Mr. Beat
Exploring America (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Once upon a time, for thousands of years, the human beings on two continents, Europe and North America, just ignored each other. Then, in the late 980s, a group known as the Norsemen, more famously known as Vikings, left Iceland, heading...
Curated Video
The Origins and Confusing Names of the Turkey
In this video, the speaker explores the origins of the name "Turkey" for the bird native to North America. They explain that the name originated from a misidentification of the bird by Europeans who imported a different bird called the...
Bedtime History
Machu Picchu and the Incas for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a breathtaking journey through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the fascinating history of the Inca civilization in this captivating history episode! Explore the architectural wonders and cultural significance of this...
Bedtime History
Legend of El Dorado for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us on an epic adventure as we unravel the mysteries of El Dorado, the legendary city of gold! In this video, we'll explore the origins of the myth and the real-life expeditions that fueled the quest for this elusive treasure. Delve...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Kipp Dawson - Teachers Make a Difference
At age 71, Kipp Dawson is currently teaching middle school English in Pittsburgh, PA. Before that she spent more than a decade as a coal miner, yes you heard correctly, a coal miner. She is a union leader, civil rights activist,...
Curated Video
San Antonio’s Breathtaking River Walk
After Spanish conquistadors crossed the Rio Grande In the 1500s, they built a string of native missions in an area that would later become San Antonio. From: AERIAL AMERICA: Texas http://bit.ly/1opAgH7
Curated OER
Engineering an Empire - The Maya, 5/5
Concluding the five-part series on the Mayan Empire we discover the disease and Conquistadors that lead to the demise of the Mayan people. While this does touch upon the devastation that all but destroyed the Mayan civilization, the over...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: World Explorers: Hernando De Soto
Hernando De Soto was a Spanish conquistador who mercilessly exploited the native peoples in the new world, enslaving them, killing them, and plundering their gold and silver. His actions made Spain a wealthy country and helped to...
Crash Course
Crash Course Us History #1: The Black Legend
In this Crash Course video, John Green kicks off Crash Course US History! In episode 1, John talks about the Native Americans who lived in what is now the US prior to European contact. This is a history class, not archaeology, so we're...