Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: Spanish Settlements - The Santa Fe Settlement
Chronicles the exploits of Cortes, De Soto, and Coronado; and Spanish incursions into South & Central America, Mexico and the American Southwest. This video looks at the Spanish settlement of Santa Fe and the issues that arose for those...
60 Second Histories
Ancient Maya food
A Maya woman describes the crops they grow and the food they eat.
The Viral Fever
Mayan Garden, Mexico: Ancient Mayan Forest Gardens
Mayan Garden, Mexico part 2/2: This video explores the sustainable agricultural practices of the Mayan descendants in Central America, specifically their use of the Milpas system to grow crops like corn, beans, and squash. It also delves...
Financial Times
Crunched: is economic growth fuelling climate change?
FT data journalists Federica Cocco and John Burn-Murdoch look at the numbers behind George Monbiot's argument that pressures for GDP growth of 3 per cent are in conflict with the drastic changes needed to prevent the worst impacts of...
60 Second Histories
What happened to the Ancient Maya?
An explorer discusses some of the reasons why the Maya civilization may have disappeared
Weird History
Step-by-Step Timeline of the Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs
Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid slammed into the Earth's atmosphere, traveling 45,000 miles per hour. The asteroid ripped a hole 18 miles deep in the Earth's crust, triggering devastating winds, seismic waves, and tsunamis. For...
Cerebellum
Compromise And Conflict in America: 1848-1857 - Gadsden Purchase (1853)
This video looks at the documents conceived in a period when the civil rights of women and Native Americans were in question, and slavery was driving a wedge between slaveholders and abolitionists. Educators from noted American...
Ancient Lights Media
Philippines
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Philippines.
Mr. Beat
The Most Underrated American President
Here's the story of James K. Polk, the most underrated President in American history. He did more in four years as President than most Presidents do in eight.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Charles Lindbergh
In this video, we explore the incredible life of Charles Lindbergh, an aviation pioneer who changed the way people travel and connect with each other. From his early years growing up on a farm in Minnesota to his historic transatlantic...
TLDR News
Britain’s (Potential) Trade Deal with Australia Explained: Why Johnson Wants TimTams - TLDR News.
With the UK now out of the EU, the nation is now able to negotiate its own trade deals, so this week Boris Johnson initiated trade talks with the Australian government. In this video, we discuss the initial remarks, what a deal could...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Grassland Biomes: Grasslands in North America
Upon viewing the Exploring Grassland Biomes video series, students will be able to do the following: Describe some of the basic characteristics of grasslands: - grasslands receive 25 to 75 centimeters of rain a year - grazing by large...
TLDR News
Biden's Immigration Plan: Why Republicans AND Democrats Hate It - TLDR News
The border is proving to be a difficult topic for Biden, with both Republicans and Democrats on his back about his policies. So in this video we unpick what Biden's immigration policy looks like, why it's fairly universally disliked &...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Michael - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society
Hurricane Michael was a late-season storm in 2018 that grew to become the most powerful hurricane on record to hit the central Florida Panhandle. After landfall as a Category 4 storm, it remained a major hurricane, moving into Georgia....
Professor Dave Explains
Martin Van Buren: Best Mutton Chops Ever (1837 - 1841)
Martin Van Buren was an interesting fellow. He was the first president born after American independence from Britain, so he was the first president actually born an American citizen. Also, he was the first president of non-British...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Harvey - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society
Hurricane Harvey rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico in 2017, before making landfall in Texas, as one the strongest hurricanes there in over 50 years. The high wind quickly faded after landfall, but the rain continued as the storm...
The Art Assignment
Art Trip: Tijuana | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
On this international art trip, we travel to Tijuana to meet with Ghana Think Tank and Torolab, explore the city, and visit artist Hugo Crosthwaite's studio.
TMW Media
Fort Jefferson and The Dry Tortugas National Park
It’s island living we seek on this episode of Travel Thru History! We visit a spectacular chain of islands off the Southern coast of Florida known as the Florida Keys. The keys have a rich history and culture distinct from the Florida...
Jabzy
Franco-Mexican War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Franco-Mexican War
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marco Polo Hernández Cuevas - Mexico's African Heritage
Dr. Marco Polo Hernández Cuevas holds a Ph.D. in Hispanic and Italian Studies from the University of British Columbia; a M.A. in Spanish Language and Peninsular and Latin American literatures; and a B.A. in General Studies & Spanish...
Healthcare Triage
Ending Risk Adjustment Payments Will Further Undermine Obamacare
The Trump administration announced its intent to stop making risk adjustment payments to insurers on the ACA marketplaces.
Curated Video
Introducing Claims and Background Information in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, we will be practicing how to introduce claims clearly in argumentative writing by using background information. It is important to provide context and help the reader understand the topic before stating our claim and...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: The First Settlement - St Augustine Florida
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. This video looks at the first European settlement in North America that predated Jamestown Virigina. The video also looks...
Financial Times
Mexico's migrant crackdown
The FT's Central America correspondent Jude Webber travels to the Mexico-Guatemala border to meet migrants desperate to make it to the US and the 'coyote' people smugglers profiting from their pain. Has Mexican president Andrés Manuel...