Women weren’t just spectators of the American Civil War – they played a vital role in the home, the workplace, the battlefield and beyond.

He was a fierce patriot and Founding Father – so why did John Adams defend British soldiers accused of murder following the Boston Massacre of 1770?

Why were most slaves in America from West Africa? Slavery has existed throughout history in various forms across the globe, but who became enslaved was almost always based on military conquest. So why did Europeans travel thousands of...

A slave recounts his first encounter with a slave ship; the stench from the hold almost makes him vomit. Part 1 of 2

This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Virginia.

This live-action video program is about the word Underground Railroad. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Underground Railroad through use of video footage, photographs,...

It may seem obvious, but only 40-45% of colonists supported the cause. It's not as simple as it may appear!