Instructional Video11:01
Curated Video

Machu Picchu and the Incas for Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Embark on a breathtaking journey through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the fascinating history of the Inca civilization in this captivating history episode! Explore the architectural wonders and cultural significance of this...
Instructional Video8:43
Curated Video

Boudica for Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Step back in time and uncover the epic tale of Boudica, the fearless warrior queen of ancient Britain, in this captivating video. Follow the remarkable journey of Boudica as she rises to power and leads her people in a fierce rebellion...
Instructional Video12:47
Curated Video

Napoleon Bonaparte for Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Explore the extraordinary life and legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of history’s most renowned military leaders and emperors. Born in 1769 on the island of Corsica, Napoleon rose to prominence during the French Revolution, eventually...
Instructional Video6:44
Wonderscape

Jackie Robinson: Breaking Baseball's Color Barrier

K - 5th
This video explores the life of Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League Baseball player of the modern era. Learn about his journey from a four-sport athlete to his groundbreaking debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, the...
Instructional Video5:49
Wonderscape

The Battle of Little Bighorn: Custer's Last Stand

K - 5th
This video covers the events leading up to the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876, where Indigenous leaders Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse led a decisive victory against the U.S. Army. It explores George Custer’s tactical mistakes and the...
Instructional Video4:45
Wonderscape

Ancient Greece: The City-States and Their Influence

K - 5th
This video explores the unique city-states of ancient Greece, highlighting key places like Sparta and Athens. Learn how these independent regions developed their own governments, cultures, and customs, with Athens being the birthplace...
Instructional Video6:52
Epic History TV

Napoleon: Legend of the French Revolutionary Wars

12th - Higher Ed
In 1796, during the French Revolutionary Wars, Napoleon Bonaparte took command of a struggling French army in northern Italy. Despite initial doubts, he led a brilliant campaign that transformed the war in Europe, securing victory...
Instructional Video6:45
Epic History TV

Napoleon's Triumph at Rivoli Shifts the Italian Campaign

12th - Higher Ed


Napoleon's victory at Rivoli sealed the fate of the Austrian army in Italy. Despite being outnumbered and nearly encircled, Napoleon's bold tactics and well-timed counterattacks shattered Alvinczi's forces, leading to a massive...
Instructional Video5:56
Epic History TV

Napoleon Traps Wurmser's Army During the Siege of Mantua

12th - Higher Ed
Napoleon failed to prevent Wurmser from reaching Mantua but aimed to bottle him up within the city to strain its limited supplies. Wurmser, however, tried to keep his army outside the walls to forage for provisions. Napoleon launched...
Instructional Video10:24
Epic History TV

Napoleon's Siege of Mantua and the Austrian Advance

12th - Higher Ed
Since crossing the Mincio River, Napoleon has reorganized his forces to cover multiple fronts. However, despite his strategic efforts, the Austrian garrison at Mantua puts up fierce resistance, delaying the siege. As Field Marshal...
Instructional Video9:52
Epic History TV

Reviewing Napoleon's Success in Italy

12th - Higher Ed


In 1796, during the French Revolutionary Wars, 26-year-old General Napoleon Bonaparte took command of a struggling French army in northern Italy. Against all odds, he transformed the army's fortunes with a series of decisive...
Instructional Video9:37
Epic History TV

How the Battle of Lodi Solidified Napoleon's Authority

12th - Higher Ed
Napoleon’s 1796 campaign in Italy marked his first major military success. With bold strategies and relentless energy, he led the French army to a series of victories, including the Battle of Lodi, which solidified his reputation as a...
Instructional Video7:42
Epic History TV

Napoleon Becomes Commander of the French Army

12th - Higher Ed


In 1796, at the height of the French Revolutionary Wars, a young Napoleon Bonaparte took command of the French Army in Northern Italy. Despite its ragged condition and low morale, Napoleon's leadership quickly turned the army's...
Instructional Video6:37
Epic History TV

Napoleon Struggles in Mantua

12th - Higher Ed
In 1796, during the height of the French Revolutionary Wars, a young General Napoleon Bonaparte led a ragged and demoralized French army in northern Italy. Despite initial doubts, Napoleon’s brilliant military strategies resulted in...
Instructional Video3:17
Epic History TV

Wurmser's Narrow Escape to Mantua

12th - Higher Ed
In September 1796, Field Marshal Wurmser's Austrian forces were retreating after a disastrous defeat at Caliano. Despite being heavily outnumbered, Wurmser pushed on toward Mantua, hoping to link up with its garrison and avoid complete...
Instructional Video7:52
Epic History TV

The Siege of Mantua and the Pursuit of Wurmser

12th - Higher Ed
In 1796, during the French Revolutionary Wars, a young Napoleon Bonaparte took command of a demoralized French army in Northern Italy. Despite low expectations, he swiftly turned the tide, leading his forces to multiple victories and...
Instructional Video5:37
Epic History TV

From Triumph to Retreat: Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign and Legacy

12th - Higher Ed


Napoleon's victory at the Battle of Aboukir in 1799 helped restore his reputation after the defeat at Acre, with the Ottoman army decisively crushed. However, news from Europe of mounting threats against France from the Second...
Instructional Video5:06
Epic History TV

Defeat at Acre: Napoleon's First Major Setback

12th - Higher Ed
Napoleon's failed siege of Acre in 1799 marked his first major military defeat, costing him 4,500 casualties, over a third of his army. Despite this, he neutralized the Syrian threat and led his troops on a grueling 300-mile retreat...
Instructional Video3:31
Epic History TV

The Battle of Aboukir Bay: Nelson's Triumph and Napoleon's Struggle in Egypt

12th - Higher Ed


On August 1, 1798, Admiral Nelson's British fleet located the French anchored in Aboukir Bay and launched a decisive evening attack. The British destroyed or captured 11 French ships, including the flagship L'Orient, leaving...
Instructional Video6:21
Epic History TV

The March to Cairo and the Battle of Shubra Khit

12th - Higher Ed
Napoleon, aware of British warships nearby, quickly lands 5,000 French troops who capture Alexandria. With 38,000 soldiers, including seasoned generals and France’s first Black general, Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, Napoleon pushes forward...
Instructional Video8:06
Epic History TV

Rise and Fragmentation of the Seljuk Empire

12th - Higher Ed


The Seljuk Turks, originally pastoral nomads from Central Asia, rose to power in the 10th century, becoming champions of Sunni Islam. They expanded rapidly, defeating the Ghaznavid Empire, toppling the Buyids, and creating the...
Instructional Video10:45
Epic History TV

The Rise of the Abbasid Caliphate

12th - Higher Ed
In the 8th century, the Abbasid dynasty seized control of the Islamic Caliphate, ushering in a golden age of military dominance, scholarship, and technological innovation. They overthrew the Umayyads in 750, consolidating power under...
Instructional Video6:21
Epic History TV

Wellington's Decisive Victory in the Peninsular War

12th - Higher Ed
Wellington's army, which greatly outnumbered the French forces, launched a coordinated attack across a 10-mile front against Joseph Bonaparte's French forces near Vitoria. Despite some delays in his army's movements, Wellington's...
Instructional Video7:45
Epic History TV

Wellington's 1813 Offensive in Spain

12th - Higher Ed
In May 1813, as Napoleon fought to regain control in Central Europe after the disastrous Russian invasion, Wellington's Anglo-Portuguese army prepared to strike in Spain. With 100,000 well-rested and battle-hardened troops, Wellington...