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King Philip's Death Site - Bristol, Rhode Island - Travels With Phil
Video by cherokeephil

King Philip's Death Site - Bristol, Rhode Island - Travels With Phil

King Philip's Death Site - Bristol, Rhode Island - Metacomet was also known as King Philip. He was a leader of the Wampanoag tribe. After some peaceful co-existence with the Pilgrims, conflict broke out in 1675. It became known as King Philip's...
Hamdel Ensemble - Daf (Persian Frame-Drum)
Video by Seyed Ali Jaberi

Hamdel Ensemble - Daf (Persian Frame-Drum)

The tympanon, the most popular frame-drum in ancient Greece, is now transformed into different varieties of drums. The original form of this instrument, identical in shape and making and producing the same rumbling sound described in classical...
Roman Emperors - Real Faces
Video by Panagiotis Constantinou

Roman Emperors - Real Faces

Timelapse video of a history enthusiast recreating the real faces of roman emperors using several graphic design and video animation software. You can clearly see the shift in Roman portraiture, from the intelligent, handsome philosopher...
Why Do We Have Museums
Video by TED-Ed

Why Do We Have Museums

Museums have been a part of human history for over 2,000 years — but they weren't always like the ones we visit today. J. V. Maranto uncovers the evolution of museums, from the first museum in 530 BCE (curated by a princess) to the freak...
Bacon's Rebellion and the African Slave Trade [AP U.S. History Review]
Video by Heimler's History

Bacon's Rebellion and the African Slave Trade [AP U.S. History Review]

On the salty Nathaniel Bacon and how his little rebellion in the early American colonies paved the way for the African Slave Trade.
A Short History of Sumer and the Sumerian Civilization from Mesopotamia
Video by Ancient History Encyclopedia

A Short History of Sumer and the Sumerian Civilization from Mesopotamia

The Sumerians flourished in Mesopotamia between c. 4100 – 1750 BCE in the region of Sumer which was not a country, but a region made up of a number of walled city-states, each with its own king. The Sumerian civilization developed the first...
Citie of Henricus
Video by Cinebar Productions

Citie of Henricus

A two-part orientation program for Henricus Historical Park in Chester, VA. The first part was from the "Voyage to Virginia" program done in conjunction with Agecroft Hall in Richmond; the second describes the park.
Demonstration of a 1611 Matchlock Musket at Henricus Colony
Video by Henricus1611

Demonstration of a 1611 Matchlock Musket at Henricus Colony

Historical Interpreter John Pagano presents a detailed presentation and demonstration of DeGeyn's Manual of Arms for the early 17th century Matchlock Musket. **DISCLAIMER** This video is not intended to be used as a training video, but...
Le Musee Bargoin (in French)
Video by Ville de Clermont-Ferrand

Le Musee Bargoin (in French)

Au pays de Vercingétorix, ce musée d’archéologie et d’arts textiles présente de fascinantes pièces gauloises et gallo-romaines autant qu’une collection fabuleuse de parures et tapis d’hier et d’aujourd’hui venus du monde entier. MUSEE...
New Name: World History Encyclopedia!
Video by Kelly Macquire

New Name: World History Encyclopedia!

We have some really exciting things happening, and the biggest one is our new name: World History Encyclopedia. We have covered much of the ancient world, and are now working on Medieval, Renaissance, Early Modern Europe and Colonial so it...
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