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.
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Exploration Earth
Dr. Forrester gives information about Earth’s seven continents and five major oceans.
Great Big Story
The Hindu Bagpipers of New Jersey
Explore the journey of the Srimukha Jeevan Swami Pipe Band, a unique ensemble blending Scottish bagpipes with Indian and American cultures. Led by Tushar Patel, the band promotes unity, peace, and well-being through their music,...
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Historic Factors Influencing the Development of the Western Region
Dr. Forrester talks about the influence that diseases, horses, and livestock had on the development of the west. She discusses the Californios, and ends with the topic of Indian reservations.
Curated Video
The Rise and Fall of Idi Amin: Uganda's Dictator
This video provides a detailed account of Idi Amin's rise to power and brutal dictatorship in Uganda from 1971 to 1979. Amin's reign was marked by widespread human rights violations, economic decline, and social disintegration, resulting...
Great Big Story
Jami Ul-Alfar: An Architectural Icon of Colombo.
Discover the Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, an architectural gem in Colombo with its unmistakable red and white design.
Curated Video
Geronimo, Cochise, and Magnas Coloradas
Dr. Forrester discusses three famous Apache chiefs: Geronimo, Cochise, and Magnas Coloradas.
Curated Video
I Spy Something I
Miss Palomine talks about the two different sounds that -i makes, the long /ī/ sound and the short /ĭ/ sound. She and the student then begin searching for long /ī/ and short /ĭ/ words.
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India's Heart - Exploring National Symbols - Tamil
Honor the symbols that represent our nation.
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Native American Indians
Miss Palomine tells the student about the Native American people of the Americas. She focuses primarily on the Iroquois and describes how Native Americans lived and how many different tribes and languages there are.
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Cultural Impact of Early Exploration
Cultural Impact of Early Exploration explains the cultural impact of exploration by researching the travels of Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Sir Francis Drake.
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Spanish Exploration of the New World
Spanish Exploration of the New World investigates the Spanish exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
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Exploration Earth
A video entitled “Exploration Earth” which identifies the continents and oceans on a world map.
Curated Video
Important People of India
"Important People of India" examines the lives of important people in Indian history.
Hip Hughes History
Andrew Jackson in Ten Minutes
A short, explicit lecture aimed at the heart of Jacksonian ideas, brought to your by your host, Mr. Hughes.
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Tectonic plates
This video explores five fun facts about tectonic plates.
History Hit
The powerful story of Indian Partition
2017 was the 70th anniversary of the Partition of the Indian Raj which caused such an epidemic of bloodshed. Yasmin Khan, Associate Professor of History at Oxford University, and author of 'The Great Partition' draws on her research and...
History Hit
Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: Indian congress
How does congress become divided? How did nationalism affect India at that time? Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 3
History Hit
Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: World War Two after effects
Did the British have any chance of maintaining the Raj in 1945 after the second world war? What was on the minds of the British decision makers when faced with counter insurgency in India compared to talking of liberating Europeans...
Ancient Lights Media
Singapore
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Singapore.
Mediacorp
Exploring the Formation of Telangana
This video explores the formation of Telangana, a new state in India, and the reasons behind its separation from Andhra Pradesh. It highlights the complexities of Indian society, with its diverse languages, religions, and castes, and the...
Mediacorp
Indonesia's Constitution
This video explores the history and significance of Indonesia's constitution, particularly the principles of Pancasila. The video also addresses the growing influence of Islamic conservatives and the potential impact of proposed changes...
Financial Times
Why India is struggling to cope with Covid-19
The FT's South Asia correspondent Stephanie Findlay looks at how the coronavirus spread from India's biggest cities to rural areas and why the country is finding it harder than its peers to bounce back from the pandemic.