Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Great Plains Region: Historical Highlights
This clip explores the historical history, and some important cultural features of the Great Plains Region.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1928
The 36th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 1928, the day I turned negative 53. Calvin Coolidge had a smooth second term. The economy remained strong, and the federal government even had a huge surplus....
Healthcare Triage
Election Results Impact the ACA, Medicaid Expansion, and Marijuana
Yesterday's election results have a lot of impact on health care in the United States. The new Democratic House of Representatives and the ACA, expansion of Medicaid in red states, and medical and recreational marijuana are all affected...
Professor Dave Explains
Franklin Pierce: The Compromise Candidate (1853 - 1857)
Franklin Pierce only served one term, but the borders of America changed a fair amount during his time in office. Let's see what events led to these changes and what happened to Pierce!
Mr. Beat
The Most Interesting American You've Never Heard Of
So, you may have not heard about Samuel P. Dinsmoor, but his story is about as Americana as it gets. Dinsmoor was born near Coolville, Ohio, on March 8, 1843. His youth abruptly ended after enthusiastically signing up for the Union Army...
Mr. Beat
Lawrence and Ames Compared
Mr. Beat compares and contrasts Lawrence, Kansas and Ames, Iowa, both college towns located in the American Midwest. Mr. Beat is a bit familiar, you could say, with Lawrence. He has help with Ames with Xander from the channel ARTexplains.
Mr. Beat
First Day of School 2016
This is what my (un)lucky students in "real life" get to watch on the first day of school. Have a great school year, people!
TLDR News
The CANZUK Union Explained - Explaining Brexit
After Brexit the UK will be free to make it's own trade deals and establish it's own new relationships. One new union which has been discussed is the CANZUK model, bringing together the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand....
Mr. Beat
Why Kansas City is (Mostly) in Missouri
In 2005, I watched the British band Keane at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City. After they finished playing a song, the lead singer, Tom Chaplin, said it was the band's first time in Kansas. Many members of the crowd immediately booed...
Healthcare Triage
More Medicaid News, but This Time Its Not All Terrible!
This week, Seema Verma announced that the administration would not approve several requests by states to place lifetime limits on Medicaid benefits. How about that? The CMS doesn't do much to protect benefits these days, but this is a...
Next Animation Studio
U.S. COVID cases double due to delta variant and issues with vaccine rollout
The number of new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. has more than doubled in the last two weeks, with the delta variant proving difficult to contain and a divide forming between those who are vaccinated and those who are not.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Great Plains Region: Introduction
This clip introduces the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Great Plains Region.
AllTime 10s
10 Places Frozen In Time
Countless towns, cities and civilisations have risen and fallen over the years, but in rare cases we get to see them preserved to some degree - sometimes entirely. Here's 10 Places Frozen in Time.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Andres De Los Reyes - Teachers Make a Difference - Candice Alfano
"Dr. De Los Reyes received his Ph.D. in 2008 from Yale University. He completed his training at the APA-accredited clinical internship at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Psychiatry, Institute for Juvenile Research....
Mr. Beat
How to View Historical Imagery on Google Earth
Here is a short video about how you can view historical imagery of a location on Google Earth.
Mr. Beat
How To Use Transit Directions in Google Earth
Here is a short video about how to get directions by public transport in Google Earth.
Curated Video
Kansas: The American Heartland
Join us as we delve into the fascinating history, culture, and cuisine of Kansas. Whether you're a history buff, nature lover, or food enthusiast, Kansas has something to offer everyone. So let's embark on an educational journey through...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
John Merrow - Teachers Make a Difference - The Coach
John Merrow began his career as an education reporter with National Public Radio in 1974 and recently stepped down as President of Learning Matters, a non-profit production company in New York City. In 2012 he became the first journalist...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Bruce D. Baker - Why Money Matters for America's Students
Bruce D. Baker, Ed.D. is a Professor in the Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Administration at the GSE, and is widely recognized as a leading scholar in the field of education finance. Serving in both academic and...
TMW Media
The history of Denver
We’re striking gold on today’s episode of Travel Thru History! We’ll hike a “Mile-High” to a city surrounded by mountains, plains and gold mines. It’s a city diverse in indoor cultural activities as well as outdoor adventures. We’re...
The Wall Street Journal
Are We There Yet?
Is lightning-fast mass transit a reality that is closer than you think, or a pipe dream? Hear from a transit pioneer and a regulator on the outlook for high-speed transportation in the U.S.
The March of Time
1951: HARVARD UNIVERSITY DORMS: Student (holding cigarette) meeting w/ dorm House tutor, SOT saying thinks paper is shaping up, asking if he was able to do research over break, Student saying sister helped. College residence, housing, Ivy League
MOT 1951: HARVARD UNIVERSITY DORMS: Student (holding cigarette) meeting w/ dorm House tutor, SOT saying thinks paper is shaping up, asking if he was able to do research over break, Student saying sister helped. College residence,...
NASA
NASA and NOAA Take to the Air to Chase Smoke
NASA, NOAA and university partners are taking to the skies, and the ground, to chase smoke from fires burning across the United States. The Fire Influence on Regional to Global Environments and Air Quality (FIREX-AQ) is starting in...