TED Talks
Reed Kroloff: A tour of modern architecture
Reed Kroloff gives us a new lens for judging new architecture: is it modern, or is it romantic? Look for glorious images from two leading practices -- and a blistering critique of the 9/11 planning process.
Crash Course
War & Expansion Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the Mexican-American War in the late 1840s, and the expansion of the United States into the western end of North America. In this episode of Crash Course, US territory finally reaches from the...
Crash Course
The Market Revolution Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the Market Revolution. In the first half of the 19th century, the way people lived and worked in the United States changed drastically. At play was the classic (if anything in a 30 year old nation...
Curated Video
The Hidden Meanings in Nature Art
New ReviewFrom sunsets to double rainbows, nature’s full of beautiful things. So it’s not surprising that artists have found inspiration in Mother Nature for millennia. What is surprising is the wide variety of human concerns that nature art has...
Curated Video
L.A. Noire Walkthrough Part 94: "Manifest Destiny" (10 of 10)
Howcast - Check out this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "Manifest Destiny" with this online demo.
Curated Video
L.A. Noire Walkthrough Part 89: "Manifest Destiny" (5 of 10)
Howcast - Check out part 90 of this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "Manifest Destiny" with this online demo.
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L.A. Noire Walkthrough Part 93: "Manifest Destiny" (9 of 10)
Howcast - Check out part 94 of this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "Manifest Destiny" with this online demo.
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L.A. Noire Walkthrough Part 91: "Manifest Destiny" (7 of 10)
Howcast - Check out part 92 of this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "Manifest Destiny" with this online demo.
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L.A. Noire Walkthrough Part 92: "Manifest Destiny" (8 of 10)
Howcast - Check out part 93 of this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "Manifest Destiny" with this online demo.
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L.A. Noire Walkthrough Part 90: "Manifest Destiny" (6 of 10)
Howcast - Check out part 91 of this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "Manifest Destiny" with this online demo.
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L.A. Noire Walkthrough Part 88: "Manifest Destiny" (4 of 10)
Howcast - Check out part 89 of this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "Manifest Destiny" with this online demo.
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L.A. Noire Walkthrough Part 87: "Manifest Destiny" (3 of 10)
Howcast - Check out part 88 of this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "Manifest Destiny" with this online demo.
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L.A. Noire Walkthrough Part 86: "Manifest Destiny" (2 of 10)
Howcast - Check out part 87 of this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "Manifest Destiny" with this online demo.
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L.A. Noire Walkthrough Part 85: "Manifest Destiny" (1 of 10)
Howcast - Check out part 86 of this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "Manifest Destiny" with this online demo.
Bedtime History
What was Manifest Destiny?
Learn about Manifest Destiny, the 19th-century belief that the United States was meant to expand across North America. This video covers the history behind the idea, key events like the Louisiana Purchase, the Oregon Trail, and the...
Makematic
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848 transferred 55% of Mexican territory to the U.S., and ignited a fierce debate over slavery in these new lands.
Curated Video
Native American Reservations, Explained.
How did Native Americans end up on Reservations? We explore the complicated relationship between the Indian Nations and the United States of America. Watch Tai Leclaire breakdown all you need to know about the Reservation system and why...
Curated Video
That Time an American Lawyer Took Over Nicaragua | The Life & Times of William Walker
Footnotes: 0:26 Shame on anyone listening to this through poor quality speakers and not getting to hear this sound design 1:15 You might rightly ask "How could he pay for such an army after being unemployed for a while?" and clearly you...
One Minute History
166 - Manifest Destiny - One Minute History
Manifest Destiny was a 19th-century belief in the United States that it was destined to expand its territory and spread its values across North America. Coined in 1845 by journalist John O'Sullivan, who argued that it was America's...
Hip Hughes History
Thomas Jefferson: The Louisiana Purchase and the Constitution -- US History Review
Why did Jefferson acquire the Louisiana Purchase? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? A fun and clear explanation of a critical moment in American history by a seasoned Social Studies Teacher.
Hip Hughes History
The Homestead Act of 1862 Explained: US History Review
Brush your history with a quick overview of the 1862 Homestead Act, one of Abraham Lincoln's crowning legislative achievements.
Hip Hughes History
Andrew Jackson in Ten Minutes
A short, explicit lecture aimed at the heart of Jacksonian ideas, brought to your by your host, Mr. Hughes.
Hip Hughes History
Manifest Destiny in Ten Minutes
With many misguided comments, please know this is a lecture designed to help kids pass tests, the curriculum is set by NY state. I do not choose to bash Europeans, nor ignore ugly truths. This is a short theme based lecture on U.S....
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1844
The 15th Presidential election in American history took place from Friday, November 1, to Wednesday, December 4, 1844. This was the last presidential election to be held on different days in different states. All future presidential...