Environmental History Videocast

The Exploring Environmental History Videodcast is a teaching resource of occasional videos introducing themes in environmental history.

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Available Videocasts

What is Environmental History?

Sunday, 6 May 2007


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A short video introducing the subject area of environmental history including some of the major themes such as climate history, the role of disease in history and pollution history. Approximate length: 10 minutes.

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The Parallel Roads of Glen Roy

Sunday, 15 July 2007


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This video explores how the landscape of Glen Roy in the Scottish Highlands has been shaped by a past climate. Approximate lenght: 4.5 minutes. Read the essay about the parallel roads.

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Land use and management during the Mesolithic period

Friday, 30 January 2009


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A short video introducing how mesolithic peoples managed the landscape and manipulated ecosystems in the British Isles. This was the first discernible impact of humans on the environment of Britain. The pattern was very likely repeated throughout Europe. Approximate length: 3.6 minutes.

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Air pollution in a historical perspective

Sunday, 8 February 2009


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A short video about the history of air pollution in Britain from the 17th century to the late 20th century. It covers John Evelyn's writings about air quality in London, the Industrial Revolution and the Great London Smog of 1952 and its aftermath. It concludes by suggesting that the traditional smogs have been replaced with photochemical smogs caused by cars. Approximate length: 5.5 minutes.

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