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What is the Electoral College?
This is an updated version of our original Electoral College update, which now includes the Election of 2016. It provides a brief introduction and explanation of the Electoral College, which is used to help elect the President of the...
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Tennessee Secedes: Civil War Talk
In this video, I discuss the secession of Tennessee during the Civil War and the steps the state took to prepare for war. Get The Ashes of Our Fathers here: https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Our-Fathers-Battle-Franklin/dp/1975789423/ Like our...
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Integration of the University of Alabama
This video gives a brief description of the events that led to the integration of the University of Alabama. For teaching resources covering this material, purchase our workbook: https://amzn.to/2GHfOkx *** Like our Facebook page:...
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History Brief: The Salem Witch Trials
The following video provides a brief introduction to the Salem Witch Trials. Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmarshdawg77 Check out our TpT store:...
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The History of Trick or Treating
The following video provides a brief introduction to the Halloween practice of trick or treating, focusing on its origins and how it came to be a part of the holiday tradition. **** Check out the young adult novel, Radio Road, by Reading...
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The History of Jack o' Lanterns
The following video provides a brief history of the Jack o' Lantern, including the Irish legend of "Stingy Jack", and how Irish immigrants brought the custom to America. Get Radio Road here: https://amzn.to/2SmqCeZ Like our Facebook...
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Who is Dracula?
This video gives a brief description of the history of the character Dracula, both in literature and in film. Get Radio Road here: https://amzn.to/2CDh2ip art at 1:12 by Basil Gogos art at 1:23 by Vassilius at Deviant Art -...
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Who is Frankenstein?
This video contains a brief history of Frankenstein's Monster, including his origins in the novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, popular films, and overall impact on the American culture. Get Radio Road here: https://amzn.to/2EHeUJb...
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Albert Sydney Johnston in Command: Army of Tennessee
Sorry, but due to serious computer errors, malfunctions, and a middle of the night Microsoft restart (long story), the only version of this video that I escaped with is in 480P. Get The Ashes of Our Fathers here:...
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40 Haunting Images from WWI
A video I put together to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of Armistice Day and the end of World War I. It is merely a compilation of 40 of the more haunting photos I have collected over the years concerning the topic of WWI. Like...
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How Athletic was Abraham Lincoln: Civil War Talk
Get the Ashes of Our Fathers here: https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Our-Fathers-Battle-Franklin/dp/1975789423/ In this video, I discuss Lincoln's prowess as an athlete. I attempt to find evidence to back up the tales of the 16th President of...
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What is Taps?
The following video provides a short history of "Taps", the song traditionally played at military funerals in the United States. The end of the video also includes one verse of "Taps" played in its entirety. Like our Facebook page:...
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What is the Vice Presidency?
Get the Executive Branch workbook here: https://www.amazon.com/President-Executive-Branch-Jake-Henderson/dp/1537156640 The following video provides a short description of the vice presidency, including the vice president's duties and...
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History Brief: Roots of WWII
This video documents the root causes of WWI, with focus on the Treaty of Versailles and its impact on the Weimar Republic and its ability to rule in Germany.
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What are the roles of the First Lady?👩
Get the workbook here: https://www.amazon.com/President-Executive-Branch-Jake-Henderson/dp/1537156640 The following video provides a brief history of the First Lady of the United States, including the responsibilities of the First Lady,...
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Who was Squanto?
Get the workbook here: https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Round-Up-Reading-Jake-Henderson/dp/1519479816/ The following video provides a brief history of the life of Squanto, including his role in helping the pilgrims become successful in the...
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✈What is Air Force One?✈
The following provides a brief description of the presidential airplane known as Air Force One, including a short history of presidential flight, as well as the key features of the airplane.
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What is the White House?
Get the Executive Branch workbook here: https://www.amazon.com/President-Executive-Branch-Jake-Henderson/dp/1537156640/ The following video provides a brief history of the White House. It also provides a description of the building's...
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History Brief: What was the Iron Curtain?
This video briefly explains the Iron Curtain, NATO, and the Warsaw Pact and the impact they had on the Cold War. Get the workbook here: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Through-History-Communism-Collapse/dp/1479252182/
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1 Million Views and Upcoming Trump Video
This is a video acknowledging the fact that Reading Through History has officially passed the 1 Million Views mark. It has been a long journey, but it has been enjoyable and well worth the effort. I'm also announcing that I intend to...
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What is Thanksgiving?
Check out our Holiday Roundup book here: https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Round-Up-Reading-Jake-Henderson/dp/1519479816/ The following video provides a short history of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States of America, from its...
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History Brief: The Truman Doctrine
This video offers a brief description of the Truman Doctrine and its impact. Teachers, check out our store on TpT: http://bit.ly/2fSXb3V ***** Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ **** Check out our books...
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History Brief: The Chinese Civil War
This video gives a brief description of the Chinese Civil War. Teachers, check out our store on TpT: http://bit.ly/2fSXb3V *** Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ **** Follow us on Twitter:...
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What are the Christian origins of Christmas
The following video provides a brief explanation of the history of Christmas, from the Middle Ages up through the late 1800s, including the origins of the word "Christmas". For teaching resources: http://bit.ly/2gmuNUl **** Get the...