The Craft and Sport of Ice Skating

The video explores ice skating, explaining its mechanics and history. It describes how skates glide on ice due to the semi-liquid state of surface molecules. The history section traces ice skating from ancient Finland to modern times, highlighting key developments like the invention of steel blades and the spread of skating in England. The video also covers the evolution of figure and speed skating, noting influential figures and the establishment of the International Skating Union.

What contributions did British Lieutenant Robert Jones make to figure skating?

How has the popularity of skating changed from the 17th century to today?