This program examines the people, places and events that led to Shay’s Rebellion. Students will learn about the weaknesses of the United States’ original federal government established under the Articles of Confederation. Viewers will...

This video is a review of the Earth's Rotation and Revolution series. In this video, we explore the fascinating concepts of Earth's rotation and revolution. We learn how Earth revolves around the sun in an orbit, taking 365.25 days for a...

Learn all about the Battle of the Alamo between Texans and the Mexican government, the events that led up to it, the individuals involved, and the controversy surrounding what was history versus myth. This program teaches the viewer that...

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...

In this video, the speaker discusses some famous events in early American history and examines whether they are fact or fiction. They debunk the myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree, explore the true story of Paul Revere's ride,...

Learn about the Russian Revolution of 1917 by considering its causes, the royal family, and Bolshevik control.

A quiet and often overlooked revolution has taken place in the way satellites are manufactured and operated.

Did the industrial revolution increase the relative demand for skilled labor, or decrease it?



So far, answers to this question largely have been based on conjecture. But for the first time a unique and comprehensive set of...

In this interview we discuss the impact of Schumpeter's concept of creative destruction in economic thinking - and specifically in energy. Most crucially we debate the issues surrounding conservation and the use of new oil and gas...

Thomas Jefferson was quite an interesting fellow. He was definitely a genius, as he was an expert in pretty much everything you could be an expert of. He was a great writer, too. But there is a little of hypocrisy in there for good...

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...

It may seem obvious, but only 40-45% of colonists supported the cause. It's not as simple as it may appear!

This video discusses how the Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun are responsible for the different seasons. This video is part of the 11-part series, Earth, Sun, and Moon.

On July 4th, Americans celebrate their declaration of independence from Great Britain. Given what Great Britain did last week, it seems like they set a trend. Consequences be damned. 240 years later, Independence day has become a wild...

A short animation about the life of Global Icon Frida Kahlo and how she represents Self-Awareness

An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Russian Revolution, what led to it, how it began, who was involved and how it slotted into the events of WW1.

When did civilization start? Where were the first civilizations? Learn about the roots of early human history. A simple direct explanation of the Neolithic Age.

In this video, a family counts and discusses the amount of garbage they have accumulated over three months. They reflect on the environmental impact of their consumption and express hope for a greener future. The video captures the...

Who is up after Georgie? Why it's John Adams! He helped with the Declaration of Independence and in general was one of the most important founding fathers. What else did he do? Check it out here!

Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Spanish-American War

What makes a book important? Why are some books required reading in high school, while others are lost to history?

Brazil is on track to become one of the world superpowers by the end of the century. That being said, what should we come to expect from this South American country? Let's learn about Brazil.

The Enlightenment may not have left physical evidence behind like the pyramids of Egypt or the Coliseum of Rome, but it has left us an intellectual heritage which is unquestionable in its importance. This video looks at how one of the...