This video is a National Geographic documentary about ‘pre-classic’ Mayan civilisation and the 800-900s AD collapse. Fair warning for non-subscribers — this is packed with ads!
Channel: National Geographic
Run Time: 44.24
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Prions — What Are They? (Video)
This video gives a brief description of prions and explains why they can sometimes cause disease.
Creator: Hussain Biology
Run Time: 5.21
Something Is Killing Me: FFS
Fatal Familial Insomnia is a rare genetic condition which, as the name suggests, is invariably fatal. This documentary interviews three families who are afflicted with FFS, and documents the efforts which are underway in the search for a cure.
Run Time: 42:18
Philip Gourevitch Interview (Conversations With History)
Harry Kreisler interviews Philip Gourevitch, author of ‘We Wish To Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families’, on Writing, Reporting, and the Rwandan Genocide.
Run Time: 59:29
The Middle Ages in 3 1/2 Minutes
A cute little Medieval History video
History Time: 1000AD -A Tour of Europe
Medieval History Documentary
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