History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: Africans and pop culture
What are Gus Casely-Hayford's views of Africans in popular culture? How does "word", "symbol", and "song" work together and what makes them so powerful? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 5
Wonderscape
History Kids: The War of 1812
In this video, the teacher provides a comprehensive overview of the War of 1812, discussing its causes, major battles, and its effects. The video emphasizes the perspectives of different groups involved, including the American...
Curated Video
What is a Citizen? From Ancient Athens to the US
Citizenship allows people to participate in the democratic process, but the road to inclusive citizenship has not been a smooth one.
Curated Video
Women of the Civil War
Women weren’t just spectators of the American Civil War – they played a vital role in the home, the workplace, the battlefield and beyond.
Curated Video
Introduction to Germanium: Properties and Applications
This video provides an overview of the element germanium. It describes the physical properties of germanium and its discovery by Clemens Winkler. The video also discusses the various uses of germanium, such as in semiconductors, optical...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Spanish-American War
This video provides a historical account of the sinking of the USS Maine in 1898, which played a significant role in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. It explores the events leading up to the explosion, the role of yellow...
Mediacorp
The Last Royals of India
This video explores the remnants of royalty in modern India, where once there were hundreds of kingdoms ruled by kings. The descendants of these rulers still hold on to their identities, even though they have lost their lands and...
Science360
Soldier scientists inventing lighter bullet proof vests, and more
Kit Parker is a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve and has served multiple tours of duty in Afghanistan. Even when he's not in uniform, this Harvard University bioengineer makes it his mission to protect the men and women of the U.S....
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Organizational Structure
What is Organizational Structure in management? We'll look at three common organizational structures: The classic hierarchy, the team-based organization, and the matrix or grid. Each structure has its uses and this video gives a brief...
Learning Mole
What is Tax?
Jamal learns about tax after reading one of his favourite comics. He has lots of questions. What is Tax? Why do we pay tax? Where does the money paid for taxes go?
Professor Dave Explains
George H. W. Bush: CIA to Oval Office (1989 – 1993)
George H. W. Bush had a pretty extensive resume, and after eight years as Reagan's Vice President, he got his turn in the hot seat. He served just one term, which focused largely on the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Persian...
Weird History
What It Was like Being A Samurai In Feudal Japan
Samurai dominated the country of Japan from the 12th to the 19th century. The fierce, disciplined warriors lived according to the bushido code, an unwritten set of rules and norms based in loyalty, sacrifice, bravery, and honor,...
All In One Social Media
Military Appreciation Month - May 2018 #MMM
Military Appreciation Month // National Military Appreciation Month started as a simple idea; to gather America around its military family to honor, remember, recognize and appreciate those who serve and have served all while knowing its...
Cerebellum
The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the documents...
Physics Girl
Why Hawaii's volcano is so UNUSUAL
Hawaii is known for its volcanoes, but most volcanoes on earth exist along tectonic plate lines. Hawaii does not! What causes Hawaii to form, and how is it related to the mystery of a magnetic bar code across the Pacific Ocean? Host...
Weird History
What Happened After the Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the US at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack claimed more than 2,400 American lives and sank multiple navy ships. Firsthand accounts of the Pearl Harbor attack captured the devastation and trauma of...
XKA Digital
The essence of leadership is self-awareness
Professor Aidan Halligan was the first NHS Director of Clinical Governance, and from January 2003 until October 2005, Aidan served in the UK Department of Health as Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, with responsibility for issues...
AllTime 10s
10 Countries With The Worst Human Rights Records
Most of us live in countries with pretty strong human rights. But some people aren't so lucky. From Chinese censorship to Saudi suppression, these are the 10 Countries With The Worst Human Rights In The World'
XKA Digital
The essene of leadership is self-awareness
Professor Aidan Halligan was the first NHS Director of Clinical Governance, and from January 2003 until October 2005, Aidan served in the UK Department of Health as Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, with responsibility for issues...
Wonderscape
History Kids: George Washington
Learn all about George Washington's early life, military career, his role in the Revolutionary War, his presidency, his later years, and his historical legacy. Famous George Washington quotes are presented by an animated "George" that...
AllTime 10s
10 Companies That Secretly Control The World
Did you know that the vast majority of the products you buy are all owned by a small number of all-powerful super companies?
Hip Hughes History
How America Won the Race to the Moon
A short overview of the space race to the moon between the US and the Soviet Union.