Mr. Beat
Worst 10 American Governors
Here are the 10 worst governors in American history, according to Mr. Beat.
NPR
California Will Require Student Vaccinations
California has become the first state in the nation to require COVID-19 vaccines for all public and private school students. The mandate will go into effect as soon as the FDA fully approves the shot for 12-16-year-olds, which is...
Mediacorp
The Power of Mothers in Combating Hoaxes in Indonesia
In this video, a group of Indonesian housewives are being trained to combat fake news through the use of a hoax Buster app. With the rise of extremist groups targeting vulnerable recruits online, these mothers are taking the...
Jabzy
War of the Knives - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the War of the Knives
Jabzy
Pemmican War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Pemmican War
Jabzy
Argentinian Independence - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Argentinian Independence
TLDR News
Second Wave in the United States As Lockdown Ends is COVID Getting Worse - TLDR News
With the US seeing lockdowns and stay at home orders come to an end, there are concerns that the US may see a second wave of cases. It seems that this fear is already becoming a reality with a number of states observing serious increases...
NPR
No More Death Penalty in California
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has issued a suspension of capital punishment in his state. While it has been years since a death row inmate was executed in California, voters have rejected proposoals to abolish the death penalty on...
Curated Video
The Little Rock Nine: Mobs, Violence, and School Closings
Elizabeth Eckford, one of the nine Black students who enrolled in Dunbar high school in Arkansas in 1957, reflects on the mob and violence that met her on the first day of that school year. It would take a few days and the interference...
TLDR News
Why States Across the US are Re-Opening Coronavirus Quarantine Ends - TLDR News
Following objections from across the country, some states are beginning to loosen their quarantine rules, and others are at least discussing it. In this video, we discuss which countries are relaxing their rules, what the new rules are...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1912
The 32nd episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt single handedly destroys the Republican Party because...
Curated Video
Nzinga Brought to Life: Recreations Revealed, with History
Nzinga is one of my favorite women in history. She lived a fascinating life that is not recounted nearly as often as it should be. Nzinga was the warrior ruler of the Kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba, which now constitute modern-day...
The Wall Street Journal
Big Tech's Fight Against the Coronavirus Pandemic: Part II
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel, Dr. Julie Gerberding, chief patent officer at Merck and Dr. David Reese, executive vice president of research at Amgen discuss the race for coronavirus drug development at WSJ Tech Health.
Weird History
Who Was The Real Captain Morgan
When you hear the name "Captain Morgan," images of bros posing with a handle of spiced rum with one foot danging precariously in the air probably come to mind. While there were plenty of pirates whose reputations were built on boozin' it...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1860
In 1860, tensions were obviously high, not only between Democrats and Republicans, but within the Democratic Party. At the Democratic National Conventions, extreme pro-slavery "Fire-eaters," walked out in protest. They were nicknamed...
The March of Time
Reenacting by Talmadge of strike orders
MOT 1934: TEXTILE STRIKE: Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge (1884-1946) sitting in chair looking serious. Governor Eugene Talmadge talking w/ men about strike calling military officer telling him to have strikebreakers arrested if they...
Jabzy
Byzantine Civil War 1341-47 - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Byzantine Civil War 1341-47
TLDR News
The End of Cuomo: Will New York's Governor's Scandal Force Him Out - TLDR News
For the last few months, New York's Governor has been plagued with controversy and scandal. So in this video we review the findings of the independent investigation, Biden's response and what it means for Cuomo and the state.
Jabzy
Rise of Muhammad Ali - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Rise of Muhammad Ali
TLDR News
Newsom's Recall Election: Will it Get Enough Votes? - TLDR News
With the Governor of California Gavin Newsom's Recall election coming up next week, we take a look at all the factors that have led up to this moment, and whether the vote is likely to succeed.
Curated Video
Slovenia, Predjama castle
The castle became known as the seat of the knight Erazem Lueger, lord of the castle in the 15th century and a renowned robber baron. He was the son of the Imperial Governor of Trieste, Nikolaj Lueger. According to legend, Erazem came...
Professor Dave Explains
President Clinton
Professor Dave explores the career and legacy of President Bill Clinton
Professor Dave Explains
Warren G. Harding: Posthumous Scandal (1921 - 1923)
Warren Harding was the 6th president to die while in office. He was well-liked during his term, but after his death, news began to materialize regarding widespread corruption in his cabinet, and this has sullied his reputation quite a...
Jack Rackam
Always the Bridesmaid | The Life & Times of Ali
This is the story of Ali ibn Abi Talib, passed over thrice for the caliphate, thrust into the First Fitna, really a guy who drew a very short straw in life.