The Art of Beauty
Attaining ideal beauty in the 18th century might require hog's lard, mousehide, toxic lead, and daily application of gin. Historical Interpreter Meg Brown shares her favorite discoveries.Author(s):
Digital Library Object - Duke of Wellington and the supply system during the Peninsula War.
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Digital Library Object - Air Force intelligence officer targeteers : a discussion on specialization.
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Digital Library Object - Paradigm change : targeting enemy leadership in a complex environment.
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Carmen Sandiego
van gogh, mona lisa, lascaux caves
Personal Narratives and Transatlantic Contexts during the U.S.-Mexican War
AnaMaria Seglie
This module explains and provides an example of the literary genre: personal narrative. In addition, it considers this narrative as part of a transatlantic and hemispheric circulation, examining […]
Secret Weapons of Roman Empire (4:37)
This video shows some of the Roman's favorite weapons, including the gladius and the pila. The video provides insights into how the weapons were used and what the Romans wore. May be too violent for some students.
Volcanic Activity: Vesuvius Buries Pompeii
This 1:24 video is about Vesuvius burying the city Pompeii five feet under ash. The ash had impacted the people and still keep their form until this day.
The Peloponnesian Wa: Spartans (2:13)
This video does not have a narrator, but uses graphics to tell about the training of the Spartans. An exceptional video that provides startling facts that are certain to stimulate student interest.
Pranking Softies: The Faces of Microsoft campaign Microsoft has always had a history of pranks and well, sometimes you just need to play jokes on your colleagues. For this prank, Dan and I set up a fake photo shoot with the premise that they will be part of a new Microsoft campaign called The Faces of Microsoft. It's of course all made up, but watch and see just how far we can push the envelope. Enjoy! Tina and Dan
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Multiplication Rule (Probability "and")
The instructor, while using computer software, discusses the multiplication rule in probability. The instructor talks a little fast, so this video will be more helpful if a classroom teacher supplements this information with prior discussion. (03:24)
Dr Ed Bertram - Profile
Dr Ed Bertram is Australian Director of the China-Australia Centre for Phenomics Research at the John Curtin School of Medical Research
The China-Australia Centre for Phenomics Research is a joint centre between China and Australia. Ed talks of the exciting developments surrounding the collaboration and the research undertaken in the centre.
Dr Gilberto Paz-Filho - Profile
Dr Gilberto Paz-Filho is a research fellow in the Department of Translational Medicine at the John Curtin School of Medical research
Gilberto has been doing some interesting research on the hormone labtin which regulates food intake, energy metabolism, immunity and brain function.
Peter Keane, former President of the Bar Association of San Francisco and a former ...
Undergraduate Colloquium on Political Science - Spring 2007. Distinguished guest speakers discuss political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community.
Stan Glance, Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, Anti-Smoking ...
Undergraduate Colloquium on Political Science - Spring 2007. Distinguished guest speakers discuss political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community.
Japan auto sales slump in July
Aug 2 - New car sales in Japan fall by a record in July, while South Korean rivals extend their winning streak with strong global sales. Arnold Gay reports.
The US and Iran - US Foreign Policy After 9/11
US Foreign Policy after 9/11 - Spring 2006. Lecture - Dariush Zahedi, Lecturer in Political Economy of Industrialized Societies. This course provides an opportunity to study and discuss issues and events having recent international impact and/or interest. The course will present a multidisciplinary perspective on specific subjects with the intent of linking students with the scholars and scholarship involved in understanding and explaining current international issues, events, and crisis. The su
OMED Team Coach Program - Gabriela Lamas
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Beach Bash Limbo
Armstrong students have fun and get low in the Limbo event at the annual Beach Bash every Fall.
