Instructional Video2:31
Great Big Story

The Groovy Origins of the Waterbed, A Revolution in Comfort

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the surprising history of the waterbed, from its invention to becoming a revolutionary piece of furniture in the 60s.
Instructional Video10:46
Weird History

Life As A 60s Playboy Bunny

12th - Higher Ed
Long before Hugh Hefner and his guests in the Playboy Mansion graced television reality shows, women known as "Bunnies" served as the waitstaff in Hefner's clubs. Bunnies were distinct from Playmates, and clubs carefully vetted women for...
Instructional Video11:07
Weird History

The Tortured Life Of Janis Joplin

12th - Higher Ed
Long before the phenomenon that was Amy Winehouse, whose mesmerizing voice captivated millions, there was Janis Joplin, to whom Winehouse was often compared. While Joplin only released three albums during her lifetime (and a few...
Instructional Video7:43
Weird History

What It Was Like During the Golden Age of Flying

12th - Higher Ed
The 1950s and '60s are often regarded as the golden age of airlines, offering luxurious seating, fancy meals, and beaming flight attendants. But while it was certainly roomier than today's modern sardine can technique of travel, there...
Instructional Video5:30
Espresso Media

Exploring the Craftsmanship of Handmade Bags

9th - 12th
This video shows a discussion about the importance of choosing the right materials for handmade products, specifically leather bags. The speaker also mentions their passion for their craft and the energy they feel when creating...
Instructional Video2:12
Curated Video

Vietnam Veterans

9th - Higher Ed
Shunned by society and ignored by the government. This is the untold story of the Vietnam veterans left to endure the mental and physical scars they’d suffered alone.
Instructional Video5:31
John D Ruddy

Cuban Missile Crisis in 5 Minutes

12th - Higher Ed
A quick and concise animated video outlining the tense 13 days of the Cuban Missile Crisis, who the main players were and what the political climate was like to create the crisis.
Instructional Video13:52
Professor Dave Explains

John F. Kennedy: The New Frontier (1961 - 1963)

9th - Higher Ed
John F. Kennedy's presidency was a turning point in American history, both in terms of what he represented, as well as his assassination, which shocked the world. In many ways, America never recovered, and would never find the optimism...
Instructional Video13:59
Professor Dave Explains

John F. Kennedy: The New Frontier (1961 - 1963)

9th - Higher Ed
John F. Kennedy's presidency was a turning point in American history, both in terms of what he represented, as well as his assassination, which shocked the world. In many ways, America never recovered, and would never find the optimism...
Instructional Video13:19
John D Ruddy

Vietnam War in 13 Minutes

12th - Higher Ed
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Vietnam War, going from colonial French Indochina, through its war against the United States and beyond, and how this conflict slotted into the events of the Cold War.
Instructional Video6:12
Curated OER

The Greensboro Sit-Ins

9th - 12th
Imagine an old 1960s diner. There's a long, L-shaped counter top and classic diner stools covered in vinyl dotting the counter space. Sounds like your typical diner, doesn't it? A piece of this diner now sits in The Smithsonian. Why?...
Instructional Video
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: New Horizons

9th - 10th
Efficient farming, bubble cars riding on massive interstate highways, and more are a few of the visions of 1960s America as displayed in the Futurama exhibit at the 1939 World's Fair. [23:00]