Curated Video
Why "Nobody" Lives On Australia's Big Island State: Tasmania
Tasmania is a fascinating, if not often overlooked, state of Australia. But while it's small compared to Australia itself, the island is actually quite large! All told, Tasmania is roughly the same size as the island country of Sri Lanka...
Wonderscape
Understanding the End of the American-Indian Wars
This video explores key events leading to the end of the American-Indian Wars, including the Treaty of Fort Laramie, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and the Wounded Knee Massacre. It highlights how these events shaped the relationship...
Curated Video
The Native American People
Dr. Forrester explains that the story of Native Americans is the beginning of American History. She creates a KWL chart and researches information about Native Americans.
Curated Video
The American People
Dr. Forrester talks about the American culture and those things in our country that make the United States unique.
Curated Video
Hernando de Soto and Don Pedro Menéndez
Dr. Forrester tells about the famous Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his expedition to the Mississippi River. She then tells the story of the Spanish explorer who followed, Don Pedro Menéndez.
Curated Video
Native Americans
Tracing the journey of Native Americans, this overview delves into their cultures, encounters with European settlers, enduring struggles, and ongoing efforts for rights and recognition.
Curated Video
Important Historical Figures of the Old West
Dr. Forrester introduces the student to the Native American tribes of the Western region of the United States, and discusses the role of the Native American tribes in the development of the west.
Curated Video
Factors That Influenced Migration to the West
Dr. Forrester describes the various factors that influenced the migration of settlers to the Midwest and the western regions of the United States. She introduces the town of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. She concludes by explaining that...
Wonderscape
The Tragic History of Indigenous Land Removal in the United States
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the forced removal of indigenous peoples from their ancestral lands in North America. Narrated by Rainy Fields, a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation and of Cherokee descent, it delves into...
Curated Video
History of Vancouver, BC | 7,000 BCE to Present
History of Vancouver, BC | 7,000 BCE to Present
Curated Video
The Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears identifies how westward expansion affected Native Americans by exploring the Trail of Tears.
Curated Video
Wampanoag Tribe
A video entitled “Wampanoag Tribe” which discusses the Wampanoag people, including their lifestyle, involvement with the Pilgrims, and most famous chiefs.
Curated Video
Little Bighorn: The Only Survivor
The Battle of Little Bighorn, or Custer’s Last Stand, is infamous for having left no survivors. So what are we to make of Frank Finkel’s story, that only he lived to tell the tale?
Weird History
Military Tactics of Native Americans
Long before the first Europeans set foot on American soil, the native people who lived there had spent centuries perfecting the art of combat. Even after visitors arrived from across the vast oceans with superior technology and weaponry,...
Weird History
National Dishes of Origin We Got All Wrong
Weird History Food is uncovering the unlikely origin of some of your favorite meals. Food is an essential part of culture. As communities, states, and nations form their identities, food becomes part of how they see themselves and shapes...
Crash Course
Crash Course Us History #3: The Natives and the English
John Green teaches you about relations between the early English colonists and the native people the encountered in the New World. In short, these relations were poor. As soon as they arrived, the English were in conflict with the native...