Films on Demand (57 min)
This episode reveals the explosion of global capitalism that began with Christopher Columbus stumbling across America while searching for China. A BBC/Discovery Channel/Open University Co-production. A part of the series History of the World. A BBC Production.
Alexander Street Video (10 min)
In which John Green teaches you about the beginning of the so-called Age of Discovery. You've probably heard of Christopher Columbus, who "discovered" America in 1492, but what about Vasco da Gama? How about Zheng He?
Alexander Street Video (24 min)
An enlightening and entertaining series in which timeblazing heroes, Sam (Mike Ackerman), Jen (Heidi Leigh), Shakira (Jasmine Richards), and Alex (Stephen Joffe), travel back in time and embark on a string of exciting escapades, meeting notable people and witnessing significant events throughout history.
Films on Demand (47 min)
The Ottoman Empire, from the sacking of Constantinople to the end of the 16th century, encompassed Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Algeria, Lebanon, Egypt, Spain, and Turkey. This program examines the structure of this empire, from the family to religion and bureaucracy.
