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The Ancient to the Modern World The period from 650 to 1750 AD was when major civilisations came into contact with each other. Social, political, economic and religious beliefs were often challenged and significantly changed. It was the period when the modern world began to take shape. The programme presents the rise, fall, and connections between the Byzantines, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Mongols and Ottomans.

2016 | 18 min | CC | AR

Civilisations and IdeasThis series provides an overview of the important features of key historical periods – from ancient through to modern times - to help learners understand broad patterns of historical change.

Jnr Secondary

• Comprehension Questions

• Erik the Red Biography

• Unravelling the Bayeux Tapestry

Additional Resources

• Investigating the Aztecs

• Suggested Responses

• Transcript


The Renaissance, Scientific Revolution and EnlightenmentThe 14th – 18th century was a notable period in history that radically transformed the way we see the world and our place in it. Traditional understandings and worldviews faced major challenges and changes in science, philosophy and society. This was a revolutionary time for scholars, artists, radicals, scientists, free thinkers and philosophers. It was a time for the new ideas which would ultimately shape our modern world.

2016 | 15 min | CC | ARJnr Secondary

• Comprehension Questions

• Da Vinci: Renaissiance Man

• Five Values to Live By

Additional Resources

• A Revolutionary Debate

• Suggested Responses

• Transcript

Episode 1: Empire BuildersJulian Davison begins his journey in Istanbul, the gateway between East and West and former epicentre of the Eastern Christian Empire of Byzantium. Julian charts the rise of the Ottomans and their momentous conquest of Constantinople. He then follows the conquest of the most celebrated of Ottoman Sultans, Suleiman the Magnificent, by setting sail for Rhodes, where he learns more about the infamous Christian Crusader Knights of St John – the scourge of the Ottoman Empire.

2011 | 50 min | CC

Ottomans vs ChristiansJulian Davison travels the Medditerranean to learn more about the vicious power struggle between Christian Europe and the formidable Muslim Ottoman Empire that lasted for more than four centuries.

Mid Secondary - Adult


Episode 2: Masters of the MediterraneanJulian Davison travels to Malta to learn about one of the most famous seiges in European history, and the legacy of the Knights Hospitaller. He then sets off to learn more about the Ottoman’s most formidable competition for domination of the Mediterranean, the Venetian Republic.

2011 | 52 min | CC Mid Secondary - Adult

Episode 3: Clash of CivilisationsThe war for domination of the Mediterranean intensifies with the seige of Famagusta in Cyprus, which leads to Christian Europe’s unification against the Ottomans. Julian Davis then travels to Venice to learn about the Arsenal, and one of the bloodiest maritime conflicts in history, the legendary Battle of Lepanto. He then returns to Istanbul via Crete to learn about the slow and decadent decline of the Ottoman Empire.



Anti-German PropagandaHistorical footage. United Kingdom.

These clips were meant to discourage the audience from feeling sympathy for the German people.

1918 | 3 min

World War IThis is a series of archival footage from the Gaumont British News, recorded during World War I. Teachers are advised that the contents may be disturbing for some students.


British Army RecruitsHistorical footage. United Kingdom.

These clips show how soldiers were recruited into the British Army at different points during the First World War.

1914 | 5 min Mid Secondary - Adult


British Women Working in FarmsHistorical footage. United Kingdom.

British women played an important role during the First World War through taking on responsibilities such as farm work.


England During World War IHistorical footage. United Kingdom.

The British home front played a critical role in supporting the cause during the First World War. This video shows some of the activities civilians operated to contribute to Britain’s war effort.


Food During World War IHistorical footage. United Kingdom.

A range of measures were employed to avoid food shortage in Britain, as well as to feed the troops, during World War I.



The End of the First World WarHistorical footage. United Kingdom.

A significant event that highlighted the end of the First World War was the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on 28 June 1919 between Germany and the Allied Powers.


The Role of Women During World War IHistorical footage. United Kingdom.

Women played a significant role in the home front, during the First World War. They replaced the jobs that men left as they went to war, and took on new jobs that came into existence during the War.


The Western Front - Part IHistorical footage. Europe.

During World War I, a range of strategies were used by the Allies and Germany on the Western Front. These clips show brief recordings of troops in action on the Western Front.



The Western Front - Part IIHistorical footage. Europe.

During World War I, a range of strategies were used by the Allies and Germany on the Western Front. These clips show brief recordings of troops in action on the Western Front.


War BondsHistorical footage. United Kingdom.

The British government encouraged people to purchase war bonds to support the war effort.

1918 | 3 minMid Secondary - Adult


1941 Air Strike on LondonHistorical footage. United Kingdom. 21st April, 1941.

Fires break out throughout London after an Axis bombing in 1941 in the midst of the Second World War.

1941 | 5 min | CC

World War IIThis is a series of archival footage from the Gaumont British News, recorded during World War II. Teachers are advised that the contents may be disturbing for some students.


America Gears Up for WarHistorical footage. United States. 26th January, 1942.

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt sets out the United States plan for production of aircraft, tanks, merchant vessels, and other war materiel. He also outlines the Untied States’ military objectives toward Imperial Japan, Fascist Italy, and Nazi Germany, before Congress, while young men volunteer for the armed forces.



Attack on Pearl HarborHistorical footage. United States. 7th December, 1941.

The sinking of the USS Arizona and other damage from the Japanese military strike at the US Naval base at Pearl Harbor.


First Pictures of War on the Western FrontHistorical footage. Europe. 9th October, 1939.

First images of the Second World War on the Western Front with French artillery. It shows an observation balloon and trench digging.


Japanese Attack on Pearl HarborHistorical footage. United States. 7th December, 1941.

First footage of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in Hawaii during the Second World War.



Japanese Submarines Attack SydneyHistorical footage. Australia. 10th August, 1942.

This clip is newsreel footage that contains the reconstruction of a Japanese submarine attack on Sydney Harbour. This event had a significant psychological impact, creating fear of a Japanese invasion.


Red Army Launches Counter-Offensive Against the German Army During World War IIHistorical footage. Russia. 12th January, 1942.

This collection of clips contains graphic pictures that show the Red Army launching a devastating counter-offensive. The German unpreparedness for Arctic weather is demonstrated in this film. Tanks, planes and cavalry were used in the Soviet campaign.


The Battle of StalingradHistorical footage. Russia. 4th January, 1943.

Allied infantry, air force, navy, and marine units engage the Axis forces in Volgograd (formally Stalingrad).



The Fall of SingaporeHistorical footage. Singapore. 26th February, 1942.

Troops attempting to put out fires in Singapore after an air raid. These are some of the last pictures taken before the fall of Singapore.


The Hour of Judgement: Nuremburg Trials Historical footage. Germany. 3rd October, 1946.

Judgement is passed on prominent Nazi officers at the Nuremburg Trials. The war criminals were tried before the international Military Tribunal, which consisted of judges from the United Kingdom, United States, Soviet Union and France.

1946 | 9 min | CCMid Secondary - Adult

The Importance of Australian Cattle to AlliesHistorical footage. Australia. 17th June, 1943.

Stockmen herd cattle in Australia over land and stream, providing a valuable food resource for the Allied nations.



The Pacific Battlefront: New GuineaHistorical footage. New Guinea. 7th December, 1942. The Pacific battlefront in New Guinea jungle war. It shows the Australian and American troops fighting side by side against the Japanese.


Total War in EuropeHistorical footage. Europe. 16th May, 1940.

This programme covers the fighting in Europe in 1940. It is a newsreel clip that examines the activities of the Allied Forces and war devastation throughout Europe.


Women in the British Armed ForcesHistorical footage. England. 22nd June, 1942.

This video takes a look at the female branches of the British Armed Forces, such as Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, Auxiliary Territorial Service and Women’s Royal Naval Service.


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