One Minute History
118 Juneteenth - One Minute History
1863 - Seizing upon the Union Army victory at Antietam, Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves held in the rebellious Confederate states. This demonstration of the President’s executive war powers...
AllTime 10s
10 Lies You Were Taught About The USA
We've all heard loads of stereotypes about Americans, but most of them are completely untrue. So sit back, relax and let us debunk 10 Lies You Were Taught About The USA
Curated Video
A2 English Listening Practice - 4th of July
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for lower-level students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of the 4th of July. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the...
Curated Video
The First American Cookbook: Putting America's Cuisine on the Map
In 1796, Amelia Simmons released 'American Cookery', the first cookbook to be published by an American, in the United States.
One Minute History
Juneteenth - A Celebration of Freedom - One Minute History
1863 - Seizing upon the Union Army victory at Antietam, Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves held in the rebellious Confederate states. This demonstration of the President’s executive war powers...
Curated Video
The History and Traditions of Thanksgiving in the United States
This video provides a brief overview of the holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States. It explains the origins of Thanksgiving, its significance as a time to give thanks, and the traditions associated with the holiday, from foods to...
Curated Video
Is It Time To Cancel Black History Month?
Should we cancel Black History Month? October is Black History Month in the UK - a month to highlight the achievements of the Black community, celebrate their contributions to the UK and learn about the important Black historical figures...
Curated Video
The Pilgrims: The Brutal Truth
Think you know all about the Pilgrims? Think again! This is the untold story of the Puritan settlers who sought a new life in the New World.
Backstory Radio
Backstory Radio: American as Pumpkin Pie: A History of Thanksgiving
In this BackStory Radio episode, historian, James McWilliams, explores the evolution of Thanksgiving and how it has been celebrated, then and now. Audio and transcripts are provided.
Other
Reading Through History: The History of Veterans Day
This brief video provides a short history of the holiday now known as Veterans Day in the United States. [4:06]
Other
Reading Through History: What Is Thanksgiving?
This video provides a short history of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States of America, from its earliest origins, up through the 1940s, when its permanent spot on the calendar was established. [3:58]
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: National Museum of the American Indian: Invention of Thanksgiving
What is Thanksgiving? Find out in an interview with National Museum of the American Indian curator Paul Chaat Smith. [4:38]