Synopsis
A channel where we play video games and watch history lessons, all at the same time! The video creator is a history master, musician, and fan of games and comics. His goal is to transmit knowledge in a fun way, showing that games have a lot to teach and that history is definitely not just for museums. So, ready for a history lesson?
Episodes
Season 11
Dom Pedro 2 and photography in BrazilAbout Dom Pedro II and photography in Brazil3m2
Middle Ages - Feudalism, peasants and lords - The Witcher 3Video lesson about the lives of peasants and lords in the Middle Ages, using the game The Witcher 3 (CD Project Red, 2015) as a starting point.12m3
Ancient Egypt - Part 1 - The Nile and Daily LifeGameplay of AC Origins with historical commentary on daily life in 1st century BC Egypt.12m4
Ancient Egypt - Part 2 - Pyramids and MummificationGameplay of AC Origins with historical commentary on religion, culture, mythology, and mummification.16m5
Ancient Egypt - Part 3 - Greek Influences - Assassin's Creed OriginsAssassin's Creed Origins gameplay with historical commentary on Greek influences in 1st century BC Egypt. The video covers Hellenism and the tomb of Alexander the Great, Greek theatre, and the Serapeum.13m6
The History of Brazilian CarnavalA mini-lesson on the etymological roots of Carnival, its historical origins, and a brief anthropological overview based on the work of Roberto DaMatta.8m7
Ancient Egypt - Part 4 - Roman Influences - Assassin's Creed OriginsAssassin's Creed Origins gameplay with historical commentary on Roman influences in 1st century BC Egypt. The video covers gladiators, legionaries, thermal baths, crucifixion, and aqueducts.18m8
World War II - D-Day - Company of HeroesHistory lesson about D-Day in World War II using images from the game Company of Heroes.18m9
World War II - Operation Barbarossa - Company of Heroes 2This video lesson covers the key aspects of the Eastern Front (Germany vs. USSR) in World War II. The information presented was inspired by gameplay of Company of Heroes 2.19m10
World War II - General Winter - Company of Heroes 2This video lesson discusses the importance of winter and war propaganda in the Soviets' victory over the Germans in 1942. The information presented was based on gameplay footage from two missions in Company of Heroes 2.17m11
The First Car, Bertha Benz and the Industrial Revolution - Gran Turismo 4This video lesson covers the key aspects of the Benz Patent Motorwagen, the world's first automobile, patented in 1886. The lesson details Bertha Benz's role in history and concludes with a general overview of the Industrial Revolution. I used images from the game Gran Turismo 4 (Polyphony, 2004).10m12
Mythology - Leviathan - Final FantasyVideo lesson about history and mythology using Leviathan from the Final Fantasy series as a theme.10m13
Middle Ages - Daily Life - Kingdom Come DeliveranceA history video lesson using scenes from the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse Studios, 2018) covering the following aspects of medieval daily life: housing, roof construction, beverages, and peasant furniture.10m14
April Fool's Day! - The origin of April Fool's DayA history video lesson about the origin of April Fool's Day, a lie told by a 19th-century newspaper from Pernambuco, and a song by the British group Queen.8m15
Middle Ages - Sword Making - Kingdom Come DeliveranceThis video lesson uses images from the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse Studios, 2018) to cover two aspects of the Middle Ages: sword making and ways of greeting someone. There are also a number of mini-themes that appear according to the camera movement.13m16
Film and History Special Feature - Gladiator (Part 2) [with Bruno from Passos Nerds]This is the second part of several about the movie Gladiator and the Roman Empire. Join us on this journey!14m17
London and the Second Industrial Revolution - Assassin's Creed SyndicateA history video lesson about the Second Industrial Revolution and some aspects of the city of London in the 19th century. The discussions were inspired by the game Assassin's Creed Syndicate (Ubisoft, 2015).12m18
The origin of Labor Day (in Brazil and around the world)This is a history video lesson about the origin of Labor Day, May 1st, in Brazil and around the world. The video also covers the use of the date in spring festivals, the transformation made by Getúlio Vargas, and samba as a political weapon.10m19
Film and History Special Feature - Gladiator - Part 4 (with Bruno from Passos Nerds)This is the fourth part of several about the movie Gladiator and the Roman Empire. Join us on this journey!10m20
Middle Ages - Churches - Kingdom Come DeliveranceA history video lesson using scenes from the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse Studios, 2018) about churches in the Middle Ages. Topics covered: Romanesque and Gothic architecture, cemeteries, frescoes, and the Church as an institution.10m21
Film and History Special Feature - Gladiator - Part 6 (with Bruno from Passos Nerds)This is the sixth part of 10 about the movie Gladiator and the Roman Empire. It's not necessary to watch them in sequence or to see all of them to understand the main points, but it's certainly more fun this way! Join us on this journey!7m22
USA in the 1930s - Prohibition (based on the game Mafia, 2002)Video lesson on History about Prohibition (1919-1933) in the USA, using images extracted from scenes of the game Mafia (Illusion Softworks, 2002).10m23
USA in the 1930s - Dust Bowl (based on the game Mafia, 2002)This is a history video lesson about the Dust Bowl following the 1929 financial crisis. Additionally, the lesson briefly touches on the issue of post-crisis suicides, South-North migration, and the blues music movement. The starting point is images from the game Mafia (Illusion Softworks, 2002).6m24
World Rock Day - Rock and Roll Racing (SNES, 1993)A history video lesson using the game Rock and Roll Racing (SNES, 1993) about World Rock Day and the Live Aid festival (1985). It also includes a reflection on the arbitrary establishment of historical dates and the relationship between blues and rock.13m25
Film and History Special Feature - Gladiator - Part 8 (with Bruno from Passos Nerds)This is the eighth part of 10 about the movie Gladiator and the Roman Empire. It's not necessary to watch them in sequence or to see all of them to understand the main points, but it's certainly more fun this way! Join us on this journey!11m26
Middle Ages - Books - Kingdom Come: DeliveranceA history video lesson using the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse Studios, 2018) to discuss the history of books and reading in the Late Middle Ages.14m27
Protestant Reformation - Jan Hus - Kingdom Come DeliveranceA history video lesson using the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse Studios, 2018) to discuss the Czech Protestant reformer, Jan Hus.10m28
Halloween with the Costume Quest gameVideo lesson on History describing the origins of Halloween and using scenes from the games Costume Quest 1 and 2, by Double Fine.
Footage from the game taken from the official trailers. Copyright Double Fine and THQ.11m29
Slavery for the ENEM exam - Live lesson for TVOn November 1st, 2018, Colégio Átrio (Goiânia-GO) held a review session for the ENEM exam with teachers from various disciplines. I was invited to participate and decided to talk about slavery. The time limit was very short, so unfortunately it wasn't possible to delve deeper or read the items carefully. In any case, I believe that this overview of the topic can help to smooth the gears of those who are about to take the exam.18m30
Film and History Special Feature - Gladiator - Part 10 (with Bruno from Passos Nerds)Welcome to the last chapter of the first Cinema and History Special with the great participation of Bruno, from Passos Nerds. Embark on this journey with us!13m31
Western - Ep 1 - Red Dead RedemptionVideo lesson on History (and Geography!) about some issues in the USA in the 19th century. The discussion is based on scenes from the game Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar Games, 2010).
Thanks to Professor Cláudio Humberto for his special participation!13m32
Western - Ep 2 - Manifest Destiny, Border and Frontier - Red Dead RedemptionVideo lesson on History (and Geography!) about Manifest Destiny and the ideas of border and frontier in the USA of the 19th century. We use scenes from the game Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar, 2010) as a starting point for these themes.
Thanks to Professor Cláudio Humberto for his special participation!13m33
Western - Ep 3 - Rivers and the Conquest of the West - Red Dead RedemptionVideo lesson on Geography (and History!) about the role of hydrography in the conquest of the American West in the 19th century. The discussion is based on scenes from the game Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar Games, 2010).
Special thanks to Professor Cláudio Humberto.9m34
Wild West - Ep 4 - Settlers and Settlements - Red Dead RedemptionVideo lesson on History (and Geography!) about the settlers and settlements in the conquest of the American West in the 19th century. Together, we delve into questions about the Homestead Act (1862) and read another original historical source. The discussion is based on scenes from the game Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar Games, 2010).
Special thanks to Professor Cláudio Humberto.13m35
Western - Ep 5 - Rural world, urban world and the wild west - Red Dead Redemption 2Video lesson on History about how the game Red Dead Redemption 2 (Rockstar Games, 2018) portrays 3 very different realities in the USA in the 19th century: the urban world, the rural world and the wild west. The explanations are accompanied by gameplay snippets and scenes taken from game trailers. There is also a reading of an academic text taken from the book História das Guerras (History of Wars - organized by Demétrio Magnoli, with the text by André Martin).
Special thanks to Professor Cláudio Humberto.15m36
Western - Episode 6 - Indians, Gold, and Buffaloes - Red Dead Redemption 2Video lesson on History (and Geography!) about indigenous issues and gold in the 19th century USA. We use scenes from the game Red Dead Redemption 2 (Rockstar, 2018) as a starting point for these themes. In addition, we discuss the painting American Progress, by John Gast, and make some references to historians.
Thanks to Professor Cláudio Humberto for his special participation!16m37
Western - Ep 7 - Racism - Red Dead Redemption 2Video lesson on History (and Geography!) about racism in the post-abolition USA. We use scenes from the game Red Dead Redemption 2 (Rockstar, 2018) as a starting point for the topic. In addition, there are musical and academic references when addressing the unfolding of racism in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Thanks to Professor Cláudio Humberto for his special participation!15m38
Ancient Greece - Palace of Knossos - Assassin's Creed OdysseyA history video lesson about the Minoan civilization, focusing on the Palace of Knossos. In addition to gameplay footage from Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018), photos, infographics, and maps were used.12m39
Ancient Greece - Mythology - Minotaur and Labyrinth - Assassin's Creed OdysseyA history video lesson about the Minotaur and the labyrinth, using gameplay from Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018) as a starting point.13m40
Ancient Greece - Mythology - Medusa - Assassin's Creed OdysseyA history video lesson about Medusa, the Gorgon, using gameplay from Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018) as a starting point. There's a discussion about symbols, mythology, and history. It also includes gameplay footage from two other games: Phantasy Star (Master System, Sega, 1987) and Phelios (Mega Drive, Namco, 1988).13m41
Ancient Greece - Mythology - Egyptian and Greek Sphinxes - Assassin's Creed Origins and OdysseyThis is a history video lesson about the differences and similarities between Greek and Egyptian sphinxes, using gameplay from Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018) and Assassin's Creed Origins (Ubisoft, 2017) as a starting point.
The video includes a reading (from Thomas Bulfinch - The Golden Book of Mythology) of the myth of Oedipus and the Sphinx, and concludes with a reflection based on a text fragment by David Leeming.15m42
Ancient Greece - Visiting Athens - Part 1 - Assassin's Creed OdysseyA history video lesson with a tour of 5th century BC Athens, as presented in the game Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018). Three locations were chosen: the Areopagus, the Propylaea, and the great statue of Athena.10m43
Ancient Greece - Visiting Athens - Part 2 - Parthenon - Assassin's Creed OdysseyThis is a history video lesson, the second part of a tour of 5th-century BC Athens, as presented in the game Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018). This time, the focus is on the Parthenon. The exterior (pediment, metope, and columns) and interior (treasury and the statue of Athena Parthenos) are analyzed. A brief historical overview of the building is also offered, along with reading and reflection on a passage from the work Flesh and Stone.13m44
Ancient Greece - Socrates and Philosophy (with Chef Sylvio!) - Assassin's Creed OdysseyVideo lesson on History (and philosophy!) with special participation from Chef Sylvio, from the "Cozinheiros na Estrada" channel. We discuss the great pillars of Socrates' philosophy (Ethics, Epistemology, Irony, and Rhetoric) and some points about his biography and legacy. Images from the game Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018) were used to illustrate the Socratic dialogues.19m45
Ancient Greece - Leonidas and the 300 of Sparta (who were 7 thousand) - Assassin's Creed OdysseyThis is a history video lesson about King Leonidas of Sparta, who died in 480 BC. Scenes from the game Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018) and the comic book 300 (Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, Dark Horse Comics, 1998) were used. In addition to his biography and some details about the Battle of Thermopylae, Spartan education and social models were discussed.13m46
Ancient Greece - Battle of Thermopylae - Assassin's Creed OdysseyThis is a history video lesson about the Battle of Thermopylae, discussing the etymology of the word, aspects of geography, the course of the fighting, and the death of Leonidas. Scenes from the game Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2008) and the comic book 300 (Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, Dark Horse Comics, 1998) were used.17m47
Stone Age with Far Cry PrimalHistory video lesson about the Paleolithic period based on scenes from the game Far Cry Primal (Ubisoft, 2016). Newspaper news was also used and the final reflection was made by reading selected excerpts from the book Sapiens - A Brief History of Humanity, by Yuval Noah Harari.9m48
Aviation in World War I - Battlefield OneThis is a history video lesson about aviation in World War I, using images from the game Battlefield One (Electronic Arts, 2016). Period photographs and films were also used. The final reflection was based on selected excerpts from the book História das Guerras, by Demétrio Magnoli.12m49
Understanding METAL with the game Brutal LegendA history video lesson celebrating World Rock Day, or rather, celebrating Heavy Metal, which is the child of Rock. Images from the game Brutal Legend (Double Fine, 2009) were used, and the cover art, band logos and typography, the founding of metal with Black Sabbath, a little bit of music theory, and the reasons why metal remains relevant and interesting today were discussed, in the words of Rob Halford (Judas Priest) and Scott Ian (Anthrax).17m50
Queen, the history of rock and the movie Bohemian RhapsodyAnother episode of the Film and History Special with the great participation of Bruno from Passos Nerds! This time we discuss the context of the 60s/70s, the history of rock and the historical facts (poorly) portrayed in the film Bohemian Rhapsody.28m51
Taxis in World War I - Valiant HeartsA history video lesson about the taxi incident on the Marne River during World War I, using the game Valiant Hearts (Ubisoft, 2014).15m52
World War II - Rockets, Nazi scientists and NASA - Sniper Elite V2 RemasteredThis is a history video lesson covering V2 rockets during World War II. The game used was Sniper Elite V2 Remastered (Rebellion, 2019). It includes excerpts from documentaries and other references.13m53
Norse mythology - Creation of the Viking world and the giants - JotunThis is a history video lesson about Norse mythology using images from the game Jotun (Thunder Lotus, 2015). Two major themes are discussed: the creation of the Norse world and the giants. The video also includes testimonials from the game's production team, excerpts from the film Thor: Ragnarok, and concludes with a reading of an excerpt from a book.10m54
Norse Mythology - Yggdrasil, its inhabitants, and the nine worldsVideo lesson on History about Norse mythology using images from the games Jotun (Thunder Lotus, 2015), God of War (Sony, 2018), Valkyrie Profile 1 and 2 (tri-Ace, 2000 and 2006), Assassin's Creed Origins (Ubisoft, 2017), Nidhogg (Messhof, 2014) and Odin Sphere Leithrasir (Vanillaware, 2016).
In addition to the description of the nine worlds and the inhabitants of the tree, there is also a reflection on trees in mythology and in the contemporary world.10m55
Norse mythology - The Serpent of Midgard (Jormungandr) - God of War (2018)This is a history video lesson about Jormungandr, the Midgard Serpent, featuring scenes from the game God of War (Sony Santa Monica, 2018). It describes the rivalry between Thor and the serpent, as well as the end of the world, Ragnarok.
Additionally, the final segments of the video incorporate scenes from Phoenix Point (Snapshot Games, 2019), XCOM Terror from the Deep (Microprose, 1995), and a brief insertion of Jormungandr from Jotun (Thunder Lotus, 2015), the work of writer H.P. Lovecraft, and the Hellboy comics.9m56
Games about pandemics - Plague Tale and VampyrVideo lesson on History about the Black Death and the Spanish Flu and how they are portrayed in the games Plague Tale: Innocence (Asobo Games, 2019) and Vampyr (Dontnod, 2018).
I forgot to add data on the total number of deaths from the Black Death! Sorry! Some estimates reach close to 200 million people, which means a number between 30% and 50% of the European population, depending on the affected location.11m57
5 Games to Study History (They Run on any PC)This video lesson features examples of 5 games that teach history. Five older games were selected, which run on any computer and are affordably priced today. The video has two objectives. The first is to dispel the misconception that games are a form of childish entertainment without substance. The second is to raise awareness of the fact that historical readings and discourses are present in various media and consumer products, not just textbooks, technical books, specialized publications, and documentaries.9m58
History professor discusses distance learning, the pandemic, and challenges for education - Part 1Audio of my participation in the Tarde Nacional program on Rádio Nacional AM - EBC. We talked about challenges for educators, schools, and families during the pandemic and distance education.
The segment aired on April 8, 2020, shortly after 2 PM.
Thanks to journalist Juliana Maya and producer Simone Magalhães.18m59
History professor discusses distance learning, the pandemic, and challenges for education - Part 2Audio of my participation in the Tarde Nacional program on Rádio Nacional AM - EBC. We talked about challenges for educators, schools, and families during the pandemic and distance education.
The segment aired on April 9, 2020, shortly after 2:30 PM.
Thanks to journalist Juliana Maya and producer Simone Magalhães.6m60
Games for studying History - Part 2This video lesson features examples of four games that teach history. The selected games have smaller media circles and advertising budgets than major releases. On the other hand, they offer excellent historical content and are very entertaining.
The video has two objectives. The first is to dispel the misconception that games are merely childish entertainment without substance. The second is to raise awareness of the fact that historical readings and discourses are present in various media and consumer products, not just textbooks, technical books, specialized publications, and documentaries.
The following games were used: Valiant Hearts (Ubisoft, 2014), Expeditions Viking (Logic Artists, 2017), Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse, 2018), and Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (Daedalic Entertainment, 2017).8m61
Forbidden Books (Yesterday and Today) - Kingdom Come DeliveranceThis video lesson on history uses the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse, 2018) to discuss books banned by the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages. It also makes several connections to the present day and, at the end, includes a reading of an excerpt from an article by historian Lilia Schwarcz about how books are able to endure.15m62
History professor comments on the Assassin's Creed Valhalla trailer.In anticipation of Assassin's Creed Valhalla's release later this year, I've decided to provide story commentary for the trailer scenes. At the end of 2020, when the game is released, I'll create gameplay videos with commentary, as I did with AC Odyssey and AC Origins.13m63
Propaganda in World War II (Part 1) - Sniper Elite V2 RemasteredThis is a history video lesson about the persuasive techniques used in war propaganda posters. Images from the game Sniper Elite v2 Remastered (Rebellion, 2019) and original period material were used.8m64
Propaganda in World War II (Part 2) - Sniper Elite V2 RemasteredThis is a history video lesson about the persuasive techniques used in war propaganda posters. Images from the game Sniper Elite v2 Remastered (Rebellion, 2019) and original period material (posters and footage of the ME 262 and the V2 rocket) were used.14m65
Propaganda in World War II (Part 3) - Defaming wartime enemiesVideo lesson on History about the defamation of enemies during World War II.
I used images from two games (Company of Heroes 2 and Sniper Elite 4), Disney cartoons from the 1940s, and period posters to explain how propaganda was used to demonize and ridicule enemies. There are some very peculiar moments regarding the anatomy of a certain mustachioed figure…18m66
Characteristics of Fascism - Part 1 (from the game Through the Darkest of Times)This is a history video lesson about the general characteristics of fascism, based on the game Through the Darkest of Times (Paint Bucket Games, 2019). In the first part, I discussed 4 of the 7 characteristics that I consider the most important.
These are: rejection of liberalism and socialism; the force of arms, ideology of war, and the charisma and personality of the leader.
In the next episode of this game, the remaining characteristics will be discussed: single-party system and totalitarianism, nationalism and expansionism, and finally, the valorization of the group.11m67
Characteristics of Fascism - Part 2 (from the game Through the Darkest of Times)559 / 5.000
This is a history video lesson about the general characteristics of fascism, based on the game *Through the Darkest of Times* (Paint Bucket Games, 2019). In the first part, I discussed 4 of the 7 characteristics that I consider the most important.
I identified 7 characteristics in total. In this video, the following were discussed: single-party system and totalitarianism, nationalism and expansionism, and finally, the valorization of the group.11m68
History professor talks about the shogunate, the Mongol invasion, and kamikaze pilots.This is a history video lesson about some historical aspects of the game Ghost of Tsushima (Sucker Punch, 2020). This is the first video in a series, and to begin, we discuss the game's setting.
Therefore, we provide an overview of what the shogunate was and the event that serves as the game's theme: the Mongol invasion of Japan in 1274. There are also connections to other historical moments, such as the Mongol invasion of Baghdad, and the mythological and symbolic significance of the typhoon that struck the invading fleet in Japan.12m69
History professor talks about samurai - Ghost of TsushimaA history video lesson about some samurai using the game Ghost of Tsushima (Sucker Punch, 2020).
Please leave questions in the comments so that the next video can be a FAQ/Fact or Fake about samurai, as there is still much to be said on the subject.13m70
Ninjas vs. Samurai (?!), female warriors, and other historical facts - Ghost of TsushimaA history video lesson using the game Ghost of Tsushima and audience questions as a starting point.16m71
Ghost of Tsushima - Curiosities of Geography (with Professor Cláudio Moura!)Video lesson on History and Geography using the game Ghost of Tsushima. We cover topics such as the formation of the island through tectonics, its strategic location, climatology, human occupation, agriculture, and some historical-geographical distortions made by the game.18m72
History professor analyzes "Independence or Death" (Pedro Américo, 1888) - Historical PaintingsVideo lesson on History using the PACOTTE system to analyze the painting "Independence or Death" (Pedro Américo, 1888).
PACOTTE System: Target Audience, Historical Context of Production, Objective, Theme, Tone, Sender. This is a free adaptation of the SOAPS/SOAPSTone protocol, used in the AP World History course.25m73
10 interesting facts about the Great Pyramid of Giza - Assassin's Creed OriginsThis is a history video lesson covering 10 interesting facts about the Great Pyramid of Giza. The games Assassin's Creed Origins and Flight Simulator 2020 were used.7m74
Teacher discusses Cold War-themed video games (Part 1)This video lesson on History about the Cold War uses the games Metal Gear Solid 5 (Konami, 2015), World in Conflict (Massive Entertainment, 2007), Defcon (Introversion Software, 2006), and Call of Duty Black Ops (Treyarch, 2010). The main characteristics of this historical process were discussed, with references to film and music.12m75
Teacher discusses Cold War-themed video games (Part 2)A history video lesson about the Cold War using the video games No One Lives Forever (Monolith, 2000), Papers Please (Lucas Pope, 2015), and Ostalgie (Kremlingames, 2018). The films Good Night, and Good Luck (Warner, 2005), Goodbye Lenin! (X-Film Creative Pool, 2003), and Chuck Norris vs. Communism (Vernon Films, 2015) were also discussed.19m76
Vikings - Episode 1 - Feasts, Mysticism, and the Wolf Fenrir - AC ValhallaThis video lesson on History uses the game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Ubisoft, 2020) to discuss some aspects of Norse civilizations. In this video, we talk about banquets, communal houses (longhouses), mysticism (visions), and the myth of the wolf Fenrir.10m77
History professor and film critic discuss Akira Kurosawa, Ghost of Tsushima, and history.A video lesson on Cinema and History based on the work of director Akira Kurosawa and the game Ghost of Tsushima. The video features a special appearance by Bruno Passos, from the Passos Nerds channel.25m78
Vikings - Episode 2 - Attacks on Christians - AC ValhallaThis video lesson on history uses the game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Ubisoft, 2020) to discuss aspects of Nordic civilizations. In this video, we talk about attacks on monasteries, the founding of the city of Cambridge, and the cultural clash between Christians and pagans.10m79
ENEM 2019 - History - Top 10 questions with answer key and explanationsVideo lesson on History, solving and commenting on the 10 main History questions from the 2019 ENEM exam.35m80
Vikings - Episode 3 - Longships (drakkars) - AC ValhallaThis video lesson on history uses the game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Ubisoft, 2020) to discuss the longships used by the Viking people. In this video, we talk about the construction, wood, mast, and some aspects of life aboard these vessels.14m81
Vikings - Episode 4 - Arrival in Canada!? - feat. Prof. Cláudio Moura (GEO) - AC ValhallaThis is a history video lesson using the game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Ubisoft, 2020) to discuss the arrival of the Viking peoples in the Americas. We also take the opportunity to talk about vegetation, navigation, archaeological sites, and the construction of dwellings.
Our sincerest thanks to Professor Cláudio Moura for his participation, kindness, and willingness to share his knowledge with us!14m82
Cleopatra - The Last Pharaoh (and her carpet!) - AC OriginsA history video lesson about Cleopatra using scenes from the game Assassin's Creed Origins (Ubisoft, 2017). We discuss her beauty and intellect, her relationship with Julius Caesar, conflicts with her brother, and a picturesque scene involving a... carpet?!?9m83
Plague Tale: Innocence, the Black Death, and the Middle Ages - Part 1Video lesson on History using the game Plague Tale Innocence (Asobo Studio, 2019). We discuss the historical context of the Black Death (also known as the Bubonic Plague), windmills, the use of glass, and some characters in the game.7m84
Plague Tale: Innocence, the Black Death, and the Middle Ages - Part 2Video lesson on History using the game Plague Tale Innocence (Asobo Studio, 2019). We discuss the Silk Road, spices, the interiors of houses, universities, banned books, and quarantine as a measure to combat the Black Death.
There is also a reading of an excerpt from Boccaccio's Decameron.8m85
Plague Tale: Innocence, the Black Death, and the Middle Ages - Part 3 - FinalVideo lesson on History using the game Plague Tale Innocence (Asobo Studio, 2019). In this third and final episode of the series, we discuss how people thought the Plague was transmitted, what the causative agents of the disease were, and what became of the medieval European world after the plague ended.11m
Dom Pedro 2 and photography in BrazilAbout Dom Pedro II and photography in Brazil3m2Middle Ages - Feudalism, peasants and lords - The Witcher 3Video lesson about the lives of peasants and lords in the Middle Ages, using the game The Witcher 3 (CD Project Red, 2015) as a starting point.12m3Ancient Egypt - Part 1 - The Nile and Daily LifeGameplay of AC Origins with historical commentary on daily life in 1st century BC Egypt.12m4Ancient Egypt - Part 2 - Pyramids and MummificationGameplay of AC Origins with historical commentary on religion, culture, mythology, and mummification.16m5Ancient Egypt - Part 3 - Greek Influences - Assassin's Creed OriginsAssassin's Creed Origins gameplay with historical commentary on Greek influences in 1st century BC Egypt. The video covers Hellenism and the tomb of Alexander the Great, Greek theatre, and the Serapeum.13m6The History of Brazilian CarnavalA mini-lesson on the etymological roots of Carnival, its historical origins, and a brief anthropological overview based on the work of Roberto DaMatta.8m7Ancient Egypt - Part 4 - Roman Influences - Assassin's Creed OriginsAssassin's Creed Origins gameplay with historical commentary on Roman influences in 1st century BC Egypt. The video covers gladiators, legionaries, thermal baths, crucifixion, and aqueducts.18m8World War II - D-Day - Company of HeroesHistory lesson about D-Day in World War II using images from the game Company of Heroes.18m9World War II - Operation Barbarossa - Company of Heroes 2This video lesson covers the key aspects of the Eastern Front (Germany vs. USSR) in World War II. The information presented was inspired by gameplay of Company of Heroes 2.19m10World War II - General Winter - Company of Heroes 2This video lesson discusses the importance of winter and war propaganda in the Soviets' victory over the Germans in 1942. The information presented was based on gameplay footage from two missions in Company of Heroes 2.17m11The First Car, Bertha Benz and the Industrial Revolution - Gran Turismo 4This video lesson covers the key aspects of the Benz Patent Motorwagen, the world's first automobile, patented in 1886. The lesson details Bertha Benz's role in history and concludes with a general overview of the Industrial Revolution. I used images from the game Gran Turismo 4 (Polyphony, 2004).10m12Mythology - Leviathan - Final FantasyVideo lesson about history and mythology using Leviathan from the Final Fantasy series as a theme.10m13Middle Ages - Daily Life - Kingdom Come DeliveranceA history video lesson using scenes from the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse Studios, 2018) covering the following aspects of medieval daily life: housing, roof construction, beverages, and peasant furniture.10m14April Fool's Day! - The origin of April Fool's DayA history video lesson about the origin of April Fool's Day, a lie told by a 19th-century newspaper from Pernambuco, and a song by the British group Queen.8m15Middle Ages - Sword Making - Kingdom Come DeliveranceThis video lesson uses images from the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse Studios, 2018) to cover two aspects of the Middle Ages: sword making and ways of greeting someone. There are also a number of mini-themes that appear according to the camera movement.13m16Film and History Special Feature - Gladiator (Part 2) [with Bruno from Passos Nerds]This is the second part of several about the movie Gladiator and the Roman Empire. Join us on this journey!14m17London and the Second Industrial Revolution - Assassin's Creed SyndicateA history video lesson about the Second Industrial Revolution and some aspects of the city of London in the 19th century. The discussions were inspired by the game Assassin's Creed Syndicate (Ubisoft, 2015).12m18The origin of Labor Day (in Brazil and around the world)This is a history video lesson about the origin of Labor Day, May 1st, in Brazil and around the world. The video also covers the use of the date in spring festivals, the transformation made by Getúlio Vargas, and samba as a political weapon.10m19Film and History Special Feature - Gladiator - Part 4 (with Bruno from Passos Nerds)This is the fourth part of several about the movie Gladiator and the Roman Empire. Join us on this journey!10m20Middle Ages - Churches - Kingdom Come DeliveranceA history video lesson using scenes from the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse Studios, 2018) about churches in the Middle Ages. Topics covered: Romanesque and Gothic architecture, cemeteries, frescoes, and the Church as an institution.10m21Film and History Special Feature - Gladiator - Part 6 (with Bruno from Passos Nerds)This is the sixth part of 10 about the movie Gladiator and the Roman Empire. It's not necessary to watch them in sequence or to see all of them to understand the main points, but it's certainly more fun this way! Join us on this journey!7m22USA in the 1930s - Prohibition (based on the game Mafia, 2002)Video lesson on History about Prohibition (1919-1933) in the USA, using images extracted from scenes of the game Mafia (Illusion Softworks, 2002).10m23USA in the 1930s - Dust Bowl (based on the game Mafia, 2002)This is a history video lesson about the Dust Bowl following the 1929 financial crisis. Additionally, the lesson briefly touches on the issue of post-crisis suicides, South-North migration, and the blues music movement. The starting point is images from the game Mafia (Illusion Softworks, 2002).6m24World Rock Day - Rock and Roll Racing (SNES, 1993)A history video lesson using the game Rock and Roll Racing (SNES, 1993) about World Rock Day and the Live Aid festival (1985). It also includes a reflection on the arbitrary establishment of historical dates and the relationship between blues and rock.13m25Film and History Special Feature - Gladiator - Part 8 (with Bruno from Passos Nerds)This is the eighth part of 10 about the movie Gladiator and the Roman Empire. It's not necessary to watch them in sequence or to see all of them to understand the main points, but it's certainly more fun this way! Join us on this journey!11m26Middle Ages - Books - Kingdom Come: DeliveranceA history video lesson using the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse Studios, 2018) to discuss the history of books and reading in the Late Middle Ages.14m27Protestant Reformation - Jan Hus - Kingdom Come DeliveranceA history video lesson using the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse Studios, 2018) to discuss the Czech Protestant reformer, Jan Hus.10m28Halloween with the Costume Quest gameVideo lesson on History describing the origins of Halloween and using scenes from the games Costume Quest 1 and 2, by Double Fine.
Footage from the game taken from the official trailers. Copyright Double Fine and THQ.11m29Slavery for the ENEM exam - Live lesson for TVOn November 1st, 2018, Colégio Átrio (Goiânia-GO) held a review session for the ENEM exam with teachers from various disciplines. I was invited to participate and decided to talk about slavery. The time limit was very short, so unfortunately it wasn't possible to delve deeper or read the items carefully. In any case, I believe that this overview of the topic can help to smooth the gears of those who are about to take the exam.18m30Film and History Special Feature - Gladiator - Part 10 (with Bruno from Passos Nerds)Welcome to the last chapter of the first Cinema and History Special with the great participation of Bruno, from Passos Nerds. Embark on this journey with us!13m31Western - Ep 1 - Red Dead RedemptionVideo lesson on History (and Geography!) about some issues in the USA in the 19th century. The discussion is based on scenes from the game Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar Games, 2010).
Thanks to Professor Cláudio Humberto for his special participation!13m32Western - Ep 2 - Manifest Destiny, Border and Frontier - Red Dead RedemptionVideo lesson on History (and Geography!) about Manifest Destiny and the ideas of border and frontier in the USA of the 19th century. We use scenes from the game Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar, 2010) as a starting point for these themes.
Thanks to Professor Cláudio Humberto for his special participation!13m33Western - Ep 3 - Rivers and the Conquest of the West - Red Dead RedemptionVideo lesson on Geography (and History!) about the role of hydrography in the conquest of the American West in the 19th century. The discussion is based on scenes from the game Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar Games, 2010).
Special thanks to Professor Cláudio Humberto.9m34Wild West - Ep 4 - Settlers and Settlements - Red Dead RedemptionVideo lesson on History (and Geography!) about the settlers and settlements in the conquest of the American West in the 19th century. Together, we delve into questions about the Homestead Act (1862) and read another original historical source. The discussion is based on scenes from the game Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar Games, 2010).
Special thanks to Professor Cláudio Humberto.13m35Western - Ep 5 - Rural world, urban world and the wild west - Red Dead Redemption 2Video lesson on History about how the game Red Dead Redemption 2 (Rockstar Games, 2018) portrays 3 very different realities in the USA in the 19th century: the urban world, the rural world and the wild west. The explanations are accompanied by gameplay snippets and scenes taken from game trailers. There is also a reading of an academic text taken from the book História das Guerras (History of Wars - organized by Demétrio Magnoli, with the text by André Martin).
Special thanks to Professor Cláudio Humberto.15m36Western - Episode 6 - Indians, Gold, and Buffaloes - Red Dead Redemption 2Video lesson on History (and Geography!) about indigenous issues and gold in the 19th century USA. We use scenes from the game Red Dead Redemption 2 (Rockstar, 2018) as a starting point for these themes. In addition, we discuss the painting American Progress, by John Gast, and make some references to historians.
Thanks to Professor Cláudio Humberto for his special participation!16m37Western - Ep 7 - Racism - Red Dead Redemption 2Video lesson on History (and Geography!) about racism in the post-abolition USA. We use scenes from the game Red Dead Redemption 2 (Rockstar, 2018) as a starting point for the topic. In addition, there are musical and academic references when addressing the unfolding of racism in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Thanks to Professor Cláudio Humberto for his special participation!15m38Ancient Greece - Palace of Knossos - Assassin's Creed OdysseyA history video lesson about the Minoan civilization, focusing on the Palace of Knossos. In addition to gameplay footage from Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018), photos, infographics, and maps were used.12m39Ancient Greece - Mythology - Minotaur and Labyrinth - Assassin's Creed OdysseyA history video lesson about the Minotaur and the labyrinth, using gameplay from Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018) as a starting point.13m40Ancient Greece - Mythology - Medusa - Assassin's Creed OdysseyA history video lesson about Medusa, the Gorgon, using gameplay from Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018) as a starting point. There's a discussion about symbols, mythology, and history. It also includes gameplay footage from two other games: Phantasy Star (Master System, Sega, 1987) and Phelios (Mega Drive, Namco, 1988).13m41Ancient Greece - Mythology - Egyptian and Greek Sphinxes - Assassin's Creed Origins and OdysseyThis is a history video lesson about the differences and similarities between Greek and Egyptian sphinxes, using gameplay from Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018) and Assassin's Creed Origins (Ubisoft, 2017) as a starting point.
The video includes a reading (from Thomas Bulfinch - The Golden Book of Mythology) of the myth of Oedipus and the Sphinx, and concludes with a reflection based on a text fragment by David Leeming.15m42Ancient Greece - Visiting Athens - Part 1 - Assassin's Creed OdysseyA history video lesson with a tour of 5th century BC Athens, as presented in the game Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018). Three locations were chosen: the Areopagus, the Propylaea, and the great statue of Athena.10m43Ancient Greece - Visiting Athens - Part 2 - Parthenon - Assassin's Creed OdysseyThis is a history video lesson, the second part of a tour of 5th-century BC Athens, as presented in the game Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018). This time, the focus is on the Parthenon. The exterior (pediment, metope, and columns) and interior (treasury and the statue of Athena Parthenos) are analyzed. A brief historical overview of the building is also offered, along with reading and reflection on a passage from the work Flesh and Stone.13m44Ancient Greece - Socrates and Philosophy (with Chef Sylvio!) - Assassin's Creed OdysseyVideo lesson on History (and philosophy!) with special participation from Chef Sylvio, from the "Cozinheiros na Estrada" channel. We discuss the great pillars of Socrates' philosophy (Ethics, Epistemology, Irony, and Rhetoric) and some points about his biography and legacy. Images from the game Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018) were used to illustrate the Socratic dialogues.19m45Ancient Greece - Leonidas and the 300 of Sparta (who were 7 thousand) - Assassin's Creed OdysseyThis is a history video lesson about King Leonidas of Sparta, who died in 480 BC. Scenes from the game Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018) and the comic book 300 (Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, Dark Horse Comics, 1998) were used. In addition to his biography and some details about the Battle of Thermopylae, Spartan education and social models were discussed.13m46Ancient Greece - Battle of Thermopylae - Assassin's Creed OdysseyThis is a history video lesson about the Battle of Thermopylae, discussing the etymology of the word, aspects of geography, the course of the fighting, and the death of Leonidas. Scenes from the game Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2008) and the comic book 300 (Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, Dark Horse Comics, 1998) were used.17m47Stone Age with Far Cry PrimalHistory video lesson about the Paleolithic period based on scenes from the game Far Cry Primal (Ubisoft, 2016). Newspaper news was also used and the final reflection was made by reading selected excerpts from the book Sapiens - A Brief History of Humanity, by Yuval Noah Harari.9m48Aviation in World War I - Battlefield OneThis is a history video lesson about aviation in World War I, using images from the game Battlefield One (Electronic Arts, 2016). Period photographs and films were also used. The final reflection was based on selected excerpts from the book História das Guerras, by Demétrio Magnoli.12m49Understanding METAL with the game Brutal LegendA history video lesson celebrating World Rock Day, or rather, celebrating Heavy Metal, which is the child of Rock. Images from the game Brutal Legend (Double Fine, 2009) were used, and the cover art, band logos and typography, the founding of metal with Black Sabbath, a little bit of music theory, and the reasons why metal remains relevant and interesting today were discussed, in the words of Rob Halford (Judas Priest) and Scott Ian (Anthrax).17m50Queen, the history of rock and the movie Bohemian RhapsodyAnother episode of the Film and History Special with the great participation of Bruno from Passos Nerds! This time we discuss the context of the 60s/70s, the history of rock and the historical facts (poorly) portrayed in the film Bohemian Rhapsody.28m51Taxis in World War I - Valiant HeartsA history video lesson about the taxi incident on the Marne River during World War I, using the game Valiant Hearts (Ubisoft, 2014).15m52World War II - Rockets, Nazi scientists and NASA - Sniper Elite V2 RemasteredThis is a history video lesson covering V2 rockets during World War II. The game used was Sniper Elite V2 Remastered (Rebellion, 2019). It includes excerpts from documentaries and other references.13m53Norse mythology - Creation of the Viking world and the giants - JotunThis is a history video lesson about Norse mythology using images from the game Jotun (Thunder Lotus, 2015). Two major themes are discussed: the creation of the Norse world and the giants. The video also includes testimonials from the game's production team, excerpts from the film Thor: Ragnarok, and concludes with a reading of an excerpt from a book.10m54Norse Mythology - Yggdrasil, its inhabitants, and the nine worldsVideo lesson on History about Norse mythology using images from the games Jotun (Thunder Lotus, 2015), God of War (Sony, 2018), Valkyrie Profile 1 and 2 (tri-Ace, 2000 and 2006), Assassin's Creed Origins (Ubisoft, 2017), Nidhogg (Messhof, 2014) and Odin Sphere Leithrasir (Vanillaware, 2016).
In addition to the description of the nine worlds and the inhabitants of the tree, there is also a reflection on trees in mythology and in the contemporary world.10m55Norse mythology - The Serpent of Midgard (Jormungandr) - God of War (2018)This is a history video lesson about Jormungandr, the Midgard Serpent, featuring scenes from the game God of War (Sony Santa Monica, 2018). It describes the rivalry between Thor and the serpent, as well as the end of the world, Ragnarok.
Additionally, the final segments of the video incorporate scenes from Phoenix Point (Snapshot Games, 2019), XCOM Terror from the Deep (Microprose, 1995), and a brief insertion of Jormungandr from Jotun (Thunder Lotus, 2015), the work of writer H.P. Lovecraft, and the Hellboy comics.9m56Games about pandemics - Plague Tale and VampyrVideo lesson on History about the Black Death and the Spanish Flu and how they are portrayed in the games Plague Tale: Innocence (Asobo Games, 2019) and Vampyr (Dontnod, 2018).
I forgot to add data on the total number of deaths from the Black Death! Sorry! Some estimates reach close to 200 million people, which means a number between 30% and 50% of the European population, depending on the affected location.11m575 Games to Study History (They Run on any PC)This video lesson features examples of 5 games that teach history. Five older games were selected, which run on any computer and are affordably priced today. The video has two objectives. The first is to dispel the misconception that games are a form of childish entertainment without substance. The second is to raise awareness of the fact that historical readings and discourses are present in various media and consumer products, not just textbooks, technical books, specialized publications, and documentaries.9m58History professor discusses distance learning, the pandemic, and challenges for education - Part 1Audio of my participation in the Tarde Nacional program on Rádio Nacional AM - EBC. We talked about challenges for educators, schools, and families during the pandemic and distance education.
The segment aired on April 8, 2020, shortly after 2 PM.
Thanks to journalist Juliana Maya and producer Simone Magalhães.18m59History professor discusses distance learning, the pandemic, and challenges for education - Part 2Audio of my participation in the Tarde Nacional program on Rádio Nacional AM - EBC. We talked about challenges for educators, schools, and families during the pandemic and distance education.
The segment aired on April 9, 2020, shortly after 2:30 PM.
Thanks to journalist Juliana Maya and producer Simone Magalhães.6m60Games for studying History - Part 2This video lesson features examples of four games that teach history. The selected games have smaller media circles and advertising budgets than major releases. On the other hand, they offer excellent historical content and are very entertaining.
The video has two objectives. The first is to dispel the misconception that games are merely childish entertainment without substance. The second is to raise awareness of the fact that historical readings and discourses are present in various media and consumer products, not just textbooks, technical books, specialized publications, and documentaries.
The following games were used: Valiant Hearts (Ubisoft, 2014), Expeditions Viking (Logic Artists, 2017), Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse, 2018), and Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (Daedalic Entertainment, 2017).8m61Forbidden Books (Yesterday and Today) - Kingdom Come DeliveranceThis video lesson on history uses the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse, 2018) to discuss books banned by the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages. It also makes several connections to the present day and, at the end, includes a reading of an excerpt from an article by historian Lilia Schwarcz about how books are able to endure.15m62History professor comments on the Assassin's Creed Valhalla trailer.In anticipation of Assassin's Creed Valhalla's release later this year, I've decided to provide story commentary for the trailer scenes. At the end of 2020, when the game is released, I'll create gameplay videos with commentary, as I did with AC Odyssey and AC Origins.13m63Propaganda in World War II (Part 1) - Sniper Elite V2 RemasteredThis is a history video lesson about the persuasive techniques used in war propaganda posters. Images from the game Sniper Elite v2 Remastered (Rebellion, 2019) and original period material were used.8m64Propaganda in World War II (Part 2) - Sniper Elite V2 RemasteredThis is a history video lesson about the persuasive techniques used in war propaganda posters. Images from the game Sniper Elite v2 Remastered (Rebellion, 2019) and original period material (posters and footage of the ME 262 and the V2 rocket) were used.14m65Propaganda in World War II (Part 3) - Defaming wartime enemiesVideo lesson on History about the defamation of enemies during World War II.
I used images from two games (Company of Heroes 2 and Sniper Elite 4), Disney cartoons from the 1940s, and period posters to explain how propaganda was used to demonize and ridicule enemies. There are some very peculiar moments regarding the anatomy of a certain mustachioed figure…18m66Characteristics of Fascism - Part 1 (from the game Through the Darkest of Times)This is a history video lesson about the general characteristics of fascism, based on the game Through the Darkest of Times (Paint Bucket Games, 2019). In the first part, I discussed 4 of the 7 characteristics that I consider the most important.
These are: rejection of liberalism and socialism; the force of arms, ideology of war, and the charisma and personality of the leader.
In the next episode of this game, the remaining characteristics will be discussed: single-party system and totalitarianism, nationalism and expansionism, and finally, the valorization of the group.11m67Characteristics of Fascism - Part 2 (from the game Through the Darkest of Times)559 / 5.000
This is a history video lesson about the general characteristics of fascism, based on the game *Through the Darkest of Times* (Paint Bucket Games, 2019). In the first part, I discussed 4 of the 7 characteristics that I consider the most important.
I identified 7 characteristics in total. In this video, the following were discussed: single-party system and totalitarianism, nationalism and expansionism, and finally, the valorization of the group.11m68History professor talks about the shogunate, the Mongol invasion, and kamikaze pilots.This is a history video lesson about some historical aspects of the game Ghost of Tsushima (Sucker Punch, 2020). This is the first video in a series, and to begin, we discuss the game's setting.
Therefore, we provide an overview of what the shogunate was and the event that serves as the game's theme: the Mongol invasion of Japan in 1274. There are also connections to other historical moments, such as the Mongol invasion of Baghdad, and the mythological and symbolic significance of the typhoon that struck the invading fleet in Japan.12m69History professor talks about samurai - Ghost of TsushimaA history video lesson about some samurai using the game Ghost of Tsushima (Sucker Punch, 2020).
Please leave questions in the comments so that the next video can be a FAQ/Fact or Fake about samurai, as there is still much to be said on the subject.13m70Ninjas vs. Samurai (?!), female warriors, and other historical facts - Ghost of TsushimaA history video lesson using the game Ghost of Tsushima and audience questions as a starting point.16m71Ghost of Tsushima - Curiosities of Geography (with Professor Cláudio Moura!)Video lesson on History and Geography using the game Ghost of Tsushima. We cover topics such as the formation of the island through tectonics, its strategic location, climatology, human occupation, agriculture, and some historical-geographical distortions made by the game.18m72History professor analyzes "Independence or Death" (Pedro Américo, 1888) - Historical PaintingsVideo lesson on History using the PACOTTE system to analyze the painting "Independence or Death" (Pedro Américo, 1888).
PACOTTE System: Target Audience, Historical Context of Production, Objective, Theme, Tone, Sender. This is a free adaptation of the SOAPS/SOAPSTone protocol, used in the AP World History course.25m7310 interesting facts about the Great Pyramid of Giza - Assassin's Creed OriginsThis is a history video lesson covering 10 interesting facts about the Great Pyramid of Giza. The games Assassin's Creed Origins and Flight Simulator 2020 were used.7m74Teacher discusses Cold War-themed video games (Part 1)This video lesson on History about the Cold War uses the games Metal Gear Solid 5 (Konami, 2015), World in Conflict (Massive Entertainment, 2007), Defcon (Introversion Software, 2006), and Call of Duty Black Ops (Treyarch, 2010). The main characteristics of this historical process were discussed, with references to film and music.12m75Teacher discusses Cold War-themed video games (Part 2)A history video lesson about the Cold War using the video games No One Lives Forever (Monolith, 2000), Papers Please (Lucas Pope, 2015), and Ostalgie (Kremlingames, 2018). The films Good Night, and Good Luck (Warner, 2005), Goodbye Lenin! (X-Film Creative Pool, 2003), and Chuck Norris vs. Communism (Vernon Films, 2015) were also discussed.19m76Vikings - Episode 1 - Feasts, Mysticism, and the Wolf Fenrir - AC ValhallaThis video lesson on History uses the game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Ubisoft, 2020) to discuss some aspects of Norse civilizations. In this video, we talk about banquets, communal houses (longhouses), mysticism (visions), and the myth of the wolf Fenrir.10m77History professor and film critic discuss Akira Kurosawa, Ghost of Tsushima, and history.A video lesson on Cinema and History based on the work of director Akira Kurosawa and the game Ghost of Tsushima. The video features a special appearance by Bruno Passos, from the Passos Nerds channel.25m78Vikings - Episode 2 - Attacks on Christians - AC ValhallaThis video lesson on history uses the game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Ubisoft, 2020) to discuss aspects of Nordic civilizations. In this video, we talk about attacks on monasteries, the founding of the city of Cambridge, and the cultural clash between Christians and pagans.10m79ENEM 2019 - History - Top 10 questions with answer key and explanationsVideo lesson on History, solving and commenting on the 10 main History questions from the 2019 ENEM exam.35m80Vikings - Episode 3 - Longships (drakkars) - AC ValhallaThis video lesson on history uses the game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Ubisoft, 2020) to discuss the longships used by the Viking people. In this video, we talk about the construction, wood, mast, and some aspects of life aboard these vessels.14m81Vikings - Episode 4 - Arrival in Canada!? - feat. Prof. Cláudio Moura (GEO) - AC ValhallaThis is a history video lesson using the game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Ubisoft, 2020) to discuss the arrival of the Viking peoples in the Americas. We also take the opportunity to talk about vegetation, navigation, archaeological sites, and the construction of dwellings.
Our sincerest thanks to Professor Cláudio Moura for his participation, kindness, and willingness to share his knowledge with us!14m82Cleopatra - The Last Pharaoh (and her carpet!) - AC OriginsA history video lesson about Cleopatra using scenes from the game Assassin's Creed Origins (Ubisoft, 2017). We discuss her beauty and intellect, her relationship with Julius Caesar, conflicts with her brother, and a picturesque scene involving a... carpet?!?9m83Plague Tale: Innocence, the Black Death, and the Middle Ages - Part 1Video lesson on History using the game Plague Tale Innocence (Asobo Studio, 2019). We discuss the historical context of the Black Death (also known as the Bubonic Plague), windmills, the use of glass, and some characters in the game.7m84Plague Tale: Innocence, the Black Death, and the Middle Ages - Part 2Video lesson on History using the game Plague Tale Innocence (Asobo Studio, 2019). We discuss the Silk Road, spices, the interiors of houses, universities, banned books, and quarantine as a measure to combat the Black Death.
There is also a reading of an excerpt from Boccaccio's Decameron.8m85Plague Tale: Innocence, the Black Death, and the Middle Ages - Part 3 - FinalVideo lesson on History using the game Plague Tale Innocence (Asobo Studio, 2019). In this third and final episode of the series, we discuss how people thought the Plague was transmitted, what the causative agents of the disease were, and what became of the medieval European world after the plague ended.11mCast
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