One Minute History
006 Thomas Jefferson - One Minute History
Thomas Jefferson is born on a plantation near Charlottesville, VA. After inheriting the property, he clears the mountaintop and names it Monticello, or ‘little mountain’. In law school, Thomas is elected to the VA House of Burgesses and...
One Minute History
054 Ho Chi Minh and the Rise of Vietnam - One Minute History
During World War II, the Japanese invade the French colony of Vietnam. Supported by the American Office of Strategic Services, now the CIA, Ho Chi Minh leads a band of resistance fighters known as the Viet Minh. Ho makes a deal with OSS...
One Minute History
061 John Adams and The Boston Massacre - One Minute History
March 5, 1770 - British soldiers are accused of killing five colonists in what becomes known as the Boston Massacre. Lawyer John Adams agrees to defend the soldiers, despite the damage it may do to his reputation in the colonies....
One Minute History
158 The George Washington Distillery - One Minute History
Most people would simply retire after serving as the President of the United States. Not George Washington. After completing two terms as the nation’s first president, GW decided it was time to say cheers to another venture: the whiskey...
One Minute History
167 - The 3/5 Compromise - One Minute History
1787 - Delegates at the Constitutional Convention are divided on how slaves will be counted for the purpose of representation in the United States Congress. Northern states don’t want slaves to be counted at all, while Southern states...
One Minute History
108 Founding Brothers - One Minute History
John Adams recruits Thomas Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence at the Second Continental Congress. Jefferson writes, Adams edits. After the American Revolution, their friendship flourishes in the courts of Europe, where...
Jabzy
1405 - The Year England was Nearly Destroyed | Medieval England, Owain Glyndwr, Plantagenets... etc.
1405 - The Year England was Nearly Destroyed | Medieval England, Owain Glyndwr, Plantagenets... etc.
Curated Video
Choosing a Parenting Style
Students will learn about the different parenting styles, with related pictures to help students distinguish between them.
Curated Video
The Father of the Declaration of Independence
“Thomas Jefferson” reads and discusses a biography of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Schooling Online
Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway - Theme of Marriage and Relationships
What makes a marriage last? And what must we give up to grow up? In Mrs Dalloway, Woolf explores the personal and social dimensions of marriage in the 1920s. The question is: have things changed much in the 21st century? Join us for a...
Teaching Without Frills
How to Evaluate Sources for Relevance - Writing for Kids
In this video, you will learn how to choose the most relevant sources when researching a topic for a research paper. We will define types of sources and discuss strategies for determining relevance.
Economics Explained
How the World's Richest Country Lost 90% of its GDP
In the 1980s Nauru was the richest country in the world on a per capita basis. Nauru's wealth can be entirely attributed to its deposits of Phosphate, a substance used in fertilizers. However, by the early 2000s they had completely run...
Hip Hughes History
The Seneca Falls Convention Explained: US History Review
Uploaded on the 167th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention, we take a look at the big idea of women's rights in the 19th century as well as some interesting facts about the convention.
Hip Hughes History
The Stamp Act Congress Explained: US History Review
A super quick overview of the first Colonial Congress, the Stamp Act Congress. Put together in response the the Stamp Act and meeting in 1765, this important event is one of the earliest illustrations of the upcoming American Revolution.
Vlogbrothers
Understanding Ukraine: The Problems Today and Some Historical Context
In which John discusses the crisis in Ukraine, and how the influence of Russia and Europe have shaped Ukrainian politics for centuries. REMINDER: Educational videos are allowed to be more than four minutes long.
TLDR News
Will Starmer Destroy the SNP?
Following Nicola Sturgeon's resignation and the controversies surrounding the SNP's leadership election, some have speculated that Labour could take advantage and make gains in Scotland. Soes polling bear this out? Could Labour really...
TLDR News
Can Scottish Independence Survive Without Sturgeon?
After Sturgeon's surprise resignation, many have called the future of the SNP and IndyRef2 into question. With some of her potential successors already causing controversy, what does this all mean for the Scottish Independence movement...
Curated Video
Learn How to Sign 4th of July Signs in ASL | K&L Sign Time
Kate learns how to sign 4th of July signs and basic phrases for 4th of July in American Sign Language. She is learning all the signs related to 4th of July and basic 4th of July phrases in ASL. Come join us and Learn How to Sign 4th of...
Curated Video
Rebels in the Records: Irish MP and revolutionary. Countess Markievicz by Gabriel
National Archives: This films is part of a series called ‘Rebels in the Records’. The films in the series were created by young people in July 2021 and combine puppetry, model-making and animation. They explore stories of people and...
Curated Video
Partition of British India
National Archives: What can The National Archives' documents reveal about the partition of British India? In this video, Hannah Carter, Iqbal Singh, and Eleanor Newbigin introduce the file DO 142/416 and what it can tell us about the...
Curated Video
Pathé: Tanganyika Independent (1961)
National Archives: This month’s clip is titled ‘Tanganyika Independent 1961’ – footage of the independence celebrations of Tanganyika, which eventually became the mainland of present-day Tanzania. Tanzania celebrates its 60th...