Maths From History explores the use of mathematics in the two ancient cultures, using colourful graphics to explain the mathematics and a strong narrative thread to bring the past to life. 2 x 15 minutes.
Producers: Channel Four Learning
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The Gift of the Nile
In this video we meet Jimmy and Diane, and see how they get a box of sawdust and find out there are ancient Egyptian artifacts inside. When they open it up they find a spell that brings a cat statue back to life after three thousand years. It teaches the kids about the Nile, the flooding, and the farming and about Osiris.
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Hennings Haus
This entertaining series has been created for children who are just starting to learn German. Based around Henning, an eccentric but friendly character, the stories follow a lively group of German children who meet up at his railway carriage home. The programmes are entirely in German, at a language level suitable for the target audience. 5 x 15 min.