the origins of the name "Turkey" for the bird native to North America. They explain that the name originated from a misidentification of the bird by Europeans who imported a different bird called the...
Curated Video
Lima: History, Architecture, and Beaches
Lima, Peru:"Finally, we will arrive at the Miraflores promenade in Lima, Peru, visit its bustling commercial areas and a large number of places such as the Plaza Mayor, the largest concentration of museums, the San Francisco Monastery...
Curated Video
Self-Determination Theory: 3 Basic Needs That Drive Our Behavior
The video explains self-determination theory, which argues that our behavior is driven by three basic needs: autonomy, competence, and connection. It explores six distinct types of motivation along a spectrum ranging from non-self...
Healthcare Triage
Time Zones May Not Be Great for Your Health
A brand new study indicates that where you live in a time zone can reduce how much you sleep, and have general negative impact on health. So, do we actually need time zones?
CuriosaMente
¿Quetzalcóatl era blanco?
Que si vino de Europa a evangelizar, que si era vikingo... ¿Qué hay de cierto en la idea de que Quetzalcóatl era blanco? The concept of Quetzalcóatl, a significant deity in pre-Hispanic Mexico, being a white, bearded figure resembling...
Mr. Beat
Exploring America (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
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...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Spanish Conquistadors
The Spanish Conquistadors were explorers and military leaders who conquered new lands for Spain. Find out how their adventures gave birth to the modern world. [2:02]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: World Explorers: Hernando De Soto
Hernando De Soto was a Spanish conquistador who mercilessly exploited the native peoples in the new world, enslaving them, killing them, and plundering their gold and silver. His actions made Spain a wealthy country and helped to...