Curated Video
Generating Burning Questions to Guide Your Research
In this video, the teacher explains how to use reading notes to ask questions about a topic that is still being researched. The teacher emphasizes the importance of generating burning questions to guide further research and provides...
Jabzy
Dissenters - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Dissenters
Curated Video
The Bill of Rights: What is it and what Rights does it Guarantee?
The right to stand up for what we believe in is as American as apple pie and is protected under US law by the Bill of Rights: a list of ten amendments to the US Constitution that almost never existed.
Weird History
What It Was Like to Be a Civil War Soldier
The Civil War was the bloodiest in US history: more Americans perished in five years than in all other conflicts combined. What was it like to fight? Soldiers faced new technology on the field, like rifle-muskets that could cut down...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Middle Atlantic Region - Pennsylvania
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Pennsylvania.
Jabzy
Russo-American Friendship - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Russo-American Friendship
Curated Video
America's First President: Setting Precedents
Did you know that George Washington didn’t want to become the first US President? Despite his reluctance, he set many precedents which remain pillars of the office today.
Amor Sciendi
Victory can be Terrifying
An American General sits atop a traditional equestrian statue in New York. This video analyzes the Statue of Sherman.
Curated Video
Empress Matilda part 10: King Stephen vs. Empress Matilda
Empress Matilda finally makes it back to England and soon begins gaining support in England, both from King Henry I's second wife and from nobles who were loyal to King Henry I. Meanwhile, Stephen's trusted advisor and younger brother,...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Nevada
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
Weird History
What Were Civil War Field Hospitals Like
At the time of the Civil War, battlefield medicine was still in its infancy. This led to many injuries becoming severely infected and many of the injured receiving hasty, dangerous surgeries. In fact, Civil War battlefield surgery was a...
Curated Video
Empress Matilda part 11: England's Civil War
England became divided between those who supported King Stephen, those who supported Empress Matilda, and those who wouldn't pick a side.
Curated Video
Christine de Pizan part 3: Later Life and Last Writings
After gaining fame as a feminist writer, Christine de Pizan used her influence to try to bring about change during France's civil war. She wrote a manual on chivalry in an attempt to ensure that a war was morally justifiable. She...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Florida
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Florida.
Curated Video
The Birth of Photojournalism
At the height of the American Civil War, New York photographer Mathew Brady pioneered the art of Photojournalism - and brought the harsh realities of war home for the very first time.
The Guardian
Healing the scars of war: the women rebuilding Mozambique's national park
In the heart of central Mozambique, Gorongosa park was destroyed in the crossfire of the country's civil war. Now women are leading the way in its restoration, helping to heal the scars left by the conflict and inspiring young girls from...
Mr. Beat
Worst 10 Senators in American History
Mr. Beat counts down his least favorite U.S. Senators of all time.
Curated Video
The Harlan County Coal Wars
Harlan County coal miners in the 1930s went on a labour strike protesting about the conditions. Coal companies and the local police forces put them under. It broke out into civil unrest and Unions were established.
TLDR News
Civil War: How the US Can Avoid Another - TLDR News
The US is going through a difficult time politically (shocker) and as such, some are suggesting the country's headed toward civil war. In this video, we discuss if that's actually true and what countries can do to avoid civil unrest.
Curated Video
Mary Carson Breckinbridge
Mary Carson, born into the wealthy Breckinridge family in 1881, changed the face of US midwifery. This is her story.
Step Back History
Birthright Citizenship Isn't (Just) About Immigration
Trump has reopened discussions of birthright citizenship. Let's talk about the 14th amendment and why it exists.
Curated Video
The Telegraph: The Civil War Text Machine
Military leaders didn’t just rely on carrier pigeons and messengers on horseback to share information during the American Civil War – they texted each other using telegrams!
Curated Video
Mercy Otis Warren: Blowing the Whistle on British Rule
Mercy Otis Warren was a poet, playwright and ‘whistleblower’ who used her words to throw some serious shade on British Colonial rule.
Curated Video
Nelly Bly: Breaking Barriers from Asylums to the Skies
We've all got our favourite YouTubers, right? But everyone with a channel has this Pennsylvian lady, Nellie Bly, to thank. You could say she was the world’s first blogger.