Curated Video
9/11: Art From Ashes
September 11, 2001 is a day etched into the memories of millions. Art around the world is being used to explore and understand.
Curated Video
Ellen Ochoa: The First Female Hispanic Astronaut
In 1993, Ellen Ochoa wrote her name in the stars – as the first Hispanic woman to enter orbit. She continues to inspire generations of aspiring astronauts today.
Cerebellum
America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - Introduction
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video examines the documents...
Independent Producers
Legacy of the Homestead Act
In the early 20th century Americans streamed to the middle of the country because of the Homestead Acts. These were federal laws that gave people ownership of the land for free. In this audio story you will hear from people who grew up...
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...
Next Animation Studio
How the electoral college works
The US presidential election is decided by the electoral college. The electoral college system consists of 538 electors who represent the 50 states and vote according to the result of the popular vote in their respective state. To win...
Independent Producers
Immigration Policy Then and Now
The United States is a nation of immigrants. European immigrants in the late 1800s populated our nation and were granted citizenship upon entry. The immigration system has changed dramatically since, and America’s borders are no longer...
WYPR
Slaves During the War of 1812
During the War of 1812, when the British were blockading the Chesapeake Bay, many enslaved people from the state of Maryland sought asylum with the British Navy. As the war escalated, the navy made some key changes to their policy on...
Weird History
What Happened After the Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the US at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack claimed more than 2,400 American lives and sank multiple navy ships. Firsthand accounts of the Pearl Harbor attack captured the devastation and trauma of...
Red Rock Films
Who is John Lewis?
How a 23-year-old came to play a critical role in the Freedom Rides, the Selma protests and The March on Washington.
Next Animation Studio
Explaining U.S. Birthright citizenship
Birthright citizenship is defined as a constitutional right for any child born in the United States to automatically gain U.S. citizenship.
Next Animation Studio
US Air Force launches first next-generation GPS satellite
The new satellite model, called GPS III, is the first of 32 planned GPS III satellites that will replace older ones currently in orbit.
Red Rock Films
Who was Jim Crow?
How one white actor's creation came to represent the most racist laws in America - and how those laws were crushed.
Red Rock Films
Who were the Little Rock Nine?
How nine students going to a new school became a national crisis, commanded military intervention and became the focus of international attention.
Cerebellum
America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - The Rush Bagot Agreement - 1817 And The Convention Of 1818
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video examines the documents...
Cerebellum
America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - The Monroe Doctrine 1823
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video examines the documents...
Cerebellum
America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - The Missouri Comprimise 1820
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video examines the documents...
Press Association
Fine Gael needs to return to Government to manage potential trade shocks from new US administration, says Simon Harris
Potential trade shocks from the next US administration are a reason Fine Gael need to be in the next Government, the party’s leader has said. By way of example, Simon Harris said Ireland could lose 10 billion euro in corporation tax if...
Curated Video
Trump names ambassador to Canada as leaders call for new trade pact
As Trump has nominated a new ambassador to Canada, leaders on both sides of the border are calling for a new trade agreement, one that could cut out Mexico. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
US, Spain, Italy and Greece close embassies in Kyiv
The move comes a day after Russia accused Ukraine of launching an attack with American-made missiles. Ukraine’s defense ministry did not admit to using the long-range missiles but did confirm that it hit a military weapons facility in...
Press Association
Ireland must prepare for 'significant potential economic challenges' following US election, says Taoiseach
Ireland must prepare for “significant potential economic challenges” following the US election, Taoiseach Simon Harris said. It comes after US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, a critic of Irish...
Press Association
Eric Trump speaks to the media at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen
It was “nasty” for Scotland’s First Minister to endorse Donald Trump’s rival in the US presidential election, the president-elect’s son has said. Eric Trump told the PA news agency that his father, Donald Trump, “is not going to lose any...
Press Association
Trump’s son says Swinney was ‘nasty’ for supporting Kamala Harris in US election
It was “nasty” for Scotland’s First Minister to endorse Donald Trump’s rival in the US presidential election, the president-elect’s son has said. Eric Trump told the PA news agency that his father, Donald Trump, “is not going to lose any...
Press Association
Trump being elected makes the world a better, safer place - Nigel Farage
Interview with Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, at the party's South West Conference in Exeter. Mr Farage spoke about Kemi Badenoch as the new Conservative leader, the potential for Reform to continue to grow, Trump's election victory and...