Crash Course
The Railroad Journey and the Industrial Revolution: Crash Course World History 214
In which John Green teaches you about railroads, and some of the ways they changed the world, and how they were a sort of microcosm for the Industrial Revolution as a whole. Prior to the invention of steam powered railroads, pretty much...
Crash Course
The Industrial Economy Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the Industrial Economy that arose in the United States after the Civil War. You know how when you're studying history, and you're reading along and everything seems safely in the past, and then BOOM...
Crash Course
Westward Expansion Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the Wild, Wild, West, which as it turns out, wasn't as wild as it seemed in the movies. When we think of the western expansion of the United States in the 19th century, we're conditioned to imagine...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How did trains standardize time in the United States? - William Heuisler
If you live in the United States, you may live in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. Or maybe you live in Mountain Standard Time or one of the other standardized time zones. But these time zones have not always been around. In fact, it's a...
Wonderscape
The Evolution of the Global Supply Chain: From Local to Worldwide
Discover the history of the global supply chain, from the Silk Road to modern innovations like containerization and digital technology. Learn how advancements in transportation and communication, such as steamships, railroads, and the...
Wonderscape
The Later Years and Lasting Impact of Thomas Edison
Discover Thomas Edison’s later inventions, including the motion picture camera, the kinetograph, and the alkaline storage battery. Learn how he collaborated with William Dickson to revolutionize the way we experience film and how his...
Cerebellum
The Interstate Commerce Act (1887)
To protect farmers, this act prohibited railroads from giving secret rebates, or refunds, to large shippers and from charging more for short hauls than long hauls over the same route. The act created the Interstate Commerce Commission.
TMW Media
The Model for Airline Hospitality
The Harvey Girls gained widespread attention in the 1930s, capturing Hollywood's interest and inspiring the 1946 MGM musical starring Judy Garland. This newfound fame not only highlighted their role in American hospitality but also...
TMW Media
How La Fonda Hotel Shaped the Hospitality Industry in the American Southwest
Hear from one of the Harvey Girls who worked from 1941 to 1948, as she recalls her experience working in one of the premier Harvey Houses. Trained in multiple styles of service, she felt more like an ambassador than just a waitress,...
TMW Media
New Financial Opportunities for Women During World War II
During World War II, the Fred Harvey Company opened its doors to Latina and Native American women to become Harvey Girls, breaking previous racial barriers. The war provided these women with new opportunities and independence, allowing...
TMW Media
A Job Opportunity for Women During the Great Depression
During the Great Depression, the Fred Harvey Company and the railroad managed to survive by closing smaller train stations, focusing their resources on larger city locations. Despite the economic challenges, the company continued to hire...
TMW Media
How the Harvey Girls Came to Santa Fe
New Mexico in the 1880s was considered the wildest part of the Wild West, filled with bustling railroad towns, gamblers, cowboys, and tensions, particularly due to racism after the Civil War. After a big brawl in one of their...
TMW Media
Fred Harvey: the Man Who Revolutionized Railroad Dining
In 1853, Fred Harvey, a 17-year-old immigrant from England, began his American journey in New York as a busboy. After facing personal and professional setbacks, including losing his first business and family, he persevered, eventually...
TMW Media
End of the Harvey Girls Era in a Changing America
With the rise of Route 66 and the popularity of motels, the Fred Harvey Company faced declining interest in its hotels. In response, the company adapted by expanding its restaurant chain along highways and bus stations. Despite these...
TMW Media
A Vision for Grand Canyon Hospitality
After Fred Harvey's death, his son Ford Harvey and other company leaders frequently made surprise visits to Harvey House locations to maintain quality standards. Ford Harvey played a crucial role in expanding the business, recognizing...
TMW Media
The Female Architect Who Transformed Railroad Travel
In the late 1800s, the Fred Harvey Company hired Mary Coulter as their chief designer and architect, a groundbreaking role for a woman at the time. Coulter brought innovation and creativity to her projects, such as La Posada in Winslow,...
TMW Media
The Harvey Girls: Pioneers of American Women in the Workforce
Long before the feminist movement for equal workplace rights, over 100,000 women known as the Harvey Girls traveled west to work as waitresses along the transcontinental railroads. These women played a significant role in opening up the...
Curated Video
The Development of the West
Dr. Forrester talks about the Transcontinental Railroad and how it dramatically changed America. She then talks about those who settled in the Great Plains, including ranchers and farmers.
Curated Video
Wagon Trains, the Pony Express, Railroads, and Steamboats
Dr. Forrester explains how the evolution of transportation provided easier access to the western region for hundreds of thousands of settlers from the eastern United States, and as a result, cities and towns developed in the west.
Curated Video
Our Economic System
Dr. Forrester describes the manner with which the economy of the colonies was established and how our country’s economy grew. She talks about the growth of corporations, the rise of labor unions, and the importance of the banking system...
Curated Video
Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation ensures the equitable and safe transport of goods and people along our roads, railways, skies, waterways and airspace. So, why did it take so long to come into existence?
Hip Hughes History
The Grange Explained in 3 Minutes: US History Review
Learn the very basics about the 19th century Grange formation. What did they want, whom did they hate on?
Hip Hughes History
The Pullman Strike of 1894 Explained: US History Review
Join me as we take a look at a pivot strike in US History, the Pullman Strike of 1894. Perfect for inquisitive learners, students of the social studies and the cray cray on the internets.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST Unscripted: Tim Foecke
NIST mechanical metallurgist Tim Foecke discusses the science of metallurgy, why it is important for industries such as manufacturing to better understand metals and their properties, and what NIST is doing to provide that knowledge...