Secondary Catalogue
History
March on Washington
The March on Washington in 1963 was the largest public protest in U.S. history. This video explores the Big Six, the plan to march for jobs and freedom, and how an infamous speech led to one of the greatest achievements of the Civil Rights movement.
Emmett Till, Rosa Parks, and the Little Rock Nine
The 1950s saw three crucial events occur. This video discusses the murder of Emmett Till, Rosa Parks and the bus boycott, the Little Rock Nine, and how the media coverage of these events made them turning points in the Civil Rights movement.
Direct Action Protests
In the early 1960s, the focus shifted from legal action to direct action. This video explores the Greensboro sit-ins, the Freedom Rides, and the Children’s Crusade in Birmingham, and how these protests gained support for the Civil Rights movement.
Fighting Segregation in the Courts
Brown v Board of Education became the landmark case in the legal battle to end school segregation. This video discusses civil rights attorneys Charles Hamilton Houston and Thurgood Marshall, the NAACP, and their fight to bring equality to education.
Byzantine Empire 395–1453
The Ancient to the Modern World
The wealthiest empire in Europe and West Asia, this video explores the rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire, its Roman origins and golden age, its political, cultural and religious beliefs, and the legacies this left for the world we know today.
Mongol Empire 1206–1368
The Ancient to the Modern World
Genghis Khan built the largest empire the world had ever seen. This video explores the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire and Yuan Dynasty, the Mongols’ invasion of China and why their control of the Silk Road was the beginning of Eurasian history.
Ottoman Empire 1299–1922
The Ancient to the Modern World
One of the largest and longest-lasting empires in history, this video explores the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire, its golden age and practice of religious tolerance and how the Ottomans kicked off what is known today as the Age of Discovery.
The Steam Locomotive
Far faster and stronger than horsepower, steam locomotives triggered a transportation revolution that sped people and goods across the globe. Buckle up as we learn more about how it was created and how it changed the world.
The Steam Engine
The steam engine was the driving force behind the machines that powered the Industrial Revolution. But it took some experimentation to get it just right. Let’s take a look at how it works and how it changed the world.
The Elevator
From steam-powered lifts to Elisha Graves Otis' groundbreaking safety hoist in the 1850s, the invention of electric elevators revolutionized vertical mobility, giving rise to soaring skyscrapers and reshaping city skylines.
The Printing Press
Invented by German publisher Johannes Gutenberg in 1450, the Printing Press triggered a reading revolution that put new ideas and information in the hands of ordinary people, not just the wealthy few.
The Phonograph
The phonograph—the first machine ever to record and playback sound—revolutionised the way we experience music, paving the way for revolutionary formats like compact cassettes, CDs and the convenience of digital music.
The Helicopter
It took many attempts to get a helicopter into the air, but once it got there, air travel was transformed forever. Let’s explore the evolution of the flying machine that left planes in the dust.
The Airplane
From the invention of the airplane by the Wright brothers to the advancements in jet engines and space exploration, aviation reshaped the world, revolutionising global connectivity and bringing people closer together.
The Car
This is the story of the four-wheeled wonder, tracing its inception as a steam-powered marvel in 1769 to the groundbreaking innovations that redefined transportation.
The Rocket
From ancient Chinese fireworks to the visionary breakthroughs of scientists like Robert Goddard and Wernher von Braun, the remarkable evolution of rockets had an extraordinary impact on space exploration and propelled humanity towards the stars.
The Camera
Today, taking photographs has never been easier. But it took a lot of hardwork and experimentation to get to where we are today. Let’s explore how the camera has evolved through time.
Navigational Novelties
From ancient cave carvings to modern satellite technology, the remarkable progression of navigation tools revolutionised exploration, enabling sailors to navigate uncharted waters and unlock the secrets of the world.