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Series: History


African Kingdoms

African Kingdoms

This is a timeline of the rise and fall of Africa's once powerful kingdoms. Built on trade in resources such as gold, ivory, and salt, as well as enslaved people, these kingdoms were ultimately conquered by European nations in the Scramble for...Show More
Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

This is a timeline of the life of Alexander the Great, one of the most successful military generals in ancient history. He became king of Macedon at the age of 20 and went on to create the largest empire ever assembled at that point in history,...Show More
Amelia Earhart: Flexibility

Amelia Earhart: Flexibility

In this short animation, students learn how American aviation pioneer Amelia Earthart showed flexibility to overcome multiple challenges and obstacles in her determination to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. When children learn about...Show More
American Revolution

American Revolution

The American Revolution was a war between American Patriots and their British rulers. Find out how it began and how it resulted in the foundation of the United States of America.
Analysing Points of View

Analysing Points of View

Follow two students as they conduct an historical inquiry into the 1966 Westall UFO sighting in Victoria. After Aldi and Jess collect information from various sources, they evaluate whether these are fact or opinion based in order to determine...Show More
Ancient China

Ancient China

This video explores five fun facts about ancient China.
Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt

Discover five things you should know about Ancient Egypt: the Pyramids of Giza, mummies, Egyptian civilization, the Nile River and the pharaohs. Do you know which pyramids are the most important ones? And which is the second largest river in the...Show More
Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt

Find out what made the Ancient Egyptian civilisation one of the most interesting and vibrant civilisations in human history.
Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt

This is a timeline of the history of Ancient Egypt, from 4500 BCE - 30 BCE. The nation was governed by a king called a Pharaoh, believed to represent the gods on Earth. The civilisation lasted for thousands of years and left behind the Great...Show More
Ancient Egyptians

Ancient Egyptians

This video explores five fun facts about ancient Egyptians.
Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece

Discover five things you should know about Ancient Greece: when this civilisation emerged, how Greeks colonised new territories, how they expanded around the Mediterranean Sea and how they founded their poleis (cities). Did you know that Sparta...Show More
Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece

Take a trip back in time to Ancient Greece and learn about life in Athens and Sparta.
Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece

This is a timeline of the history of Ancient Greece, the first great civilization in Europe. During its high point, the Greeks made advancements in science, philosophy, literature and democracy.
Ancient Greeks

Ancient Greeks

This video explores five fun facts about ancient Greeks.
Ancient Indian Empires

Ancient Indian Empires

This is a timeline of the rise and fall of great empires in the Indian subcontinent, from 321 BCE to 499 CE. These empires saw the spread of Buddhism, the growth of Hinduism, the flourishing of art and literature, and significant mathematical and...Show More
Athens and Sparta

Athens and Sparta

Athens and Sparta, the leading city-states of Ancient Greece, helped to establish many of the ideas and concepts we take for granted: citizenship; voting; and individual rights and freedoms. This programme provides insight into the values of each...Show More
Aztec Life

Aztec Life

At its peak, the Aztec empire ruled around six million people in a highly organized society centered around religion, war, and ceremony. But what was the day-to-day life like for the Aztec people? This informative and beautifully presented series...Show More
Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night is celebrated on the fifth of November every year. But how did this celebration begin? What is the story behind Bonfire Night? This Miniclip takes viewers back to London 1605, telling the story of the failed Gunpowder Plot. It also...Show More
Burns Night

Burns Night

Widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, Robert Burns reinvigorated the Scots language in a time when it was in danger of disappearing. But how did this lead to a celebration being formed in his name? And how is Burns Night celebrated...Show More
Changing Clothes

Changing Clothes

Take a look at fashion throughout the centuries.
Charles Curtis: Native American Vice President

Charles Curtis: Native American Vice President

In 1929, Charles Curtis—a member of the Kaw Nation—made history by becoming the first Vice President of color in the U.S. Yet he left behind a complicated legacy that some claim had a lasting negative impact on Native Americans.
Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin

This is a timeline of the events in the life and work of English naturalist Charles Darwin, from 1831 to 1882. Darwin's study of the natural world showed how life developed through evolution. His book 'On the Origin of Species' would prove to be...Show More
Che Guevara

Che Guevara

This is a timeline of events in the life of revolutionary leader, Che Guevara, from 1928 to 1967. He is remembered for his role in the Cuban Revolution and his strong opposition to U.S influence in developing nations.
China's Golden Age

China's Golden Age

This is a timeline of the history of China’s Golden Age from 618 to 1279. The Tang and Song dynasties were periods of significant economic and cultural progress that lasted for more than 600 years and together are considered as China's Golden Age.
Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus

This is a timeline of the life of the Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus. An admiral, and navigator, he set sail westwards from Spain in 1492 with the aim of arriving in the Far East, but instead, landed in the Americas, then unknown to...Show More