Instructional Video13:45
Curated Video

The fall of Kabul | Behind The Headlines

9th - Higher Ed
The fall of Kabul | Behind The Headlines
Instructional Video8:24
Curated Video

Battle of Yorktown for Kids | Siege of Yorktown

K - 5th
The Battle of Yorktown in 1781 was the turning point that sealed America’s victory in the Revolutionary War. With General George Washington leading American forces and French allies providing crucial naval and military support, the siege...
Instructional Video2:17
Makematic

Revolutionary Riders

K - 8th
In 1775, American patriots rode out on horseback to spread the word that British troops were on the move. By mobilizing militiamen to rise up and fight, these brave messengers roused the colonies into rebellion.
Instructional Video3:49
Wonderscape

The Battles of Lexington and Concord: The Shot Heard Around the World

K - 5th
This video explores the events of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, debunking myths about who fired the first shot of the American Revolution. It explains how the term “the shot heard around the world” originated and why the...
Instructional Video4:26
Wonderscape

Paul Revere’s Ride: Separating Fact from Fiction

K - 5th
This video explores the real story behind Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, debunking myths popularized by Longfellow’s poem. Viewers learn that Revere wasn’t alone, didn’t shout “The British are coming,” and didn’t reach Concord....
Instructional Video6:07
Wonderscape

Key Battles and Figures of the War of 1812

K - 5th
This video highlights key battles and figures in the War of 1812, focusing on the role of Henry Clay and the War Hawks, as well as major conflicts like the Battle of Fort Detroit and the Battle of the Thames. It also explores the...
Instructional Video6:33
Wonderscape

Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride: The True Story

K - 5th
This video explores the real story behind Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, correcting common misconceptions. It highlights Revere’s mission to warn militias about British plans and alert Patriot leaders Hancock and Adams of their...
Instructional Video5:05
Curated Video

The Buildup to the American Revolution

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester talks about taxation, religious freedom, and other important issues that led the colonists to break away from Great Britain.
Instructional Video5:04
Curated Video

Molly Pitcher

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester tells the story of Molly Pitcher and talks about all the interesting facts she learns from reading American history books.
Instructional Video4:22
Curated Video

Chicago

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Father of Chicago, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. She describes this remarkable man and his contributions to building the city of Chicago.
Instructional Video5:01
Curated Video

The Suez Crisis: A Turning Point in Colonial Power

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed historical account of the Suez Crisis of 1956, a significant event in international relations and decolonization. The video highlights the political motivations and consequences of the crisis, including the...
Instructional Video20:11
Jabzy

Every British Prime Minister Part 4 (1902-1951)

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Every British Prime Minister Part 4 (1902-1951)
Instructional Video59:22
History Hit

The Battle for North America

12th - Higher Ed
On 13 September 1759, on the Plains of Abraham near the city of Quebec, an outnumbered British army fought a battle that would change the history of the world: the Battle of Quebec. For the past three years, Britain and France were...
Instructional Video3:32
Jabzy

Anglo-Iraqi War - 3 Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Anglo-Iraqi War
Instructional Video4:28
History Hit

The Battle For North America: The first wave of troops

12th - Higher Ed
What was the responsibility of the first wave of troops? What became legendary about their task? What was the morale of the British troops at this time?<br/>
The Battle For North America, Part 10
Instructional Video22:39
Wonderscape

History Kids: The War of 1812

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher provides a comprehensive overview of the War of 1812, discussing its causes, major battles, and its effects. The video emphasizes the perspectives of different groups involved, including the American...
Instructional Video18:57
Wonderscape

History Kids: Examining Famous Events in American History

K - 5th
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,...
Instructional Video12:32
Mr. Beat

Paul Revere Was Overrated

6th - 12th
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
Instructional Video25:20
Professor Dave Explains

George Washington: The Birth of a Nation (1789 - 1797)

9th - Higher Ed
So you wanna learn about American History, eh? Whether you are a history buff, or you want to figure out how America got to the screwed up place it's in now, this is the place to start your quest for knowledge! Each chapter will tell the...
Instructional Video19:05
Wonderscape

History Kids: Paul Revere

K - 5th
In this video, we learn about the early years and life of American patriot Paul Revere. The video challenges the accuracy of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem about Revere's midnight ride and provides a more historically accurate...
Instructional Video2:05
60 Second Histories

The Indian Mutiny of 1857 – part 2

K - 5th
This video describes the death of Mangal Pandey, the start of the mutiny in Meerut and the massacre at Cawnpore
Instructional Video5:40
Curated OER

WWII - Brits Duel Desert Fox

9th - 12th
Who is the Desert Fox? Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, also known as the Desert Fox, was forced to lead German troops to Tobruk after Italian troops failed to drive back British forces. Although Rommel's army ended up retreating, he still...
Audio
Imperial War Museums

Imperial War Museums: Voices of the First World War: The Christmas Truce

9th - 10th
As part of a series of podcasts featuring the remembrances of veterans of World War I, this podcast tells the inspirational story of the Christmas Truce in December 1914, when the soldiers from both sides met in No Man's Land to...
Audio
Imperial War Museums

Imperial War Museum: Korea: Recollections of the Korean War, 1950 1953

9th - 10th
Selections from the Imperial War Museum's Sound Archive which has been interviewing British and Commonwealth Korean War veterans.