NOTHING MAKES HISTORY MORE INTERESTING THAN GREAT VIDEOS :)
BY PRERNA BHAGI, II YEAR
The American War of Independence from 1775-83 saw the people of the United States of America struggling for their independence from the the Kingdom of Great Britain. This video is a brief representation of the War and gives a general overview of the what led to the war.
http://havefunwithhistory.com/movies/revWar.html
We have all read about the Medici family, also called the 'Godfathers of the Renaissance' and the power they yielded in Florentine. This video follows the rise in the civic power and political status of the family and how Cosimo De Medici goes on to become the most sought after patron in Florence with the Medici Bank becoming Europe's most powerful bank.It highlights the influential role that Cosimo's patronage played in the blossoming of art and architecture in 15th Century Florence. One of his beneficiaries was the genius architect Brunelleschi, who built the great dome of Florence's cathedral with 4 million bricks.
Don't let the duration of the video prevent you from watching this Brilliant docu-drama directed by Justin Hardy
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=25588&CategoryID=2710
Relive the times of the Southern Plantation Systems that emerged in America through this video shot in 1950 which explains the culture and working of these plantations before, during and after the Civil War.
http://havefunwithhistory.com/movies/Plantation.html
An Islamic history of Europe : This 90 minute BBC documentary follows the journey of Rageh Ommar to uncover the Islamic history of Europe and look back at a golden age where European Civilization was enriched by Islamic Learning.This interesting film also reveals the vital contribution of Islam in European Renaissance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0IaCK-7z5o
Being students of History, haven't you ever wondered the historical origins of Valentine's Day, the association between 14th February and Saint Valentine? This video takes you back in time and talks about some of the legends associated with this festival which has now evolved into a day where people declare their undying love for their loved ones.
http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/videos#history-of-valentines-day
Get a brief glimpse into one of the most recognizable structures in the world and the global cultural icon for France- La Tour Eiffel. http://www.history.com/topics/marie-antoinette/videos#eiffel-tower-deconstructed
The Chinese were the greatest maritime power in the early 15th century, so is there a possibility that the Chinese may have discovered America even before Columbus? One of the various evidences to support this theory is the Map of Fu Sang- the legendary land of Chinese Fable.To know more about this controversial theory, do check out the video.
http://www.history.com/topics/great-wall-of-china/videos#did-the-chinese-discover-america
our entire history shown merely through pictures in just 2 minutes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrqqD_Tsy4Q&feature=player_embedded
the story of delhi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiSFxKMO_2Q&feature=player_embedded#!
rare pictures of British Pakistan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX-5loSflkY&feature=related
witchcraft in England in the 17th century
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTkDGpHWGMQ&feature=related
a rare old Karachi video depicting the life and society in 1942 (British soldier's perspective)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOhCaFkojhY&feature=related
BY PRERNA BHAGI, II YEAR
The American War of Independence from 1775-83 saw the people of the United States of America struggling for their independence from the the Kingdom of Great Britain. This video is a brief representation of the War and gives a general overview of the what led to the war.
http://havefunwithhistory.com/movies/revWar.html
We have all read about the Medici family, also called the 'Godfathers of the Renaissance' and the power they yielded in Florentine. This video follows the rise in the civic power and political status of the family and how Cosimo De Medici goes on to become the most sought after patron in Florence with the Medici Bank becoming Europe's most powerful bank.It highlights the influential role that Cosimo's patronage played in the blossoming of art and architecture in 15th Century Florence. One of his beneficiaries was the genius architect Brunelleschi, who built the great dome of Florence's cathedral with 4 million bricks.
Don't let the duration of the video prevent you from watching this Brilliant docu-drama directed by Justin Hardy
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=25588&CategoryID=2710
Relive the times of the Southern Plantation Systems that emerged in America through this video shot in 1950 which explains the culture and working of these plantations before, during and after the Civil War.
http://havefunwithhistory.com/movies/Plantation.html
An Islamic history of Europe : This 90 minute BBC documentary follows the journey of Rageh Ommar to uncover the Islamic history of Europe and look back at a golden age where European Civilization was enriched by Islamic Learning.This interesting film also reveals the vital contribution of Islam in European Renaissance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0IaCK-7z5o
Being students of History, haven't you ever wondered the historical origins of Valentine's Day, the association between 14th February and Saint Valentine? This video takes you back in time and talks about some of the legends associated with this festival which has now evolved into a day where people declare their undying love for their loved ones.
http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/videos#history-of-valentines-day
Get a brief glimpse into one of the most recognizable structures in the world and the global cultural icon for France- La Tour Eiffel. http://www.history.com/topics/marie-antoinette/videos#eiffel-tower-deconstructed
The Chinese were the greatest maritime power in the early 15th century, so is there a possibility that the Chinese may have discovered America even before Columbus? One of the various evidences to support this theory is the Map of Fu Sang- the legendary land of Chinese Fable.To know more about this controversial theory, do check out the video.
http://www.history.com/topics/great-wall-of-china/videos#did-the-chinese-discover-america
our entire history shown merely through pictures in just 2 minutes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrqqD_Tsy4Q&feature=player_embedded
the story of delhi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiSFxKMO_2Q&feature=player_embedded#!
rare pictures of British Pakistan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX-5loSflkY&feature=related
witchcraft in England in the 17th century
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTkDGpHWGMQ&feature=related
a rare old Karachi video depicting the life and society in 1942 (British soldier's perspective)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOhCaFkojhY&feature=related