The state of Virginia passes a law saying that stupid or immoral people are not allowed to have kids and must be sterilized. A woman named Carrie Buck fights back. Yes, this all actually happened.

In this video, the teacher explains how to build a draft for an informational text by transforming bullet point facts into complete sentences. The teacher emphasizes the importance of adding personal voice, examples, vocabulary, and...

WIRELESS NETWORK STORY: CALLING FOR HELP MAY SOON GET A LITTLE BIT EASIER FOR THE ELDERLY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HAVE DEVELOPED A NETWORK OF WIRELESS SENSORS THAT CAN DETECT A PERSON FALLING. THIS MONITORING...

A video summary of the Presidential election of 1840 between William Henry Harrison and Martin Van Buren.

Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti in 2016 as the most powerful hurricane in that country in half a century. Hundreds were killed, and hundreds were injured. Millions were impacted in Haiti. Hurricane Matthew went on to Cuba and then the...

He’s revered as the greatest Confederate general of them all, the personification of Southern loyalty, tradition and military strength. But there’s a lot more to the so-called ‘Marble Man’ than meets the eye. So, who was the real Robert...

The year 2026 marks the bicentennial of a landmark year in US history – when the first European women and enslaved people arrived on North American soil, and US democracy was born.

In US presidential elections the 50 states are divided into solid states, states that lean toward a certain party and swing states. Often the election result hinges on the electoral college votes available in the swing states. Certain of...

A summary lecture of the Presidential Election of 1816 between James Monroe and Rufus King.

When James Edward Hanger lost a leg in the American Civil War, he returned home to Virginia and designed the world's first articulated prosthetic that could bend like a real leg.

Historic accounts describe her “wild” appearance. So why did English settler Mad Ann Bailey don men’s clothes to take up the fight against Native American tribes?

This is the story of Ursula, Edith and Frances – three teenagers who Thomas Jefferson brought to the White House to train as his enslaved personal chefs.

Think you know all about the American Civil War? Think again! This is the untold story of why the North took up arms against the South.

In this video, viewers will learn about Peter Francisco, the Hercules of the Revolution, and the tall tales that cemented his reputation.

The second 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. George Washington decided not to retire, yet political division was already...

How our country's founders forged the framework of our government comes to life in this engaging program. Students will learn about James Madison and Alexander Hamilton and their key roles in the creation of the Constitution. Viewers...

David L. Green is an Associate Professor of Materials Science, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He received his B.S. from Boston University, an M.S. from the University of Maryland, and his Ph.D. from...

AN UNCONVENTIONAL couple are breaking relationship stereotypes: both consider themselves asexual and the husband is an agender drag queen. Dancing on stage in full make-up and a revealing metallic one-piece, Jeremiah Dauberly has a...

A history of the 1969, Category 5 hurricane, that struck the Mississippi coast.

Dr. Pamela Moran has served as the Superintendent of Albemarle County Public Schools since January 2006. She oversees a division with an annual operating budget of $160 million, with more than 1,200 teachers educating over...

The St Mary's Trailhead Shuttle stop provides access to several trails on the east side of Glacier National Park. One of these, St Mary's Falls, is one of the most popular hikes in the park, and for good reason ).



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This video follows the story of Meagan and Jeremiah, an unconventional couple who explore the world of drag together. Jeremiah's passion for drag leads him to question his own sexual identity, while Meagan learns to embrace and support...

Sally Hemings was an enslaved woman who had several children with Founding Father Thomas Jefferson. Her story of agency and eventual emancipation remains an inspiration.

Pocahontas is a very famous figure from the era of European settlement in Virginia. However, her story is immensely shrouded in myth and legend. Did she really save John Smith's life? Who was the John Rolfe that she later married? And...