Abraham Lincoln: Saving the Union
A BBC film about the efforts of Lincoln to save the Union.
Catholic Confirmation
Video tells the complete history of the sacrament beginning with Pentecost and how the celebration began and has evolved in the Eastern and Roman Churches over the centuries. All the essential elements of the ceremony including the laying of hands and anointing are shown and explained in detail.
All About Astrology : Understanding the History of Astrology
Understanding the history of astrology is as important as understanding your actual sign, get astrological compatibility advice and information on signs and the zodiac in this video.
A History of the County of Gloucester: Volume 10 - Westbury and Whitstone Hundreds
The history of the six parishes in Westbury hundred and the sixteen in Whitstone hundred. Both hundreds abut the River Severn.
A History of the County of Hampshire: Volume 2
A part-volume detailing the history of Hampshire religious houses, including the early history of Winchester cathedral.
A History of the County of Lancaster: Volume 3
The local history of most of Merseyside east of the Mersey, from Sefton in the north to Speke in the south, and including Warrington, Widnes and Ormskirk. The City of Liverpool itself is covered separately in volume 4.
The Ledger Book of Vale Royal Abbey
The Ledger-Book or "Green Book" of the Cistercian abbey of Vale Royal, in Delamere Forest, near Winsford in Cheshire. It comprises a contemporary history of the abbey, pleas and evidences, and a collection of Bulls granting privileges to the Cistercian order. It forms volume 68 of the publications of the Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire.
Macedonia 3
'For a brief period, after the conquests of Alexander the Great, it became the most powerful state in the world' (Macedonia, Wikipedia, 2009). This history channel documentary is suitable for older middle and high school students. (WARNING: There may be scenes of war.)
1.1.4 Genetic testing of adults
This Unit looks at three different uses of genetic testing: pre-natal diagnosis, childhood testing and adult testing. Such tests provide genetic information in the form of a predictive diagnosis, and as such are described as predictive tests. Pre-natal diagnosis uses techniques such as amniocentesis to test fetuses in the womb. For example, it is commonly offered to women over 35 to test for Down's syndrome. Childhood testing involves testing children for genetic diseases that may not become a p
1.1.2 Pre-natal diagnosis
This Unit looks at three different uses of genetic testing: pre-natal diagnosis, childhood testing and adult testing. Such tests provide genetic information in the form of a predictive diagnosis, and as such are described as predictive tests. Pre-natal diagnosis uses techniques such as amniocentesis to test fetuses in the womb. For example, it is commonly offered to women over 35 to test for Down's syndrome. Childhood testing involves testing children for genetic diseases that may not become a p
The medieval records of a London City church - St Mary at Hill, 1420-1559
The churchwardens' accounts of this City parish. The records are at their fullest for the period from 1480 onwards. The volume also has an extensive introduction, detailing the history and liturgical practice of the church, and the impact of the Reformation. First published by the Early English Text Society, volume 128.
A Five Minute Introduction to Islam
Who is Allah? What does the Quran teach about Allah? What does history reveal about Islam? These questions are addressed in this video. (no narration) Run time 04:55.
Facts About Popcorn
Find out the history of popcorn in Mexico among the Aztecs. A cooking instructor explains that there is no information about where popcorn was originally developed, but it is safe to assume that any area that grew corn probably had popcorn. She demonstrates how to pop popcorn near the end of the clip.
The History of the Apple Tree
The history of the apple tree dates back thousands of years,
beginning in the Nile river valley and throughout Europe and the Middle East. In this clip learn about how apples made it to America with information and tips from a sustainable gardener.
Invertebrate Fossils - Lesson 16 - Part 7 of 7 InvertebrateFossils - Lesson 16 - Part 7 of 7 is a lesson in which the presenter talksabout the history of the study of fossils. He introduces the audience to the story of "The LyingStones” and Beringer’s study of fossils and the famous Beringer fossilhoax.
What's Wrong with History?
Understand how students are missing key concepts in history. (01:25)
Schizophrenia: Etiology
This module covers the history of attitudes, beliefs, and theories about the etiology of schizophrenia. While the illness was long thought to be environmentally caused, this module emphasizes the scientific evidence in support of its organic origins. Dr. Arnold Scheibel of UCLA Medical Center describes cellular pathology in the hippocampus and speculates on the possible
A History of the County of Chester: Volume 5 part 1 - The City of Chester: General History and Topog
This is the first of two volumes providing an authoritative and detailed treatment of Chester's history, meticulously researched from the original sources.
A History of the County of Wiltshire: Volume 16 - Kinwardstone Hundred
The volume relates the history of the 15 parishes in Kinwardstone hundred in east Wiltshire, including Froxfield and Great and Little Bedwyn. The hundred lay between two medieval royal forests, Savernake and Chute.
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent: Volume 1
Includes a general account of the history, topography and natural history of the county. The volume also details the parishes of the two hundreds of Blackheath and Bromley and Beckenham, including several parishes which now form part of metropolitan London. These include Charlton, Deptford, Greenwich, Lewisham and Woolwich.
