Financial Times
Who will clean up America's abandoned oil wells?
President Biden wants to give billions in extra funding to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells contaminating the air, soil and groundwater. But why must taxpayers foot the bill?
Curated Video
Exploring Beautiful America
Dr. Forrester explores various mountains, bays, lakes, and rivers that make the United States of America beautiful.
Curated Video
Andrew Carnegie: A Shining Example
Dr. Forrester discusses the importance of immigrants to the American society. She cites examples of important immigrants and discusses the contributions of Andrew Carnegie in depth.
Curated Video
The Teapot Dome Scandal, Untold
The Teapot Dome Scandal in the 1920s stunned the American public by exposing the large-scale greed of some US politicians, and empowered Congress to launch investigations - reaffirming that no one is above the law.
Mr. Beat
The U.S. Interstate Highway System Explained
What's up with the Interstate Highway System? Mr. Beat explains how it works, why we have it, and how it came to be what it is today.
Curated Video
Geography of the Northeast United States
Geography of the Northeast United States evaluates the characteristics of the Northeast region of the United States by exploring geographical information such as landforms, water forms, and landmarks.
Curated Video
Significant Individuals of the Middle Colonies
Significant Individuals of the Middle Colonies identifies significant individuals responsible for the development of the Middle colonies.
Curated Video
Comparing Mental Health Practices
Elyn Saks, Professor of Law, Psychology, and Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at USC, details some of the differences in mental health attitudes and policies between England and the US.
Weird History
History of the Big Mac
Weird History Food is discussing the Big Mac. Everyone's favorite burger at McDonald's, the Big Mac is probably the most iconic-looking sandwich out there. We're going to take a look back at Mac's early origins, its surprising tie-in to...
Curated Video
The Gettysburg Address
"The Gettysburg Address" depicts President Lincoln's address after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Hip Hughes History
Federalist #47 Explained: American Government Review
An overview of James Madison's classical writing on checks and balances, Federalist #47.
Hip Hughes History
The 9/11 Attacks Explained: US History Review (1/2)
Part 1 of a 20 minute lecture which explains the root causes of 9/11.
Hip Hughes History
The Paxton Boys: The Conestoga Massacre Explained
An overview of one of the most horrific massacres in colonial history as settlers of SE Pennsylvania go on a rampage. Watch as Benjamin Franklin saves the day but not before violence takes it course. A sneak peek into some of the anger...
Religion for Breakfast
How I Became a Religious Studies Researcher
Inspired by Simon Clark's call for his subscribers to post "How I Became a Researcher" videos, I'm posting a short biographical sketch of my journey from a history Bachelors student to a religious studies PhD candidate. Hope you enjoy!
Curated Video
Trump: 'even the polls are crooked'
Donald Trump suggested to supporters that the polls that show Hillary Clinton ahead in the race to be US president are false.One night after the second presidential debate, the Republican presidential nominee said "even the polls are...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Heroes of American Manufacturing: Bollman Hat Company
The oldest hat maker in the U.S., Bollman Hat Company, is featured as the next hero in NIST MEP’s Heroes of American Manufacturing series. In operation since 1868, Bollman has a remarkable American-made legacy. This employee-owned...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1832
The 12th episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1832, the country's first prominent third party gives it a go, and then a fourth...
Hip Hughes History
The 1812 Election Explained
A summary lecture of the electoral battle between Dewitt Clinton and James Madison.
Hip Hughes History
The Whiskey Rebellion Explained in One Minute
The fastest explanation of the Whiskey Rebellion this side of Western Pennsylvania.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nilgün Anadolu-Okur - Dismantling Slavery
Nilgün Anadolu-Okur is an associate professor at Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts, and the director of African American Studies undergraduate program. Her publications include Dismantling Slavery: Frederick Douglass, William...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Michael Soskil - Global Service Learning
Michael is the head teacher of Wallenpaupack South Elementary School in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. Having looked at neuroscience research, he bases his...
Healthcare Triage
A Close Look at the Poorly Crafted Birth Control Rule
A couple of months ago, the Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services created an exemption to the Affordable Care Act's requirement that employers cover birth control for their employees. Last week, a US District...
Curated Video
Whiskey Rebellion
Whiskey fanned the flames of a Pennsylvanian tax uprising that lasted for three years!
TLDR News
The States That Could Swing the Election: States to Watch on Election Night - TLDR News
It's finally election day! So with results about to begin trickling in just a few hours from now, we thought we'd run through the states you need to watch. So in this video, we tell you what to expect from election night, debunk some...