60 Second Histories
The Black Death - 60 second histories
This short history video describes the Black Death and the difference between the bubonic and pneumonic plague. There are lots more 60 second films in the Medicine through Time series, as well as other popular history topics at...
60 Second Histories
No Man’s Land - 60 second histories
This short history video offers a brief description of No Man's Land and how it came by its name. There are lots more 60 second clips in the WW1 series, as well as other popular history topics at www.60secondhistories.co.uk Supporting...
60 Second Histories
Saxon Armour & Weapons - 60 second histories
This short history video describes an Anglo Saxon thegn warrior; the armour he wears and his weapons such as the kite shield and battle axe. For more 60 second films in the Anglo Saxon series, as well as other popular history topics...
60 Second Histories
King Charles I - 60 second histories
This short history video describes King Charles I. How he became King, what he was like as a man and his marriage to Henrietta Maria. There are lots more 60 second clips in the English Civil War series, as well as other popular history...
60 Second Histories
A Roman Centurion
This short history video describes a Roman Centurion together with his clothing and equipment. There are lots more 60 second clips in the Roman series, as well as other popular history topics at www.60secondhistories.co.uk Supporting...
60 Second Histories
Bayeux Tapestry #60secondhistories
This short history video describes the Bayeux Tapestry, where it was made and how it depicts the events that led to the Norman Conquest as well as the Battle of Hastings in 1066. There are lots more 60 second films in the Norman Conquest...
60 Second Histories
The Middle Passage
60 second histories brings you the second part of the Middle Passage; a slave recounts his harrowing voyage across the Atlantic. There are lots more 60 second clips in the British Empire and Slavery series, as well as other popular...
60 Second Histories
Slave Triangle
60 second histories brings you a description of the Slave Triangle. There are lots more 60 second clips in the English Civil War series, as well as other popular history topics at www.60secondhistories.co.uk Supporting teachers and...
Curated Video
The Battle of Keresztes: A Detailed Account of Strategy, Triumph, and Defeat
New ReviewThis video provides a detailed account of the Battle of Keresztes, a significant historical event where the Christian and Ottoman armies clashed in a strategic and intense battle. The video delves into the planning, tactics, and...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The Day the Mesozoic Died
A dynamic, three-part feature explores what caused mass extinction of the dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period. Computer animations, interviews, and on-site footage from around the world divulge evidence that it was the K-T...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The Making of the Fittest: Got Lactase? The Co-evolution of Genes and Culture
Got milk? Only two cultures have had it long enough to develop the tolerance of lactose as an adult. Learn how the responsible genes evolved along with the cultures that have been consuming milk. This rich film is supplied with a few...
C-SPAN
On This Day: Cuban Missile Crisis
Just how close was the world to nuclear war in October 1962? Using White House audio tapes recording John F. Kennedy and his advisors, aerial footage, and newsreels, learners decide for themselves. Historians also weigh in on the Cuban...
National WWII Museum
The Bomb
The spectacular explosion of the first atomic weapon is documented with dramatic video footage in a short film. Using pictures and videos of the bomb's preparation, as well as its aftermath, scholars consider the ramifications of this...
Teach With Movies
Learning Guide for: Glory
Invite your class to learn about the first regular US army unit composed of black soldiers during the Civil War with the film Glory. This website reviews the historical accuracy of the movie, offers pre- and post-viewing handouts, and...
National WWII Museum
War in Europe Overview
Victory in World War II was by no means a forgone outcome for the Americans. A video resource paints a picture about what the Allies faced by the time the United States entered the conflict. Issues included both wartime production and...
National WWII Museum
Air War over Berlin
The air Battle of Berlin was harrowing with fighter pilots so close in the skies they could see each other's eyes. A video studies the important engagement, explaining that while the Allies lost the largest number of men in a single air...
National WWII Museum
China-Burma-India Theater
How should enemy forces treat civilians during times of war? The video examines the Japanese military's treatment of Chinese civilians during Word War II. Learners gain a better understanding of lengths the Japanese military went to...