Great Big Story
Inside the Library of Congress, Exploring America's Largest Library
Discover the vast collections of the Library of Congress, from rare manuscripts to historical maps and music.
Curated Video
Library of Congress
Home to millions of books and manuscripts, the Library of Congress is a hub of culture and knowledge, pioneering digital accessibility while safeguarding America's rich history.
The March of Time
1937: U.S. CONSTITUTION: EXT WS Library of Congress. Guard w/ visitors pointing to US Constitution on display. CU Protective display case w/ glass top. TD CU Articles V, VI, VII & signatures below.
MOT 1937: U.S. CONSTITUTION: EXT WS Library of Congress. Guard w/ visitors pointing to US Constitution on display. CU Protective display case w/ glass top. TD CU Articles V, VI, VII & signatures below.
StoryCorps
The Treasures of Mrs. Grady's Library
Judge Olly Neal grew up in Arkansas during the ’50s and didn’t care much for high school. One day he wandered into the library, where he came across a book by African-American author Frank Yerby. The cover piqued his interest, but Olly...
Curated Video
US Politics Today Discussion with Former Members of Congress
As part of the Eccles Centre's Congress to Campus programme this spring, the British Library hosted a live Q&A with two Former Members of Congress: Charles Boustany [R-La] and Donna Edwards [D-Md]....
Crash Course
Crash Course European History Preview
John Green is teaching history again. This time, we're looking at the history of Europe in 50 episodes. We'll start at the tail end of the so called Middle Ages, and look at how Europe's place in the world has developed and changed in...
History Hub
Who was Constance Markievicz? | The first women elected to the House of Commons
In this video made with the History of Parliament Trust, Sammy Sturgess explores the life and career of Constance Markievicz, the first woman to be elected to the UK Parliament and the Dáil Éireann (the Irish Parliament). Image Credits...
History Hub
Why is Ireland divided? | The significance and legacy of the Government of Ireland Act 1920
In this video made with and for the UK Parliamentary Archives we explore the partition of Ireland, implemented by the Government of Ireland Act 1920. Image credits: 0.02: Government of Ireland Act 1920 © Parliamentary Archives,...
StoryCorps
Great Thanksgiving Listen from StoryCorps & Google
Join the movement to pause, listen, and honor the voices of a generation by interviewing a loved one this week. Sit down with a grandparent or other elder, a friend, neighbor, or anyone else who means something to you, and ask them...
The March of Time
Declaration of Independence in LOC
MOT 1935: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS: VS Declaration of Independence. VS INT Library of Congress National Archives rotunda murals.
The March of Time
John Lomax playing record
MOT 1935: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS: VS EXT Library of Congress building. MS INT Sign 'Music Division' Curator John Lomax playing record on console player for two seated men.
The Met
Camp: Notes on Fashion
Watch a video preview of the exhibition Camp: Notes on Fashion, on view at The Met Fifth Avenue from May 9 through September 8, 2019. Links: Subscribe for new content from the Met: https://www.youtube.com/user/metmuseu... Learn more...
StoryCorps
The Temple of Knowledge
Ronald Clark’s father was custodian of a branch of the New York Public Library at a time when caretakers, along with their families, lived in the buildings. With his daughter, Jamilah, Ronald remembers literally growing up in a library,...
StoryCorps
The Temple of Knowledge
Ronald Clark’s father was custodian of a branch of the New York Public Library at a time when caretakers, along with their families, lived in the buildings. With his daughter, Jamilah, Ronald remembers literally growing up in a library,...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Diane Ravitch - No Child Left Untested
Diane Ravitch is a Research Professor of Education at New York University and a historian of education. She is the Founder and President of the Network for Public Education (NPE). Diane Ravitch’s Blog is dianeravitch.net and has received...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Diane Ravitch - Teachers Make a Difference - Ruby Ratliff and Lawrence Cremin
Diane Ravitch is a Research Professor of Education at New York University and a historian of education. She is the Founder and President of the Network for Public Education (NPE). Diane Ravitch’s Blog is dianeravitch.net and has received...
The Cynical Historian
Patton | Based on a True Story
It’s finally time to review Patton! I have a lot to say about it, as you can tell by the time stamp. Way back when I started the Based on a True Story series, the second episode was a bit about what I considered to be the best ones - and...
Curated Video
Where Manhattan’s grid plan came from
Manhattan is famous for its grid — so famous that people take pictures of the way the sun shines through it. But the origin of that grid wasn’t always certain — and not everybody is a fan. Become a Video Lab member!...
Great Big Story
Making the Thinnest Sheet of Paper in the World
In Japan, one company is taking paper thinner than it’s ever been before. Hidaka Washi Ltd. creates paper as thin as human skin, using methods that date back a thousand years. The paper is then sent to museums and libraries around the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Diane Ravitch - Reign of Error
Diane Ravitch is Research Professor of Education at New York University and a historian of education. Diane Ravitch’s Blog is dianeravitch.net and has received more that 17 million hits in 30 months. From 1991 to 1993, she was Assistant...
Reading Through History
Was Millard Fillmore a Complete Loser?
Here I discuss a History Channel story titled, "Ten Things You Should Know about Millard Fillmore" and I turn it into "Was Millard Fillmore a Complete Loser? 1) Millard Fillmore was born into poverty. 2) Millard Fillmore got his...
Langfocus
Afrikaans: A Daughter Language of Dutch
I no longer endorse italki. Today's episode is all about the Afrikaans language, its history as a daughter language of Dutch, and I look into the question “How similar are Dutch and Afrikaans?” Special thanks to Joop Wijnandts for his...
StoryCorps
The Golden Rule
“It was this common ‘that’s not okay’ moment.” Days after the 2016 election, a Muslim student at the University of Texas came to a march protesting the election of Donald Trump. Attending the same rally was a Trump supporter sporting a...
Economics Explained
This Year’s Nobel Prize Is Going To Change Everything...
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