SciShow
Why Scurvy Doesn't Make Sense to Science
Scurvy isn't just a silly word used by pirates- it's actually a serious disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C that still occurs today! But did you know that our distant ancestors could make their own Vitamin C, making it impossible to...
Be Smart
The Surprising Origin of Thanksgiving Foods
Ever wonder where your favorite Thanksgiving foods come from? Well the truth may be closer to home than you think.
Crash Course
PTSD and Alien Abduction - Slaughterhouse-Five Part 2: Crash Course Literature 213
In which John Green continues to teach you about Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. (WARNING: When Slaughterhouse-Five was published, some of the crude language in the book caused controversy. We quote one mildly controversial line in...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Indian Festivals
INDIAN FESTIVAL - MAKAR SANKRANTI FESTIVAL EACH JANUARY THOUSANDS OF PILGRIMS, WORSHIPPERS AND TOURISTS MAKE THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE 5,000 YEAR-OLD SACRED INDIAN CITY OF VARANASI TO TAKE PART IN THE HINDU HARVEST FESTIVAL OF MAKAR...
Curated Video
Crusader Kings Family Tree | Kingdom of Jerusalem
Crusader Kings Family Tree | Kingdom of Jerusalem
Bedtime History
History of Thanksgiving For Kids
Learn about the history of Thanksgiving, from the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth to the establishment of a national holiday thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale.
Wonderscape
Debunking Myths: Columbus, Leif Erikson, and the First Thanksgiving
Explore the true stories behind Christopher Columbus, Leif Erikson, and the first Thanksgiving. Learn why Columbus didn’t actually discover America, how Leif Erikson reached North America 500 years earlier, and the realities of the...
Curated Video
The Plymouth Colony and Colonial Life in the 1600s
Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Plymouth Colony and how difficult life must have been for the early settlers like the Pilgrims and the Puritans.
Curated Video
European Immigration and Ellis Island
Dr. Forrester talks about the variety of immigrants who have come to America and the various reasons they came. She then talks about the immigration center at Ellis Island.
Great Big Story
The Oldest Tattooing Family in the World
Discover the ancient art of pilgrimage tattoos in the Holy Land, passed down through generations and embraced by travelers worldwide.
Curated Video
The Puritans
“The Puritans” discusses who the Puritans were, why they left England, and what colonies they founded in the New World.
Curated Video
Kateri Tekakwitha: First North American Indigenous Saint
Kateri Tekakwitha's journey from a Mohawk village to Catholic sainthood reflects the intertwined tales of faith and colonization in 17th century America.
Mazz Media
Let's Learn About Communities: Communities Long Ago
Communities Long Ago takes students back in time. Students will embark on a journey to early Native American communities, Colonial towns, and early American cities, exploring the evolution of communities throughout history. They will...
Curated Video
Wampanoag Tribe
A video entitled “Wampanoag Tribe” which discusses the Wampanoag people, including their lifestyle, involvement with the Pilgrims, and most famous chiefs.
Curated Video
What is the Mayflower Compact?
A short agreement by the Pilgrims and other colonists on board the Mayflower set in motion a system of government that inspired our country’s founding documents.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Are There Special Clothes For Hajj?
This video is answering the question of are there special clothes for hajj.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Happens During Hajj?
This video is answering the question of what happens during hajj.
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: The First Settlement - The First Free African American Settlement
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. This video looks at the first free African American settlement which allowed escaped slaves to be free if they converted to...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
On This Day: Thanksgiving in the US and Canada
On the fourth Thursday of November, many Americans gather around the table with their families and fill their plates with turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing-but why? In this episode of On This Day, Encyclopaedia Britannica's Kurt...
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...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: The First Settlement - The Spanish Missions And Native American Slavery
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. Colonization Of North America The First Settlement. This video looks at the Spanish attempts at spreading Catholicism...
Jabzy
Passports - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Passports
Curated Video
The Cannon: How The Cannon Revolutionised The Way Battles Were Fought
Long range, high calibre weapons – the cannon helped propel the Union to victory. But how did the technological advances that took place during the Civil War change the game?