Curated Video
The History and Recipe of Doughnuts
Doughnuts are a form of fried dough pastry that usually has a hole in the middle. Learn about theories on who invented the doughnut and try a simple doughnut recipe.
The Economist
How the D-Day landings shaped the world
75 years ago allied forces pulled off the largest seaborne invasion the world has ever seen. The D-Day landings helped liberate Europe from the Nazis—they were also instrumental in changing the world order
Curated Video
The Bill of Rights: Cornerstone of US Society?
Written by Founding Father James Madison in 1789, The Bill of Rights makes up the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. Many people still consider the Bill of Rights to be the cornerstone of our society, but not everyone agrees.
Jam Campus
Plate Tectonics Song
Learn about Earth's plate tectonics in song format! A great way to boost classroom engagement when introducing new topics.
Step Back History
Why Do We Smoke Tobacco?
We talk a lot today about how to stop Smoking? But how did we start smoking? How did tobacco become part of our history?
Bedtime History
Ben Franklin
Benjamin Franklin is one of the most well-known Founding Fathers of America. He helped write both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, although these accomplishments are not the only reason why Benjamin Franklin is...
WYPR
The Role of Slaves During the War of 1812
The War of 1812 between the United States and Britain is typically framed as a second war for independence. Less commonly known is the story of American slaves who were able to use the war as an opportunity to negotiate their freedom....
Bedtime History
The Checks and Balances of Government
The American Revolution has ended and America is a free country. As a young country, America has many decisions to make about how it will be run, such as who will have power and lead the country. The Founding Fathers wanted to be careful...
Bedtime History
The American Revolution
The American Revolution is America’s founding story, told and retold for generations. The founding generation of Americans, led by such famous names as Washington, Franklin, Adams, and Jefferson, are credited with leading the American...
Bedtime History
Making the U.S. Constitution
After the American Revolution, America was free from Great Britain and finally existed as its own country. However, America now lacked a set of laws to govern it. At the time, the states were not united, and each state had its own set of...
Mazz Media
Symbols and Ceremonies of the United States
Was there really an Uncle Sam? Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? Why are the flag's colors red, white and blue? Kids will enjoy exploring answers to these questions and learning about the origins and meaning of our country's most...
WYPR
Birth of our National Anthem
Many of us have heard the “Star-Spangled Banner,” America’s national anthem that was written in 1814. But what do we know about how it was written? This audio story discusses the 200th anniversary of the writing of America’s national...
Rachel's English
Placement and American English Pronunciation
Learn about placement in American English.
Professor Dave Explains
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Four-Term Phenomenon (1933 – 1945)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is a colossal figure in American History. He led the nation through the Great Depression, as well as World War II. He is the only president to be elected four times, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Indigenous Peoples of the American Southwest
This video introduces the Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest, focusing on three tribes - the Hopi, Navajo, and Mojave. It highlights their rich histories, cultural traditions, and struggles against colonization. The video...
Mr. Beat
Paul Revere Was Overrated
Mr. Beat and MrBettsClass team up to tell the true story of Paul Revere. According to Mr. Beat, Paul Revere was definitely overrated, and most of us only know about him because of a poem written decades after his death
Mr. Beat
The Lost Generation Writers (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Once upon a time there was city, named Paris, France. During the 1920s, lots of Americans moved there to escape institutionalized racism and the associated race riots, xenophobia, censorship, materialism, and Prohibition. Perhaps most...
Mr. Beat
Japanese American Internment Camps Explained
Here's the story of the Japanese American concentration camps that were established throughout the United States during World War II.
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Progressive Era - Immigration In The Progressive Era
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Progressive Era uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era...
Step Back History
Canadian Nationalism and the War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a huge conflict for the narratives of both Canada and the United States. At the War of 1812 bicentennial, Canada had a massive nationalistic display that was profound... weird. Let's talk about Canadian nationalism...
Professor Dave Explains
Woodrow Wilson: A World War and a League of Nations (1913 - 1921)
Woodrow Wilson was president during a time when a lot was changing in the world. World War I broke out, and as hard as he tried to keep America out of it, it was inevitable that it enter the action, only to emerge as the world's premiere...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Siobhan Carter-David - Using Fashion as a Racial Uplift Strategy
Dr. Carter-David is an Assistant Professor in History, teaching in the areas of fashion/beauty studies, American culture and identity politics, and African American, urban, and recent United States history. Her research explores the...
Cerebellum
Space Facts - Early Years Of The Space Race
A fact-filled look at 23 of the most important events from man's on-going adventure in space. The first rocket to orbit the moon and women in space. Space Facts. Part 2
PBS
Would You Have Joined the American Revolution?
It may seem obvious, but only 40-45% of colonists supported the cause. It's not as simple as it may appear!