Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1968
The 46th Presidential election in American history took place on November 5, 1968. Sure, President Lyndon Johnson kicked butt in the 1964 election, but what a difference four years makes. In case you didn't know, the 1960s were probably...
Professor Dave Explains
Jimmy Carter: Successes and Failures Abroad (1977 – 1981)
Jimmy Carter was the last Democrat to win the South, given that he had served as Governor of Georgia. Most of the major events during his presidency were centered on foreign affairs, specifically the Middle East. Some went well, some not...
One Minute History
Pancho Villa - Heroes of the Mexican Revolution - One Minute History
Pancho Villa is a national folk hero and an icon of the Mexican Revolution. At sixteen, he drops his birth name, Jose Doroteo Arango Arambula, after killing a man for threatening to sexually assault his sister. He escapes into the Sierra...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1960
The 44th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1960. It was the first election in which Alaska and Hawaii could both participate. Dwight Eisenhower had a pretty good run, but he was the first President...
Curated Video
Bright Lights, Gritty City
In the space of just 40 years, the majority of Americans packed their bags for a new life in the city. So what brought on this seismic shift from rural to urban dwelling? And what was the fallout?
Makematic
Peter Harris
The American Revolution was a war that involved many different people and forced Native Americans to choose sides. This is the story of Continental Army hero, Peter Harris.
Mr. Beat
The Gettysburg Address (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of the humble beginnings of one of the most famous and beloved speeches in American history, The Gettysburg Address.
One Minute History
The Olympic Games VERTICAL - One Minute History
Records of the first Olympic Games date back to Olympia, Greece in 776 B.C. — where a cook won the only event: a 192-meter race. The Roman Empire then conquered Greece in mid-2nd century B.C., and while the games continued every four...
Curated Video
The Turtle Submersible: The First Military Submarine
Designed in 1775, the Turtle Submersible was a military submarine that pushed the limits of engineering, in an attempt to defeat the formidable British Navy.
One Minute History
Lego - Greatest Toys on Earth - One Minute History
The history of LEGO; one of the world's most beloved toys.
One Minute History
The Story of Earth - History of the Universe - One Minute History
The story of the creation of earth and its various epochs.
Mr. Beat
How the Supreme Court Decided the 2000 Election Bush v. Gore
It's the most controversial Presidential election in American history (except maybe the Election of 1860 or Election of 1824), mainly because the Supreme Court ultimately decides its outcome.
Curated Video
The Swivel Chair: How Thomas Jefferson Innovated the Office Chair
Thomas Jefferson’s words helped found a nation. But did you know that he also invented the modern day swivel chair?
Curated Video
The Equal Rights Amendment: A Woman's Prerogative
The Equal Rights Amendment proposes to protect women and other marginalized genders under the U.S. Constitution - so why hasn't it been ratified?
One Minute History
VELCRO® Brand Fastener - Greatest Inventions - One Minute History
The history behind Velcro; one of the greatest inventions of all time
Curated Video
Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone
Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone was an American inventor, philanthropist, and businesswoman regarded as the first black woman to become a millionaire. Hugely recognized for her hair products the "Wonderful Hair Grower", her cosmetology...
Curated Video
The Underground Railroad
A sprawling network of secret routes, pathways and safe houses, the Underground Railroad helped countless enslaved people escape to freedom in the 18th and 19th centuries.
One Minute History
Wilcox, WY Train Robbery - The Wild West - Famous Robberies - One Minute History
June 2, 1899 - Wilcox, Wyoming - A group of outlaws rob Union Pacific Number 1 of its loot; a haul worth an estimated thirty to fifty thousand dollars. Union Pacific Railroad dispatches its own specially outfitted Number 4 train to...
One Minute History
Before the Attack on Pearl Harbor - World War II - One Minute History
1941 - Tensions between Japan and the United States run hot as the Imperial Japanese Army invades China and French Indochina. The U.S. responds by sending support to the Nationalist government of Chiang Kai-shek and imposes trade...
One Minute History
Gingerbread - Glorious Food - One Minute History
The history and origins of Gingerbread; the iconic holiday treat
Curated Video
Exploring the Roots of Blues Music
Explore the origins of Blues music in the American Deep South and its evolution from African American work songs and European American folk music. Learn about key musical characteristics of the Blues, such as the call and response...
One Minute History
President Truman and the Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb - World War II - One Minute History
The history behind President Truman and his decision to use atomic weapons at the end of World War II
One Minute History
Attack on Pearl Harbor - World War II - One Minute History
December 7, 1941 - Hawaii - Japanese spy Takeo Yoshikawa hears the code phrase “East wind, rain” on his short wave radio, signalling an attack on America. North of Oahu, Mitsuo Fuchida, Commander of the Imperial Japanese fleet, launches...
Curated Video
AIDS Memorial Quilt: Raising Awareness a Stitch at a Time
The AIDS Memorial quilt is a community art project that changed the world’s perception of HIV and AIDs.