In 1847 the Choctaw, a Native American tribe, helped the people of Ireland who were struggling with famine. A friendship between the two nations was formed that is still alive today.

The Moon's proximity to Earth and geological similarity make it an enticing target for colonization. At just three days away, communication delays would be mere seconds. Its surface may also contain frozen water and oxygen extracted from...

The reasons behind the diversity of Brazil's population: what in Brazil's history led such a broad range of races to settle in the country? Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. 50% of Brazil's population of...

The Fermi Paradox refers to the apparent contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life in the universe and the lack of evidence or contact with such civilizations. Named after physicist Enrico Fermi, the paradox...

Delve into the complex dynamics between indigenous peoples and Spanish missions in California, exploring debates among scholars regarding indigenous motives for engaging with the missions. Learn about the disruptions caused by the...

This video delves into the complex interplay between Prospero and Caliban in Shakespeare's "The Tempest," examining the depiction and implications of their relationship as colonizer and colonized. The discussion explores how historical...

The Moon's proximity to Earth and geological similarity make it an enticing target for colonization. At just three days away, communication delays would be mere seconds. Its surface may also contain frozen water and oxygen extracted from...

The Thirteen Colonies were built by a diverse workforce including skilled laborers, indentured servants, enslaved people, and criminals, in stark contrast to modern labor practices.

Tracing the journey of Native Americans, this overview delves into their cultures, encounters with European settlers, enduring struggles, and ongoing efforts for rights and recognition.

Travel to San Felipe, Texas and explore the first American colony founded by Stephen F. Austin.

This video explores the Navajo Nation's history, from their ancestral roots to modern governance. It highlights key events like the Long Walk, internment at Bosque Redondo, and the 1868 Treaty allowing their return to ancestral lands....

Dr. Forrester examines the exploration and colonization of Florida and the Southeast as well as the explorers who sailed there.

Kateri Tekakwitha's journey from a Mohawk village to Catholic sainthood reflects the intertwined tales of faith and colonization in 17th century America.

Physicist and polymath Freeman Dyson (Institute for Advanced Study) describes the importance of thinking on long timescales for space colonization.

Puerto Rico is part of the US, governed by federal law but unable to vote in Presidential elections.. So why does it remain in constitutional limbo?

1492 - Christopher Columbus lands on the island of Hispaniola and begins enslaving its people. European diseases and brutal working conditions bring the indigenous population to the brink of extinction. Over the next three hundred...

National Archives: Ralph Thompson at the National Archives introduces PRO 30/55/19 document, De Galvez's authorisation of Poucha Houmas (3 Oct 1779) and the Carleton Papers, documents related to Colonial America. The video is a close...

The first aspect of the innate immune system we will examine is the many barrier surfaces, such as the skin, as well as the linings of the respiratory tract and digestive tract. These cells have to constantly prevent infection from the...

How does congress become divided? How did nationalism affect India at that time?<br/>
Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 3

Did the British have any chance of maintaining the Raj in 1945 after the second world war? What was on the minds of the British decision makers when faced with counter insurgency in India compared to talking of liberating Europeans...

Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Philippines.

What was Gandhi's role during this time? Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 5

In this episode we will have a general look at the Greek Archaic Age of discovery and colonisation.