Engineering an Empire - Greece, Part 3/5
'The term ancient Greece refers to the period of Greek history lasting from the Greek Dark Ages ca. 1100 BC and the Dorian invasion, to 146 BC and the Roman conquest of Greece after the Battle of Corinth' (Ancient Greece, Wikipedia, 2009). This History Channel documentary is suitable for older middle and high school students and is narrated by various scholars.
Engineering an Empire - Greece, Part 5/5
'The term ancient Greece refers to the period of Greek history lasting from the Greek Dark Ages ca. 1100 BC and the Dorian invasion, to 146 BC and the Roman conquest of Greece after the Battle of Corinth' (Ancient Greece, Wikipedia, 2009). This History Channel documentary is suitable for older middle and high school students and is narrated by various scholars.
Lost Worlds - Athens - Ancient Supercity 1/5
Athens in the 5th century B.C. Suitable for older middle school and high school students. This History Channel documentary explores the ancient city of Athens through commentary and re-enactments.
Lost Worlds - Athens - Ancient Supercity 2/5
Athens in the 5th century B.C. Suitable for older middle school and high school students. This History Channel documentary explores the ancient city of Athens through commentary and re-enactments.
Lost Worlds - Athens - Ancient Supercity 3/5
Athens in the 5th century B.C. Suitable for older middle school and high school students. This History Channel documentary explores the ancient city of Athens through commentary and re-enactments.
Lost Worlds - Athens - Ancient Supercity 4/5
Athens in the 5th century B.C. Suitable for older middle school and high school students. This History Channel documentary explores the ancient city of Athens through commentary and re-enactments.
Building the Great Pyramid - Part 2 of 6
This video is part 2 of the reconstructed life story of Nacht, one of workers who was part of building king Kufu's great pyramid. It describes the shape of the pyramid and what it symbolised. There are historical accounts of different periods in Egyptian history and of the importance of their star calendar.
Engineering an Empire - Egypt - 1 of 10
This is a History Channel documentary about the empire of Egypt. The narrator notes that the Egyptians created 'the oldest dam, the greatest city, and the tallest building" long before the Greeks and Romans did.
Engineering an Empire - Egypt - 6 of 10
This is a History Channel documentary about the empire of Egypt. The narrator notes that the Egyptians created 'the oldest dam, the greatest city, and the tallest building" long before the Greeks and Romans did.
Engineering an Empire - Egypt - Part 8 of 10
This video is part 8 of the History Channel Empire of Ancient Egypt Documentary. It profiles the engineering feats of the Egyptians some 5000 years ago
Engineering an Empire - Egypt - 9 of 10
This video shows part 9 of the History Channel documentary about the Empire of Ancient Egypt. It describes how the huge monuments were built.
The Great Sphinx
Video describes the Great Sphinx-it's history and includes a physical description detailing size and what it is made from.
The British Empire after World War II - The Commonwealth 3/5
This history channel documentary refers to Aborigines in Australia who suffered from unemployment and many other consequences of discrimination. In Canada Indians are also victim of discrimination. Esquimos are encouraged by the government to live is small settlements. There are accounts of people of the time read out. Indigenous people struggle against the legacy of the Empire. In Africa, the natives have also suffered harsh reality. South Africa becomes independent and Aparthaid is strong. The
The British Empire after World War II - The Commonwealth 5/5
This part of the History channel documentary refers to the 1990's, when Britatin hands in Hong Kong to China. The two world wars had weakened the Empire and in only 20 years the Empire gave the territories back to its people. The positive legacies of the Empire are named. The negative legacy is exemplified with the situation between India and Pakistan. Also in Rhodesia the attack to white farms has affected the population supply of food. The legacy is also seen in England and its diversity which
Ancient Warriors - The Irish Warriors of the Emerald 1/3
The beginning is purposely blurred as an artistic effect. This is a History Channel documentary regarding Ireland's fight against the Vikings that is suitable for high school students.
Ancient Warriors - The Irish Warriors of the Emerald 2/3
The beginning is purposely blurred as an artistic effect. This is a History Channel documentary regarding Ireland's fight against the Vikings that is suitable for high school students.
Ancient Warriors - The Irish Warriors of the Emerald 3/3
The segment starts around 1013. This is a History Channel documentary regarding Ireland's fight against the Vikings that is suitable for high school students.
Hernan Cortes - Documentary drama Part 1 of 6
This is the first part of the docudrama that presents the history of conquistador Hernan Cortes, part of Heroes and Villains series. This part shows the moment when Cortes arrives in Mexico and what he did with his army. There is reference to the influence of the Catholic church. (10:00)
Hernan Cortes - Documentary Drama Part 6 of 6
This video is tha last part about Hernan Cortes. It is part of BBC series Heroes and Villains. If you're a lover of 16th-century history, best steer clear of this. This Documentary shows the history of Cortes conquest of Mexico.
Cortes Defeats the Aztecs
The story of Heman Cortez and his search for riches in the Americas. Using pictures to illustrate the narration, the video tells of Cortez using an Indian slave as his translator and finding the capital city of the Aztecs. Cortez was thought to be a god and controlled the emperor in his thirst for gold. Eventually the people overthrew the emperor, and the Aztec empire fell. AP history lesson.
