História com o Jorge

About Dom Pedro II and photography in Brazil

Video 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.

Gameplay of AC Origins with historical commentary on daily life in 1st century BC Egypt.

Gameplay of AC Origins with historical commentary on religion, culture, mythology, and mummification.

Assassin'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 thea...

A mini-lesson on the etymological roots of Carnival, its historical origins, and a brief anthropological overview based on the work of Roberto DaMatta.

Assassin's Creed Origins gameplay with historical commentary on Roman influences in 1st century BC Egypt. The video covers gladiators, legionaries, thermal baths, crucifixion, and...

History lesson about D-Day in World War II using images from the game Company of Heroes.

This 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.

This 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 fr...

This 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 conclud...

Video lesson about history and mythology using Leviathan from the Final Fantasy series as a theme.

A history video lesson using scenes from the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse Studios, 2018) covering the following aspects of medieval daily life: housing, roof constructi...

A 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.

This 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. T...

This is the second part of several about the movie Gladiator and the Roman Empire. Join us on this journey!

A 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...

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 transforma...

This is the fourth part of several about the movie Gladiator and the Roman Empire. Join us on this journey!

A 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 archit...

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 i...

Video lesson on History about Prohibition (1919-1933) in the USA, using images extracted from scenes of the game Mafia (Illusion Softworks, 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 m...

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 establ...

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...

A 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.

A history video lesson using the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse Studios, 2018) to discuss the Czech Protestant reformer, Jan Hus.

Video 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 tr...

On 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 a...

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!

Video 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...

Video 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...

Video 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...

Video 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 Ho...

Video 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 rur...

Video 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...

Video 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 topi...

A 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, info...

A history video lesson about the Minotaur and the labyrinth, using gameplay from Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018) as a starting point.

A 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, an...

This 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...

A 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 Prop...

This 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 th...

Video lesson on History (and philosophy!) with special participation from Chef Sylvio, from the "Cozinheiros na Estrada" channel. We discuss the great pillars of Socrates' philosop...

This 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...

This 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. S...

History 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 re...

This 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 f...

A 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,...

Another 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 th...

A history video lesson about the taxi incident on the Marne River during World War I, using the game Valiant Hearts (Ubisoft, 2014).

This 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...

This 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...

Video 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), A...

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 an...

Video 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...

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 obje...

Audio 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...

Audio 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...

This 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,...

This 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 conne...

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 releas...

This 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...

This 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...

Video 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,...

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 discuss...

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...

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 g...

A 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...

A history video lesson using the game Ghost of Tsushima and audience questions as a starting point.

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,...

Video lesson on History using the PACOTTE system to analyze the painting "Independence or Death" (Pedro Américo, 1888). PACOTTE System: Target Audience, Historical Context of Prod...

This 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.

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, 20...

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 film...

This 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...

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...

This 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...

Video lesson on History, solving and commenting on the 10 main History questions from the 2019 ENEM exam.

This 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 constructi...

This 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 t...

A 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...

Video 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), windmill...

Video 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 quaran...

Video 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 trans...