More Videos about the Problem with Maps
We wrote about the problems with maps already in 2015. Our pick of the week comes back to the fascinating problems of map creation and map projection with two excellent videos.
Category: Video
This is a collection of recommendations of history videos.
Early Christian Schisms – Extra History
Have you ever wondered why there a so many Cristian churches today, considering that Christianity started united 2000 years ago: This is the history of Early Christian Schisms.
Archaeology vs Paleontology
What is the difference between Archaeology and Paleontology? Find out with our pick of the week.
Guns, Germs, and Steel – Book Review in 3 Minutes or Less (video)
This is a video review (plus article) of the book Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared M. Diamond (in 3 Minutes or less).
The First Crusade – Extra History
The Crusades were one of the defining aspects of European medieval history. When the pope called for the First Crusade, one of the goals was support for the Byzantine Empire, however this goal seemed to go out of focus quickly.
England: The Broad Street Pump (Cholera) – Extra History
In this Extra History series we learn about John Snow, his quest to find the cause of a cholera outbreak and the beginning of the Sanitary Movement.
The Man in the High Castle – An Introduction to Alternate History
Amazon.com has just released “The Man in the High Castle”. This is a good starting point to look at a fascinating topic: alternate history.
Objectivity – a YouTube Channel about Cool Historic Objects
Making anything that involves archives interesting and entertaining is no mean feat, but Brady Haran pulls this off with Objectivity, our pick of the week.
