Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1792
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...
Curated Video
Animal War Heroes
Animals aren’t just cute – during times of war, they’ve proven to be immensely useful. Some have even been awarded with prestigious medals for helping to save lives.
Red Rock Films
Who was Nannie Helen Burroughs?
How one woman's intelligence and dedication brought education to thousands of those who needed it the most.
Next Animation Studio
Sensors on ferry to monitor water quality in Puget Sound
A team at the University of Washington is using ferries equipped with a current sensor known as Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers, or ADCPS, in its hull to monitor the water quality in Puget Sound estuary, where fresh water mixes with...
Science360
Science Now 25- Google Glass type technology for the Deaf
In this week’s episode we learn about Google glass type technology for the deaf. We learn how studying tornado debris could help save lives. We discover how sweeping fingers could be the future in password security --and finally we...
Next Animation Studio
How the scaled-down Biden inauguration will work
Organizers of Joe Biden’s inauguration say people should expect to see few attendees at his inauguration on January 20.
Hip Hughes History
The 1940 Election Explained
A power packed lecture outlining the 1940 election of FDR for his third term.
Financial Times
Why the US isn't winning the trade war with China
The FT's global China editor James Kynge says for all Donald Trump's rhetoric about how tariffs are working, the numbers show that China's trade surplus with the US is widening
One Minute History
Betrayal of Benedict Arnold - American Revolution Stories - One Minute History
The story of Benedict Arnold and his betrayal of the American cause
The Wall Street Journal
The View From Washington: Part I
From nutrition, to food safety, to drug policy-how the Food and Drug Administration will shape the food industry in 2019.
Next Animation Studio
Newly-discovered comet Atlas could shine as bright as the MOON
Comet ATLAS, also known as C/2019 Y4, is growing brighter at a surprising rate as it hurtles toward the Sun.
Curated Video
Sally Hemings: Surviving Slavery and Sexual Exploitation
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.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Middle Atlantic Region - District of Columbia
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the District of Columbia.
Hip Hughes History
Booker T Washington vs W.E.B. DuBois -- Analyzing Their Differences
HipHughes spends a few moments throwing down the basics about the early 20th century civil rights leaders, WEB DuBois and Booker T Washington.
Curated Video
Hero of Two Nations | The Life & Times of Casimir Pulaski
Casimir Pulaski, or Kazimierz Pułaski if you prefer, lived a heck of a life. Was the Bar Confederation ultimately successful in preventing the partition of Poland? Maybe not. Would someone else have saved George Washington's life if Ben...
Step Back History
The Lavender Scare: McCarthy's Other Crusade
The Red Scare wasn't just about hinting communists. It also resulted in thousands of LGBTQ+ federal workers losing their jobs.
Science360
Researchers develop Google glass type technology for the deaf! NSF Science Now 25
In this week’s episode, we learn about Google glass type technology for the deaf. We learn how studying tornado debris could help save lives. We discover how sweeping fingers could be the future in password security --and finally, we...
Curated Video
The Enslaved Chef Who Revolutionized American Cuisine
James Hemings was an enslaved man and the first American to learn classic French cuisine. He helped popularise many of the dishes you know and love today.
Science360
NSF Science Now: Episode 23
In this week's episode we discover the earliest and most primitive pterodactyloid. We learn about a new device for diagnosing pancreatic cancer. We study the cougars' diet and finally we explore a science & engineering festival. Check it...
Curated Video
The Ten Crucial Days that Changed the American Revolutionary War
Did you know that little over a year into the American Revolutionary War, the US army had been reduced to just 3,000 men? But over ten crucial days, all of that changed thanks to one man: George Washington.
Curated Video
Courageous People from Washington Who Changed the World
"Courageous people are all around, but not all are household names throughout the world. In this inspiring and informative historical title, get acquainted with courageous people from the state of Washington, in the United States of...
Barcroft Media
Creating Confidence: Living with a Stoma Bag
This video tells the inspiring story of Heather, a vet technician who was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer and had to undergo surgery to have a stoma fitted. During her recovery, she learned how to sew and started creating beautiful...
US Department of Agriculture
Keeping Bees Buzzing And Busy
USDA researchers are working to help people learn about bees while trying to figure out why some bee colonies are disappearing.
Brave Wilderness
Toxic Newt!
In this segment of On Location, Coyote and the Brave Wilderness crew explore the mountain lakes off the coast of Washington for Rough Skinned Newts! Similar to the California Newts found in previous episodes these adorable little...