Curated Video
Thailand soccer team Tham Luang cave rescue
Learn about a current event, the rescue of the soccer team in the Tham Luang Thailand caves; and the brave divers who gave their all to bring the boys to safety.
Bedtime History
Newsies Strike of 1899 for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the newsies strike of 1899, when a band of courageous newsboys took on the most powerful newspaper owners in New York City.
Bedtime History
History of Memorial Day
Learn about the history of Memorial Day. From the many Decoration Days held after the Civil War until it later became a national holiday.
Bedtime History
History of Easter For Kids
Learn about the history of Easter, from Christianity's celebration of Jesus's resurrection to the introduction of colored eggs and Easter bunnies.
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Guardians and Legends of the Arctic: Polar Bears, Kupit, and the Mahaha
Polar bears are apex predators in the Arctic and have been revered by the Inuit who relied on them for sustenance and clothing. Through rituals and offerings to Nanuk, the "Great Polar Bear," Inuit hunters sought favor for successful...
Wonderscape
The Theories Behind the Salem Witch Trials
This video explores possible explanations for the Salem Witch Trials, including ergot poisoning, family feuds, and social tensions. It examines how jealousy, spite, and the strict Puritan lifestyle might have fueled the accusations and...
Wonderscape
Robert Smalls' Bold Escape from Charleston Harbor
Discover how Robert Smalls led a daring escape from Charleston Harbor on the Confederate steamship, the Planter. Learn about the high-stakes plan, the critical role of his knowledge of security signals, and the bravery it took to...
Wonderscape
The Curse of His Brother's Widow: Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
Discover the story behind King Henry VIII's first marriage to Catherine of Aragon, his brother's widow. Learn how their union shaped the political landscape of England and set the stage for Henry's dramatic break from the Catholic...
Wonderscape
The War of the Worlds Panic and the Truth About Van Gogh's Ear
Discover how Orson Welles' 1938 "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast caused widespread panic, convincing many Americans of an alien invasion. Learn the real story behind Vincent van Gogh’s famous ear incident, exploring the myths and...
Wonderscape
Breaking the Cycle of Housing Inequality for Black Families
Learn how historical and systemic practices, like redlining and housing covenants, have contributed to ongoing housing disparities for Black families in the United States. Discover potential solutions, such as stricter enforcement of the...
Wonderscape
Causes of Homelessness
This video explores the complex factors contributing to homelessness in the U.S., including the lack of affordable housing, mental health challenges, and systemic issues like the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill. Learn how...
Wonderscape
Historic Black Beaches: Safe Havens Amid Segregation
Discover the history of Black-owned beaches like Highland Beach, Atlantic Beach, and American Beach, which offered safe spaces for Black families during segregation. Learn how these resorts thrived as popular destinations for Black...
Great Big Story
Voices of hope, the missing people choir's heartfelt journey
Experience the emotional impact of the Missing People Choir, uniting families of missing loved ones through the power of song.
Wonderscape
Eleanor Roosevelt: The New Kind of First Lady
Learn how Eleanor Roosevelt transformed the role of First Lady, using her platform to advocate for civil rights, women’s rights, and the New Deal. From her tireless travel around the U.S. to her groundbreaking press conferences and...
Wonderscape
Kamala Harris: Breaking Barriers in Law and Politics
This video highlights Kamala Harris's groundbreaking career, from becoming California's first Black and Asian American District Attorney to her tenure as the state’s Attorney General. Kamala's fight for justice, refusal to back down from...
Bedtime History
Day of the Dead for Kids | Dia de los Muertos | Bedtime History
Learn about the traditional Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos where loved ones who have passed are remembered by their relatives.
Curated Video
The White-Gloved History of Hamburger Helper
Weird History Food is serving you up some delicious nostalgia with the history of Hamburger Helper. If you remember this creepy little mascot finger-tipping across your TV set, you'll remember Hamburger Helper was a way cash-strapped...
Curated Video
The Sad History of McDonald's Happy Meal
Weird History Food is going to make you giddy with the History of the Happy Meal. McDonald's Happy Meal started, in 1974, in of all places, Guatemala, which was its first McDonald’s franchise by Yolanda Fernández de Cofiño. You'll get a...
Great Big Story
Championing change, a midwife's mission in Los Angeles
Explore the vital role of a Los Angeles midwife advocating for safer birth options and better care for African American women.
Curated Video
Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch - Using Matplotlib for Data Visualization (2)
In this continuation lecture, we will focus on completing the assignment that we started on in the last lesson. This clip is from the chapter "Random Forest Step-by-Step" of the series "Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from...
Great Big Story
Bringing justice to cold cases through forensic art
Discover how student artists help solve cold cases by reconstructing faces from the past, offering closure to grieving families.
Curated Video
Mastering WidgetKit in SwiftUI 4, iOS 16 with Dynamic Island - Grocery Widget-2
This video explains the configuration of the grocery widget. This clip is from the chapter "Core Data in WidgetKit" of the series "Mastering WidgetKit in SwiftUI 4, iOS 16 with Dynamic Island".This section explains the core data in...
Curated Video
Beyond 20/20: Exploring the Limits of Human Vision and Beyond
Discover the fascinating world of visual acuity and how it is measured beyond traditional eye charts. Learn from experts about the extraordinary capabilities of human and avian vision, including tetrachromacy in birds, which allows them...
Curated Video
Mastering WidgetKit in SwiftUI 4, iOS 16 with Dynamic Island - Widget Configuration-2
This video explains the widget configuration by creating a new file called hellostaticwidget. This clip is from the chapter "Build Your First Widget from Scratch" of the series "Mastering WidgetKit in SwiftUI 4, iOS 16 with Dynamic...