Technology in the world's archives
433–480 of 4,359 films, free to watch, from the world's open archives.
Where these films come from, and who sees what
Every film here plays from the archive that keeps it: the Internet Archive, Wikimedia Commons, the NASA Image and Video Library, the Library of Congress and Open Images (the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision). Nothing is copied to this site. Each film's page names its archive, links to its page there, and states its licence or status as the archive does.
Archive films carry no age ratings, so each is placed from the collections it sits in and the subjects the archive gives it, cautiously. Nothing is left out for being sexual: sexual content and nudity are for adults, placed by what the archive files a film as, never by a word of its title alone (The Naked City is a police film). A film filed as pornography is listed for adults without its picture and plays nowhere yet, as the law where it would play asks for a proof of age this site does not have. A sexual depiction of a child, drawn ones too, is listed nowhere.
| Little Ones | Films for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool. |
|---|---|
| Kids | Cartoons and animation, children's and family films, and educational films, unless they deal with war, propaganda, crime, horror or drugs, or carry racial caricature. |
| Tweens | Documentaries, science, nature and space, classic comedies, newsreels, commercials and lectures. |
| Teens | Everything else, including anything we cannot tell about; war, crime, horror and westerns go no lower. |
| Adult | Sexual content, pornography, nudity and nudism, striptease, sexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, beheadings, atrocity footage. |
Internet Archive
Introduction to the Cathode Ray Oscilloscope
STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE HERE (LINK) Just as a microscope might symbolize science in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the cathoderay oscilloscope…
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Coked
"Made in August 2004 with Half-Life, this is my answer to the cheesy coke ads which come out year after year. To see my other machinimas go to -…
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Comdex 1987
Highlights from the annual Comdex trade show in Las Vegas. Originally broadcast in 1987. Copyright 1987 Stewart Cheifet Productions.
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Digital Living Room 1998
On location coverage of the Digital Living Room conference presented by Upside magazine in Laguna Niguel, California. This conference was the first to try and…
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Fire Team Charlie - Episode 06 - Squatting Bear
Squatting Bear : the famous Indian with an English accent, duels with the evil Mr. Smite.
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PDAs
The Palm Pilot launched a successful generation of handheld devices and personal digital assistants or PDAs. This program looks at the Palm III, Qualcomm's…
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Computers Without Keyboards
The keyboard is a rather primitive way to communicate with a computer. This program looks at several alternatives including Dragon Naturally Speaking, Dragon…
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Managing the Micro - S01E05 - The Human Factor
Managing the Micro - Season 1 Episode 5 Video Size: 1024x576 Length: 24:27 This series aimed primarily at small businesses and further education colleges was…
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JAVA Tools
The rise of the web created an opportunity for a programming language that was independent of the user platform. Java was the first major language to take…
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Computers & Politics 2000
A review of the use of personal computers and the Internet in political campaigns, including a comparison of candidate web sites, a look inside a Senatorial…
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MacWorld Expo Boston 1996
On location coverage of the annual MacWorld Expo in Boston. A look at many new Mac products, peripherals and applications. Features highlights from the…
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European Technology Roundtable and Exhibition Rome, 2001 - Part 3
"I told you so." In 2001, Silicon Valley experts doubted that Carly Fiorina's plan for HP to acquire Compaq would work. See their comments in this special…
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ETRE (European Technology Roundtable Exposition) 1999 - Part 3
This week, on the Computer Chronicles, we take you to Monte Carlo for the conclusion of a special three-part series on the 10th anniversary of the ETRE…
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New PCs - 1996
Ten years after the PC revolution, experts were saying the PC model is obsolete. This program looks at several fresh approaches to the personal computer.…
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High Tech France - Part One
A look at the high-tech industry in France, shot on location in Paris. The focus of this program is the MiniTel system, the French precursor to the Internet.…
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Computer Kids
A look at young people and how they are using computers for pleasure and for education. Guests: Aaron Arakawa, Nueva Learning Center; Ben Wu, Miller Jr High;…
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ETRE 2000 Prague - Part 2
The second part of a three part series on the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition held in Prague. ETRE is the premiere annual gathering of high…
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Computers & the Pentagon - Part One
A 1991 rebroadcast, during the first Gulf War, of an earlier program looking at the use of computer technology by the Defense Department. Includes coverage of…
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The Search
Noam Shers experimental film "The Search" is a minimalist exploration of non-photorealistic rendering, using the "NPR Quake" engine modification to give it…
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Neural Networks
Neural networks are artificial intelligence systems modeled after the human brain. This program looks at several examples and applications. Included are…
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Computers and Kids
A look at how children use computers at home and at school. Products demonstrated include The Amazing Writing Machine from Broderbund, How Would You Survive,…
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PIMs
A new breed of software offers sophisticated management and organization tools for personal information. Guests: Denise Crisci, Micro; Logic; M. H. Mc;…
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TITLE: Fire Team Charlie - Episode 11 - Turrets and Healthpacks
More crashes, explosions, android nonsense, French accents, and stunts in the continuing series.
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Artificial Intelligence
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Operation Hardtack-1 - Nutmeg 51538
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnCxJhDnzo8 Uploader: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Upload date: 2017-03-13
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European Technology Roundtable and Exhibition, 2001, Part 4
In our final show on the European Technology Roundtable and Exhibition in Rome we wrap up what leaders in the technology field envision for the future.
Internet Archive
Vacuum Tubes
Explains by animated drawings, the operation of a radio vacuum tube in terms of its filament, plate, and grid circuits. Illustrates three functions of the…
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Multitasking
As operating systems grew more robust, one of the key new features was the ability to multitask, run several applications at the same time. This program looks…
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1999 Codies
On location coverage of the annual CODIE awards presented by the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA). Thirty-eight awards were given out for…
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Mightier than the sword.: Zenger and freedom of the press
A dramatization of the John Peter Zenger case of 1734. After Zenger printed a story about corruption in the New York royal governor's administration, his…
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The Internet Show
"Driver's Education for the information Superhighway."-- description from box.
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Codies Special 1995
A look at the best new software programs of the year, those which won Codie Awards from the Software Publishers Association. Featured titles include Edmark's…
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SOHO Software
SOHO stands for small office home office. This program looks at applications for the small business owner. Demonstrations include Microsoft Office 95,…
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Cyber Music
A review of hardware and software that can turn your personal computer into a music studio. Features the band MOE. Demonstrations include SimTunes, MixMan,…
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ETRE Berlin 1996
On location coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference in Berlin. Leading technology executives and journalists from around…
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Music on the PC
Whether you wish to learn to play an instrument, compose a song, download MP3 files, or just find out fun facts about your favorite musician, there's…
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MacWorld Boston 1988
On location coverage of the annual MacWorld expo in Boston. Guests include Jean Louis Gassee and Bob Metcalfe. Companies profiled include Aba Software,…
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Hi Tech Hawaii - Part 4
The final episode in this four-part series on new hi-tech development in Hawaii. Stories covered include web startup DigitalIsland.com; video conferencing to…
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Tax Preparation Software 1999
A review of current tax and personal finance software including Microsoft Money, Money.com, Kiplinger TaxCut, TurboTax, and MacInTax. Originally broadcast in…
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MIT 20.219 Becoming the Next Bill Nye: Writing and Hosting the Educational Show, IAP 2015
MIT 20.219 Becoming the Next Bill Nye: Writing and Hosting the Educational Show, IAP 2015 View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/20-219IAP15 Instructor:…
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Consumer Buying Guide 1996
Our annual review of the coolest new high-tech gadgets for the holiday season. Products covered include Connectix Color Quick Cam, Fieldworks Rugged Laptop…
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Internet Telephony
If you can send data over the internet, why not voice, and if voice, why not phone calls, and if phone calls, why not video phone calls. This program looks at…
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Investment Software
Personal computers level the playing field for individual investors, giving them access to research data that in the past was only available to large money…
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Foreign Language Software
A look at computer hardware and software that help you translate and learn foreign languages. Guests: Axel Beyreuther, Intl Computer; Marty Goodman, Delphi;…
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Handheld Computers
In the eighties we moved from desktops to laptops; in the nineties we started to move from laptops to palmtops. This program looks at several handheld…
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Start of Epic Flight
Newsreel footage depicting the embarkation of "the longest nonstop flight ever undertaken"; 2100 miles from California to Hawaii. U.S. Navy PN-9 flying boat…
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Fire Team Charlie - Episode 13- Bigboy
The most ambitious FTC yet, as the directors show off their command of modding, rocket stunts, camera control, music, bullet time, and other tricks of the…
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Computer Bowl I - Part Two
The conclustion of the first ever Computer Bowl, featuring teams from the Route 128 area in Boston and the Silicon Valley area of San Francisco, to see which…