Chichen Itza
This video clip from "Where Did It Come From?" explores the origins of the Temple of Chichen Itza, a Mayan pyramid in modern-day Mexico that features several unique features, including an echo designed to sound like a bird call. (4:35)
Housesteads Roman Fort J000119 HADRIAN'S WALL: HOUSESTEADS ROMAN FORT (VERCOVICIUM), Northumberland. Reconstruction drawing of the granaries in later 2nd century AD by Philip Corke.
Housesteads Roman Fort J000117 HADRIAN'S WALL: HOUSESTEADS ROMAN FORT (VERCOVICIUM), Northumberland. Reconstruction drawing of the North Gate in the 2nd century AD by Philip Corke.
New U of Minn. study examines alcohol consumption at pro sports stadiums
Almost half of sports fans leaving professional baseball and football games have consumed alcohol and eight percent of attendees are legally drunk when they leave, according to University of Minnesota School of Public Health research. Lead University of Minnesota researcher Darin Erickson explains.
Plan promotional activities
A set of activities that simulate planning promotional
activities to promote the services offered by an employment service.
What Is an Atom Composed Of?
What Is an Atom Composed Of? An atom is very small and dense and consists of a nucleus and orbiting electrons. Discover how a collapsed atom can cause a black hole with help from a science teacher. (03:03)
What Is Mercury Made Of?
What Is Mercury Made Of? Mercury, the planet, has a solid core containing iron, a magnetic field and silicone. Find out why Mercury has no atmosphere with help from a science teacher in video on physical science. (02:38)
Review response to water quality problems
This learning object contains resources and activities that focus on reviewing a response to a water quality problem.
The key areas are: reviewing the incident and completing the documentation requirements.
The task is to investigate and evaluate the response and record your findings.
LRA Event Part 2: Marcus Bleasdale
Remarks and slideshow from photojournalist Marcus Bleasdale. Images by Marcus Bleasdale. To see more on the LRA, visit: http://pulitzercenter.org/projects/africa/lords-resistance-army-hunt-africas-most-wanted
Prepositions of Location-In, On, Under, Over, In Front, Behind
This video's main character Shompy demonstrates prepositions of location (in, on, under, over, in front, behin) with a balloon. The song and motions get faster as the song continues. The end of the song shows sign language for the prepositions (1:41).
Science, Faith and Reason
Prof. Stephen Williams : Course
Blood and Thunder Part 2
Were the Spartans the original blueprint for comic Super Heroes? Lecturer in Classics, Dr Lynn Fotheringham, answers the question as she continues her look at the film ‘300’ and its impact on the field of Classics.
Part 1 of this podcast is also available at www.nottingham.ac.uk/podcasts.
Dr Lynn Fotheringham
Feeling the Pain: How the Financial Crisis Is Affecting Brazil, Russia, India and China
As the financial crisis continues to roil credit and stock markets around the globe, it seems that no country or continent is being spared the consequences. Brazil, Russia, India and China -- the BRIC countries -- are no exception. In this Knowledge@Wharton podcast, Shiv Khemka, vice chairman of Sun Group, based in London, New Delhi and Moscow; Silas K.F. Chou, president and CEO of Novel Holdings, based in Hong Kong; and Odemiro Fonseca, founder of Viena Rio Restaurantes in Rio de Janeiro, discu
Transcontinental Railroad
This three minute video is about how the railroad was built and its impact on the nation. Compares the Internet to this railroad. This video is heavy on the effect. Does not show the building of it.
Distribución comercial (semipresencial)
La importancia de la Distribución Comercial en el conjunto del sistema económico no necesita ser subrayada, de ella depende la eficacia del sistema en sí y su percepción por productores, distribuidores y consumidores. Experimenta cambios sobresalientes en todo el mundo que, desde los años cincuenta, alcanzan su máximo en la última década. Los procesos de concentración e integración de los canales, las grandes superficies y centros comerciales, la satisfacción del cliente o internet so
The Life of General George Thomas: Civil War Leader
This video is about the biography of perhaps the most successful general of the Civil War, George H. Thomas, who never lost a battle, and who is little known today is discussed. Explained is the fact, unlike General Lee, he decided that nation was above state and Thomas worked for the Union. This could be a good research project for students and, perhaps, a debate between Lee and Thomas and which one really did the most for the nation.
Sustainable Investing in Brazil
Brookfield Asset Management partner Luiz Maia, a 1981 Thunderbird School of Global Management graduate, talks Jan. 7, 2011, with Brazil Winterim students in Sao Paulo.
Executive Chef and Owner, Johnny Hernandez '89
Executive Chef and Owner, Johnny Hernandez '89 speaks about how he got started cooking in the family business in San Antonio and why he took his passion to the CIA.
The Story of Stuff - Chapter 3
A seven part video explaining the life cycle of the products we buy and the ethical choices necessary presented with playful chalkboard diagrams and an energetic Annie Leonard. This third chapter gives an explanation of the production process in the cycle of creating materials. Chapter 1 introduces the life cycle and chapters 2-6 explain different parts of this cycle. Chapter 7 is a summary. Run time 03:28. This chapter discusses the impact of toxins in productions and their impact on humans
The Art of Self-Renewal (Barbara Mackoff)
Host Marcia Alvar speaks with Dr. Barbara Mackoff, management psychologist and author of "What Mona Lisa Knew." They discuss the glass ceiling or glass onion, which refers to the limits placed on women in business. Dr. Mackoff points out that the increasing numbers of women in the work force has not been accompanied by a transformation of corporate values or culture. They speak of the unfulfilling nature of upper management jobs and the need for women to keep a sense of humor when working closel
