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1492: Conquest of Paradise: Columbus' Proposal
Columbus discusses with Spanish royalty his proposal to reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. Columbus estimates his voyage to be 7 weeks long, but the reviewers of his proposal disagree and believe it will take one year. Columbus states that the goals of his voyage are to open a trade route with Asia for economic benefit and to expand the influence of the monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castille. -
National Geographic: The Protestant Reformation
Who was Martin Luther? What is the Reformation and why does it matter? Roughly 500 years ago, Luther is said to have nailed his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Germany. With the help of the printing press, this 16th century protest against corruption in the Catholic Church would drastically change the course of Christianity - and history itself. -
Kingdom of Heaven: Knight's Oath
Balian takes his knight's oath from his dying father. As a knight, Balian is expected to protect the king and the kingdom as well as follow a moral code that emphasizes qualities such as bravery, courtesy and honor. -
Bet You Didn't Know: History of the Vikings
This clip details the history of the Vikings during the time period known as The Viking Age. It discusses their decentralized nature and explains their motivation for invading areas: fortune. It also demystifies the true nature of the Vikings: they are considered barbarians because of their willingness to destroy institutions and objects with religious value; however, they peacefully traded goods with countries and even protected the Byzantine emperors in Constantinople. The influence of the Vikings is still present today in the English language and the names of many locations in England. -
CrashCourse: European Renaissance
John Green explains the Renaissance movement with a particular emphasis on Greek and Roman influences. He indicates that the Renaissance was a period in which many innovations were made in art, architecture, science, and literature. Religious inspiration was at the center of most work. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipCrash Course: Statistics: Expected Frequencies in Court
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Examines the controversial use of expected frequencies in the Dreyfus Affair. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipHorrible Histories (2001): Serfs and Taxes
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A comedic take on the hardships of serfs and the constant taxation to which they were subjected. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Pianist: Branding of Jews
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The public is informed via newspaper that all Jews must wear a visible blue Star of David whenever they are in public. The decree outlines all of the regulations and specifics on how the emblem should be worn. The instating of this stigma makes the Jewish people bigger targets for discrimination. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipMonty Python and the Holy Grail: Not Dead Yet
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A worker carries bodies on a cart through a plague-ridden town in Medieval Europe. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipYour Friend the Rat: Rats Started It
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This clip depicts the migration of rats to Europe and the role played by rats in the spread of the Bubonic Plague, or Black Death.
