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The Burning of Washington
During the War of 1812, British forces stormed into Washington, D.C. and set fire to the White House and other federal buildings. Rather than dent U.S. morale, the sacking of Washington served to galvanize the population against the...
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The Battle of Fort McHenry
The War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain ultimately ended in stalemate, but in the aftermath of one U.S. victory, a poem was penned that would become the new nation’s national anthem.
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Prudence: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson's prudence in orchestrating the Louisiana Purchase, despite constitutional concerns, doubled the size of the U.S., securing its position on the global stage.
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Josephine Baker: Actor, Singer, Spy
Actor and singer Josephine Baker spent her life resisting racial discrimination at home and abroad. During World War II, she bravely used her fame to fight back against the Nazis.
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James Lafayette: Revolutionary Spy
Born enslaved, James Lafayette became one of the most important Patriot spies of the American Revolution, helping to gather vital information on the British Army. His work helped the United States secure independence.
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Dishonor: Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold's once-valiant reputation soured as he betrayed the American Revolution for greed. His name now represents dishonor and the dangers of lost trust.
PBS
The Racist Origins of U.S. Law
Laws are intended to maintain order and promote justice, but what happens when those laws promote and spread discrimination and bigotry? Today Danielle analyzes the discriminatory history US law, tracing its origins in colonialism and...
PBS
Why Did We Plant a Flag on the Moon?
Why did Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin plant a flag on the moon? Moreover, why do astronauts and space agencies from across the world continually send their nations' flags to space? Today, Danielle traces the history and symbolism of...
PBS
Why Do We Say "Latino"?
The first thing to pop into your mind when you hear "Latino" is probably people from Latin America - places like Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, etc. But where exactly did the history of that word come from, and has it always meant Central...
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Worldly Protestants
Historian David Hollinger (UC Berkeley) describes the Ecumenical Protestant movement and how it can be distinguished from its Evangelical counterpart.
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Ecumenical Protestantism
Historian David Hollinger (UC Berkeley) describes the Ecumenical Protestant movement and its huge impact on American cultural and political life.
John D Ruddy
John Talks Ireland and Colonialism
Just some thoughts on the Irish abroad and our relationship with colonialism! Happy Paddy's Day :D
John D Ruddy
World War 1 (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
When Imperialism implodes, or explodes… depends on what way you look at it.
John D Ruddy
Destroying Statues - John Talks
John Talks about the ethics of pulling down a statue. Is it protest? Is it effective? Let’s see!
Jabzy
The Canadian who Murdered his way Across Africa | Scramble for Africa, Colonialism, British Empire
The Canadian who Murdered his way Across Africa | Scramble for Africa, Colonialism, British Empire
Hip Hughes History
Bacon's Rebellion Explained: US History Review
What led to Bacon's Rebellion? How did it end and what were the consequences? All this and more when you click the magic button!
Hip Hughes History
US History For Dummies (Intro)
Let HipHughes bring you through the essentials of a US History course like smooth jazz with interjections of humor and wit. Over 160 Edutainment Videos, Subscribe Now!
Hip Hughes History
The Stamp Act Congress Explained: US History Review
A super quick overview of the first Colonial Congress, the Stamp Act Congress. Put together in response the the Stamp Act and meeting in 1765, this important event is one of the earliest illustrations of the upcoming American Revolution.
Hip Hughes History
The Boston Massacre Explained: US History Review
A summary of the Boston Massacre starting with 1768 Townshend Acts and ending on March 5th, 1770. A major cause of the American Revolution, every citizen should know the basics.
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Partition of British India
National Archives: What can The National Archives' documents reveal about the partition of British India? In this video, Hannah Carter, Iqbal Singh, and Eleanor Newbigin introduce the file DO 142/416 and what it can tell us about the...
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Pathé: Tanganyika Independent (1961)
National Archives: This month’s clip is titled ‘Tanganyika Independent 1961’ – footage of the independence celebrations of Tanganyika, which eventually became the mainland of present-day Tanzania. Tanzania celebrates its 60th...
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Africa through a lens: The history of colonial South Africa (2012)
National Archives: The history of colonial South Africa, presented by Daniel Gilfoyle, diplomatic and colonial records specialist at The National Archives and presented using primary sources from the archives as an insight to this history.
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: African heritage
How is African heritage handled today in terms of preservation? How are communities in Africa preserving their history? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 4