Curated Video
Plessy v. Ferguson: Separate but Equal
Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that established the legal doctrine of “separate but equal”. It was a ruling that enabled many states to enact racial segregation laws for decades to come.
Schooling Online
Tennessee Williams A Steetcar Named Desire - Scenes 9-11 Summary
Stanley has finally unmasked Blanche for the liar she is. Mitch also confronts Blanche about her secrets – will she own up to any of it? It all leads to a final showdown between Blanche and Stanley. Will Blanche be able to rise from the...
Schooling Online
Tennessee Williams A Steetcar Named Desire - Scenes 6-8 Summary
It’s no secret that Blanche and Stanley don’t get along. He thinks she’s a liar, and she thinks he’s a pig. Thankfully, Blanche sees a way out in the form of the ever-sincere Mitch. But Stanley doesn’t like the idea of Blanche fooling...
Schooling Online
Tennessee Williams A Steetcar Named Desire - Scenes 3-5 Summary
It’s poker night at the Kowalskis and Blanche and Stella return from their girls’ night out. Everyone has had a bit too much to drink and spirits run high. Blanche catches the eye of one of Stanley’s friends, but Stanley grows impatient....
Schooling Online
Tennessee Williams A Steetcar Named Desire - Scenes 1-2 Summary
On a spring evening in New Orleans, the glamorous Blanche Dubois steps off a streetcar named Desire. She’s come to stay with her sister, Stella, and her husband, Stanley Kowalski. The Kowalski’s flat is much smaller and shabbier than...
Hip Hughes History
The Road to Tokyo Exhibit: The National WW2 Museum
After visiting New Orleans and the National WW2 Museum I had to make a video about the "Road to Tokyo" exhibit. Visit the museum online for information about scheduling your class or family trip!
Vlogbrothers
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Global Warming
Throughout this video I say "probability curve" when a statistician would say "probability distribution." I just want to say that I'm aware of this, and that it's a choice I intentionally made because I felt like it made it easier to...
The Art Assignment
Notes from New Orleans | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
We visited New Orleans for the Prospect.3 exhibition and saw some fantastic art by Carrie Mae Weems, Camille Henrot, Shigeru Ban, Kerry James Marshall, and Tavares Strachan. Let's talk about it!
The Art Assignment
Use creativity to transform a discarded object. | Brandan Odums | The Art Assignment
The Art Assignment continues its journey through New Orleans with Brandan "BMike" Odums, the mastermind behind "ExhibitBE", a collaborative street art exhibition that transformed an unoccupied apartment building and gave it new life. Now...
Curated Video
The Devastation of Hurricane Katrina
In August 2005, a strong tropical cyclone hit the Southeastern United States. This storm became known as Hurricane Katrina. Learn about where Katrina landed and the devastation it caused.
Next Animation Studio
NASA rolls out space launch system booster for testing
NASA rolled out the core stage of the Space Launch System “mega-rocket” from a New Orleans factory on Wednesday.
Curated Video
Discover the Vibrant Culture of New Orleans
Join us as we explore the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Known for its rich cultural heritage and lively atmosphere, New Orleans is a melting pot of diverse cultures, including French-speaking Cajuns, Creoles, Italians, Irish,...
The March of Time
1953: NEW ORLEANS: PORT: WS Cargo ships, VS Ship names, Swedish 'Uddeholm Goteborg', 'Inhambane' Portugal , Norwegian 'Thalatta Tonsberg', 'Farmsun Amsterdam', 'Anapoy' on stern TU Greek flag, 'Emsriff Hamburg', 'Nichirei Maru'.
MOT 1953: NEW ORLEANS: PORT: WS Cargo ships, VS Ship names, Swedish 'Uddeholm Goteborg', 'Inhambane' Portugal , Norwegian 'Thalatta Tonsberg', 'Farmsun Amsterdam', 'Anapoy' on stern TU Greek flag, 'Emsriff Hamburg', 'Nichirei Maru'.
Weatherthings
Hurricane Katrina: The Meteorology
Hurricane Katrina was historic, not just for size and strength but for way it hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and southeastern Louisiana. It led to death, destruction, displacement, and suffering, particularly in New Orleans. See the...
The March of Time
1952: NEW ORLEANS: FRENCH QUARTER: HA WS Neon 'Jimmy Moran's Food for Kings' (809 St. Louis Street) restaurant sign standing on top of flat roof building. Famous, fettuccine, historic neighborhood.
MOT 1952: NEW ORLEANS: FRENCH QUARTER: HA WS Neon 'Jimmy Moran's Food for Kings' (809 St. Louis Street) restaurant sign standing on top of flat roof building. Famous, fettuccine, historic neighborhood.
The March of Time
1952: NEW ORLEANS: FRENCH QUARTER: TU WS 'Historical Old Absinthe House' sign w/ Bourbon St. on lamppost FG, MS Sign. VS 'Defaite de l'armee Anglaise' by engraver Philibert-Louis Debucourt (1815?) Battle of New Orleans in War of 1812.
MOT 1952: NEW ORLEANS: FRENCH QUARTER: TU WS 'Historical Old Absinthe House' sign w/ Bourbon St. on lamppost FG, MS Sign. VS 'Defaite de l'armee Anglaise' by engraver Philibert-Louis Debucourt (1815?) Battle of New Orleans in War of 1812.
Curated Video
Teaching Ruby Bridges
In the 1960s, Black schoolgirl Ruby Bridges and White teacher Barbara Henry showed America the true power of racial integration in the classroom.
The Art Assignment
Become Someone Else | Tameka Norris | The Art Assignment
The Art Assignment travels to New Orleans to meet with Tameka Norris, who makes art in a variety of media and often uses her body in her work. She challenges YOU to become someone else. Sarah then highlights Adrian Piper, who created an...
Curated Video
Lewis and Clark: the Making of an Expedition
Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery opened the American West up to expansion and settlement – but it all rested on the expert planning and preparation.
AllTime 10s
10 Iconic American Things That Aren't Actually American
Next time you sit down for a hotdog at a football game, you might be surprised to know that what you're doing isn't nearly as red, white and blue as you think. So have a sit down and find out why all your favourite American things aren't...
Curated Video
Mardi Gras: The Colorful Celebration of New Orleans
Mardi Gras (or "Fat Tuesday") is New Orleans, United State's version of Carnival. It's a three-week long festival of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Learn about the history, symbolism, and customs of the festivities - and...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Katrina: The Impact on Society
Hurricane Katrina was historic, not just for size and strength but for way it hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and southeastern Louisiana. It led to death, destruction, displacement, and suffering, particularly in New Orleans. See the...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - The Jazz Age
Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...
The Economist
Carnival: the global party
Carnival is celebrated in over 50 countries. How did an ancient pagan festival become the world’s biggest party?