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George Best: The Flawed Genius of Football
George Best was a handsome and talented footballer who captivated the world with his skills on the field. Despite his success, he battled with alcoholism throughout his life, making him a flawed but beloved figure. His story is one of...
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George Washington's Childhood - For Kids
Learn about George Washington's childhood in Virginia leading up to his service in the French and Indian War.
Bedtime History
George Washington and The French and Indian War - For Kids
Learn about George Washington's service in the French and Indian War.
Bedtime History
George Lucas: The Star Wars Story For Kids
Learn about filmmaker George Lucas, from his childhood in California and his love of cars to his success with the Star Wars franchise. Learn about his his imagination and determination led to be one of the most successful filmmakers of...
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Tensions Ignite: The Boston Massacre
Explore the events leading up to the Boston Massacre, where tensions between colonists and British soldiers reached a deadly climax. Learn how a confrontation outside the Boston Custom House escalated into violence, resulting in the...
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History Myths: George Washington's Cherry Tree and Napoleon's Height
Uncover the truth behind popular historical myths, including George Washington's cherry tree story and his so-called wooden teeth. Learn how these legends were fabricated or exaggerated over time, and find out why Napoleon Bonaparte's...
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Maya Angelou’s Later Years and Lasting Legacy
This video explores Maya Angelou’s incredible legacy, from her Emmy-nominated role in Roots to her iconic poem Still I Rise. It highlights her time as a professor, her impactful inauguration poem for President Bill Clinton, and the...
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George Washington and the Cherry Tree: Myth or Fact?
This video uncovers the famous myth of George Washington and the cherry tree. Viewers learn how the story was added by Mason Locke Weems years after Washington’s death and why historians believe it’s untrue. The video explains the...
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George Washington Carver's Legacy and Lasting Impact
Discover how George Washington Carver's later years solidified his legacy as an agricultural innovator and advocate for U.S. farmers. Learn about his successful push for a peanut tariff, his collaboration with Henry Ford on alternative...
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George Washington Carver’s Journey to Education
Follow George Washington Carver’s inspiring path as he pursues his dream of higher education despite obstacles. From his early schooling to his studies at Simpson College and Iowa State University, this video highlights his perseverance,...
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The Early Life of George Washington Carver: From Missouri to Botanical Curiosity
This video explores the early life of George Washington Carver, born around 1864 in Diamond Grove, Missouri. After a traumatic kidnapping as a baby, Carver was raised by Moses and Susan Carver, who taught him to read and write. Even as a...
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Whatever Happened to the George Foreman Grill?
Weird History Food is going heavyweight on the history of the George Foreman Grill. To many, George Foreman is the 2-time Heavyweight Champion of the World. But to those with an appetite, Foreman was known more for his eponymous grill....
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How the Backyard BBQ Became an American Pastime
Weird History Food is going to fire up the grill with the history of bbq grills. Almost every American loves that time of the year when they open up the trusty outdoor grill, throw some charcoal in, and make some delicious bbq. But when...
Weird History
William IV: The Maddest Lad To Ever Sit On The British Throne
Of all the monarchs to sit on the British throne in the modern era, few are as infrequently discussed as King William IV. It's a real shame, because the stories of his life are a real gas. Only the most dedicated of royal historians are...
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Exploring George Washington: From Early Life to Founding Father
Dive into the fascinating early life of George Washington, America's first president, and uncover the formative experiences that shaped him into a key figure in the nation's history. From his birth in Virginia to his adventures in...
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The Military Beginnings of George Washington
Discover George Washington's entry into the military during the tense prelude to the Seven Years' War. Follow his journey through treacherous terrain to deliver a message to French forces, his early combat experiences, and his rise to...
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Who Would Be King of America if George Washington had been made a monarch?
Who Would Be King of America if George Washington had been made a monarch?
Great Big Story
Behind the scenes with Alan Dean Foster, writer and explorer
Dive into the life of Alan Dean Foster, from ghostwriting Star Wars to his passion for global exploration and fitness.
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Master Hunters and Gatherers: Cro-Magnon's Survival Skills
Dive into the strategies and tools Cro-Magnon used to hunt and gather food in a frigid, Ice Age Europe. This segment shows the use of sophisticated weapons like the spear-thrower and details the balanced diet that included meat, wild...
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From First Draft to Final Copy
Mr. Griot shows how to use a graphic organizer to organize the subject of his biography by early life, middle life, and late life. Then he demonstrates the importance of revising and editing. Finally, he reads the final draft of a...
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Tim Alberta - American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump
Tim Alberta, a staff writer for The Atlantic magazine and author of "American Carnage," discusses the transformation of the Republican Party during the transition from George W. Bush to Donald Trump. He highlights how various societal,...
Great Big Story
The Surprising Role of Seagulls in the Pride Movement
Explore the remarkable story of George Hunt and Molly Warner, whose research on Western gulls off the coast of Santa Barbara in 1972 led to the groundbreaking discovery of homosexual behavior in wild bird populations. Despite facing...
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Studying the Past
Dr. Forrester introduces archeologists and historians. She explains what each does and how they piece together clues to give us a better understanding of the past.
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