Delve into the complex origins of the Texas Revolution that set the stage for the iconic Battle of the Alamo in 1836. This video examines the tensions between the Texan settlers and the Mexican government, highlighting the significant...

Travel to Old Fort Velasco and learn about how the disurbances at Anahuac and the battle of Velasco almost led to Texas Revolution

Send pom-poms flying with this simplest air cannon! This easy-to-do engineering project turned into a fun game for my boys.

Dr. Forrester tells the story of Molly Pitcher and talks about all the interesting facts she learns from reading American history books.

This video explains the etymology and varied uses of the word "charge." Originating from the Latin "carricare," meaning to load, the term has evolved to include meanings such as preparing a cannon for firing or energizing someone...

The video discusses the rise to fame of a self-taught South Korean student, Lin Jong Hyun, who gained worldwide attention for his rock version of Paschal Bell's Canon. Despite using a backing track for the performance, his talent and...

Travel to to Gonzales, Texas and explore the start of the Texas Revolution

With a fleet of just 22 warships, it was never going to be easy for the U.S. Navy to defeat the mighty British Royal Navy during the War of 1812. The enemy didn’t expect its secret weapon – the U.S.S. Constitution.

If the U.S. Navy was to defeat the British during the War of 1812, it would not do so on the open seas. The battles that raged on the Great Lakes, however, would have a huge impact on the outcome of the war.

After three years of bitter fighting between the United States and Great Britain, the War of 1812 concluded with the Treaty of Ghent. At least, it should have, because one final battle was about to be fought: the Battle of New Orleans.

In this video I explain the difference between the two verbs that mean "to know" in German, kennen and wissen. This video is designed to accompany the German with Puppets video about the same topic. You can see it here:...

Learn how to go about composing a strict canon at the unison or the octave in two parts. This lesson explains the most useful technique for constructing a strict canon bar by bar, in such a way that the melodic line has shape and...

Learn how to go about composing a strict canon at the 5th in two parts. This lesson explains the most useful technique for constructing a strict canon bar by bar, in such a way that the melodic line has shape and direction, while...

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So get this: 1444, Ottoman Sultan Murad II signs a peace deal with Hungary and then decides that’s it, his work here is done, the empire is saved forever, and gives the...

I got a lot of feedback from my last video. Now the table saw is back with FULL AUTO more explosions, and i shoot randy. Table saw vs christmas ornaments, oobleck, fish tank, balloons, and soda.

A short summary of the events leading to the Battle of the Alamo and the effects on the Texas Revolution.

Potato cannons, launchers and spud guns have been destroying potatoes for a very long time. What a waste of perfectly good spuds. But what if a potato cannon could fire chips, shoot them directly into a deep fat fryer and make a...

We try to understand how great musicians like Bach can play with the way sound works to create something of profound beauty. Please listen to the full Canon hereref='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A41CITk85jk' target='_blank'...

The American Civil War wasn’t just fought on land – it took place on rivers and seas too. But the contrast between Union and Confederate navies could not have been more stark.

Here is our argument that Botticelli's Calumny of Apelles is the greatest example of the High Renaissance. Another example of resurrection in 15th century.

What is the horizontal distance the cannon ball moves? There are a few ways to approach this problem. I personally strongly recommend applying the fundamental formulas directly rather than get used to the projectile motion formulas -...

In this video, viewers will learn about Peter Francisco, the Hercules of the Revolution, and the tall tales that cemented his reputation.

Learn about the case shot, as well as other cannon fired projectiles and the key role they played in the American revolutionary war.

Long range, high calibre weapons – the cannon helped propel the Union to victory. But how did the technological advances that took place during the Civil War change the game?