Mr. Beat
Slavery in the 13 Colonies (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Once upon a time, African nations fought each other, as nations tend to do throughout history. After a victory, an African nation would often enslave many of the enemies it had captured. Most of these enslaved Africans, from various...
60 Second Histories
Why did the Vikings raid?
This short video explains why the Vikings left their own country in search of adventure, new lands to farm and valuables to steel. It also shows that many Norsemen settled in the countries they raided
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: French Settlements - The Governing Of New France
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. This video looks at how the French nobility tried to govern New France and how this structure reflected the old country....
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: French Settlements - The Collapse Of New France
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. This video looks at the collapse of New France and how the previously French owned land was redistributed. Colonization Of...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: French Settlements - Effects Of French On Native American Culture
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. This video looks at the French treatment of the Native Americans, and the reasons this tended to be more civil than the...
Mr. Beat
The Texas Revolution (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story about how Texas became part of Mexico, then became its own country, and finally became part of the United States.
Hip Hughes History
The Constitutional Convention Explained in One Minute
Get a super condensed primer on the Constitutional Convention held in 1787 to replace the Articles of Confederation with the new stronger US Constitution.
Mr. Beat
The Differences Between the North and South Before the Civil War
Mr. Beat teaches a geography lesson to help explain what caused the American Civil War.
TMW Media
The fascinating history of Pirate Ships
We’re traveling to the oldest city in the US and we’ll find that it’s as active as ever. We can’t visit St. Augustine without letting you sample a drink from the Fountain of Youth! We show you the very spot where the city’s history...
Cerebellum
The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - Post Civil War Laws And Constitutional Amendments
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 13th...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: Spanish Settlements - Pirates! Spanish Settlements In New Mexico
Chronicles the exploits of Cortes, De Soto, and Coronado; and Spanish incursions into South & Central America, Mexico and the American Southwest. This video looks at pirates who tried to intercept Spanish ships bringing home a bounty of...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: Spanish Settlements - Introduction And Background
Chronicles the exploits of Cortes, De Soto, and Coronado; and Spanish incursions into South & Central America, Mexico and the American Southwest. This video introduces the context of Spanish exploration of North America and their...
Curated Video
Khari McClelland and the Songs of Slaves
Inspired by his own ancestor's escape to Canada, singer Khari McClelland has reinterpreted slavery songs for today's listeners.
Curated Video
'Freedom Singer' finds inspiration in slave songs
Vancouver-based musician Khari McClelland is the descendent of a slave, who finds inspiration in the music of the Underground Railroad.
Curated Video
Connecticut communities hold Juneteenth events
A ceremony to honor over two dozen Black men from Westport who fought for their freedoms was held at Evergreen Cemetery in Westport.
Curated Video
These Essex County sites are rich with Black history
Windsor and Essex County have a long and rich Black history — and there are historical sites you might not know about right in your backyard. Elise Harding-Davis, an author and historian focusing on Black history, took CBC Windsor...
Curated Video
Storm fells symbolic 400-year-old cotton tree in Sierra Leone
The tree was a symbol of freedom and had been a national landmark for centuries.
Curated Video
King Charles backs research in monarchy's slavery ties
For the first time, Buckingham Palace publicly expressed support for research into the Crown’s connection to the transatlantic slave trade, including how much the monarchy profited from it. King Charles has even given researchers access...
Curated Video
From backyards to dirt ovens, meet the food community keeping Tobago’s culinary traditions alive
From backyards to dirt ovens, meet the food community keeping Tobago’s culinary traditions alive
Curated Video
Brazil election: Black voters could determine run-off winner
Brazil has one of the largest black populations outside of Africa and has long painted itself as a racism-free country.
Curated Video
Juneteenth Gets New Found Support Amid Calls for Racial Equality
Amid calls for social and racial equality in the U.S., Juneteenth, a holiday marking the date enslaved Blacks in Texas were informed of their freedom, gets reinvigorated support. Cheddar's Chloe Aiello reports from Brooklyn.
Curated Video
Juneteenth Gets New Support Amid Calls for Racial Equality
Amid calls for social and racial equality in the U.S., Juneteenth, a holiday marking the date enslaved Blacks in Texas were informed of their freedom, gets reinvigorated support. Cheddar's Chloe Aiello reports from Brooklyn.
Curated Video
The AGO is trying to solve an art mystery
The Art Gallery of Ontario is trying to find the artist behind The Lady Holding an Orange Blossom and the identity of the woman in the portrait, which is drawing attention even without the mystery.
Curated Video
Trump vows to push ahead with ending birthright citizenship
US President Donald Trump is vowing to push ahead with his attempt to end birthright citizenship.