Instructional Video13:44
Crash Course

WWI's Civilians, the Homefront, and an Uneasy Peace: Crash Course European History

12th - Higher Ed
World War I was a total war for millions of people in Europe. Many men were enlisted in the fighting, but the war work had implications for the daily lives of a huge number of Europeans. Women entered the workforce in huge numbers, and...
Instructional Video12:15
Crash Course

World War II: Black American History

12th - Higher Ed
Black Americans have long fought in America's wars, very often fighting for a country that doesn't always fight for them. Today we'll learn about the experience of Black Americans in World War II. We'll look at the ways Black men and...
Instructional Video11:06
Crash Course

Invisible Man: Crash Course Literature 308

12th - Higher Ed
This week, we're on to reading Ralph Ellison's great novel about the black experience in America after World War II, Invisible Man. John will teach you about Ellison's nameless narrator, and his attempts to find his way in a social order...
Instructional Video10:29
Curated Video

Grace Hopper for Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Learn about Grace Hopper, mathematician and early computer scientist who helped develop the first compiler and programming language, COBOL.
Instructional Video10:19
Curated Video

Rosalind Franklin for Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Explore the remarkable life and contributions of Rosalind Franklin, a pioneering scientist whose work was crucial in the discovery of DNA's double helix structure. Born in 1920 in London, Franklin was a brilliant chemist and X-ray...
Instructional Video3:31
Great Big Story

A Mime’s Silent Resistance Against Nazi Forces

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the incredible story of Marcel Marceau, the iconic mime who used his talent to save children from the Nazis during World War two.
Instructional Video12:12
Curated Video

The Battle of Silva Litana: Hannibal's Victory and Strategic Challenges

6th - Higher Ed
This video delves into the aftermath of Hannibal's victory at Cannae in 216 BC, highlighting the strategic decisions and challenges faced by both Carthaginian and Roman forces. It explores the political and military landscape of the...
Instructional Video3:31
Great Big Story

A Mime’s Silent Resistance Against Nazi Forces

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the incredible story of Marcel Marceau, the iconic mime who used his talent to save children from the Nazis during World War two.
Instructional Video20:46
Curated Video

The Political Turmoil and Military Strategies of the Second Punic War

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the strategic maneuvers, political intrigues, and military engagements during the Second Punic War, focusing on the actions of Hannibal and the internal divisions within Carthage. It delves into...
Instructional Video2:18
Curated Video

Elizabeth Blackwell: Trailblazer for Women in Medicine

9th - Higher Ed
The first woman to graduate from a U.S. medical college, Elizabeth Blackwell broke through gender barriers to make history. Her remarkable story of courage and perseverance serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
Instructional Video38:58
Jabzy

Why Couldn't Japan Conquer China? | History of China 1937-1945 Documentary 6/10

12th - Higher Ed
Why Couldn't Japan Conquer China? | History of China 1937-1945 Documentary 6/10
Instructional Video11:00
Weird History

Life As A G.I. In WWII

12th - Higher Ed
France fell to Germany in June of 1940. The United States hadn’t yet entered World War 2, and while isolationism remained politically popular, the country was growing wary. The prospect of being drawn into the European conflict was...
Instructional Video9:40
AllTime 10s

10 Myths You Still Believe About WW2

12th - Higher Ed
You probably learned all about World War II at school, but there's a good chance you have a few misconceptions about how it all happened. Here's 10 Myths You Still Believe About World War II.
Instructional Video16:04
Step Back History

The Birth of Al-Qaeda

12th - Higher Ed
Why is there an Al-Qaeda? This infamous organization has ideologies, intellectual roots, and a historical context. Let's talk about it.
Instructional Video25:42
The Wall Street Journal

The Cyber Challenges for the U.K. and U.S.

Higher Ed
The U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre and the U.S.’s National Security Council talk to the Wall Street Journal about the latest cyber threats to government and business, and how the two can work together to reduce the risks.
Instructional Video0:14
The March of Time

1917: LIBERTY BONDS: Speaker standing in podium w/ seats at Liberty Bond rally, crowd below. VS Crowd of people at rally. MS Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford & unidentified man in suit in front of crowd shouting, cheering.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1917: LIBERTY BONDS: Speaker standing in podium w/ seats at Liberty Bond rally, crowd below. VS Crowd of people at rally. MS Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford & unidentified man in suit in front of crowd shouting,...
Instructional Video8:24
Step Back History

The Badass Girl Scouts Who Helped Win World War II

12th - Higher Ed
The Girl Scouts, or Girl Guides, have been around for just over 100 years. You probably think of them as smiley campers, selling cookies and earning badges, but I’m going to tell you a different story. Today, let’s talk about their...
Instructional Video12:20
Weird History

The Real Rosie The Riveter

12th - Higher Ed
From the empowering story of Rosie the Riveter to their pivotal role in manufacturing during World War 2, American women were a vital part of the war effort at home and abroad. Six million women joined the workforce during World War 2....
Stock Footage0:02
Getty Images

B/W 1944 women working in large room issuing War Bonds / Chicago / World War II / newsreel

Pre-K - Higher Ed
B/W 1944 women working in large room issuing War Bonds / Chicago / World War II / newsreel
Stock Footage0:03
Getty Images

B/W 1944 close up woman's hands next to machine sorting Army War Bonds / World War II / newsreel

Pre-K - Higher Ed
B/W 1944 close up woman's hands next to machine sorting Army War Bonds / World War II / newsreel
Stock Footage0:02
Getty Images

B/W 1944 high angle close up woman's hands sorting Army War Bonds in office / World War II / newsreel

Pre-K - Higher Ed
B/W 1944 high angle close up woman's hands sorting Army War Bonds in office / World War II / newsreel
Stock Footage0:02
Getty Images

B/W 1944 REAR VIEW woman working at machine issuing War Bonds / Chicago / World War II / news.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
B/W 1944 REAR VIEW woman working at machine issuing War Bonds / Chicago / World War II / news.
Stock Footage0:02
Getty Images

B/W 1944 workers looking thru files of stamps in War Bond office / Chicago / World War II

Pre-K - Higher Ed
B/W 1944 workers looking thru files of stamps in War Bond office / Chicago / World War II