TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What happens when you fall into piranha-infested waters? | Antonio Machado-Allison
You're peering into the Amazon River when, suddenly, you lose your footing and fall. Piranhas dart about in the rapidly approaching water. So, are you doomed? Will your fall trigger a feeding frenzy that will skeletonize your body within...
Crash Course
Progressive Presidents Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the Progressive Presidents, who are not a super-group of former presidents who create complicated, symphonic, rock soundscapes that transport you into a fantasy fugue state. Although that would be...
TED-Ed
Demolition, disease, and death: Building the Panama Canal | Alex Gendler
In the 19th century, the California gold rush brought thousands of settlers to America's west coast. But finding gold may have been easier than transporting it back east. The only hope for avoiding a grueling six month wagon journey was...
Crash Course
The New Deal Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the New Deal, which was president Franklin D. Roosevelt's plan to pull the united States out of the Great Depression of the 1930's. Did it work? Maybe. John will teach you about some of the most...
TED Talks
TED: How the teddy bear taught us compassion | Jon Mooallem
In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt legendarily spared the life of a black bear -- and prompted a plush toy craze for so-called "teddy bears." Writer Jon Mooallem digs into this toy story and asks us to consider how the tales we tell...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Mount Rushmore
MOUNT RUSHMORE MOUNT RUSHMORE IN SOUTH DAKOTA IS ONE OF THE UNITED STATES' MOST FAMOUS MOUNTAINS, AND TO MANY IT S THE COUNTRY S MOST PRECIOUS. CARVED INTO THE ROCK ARE THE FACES OF FOUR U.S. PRESIDENTS: GEORGE WASHINGTON, THOMAS...
Curated Video
The Wrong Guy Won
Why a seemingly random phone poll incorrectly predicted the outcome of the 1936 presidential race... because of a hidden bias. Maths - Statistics And Probability A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...
Bedtime History
Attack on Pearl Harbor | Bedtime History
December 7th is the anniversary of the attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base in 1941, which thrust the United States into World War II. Join us as we learn more about the details of the attack by the Empire of Japan, the aftermath, and...
Bedtime History
Attack on Pearl Harbor for Kids | Bedtime History
December 7th is the anniversary of the attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base in 1941, which thrust the United States into World War II. Join us as we learn more about the details of the attack by the Empire of Japan, the aftermath, and...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Greg Robinson - By Order of the President: FDR and the Internment of Japanese Americans
Greg Robinson, a professor of history at the Université du Québec à Montréal, discusses his book "By Order of the President: FDR and the Internment of Japanese Americans." Robinson's interest in the topic began while researching at the...
Wonderscape
The Outbreak and Campaigns of the Spanish-American War
This video covers the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, key military engagements including battles in the Philippines and Cuba, the involvement of the Rough Riders and Buffalo Soldiers, and the eventual surrender of Spanish forces in...
Wonderscape
Aftermath, Consequences, and Legacies of the Spanish-American War
This video discusses the aftermath of the Spanish-American War, including the territorial gains for the United States, the impact on Theodore Roosevelt's political career, medical advancements, and the ongoing debate about the cause of...
Curated Video
The Great Depression
Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Great Depression and the devastating effects it had on the United States and the world economy.
Curated Video
Presidential Transportation
U.S. Presidential transportation has evolved over time, from George Washington's horse-drawn carriage to the modern "Air Force One" and "The Beast."
Curated Video
Triumph Despite Adversity: Helen Keller and Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mr. Griot writes a comparison and contrast essay detailing the similarities and differences between Helen Keller and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Curated Video
Unlocking Einstein: A Legacy of Genius and Controversy
This video provides a brief overview of Albert Einstein's life, achievements, and lasting impact on science and society. It highlights his groundbreaking scientific papers, his role in urging the development of the atomic bomb during...
Weird History
US Presidents Who Lead Wild Lived Before Presidencey
Few professions in the world are as scrutinized and well-documented as the Presidency of the United States of America, so it might seem like every single aspect of all the former presidents' lives has already been covered. But sometimes...
Curated Video
Social Security
When times get tough, Social Security provides a vital financial lifeline for U.S. citizens in need. But how did this revolutionary legislation come into being and what benefits does it provide?
Curated Video
First Pets of the White House
A succession of presidents and their families have kept animals at the White House, some more unusual than others, including sheep, a raccoon, a snake, and of course, cats and dogs.
Curated Video
Election of 1912: Third Party
In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt's bold creation of a new political party, the Bull Moose Party, challenged rivals Taft and Wilson, forever altering the political landscape of the United States.
Curated Video
Interesting Facts about Our US Presidents
We find Miss Palomine standing in front of the White House again. She talks about how George Washington became the first President of the United States. She then mentions Abraham Lincoln. She then talks about all the Presidents who have...
Curated Video
This Makes Cents
Miss Palomine shows the student a penny, a nickel, a dime, and a quarter. She describes each coin and talks about the value of each.
Mr. Beat
All the Presidents' Pets
Mr. Beat gives a rundown of all of the pets of all of the American Presidents while they lived in the White House. Yes, all of them. A special thanks to Patreon supporter Zachary F. Parker for suggesting this video!
Mr. Beat
The Terrible President Who Saved Millions of Lives
Mr. Beat tells the story of Herbert Hoover, a horrible President partially blamed for the Great Depression, but also a really great guy who was directly responsible for feeding millions of people.