Curated Video
Hotboxing History: Is The United States Really United?
Have you ever wondered why cannabis is legal in some states but not others? It all goes back to the US Constitution – and another disagreement between the Founding Fathers.
Hip Hughes History
The Transcontinental Railroad Explained: US History Review
Join me as we lay down the tracks of learning by covering the basics on the Transcontinental Railroad built during the 1860's. Perfect for students and lifelong learners.
Cerebellum
The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the documents...
Step Back History
A Brief History of Sudan(s)
The youngest country on earth is South Sudan. In 2011 they broke off from Sudan into their own country. However, the story of the youngest country has ancient roots, and many of us don’t really give this region the time of day. So, for...
Oxford Comma
Complete Reading and Analysis: Macbeth Act One
Don't just listen to Macbeth, learn what's happening. This video series will provide a full reading of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Along the way we'll pause to answer questions, annotate the text, and show illustrations and paintings...
Curated Video
Using Research Questions to Guide Your Research
In this video, the teacher explains how to use research questions to guide research over multiple texts. The teacher emphasizes the importance of not just looking for answers to the questions, but also being open to finding new and...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: South Carolina
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of South Carolina.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southwestern Region
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.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Virginia
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Virginia.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1868
The 21st Presidential election in American history took place on November 3rd, 1868. It was the first one to take place after the Civil War, and the first to take place during a period historians refer to as the Reconstruction Era. The...
Cerebellum
The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - Introduction To The Period
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the documents...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Arizona
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.
Curated Video
Writing the First Draft of Your Essay
In this video, the teacher explains how to write the first draft of an essay using a boxes and bullets outline as a guide. The teacher demonstrates the process step by step, showing how to convert the outline into full sentences and add...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Medical Inventions from War: The American Civil War
Learn more about how amputation of injured limbs saved the lives of soldiers during the American Civil War.
60 Second Histories
English Civil War: An artillery master
A description of how important science and mathematics were to the artillery in calculating distance and trajectory of a shot together with how much gunpowder is needed.
60 Second Histories
English Civil War: A cavalry trooper
A description of a New Model Army cavalry trooper, one of Cromwell's ironsides which includes the clothing they wore and the weapons used.
60 Second Histories
English Civil War: A Royalist Soldier
A Royalist soldier gives his point of view and explains why he follows the King
60 Second Histories
English Civil War: A musketeer
A description of a musketeer, a roundhead in Cromwell's army; his clothing, equipment and the workings of a matchlock musket
60 Second Histories
Introduction to the English Civil War
An overview of the English Civil War, when it started, how long it lasted together with the cause and the devastating effect on the country.
60 Second Histories
English Civil War: A pikeman
A description of the armour worn by pikemen during the English Civil War, it also shows his main weapon, the long pike and explains how it was used.
60 Second Histories
English Civil War: A Parliamentarian
A description of the causes of the Civil War from a Parliamentarian's point of view, including the ship taxes and the King's expensive lifestyle.
Professor Dave Explains
John F. Kennedy: The New Frontier (1961 - 1963)
John F. Kennedy's presidency was a turning point in American history, both in terms of what he represented, as well as his assassination, which shocked the world. In many ways, America never recovered, and would never find the optimism...
Weird History
What It Was Like to Be a Civil War Prisoner - Camp Sumter
Camp Sumter, also known as Andersonville prison, housed 45,000 captured Union soldiers during the Civil War. Conditions at Andersonville were so horrific that 13,000 soldiers perished, many from overcrowding, starvation, and exposure....
Cerebellum
American Explorers & Pioneers - 20th Century Explorers And The Alaska Purchase
American explorers and pioneers the first Europeans explored the valleys, rivers and mountains of America. Many set up home there and forced Native Americans out of their original homeland. American Explorers & Pioneers. The Alaska...