Imagine if one library in your area decided to collect as much information as possible by hand—not an easy task. Believe it or not, the Library of Alexandria in Ancient Greece did just that! Learners watch an educational video, answer...

How did the coastline of France become known as Normandy? Pupils investigate the rise and fall of the Normans and their impacts on European history and culture. They analyze the invaders of France using a short video clip and scholar-led...

Charles V was the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire during its (arguably) most tumultuous period: the Protestant Reformation. Examine Charles V's rise to power, lofty objectives, and ultimate failure with a video from Crash Course World...

Crash Course video teaches about the many challenges Charles V faced ruling a vast and diverse empire and points to the lessons we can learn from history. Clever writing and delivery students will find entertaining. [13:15]

Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode discusses the Celts. Experts discuss what they were really like. Click on the "Listen to the latest programme" icon to the left of the episode summary to...

Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode discusses the Diet of Worms. Experts discuss what happened and its impact on history. Listening requires RealPlayer.

Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode discusses the Opium Wars. Experts discuss what happened, its result, and the continuing impact on relations between Britain and China. Listening requires...

Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode discusses the Siege of Orleans. Experts discuss what happened, its impact, and the role of Joan of Arc. Listening requires RealPlayer.