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After the Collapse: A New Maya World Emerges
The Maya collapse wasn’t just a Maya event—many other major cities in Mesoamerica fell around the same time. In the Postclassic period that followed, royal power faded and many cities shifted to shared rule by noble families, trade moved...
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The History of US Tariffs
A tariff is a tax that a country places on another country's imports. In the U.S., what that means is that when we place an import tariff, it's not another country paying the US government. It is a domestic firm, a domestic importer...
Bedtime History
What was the Iroquois Confederacy?
Did you know that a group of Native American nations joined together hundreds of years ago to form one of the first democracies in North America? In this episode, we’ll explore the Iroquois Confederacy—also called the Haudenosaunee....
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The Red Sea: Brief History and Facts
What makes the Red Sea so important in history and science? In this video, we dive into the story of the Red Sea—from ancient trade routes and biblical connections to its unique geography and marine life. Learn how it played a major role...
Bedtime History
The Bronze Age Explained
Step into the Bronze Age, a time when people began making tools and weapons out of bronze instead of stone. In this episode, we’ll explore how this new metal changed farming, building, and daily life. We’ll visit early cities, learn...
Bedtime History
Iroquois Confederacy for Kids
The Iroquois Confederacy, also known as the Haudenosaunee or Five Nations, was one of the most powerful and influential Native American alliances in history. Formed by the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca nations (later...
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Genghis Khan: Warrior King of Legend | Mongolia & Asia
Meet Genghis Khan, the leader who built the largest land empire the world has ever seen! In this episode, we’ll learn how he united the Mongol tribes and led his army across Asia, conquering lands and changing history. He was a fierce...
Bedtime History
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
Discover the story behind the Louisiana Purchase, one of the most important land deals in American history. In this video, we explain how the United States bought a huge amount of territory from France in 1803, doubling the size of the...
Great Big Story
How Star Wars inspired the creation of laser tag
Discover the surprising connection between Star Wars and the invention of laser tag, a game loved worldwide.
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The Thirteen Colonies: 1607 - 1763
Over 200 years, British settlers successfully founded the Thirteen Colonies, driven by desires for religious freedom, self-governance, and economic opportunities.
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The Seven Years' War: the First Global War
In 1756, Great Britain and France went to war for control of land, resources and global influence. The Seven Years’ War was the first truly global conflict, marked by major events across five continents.
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The Navigation Acts
The Navigation Acts were a series of trade laws passed by the British Parliament in the 1600s. Learn about how they fuelled discontent in the Thirteen Colonies, setting the stage for the American Revolution.
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Money
Money helps people, businesses and countries to buy what they want and need. In this video, learn about how money is used, and why it is important.
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Indigenous Peoples in North America: West
Indigenous Peoples have thrived across the western portion of present day United States for more than 10,000 years, forming hundreds of distinct cultures and Nations. In this video, learn about the Inuit, Chinook, and Pueblo Nations.
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The Transcontinental Railroad
The Transcontinental Railroad, completed in 1869, revolutionized coast-to-coast travel in the United States. But this progress came at a significant cost to Indigenous Peoples, impacting their lands and way of life.
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Constitutional Compromise
In 1787, the United States government began a series of critical compromises that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution, but also ensured African American enslavement for generations to come.
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Causes of the Spanish-American War
Between 1895 and 1898, as Cuban revolutionaries fought for independence, a number of social, economic and political factors drove the United States and Spain to the brink of war.
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Burning of Washington
In 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces attacked Washington D.C., burning the White House and the Capitol, an act that galvanized American resilience.
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The Seven Years' War: Britain and France Fight for Power
Fought between 1756 and 1763, the Seven Years' War was the first truly global conflict. In this video, learn about how the war reshaped power dynamics between Great Britain and France.
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The Expedition of Lewis & Clark
In the early 1800s, explorers Lewis and Clark set out to chart the American West. The Corps of Discovery kick-started decades of Western expansion, at significant cost to Indigenous communities.
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Treaty of Ghent
The War of 1812, between the United States and Great Britain, ended with the Treaty of Ghent. This historic agreement, negotiated in Belgium over five months, proved that the U.S. could achieve its aims through diplomacy.
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The Treaty of Paris
In 1783, the Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolution. This historic document secured American independence but failed to address important issues that would lead to future divisions.
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The Slave Trade
The Triangular Trade was a complex system of human trafficking spanning three continents. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, it saw millions of Africans transported to the Americas.
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Economies of the 13 British Colonies
The 13 British colonies used their diverse regions and resources for trade, leading to prosperity, but ultimately tensions with Britain contributed to the American quest for independence.