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Maya cities
A Maya warrior describes the city of Chichen Itza and some of its buildings.
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Maya building techniques
This short video explains some of the building techniques and the tools the Ancient Maya used
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Maya hieroglyphs
An explorer looks at the Ancient Maya form of writing, the hieroglyphs and a mention of the Dresden Codex
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Who were the Ancient Maya?
This short video gives an overview of the Maya people: where they originated and where they lived.
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Who were the Ancient Greeks?
This short video explains where Ancient Greek civilization began and discusses the Minoans and Mycenaeans.
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Awa Odori: Japan's Vibrant Dance Festival in Tokushima
This video explains the origins of the Awa Odori Festival, its connection to the Obon Festival and the Tokushima Castle, and the unique dance style of Awa Odori. The video also highlights the family reunions, lantern ceremonies, and the...
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Lindisfarne a Viking's view - part 2
Part two of a Viking warrior's account of the raid on Lindisfarne monastery. He describes how violent the Vikings were towards the monks and explains how they took some monks as slaves as well as all the treasure and valuables they could...
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Heavyweight crossbow
A medieval bowman describes the more powerful heavyweight crossbow which uses a complex windlass mechanism to load it.
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The Middle Passage - part 1
A slave recounts his first encounter with a slave ship; the stench from the hold almost makes him vomit. Part 1 of 2
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Henry VIII; the Pope says ‘No’
Henry VIII gives his own account of his divorce and breaking with Rome - part two
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Victorian sport - football
A description of the many sports available to the Victorians, in particular, football and the formation of the Football Association.
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WW1 British soldier's uniform
A description of a British infantryman's uniform and personal effects from 1914-15
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Women’s Social and Political Union
Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the WSPU; the Women’s Social and Political Union
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Captain Cook - part 1
A veteran sailor recounts Captain Cook's first voyage on the Endeavour.
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The Zulu Wars - part 2
This video gives an introduction to the invasion of Zululand by the British and the terrible massacre at the battle of Isandlwana
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Maya sport - the ball court
A Maya warrior describes the game of ulama, the Ancient Maya sport played in a ball court.
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Planning an Egyptian pyramid
This short video is a fascinating look at how the Egyptians designed their pyramids without the aid of modern technology.
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Social Studies Kids: Cultural Diversity
This video explores the importance of cultural diversity and multiculturalism. It discusses the definition of culture, the benefits of embracing diverse perspectives, and the barriers to multiculturalism. It also provides suggestions for...
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History Kids: Vikings
This video is a historical exploration of the Vikings and their impact on medieval England and the world. It also explores Viking mythology, their pantheon of gods and goddesses, and their belief in an afterlife. The video concludes with...
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Victorian music hall
A description of the entertainment available during Victorian times including a visit to a music hall and the different acts you can expect to see
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Ancient Greek gods
A priestess describes the Olympians; the Ancient Greek gods like Zeus, Apollo, Artemis and Poseidon.
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Louis Pasteur; the germ theory
Louis Pasteur explains how he discovered pasteurisation and worked on his germ theory
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Galen and the Four Humors
Galen explains what the four humours are and how they could be balanced to make people better.