Instructional Video18:30
TED Talks

P.W. Singer: Military robots and the future of war

12th - Higher Ed
In this powerful talk, P.W. Singer shows how the widespread use of robots in war is changing the realities of combat. He shows us scenarios straight out of science fiction -- that now may not be so fictitious.
Instructional Video15:51
TED Talks

TED: The biology of our best and worst selves | Robert Sapolsky

12th - Higher Ed
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. How can humans be so compassionate and altruistic -- and also so brutal and violent? To understand why we do what...
Instructional Video13:08
TED Talks

Sebastian Junger: Why veterans miss war

12th - Higher Ed
Civilians don't miss war. But soldiers often do. Journalist Sebastian Junger shares his experience embedded with American soldiers at Restrepo, an outpost in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley that saw heavy combat. Giving a look at the...
Instructional Video5:24
Bedtime History

The Battle of Saratoga | Simple History

6th - 12th
The Duomo, or Florence Cathedral, is one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Renaissance. Its massive red-brick dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, changed the course of architecture forever. Built over centuries, the...
Instructional Video6:54
Curated Video

Battlefield 3 Walkthrough Part 5 - Uprising

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast -Check out this walkthrough for the first person shooter, Battlefield 3, made by DICE, and find out how to beat "Uprising".
Instructional Video4:44
Curated Video

War of 1812 for Kids

K - 5th
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain that lasted from 1812 to 1815. In this straightforward video, you'll learn what caused the war, including trade problems, impressment of American sailors, and...
Instructional Video5:02
Curated Video

Battle of Guadalcanal |Guadalcanal Campaign

K - 5th
Imagine being on a hot, rainy island far away during World War II. This video tells the story of the Battle of Guadalcanal, one of the most important battles in the Pacific. It started in 1942 and lasted for many months. American...
Instructional Video1:53
Makematic

Memorial Day

K - 8th
Every year on Memorial Day the country honors those who died while serving in the military. In this video, learn about how Memorial Day became a federal holiday.
Instructional Video4:47
Curated Video

Davy Crockett

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester tells the story of the legendary Davy Crockett.
Instructional Video5:04
Curated Video

Molly Pitcher

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester tells the story of Molly Pitcher and talks about all the interesting facts she learns from reading American history books.
Instructional Video19:46
Mr. Beat

The War Your American History Teachers Probably Didn't Tell You About

6th - 12th
Mr. Beat tells the story of the Philippine-American War.