Loyalist spy in New York who did everything she could to undermine the American war efforts during the Revolution.

In this video, the teacher provides a detailed description of the element chromium. They explain its chemical symbol and atomic number, as well as its physical properties such as its gray, shiny, and hard nature. The teacher explains the...

Living through the French Revolution Jacques-Louis David painted moments in history that helped define civilization. The Intervention of the Sabine Women is in that tradition.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Slovak King of Madagascar

Is Islam a religion of peace or of rampant militarism? Why is there a certain part of Islam that believes itself to be completely incompatible with western democracy? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 3

Did you know that hipsters were a thing back in the 18th century and were known as Macaroni? Our ancestors liked to get creative with language: especially in the world of politics.

By day he worked as an iron merchant – but by night, Thomas Garrett helped thousands escape slavery as a station master on the Underground Railroad.

Elizabeth Freeman played a critical role in the fight to end slavery in the United States.

It started in England and reached its peak in America. The Industrial Revolution is a period of history that began in the early 18th century and has carried through our modern times. This video talks about the exploitation of children...

In the space of just 40 years, the majority of Americans packed their bags for a new life in the city. So what brought on this seismic shift from rural to urban dwelling? And what was the fallout?

The American Revolution was a war that involved many different people and forced Native Americans to choose sides. This is the story of Continental Army hero, Peter Harris.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about French Aryans

A sprawling network of secret routes, pathways and safe houses, the Underground Railroad helped countless enslaved people escape to freedom in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Learn about the bizarre and often dangerous medical treatments used in America up until the 20th century.

How the Founding Fathers used the experiences of other democratic societies to inform the US Constitution.

It mechanised cotton production by separating cotton from seeds – but increased the demand for slave labor. Discover how the cotton gin changed 18th century American society.

Today, we think of 1700s-era France as a period of unwashed and unparalleled squalor. While this is partially a misconception, it does contain some truth. During the 18th century, people's attitudes towards personal hygiene were laxer...

The first person to die in the American Revolution, Crispus Attucks became a symbol of resistance against British rule.

It started in England and reached its peak in America. The Industrial Revolution is a period of history that began in the early 18th century and has carried through our modern times. This video looks at the industrial revolution that...

In this video, we learn about the element cobalt. Cobalt is known for its use in creating blue colors in various objects such as glass, porcelain, pottery, and enamels. It is also used in jewelry making, electroplating, and in the...

He was a fierce patriot and Founding Father – so why did John Adams defend British soldiers accused of murder following the Boston Massacre of 1770?

We’ve all seen our fair share of American political ads in recent years. But the very first? That could be Common Sense - written by Thomas Paine – an 18th century pamphlet designed to incite rebellion!

The United States’ first true allies, the Oneida Tribe helped the Patriots to win the American Revolutionary War – but at what cost?

Why were most slaves in America from West Africa? Slavery has existed throughout history in various forms across the globe, but who became enslaved was almost always based on military conquest. So why did Europeans travel thousands of...