The California Missions are a long-lasting legacy of Spanish colonization in the Americans. Built to spread Catholicism among Indigenous communities, they still exist today.

English settlers known as the Pilgrims founded the first permanent English settlement in North America, the Plymouth Colony.

Long before European settlers arrived in North America, the continent was richly populated by many different Indigenous Peoples. In this video, learn about the lives of these original inhabitants.

The Dawes Act of 1887 empowered the federal government to divide Indigenous lands into plots, leading to the displacement of thousands and the loss of Indigenous sovereignty.

The European colonization of North America was largely influenced by geography. In the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies, the land and conditions varied. So how did settlers take advantage of their environments to establish the...

The Columbian Exchange, a vast system of international trade, changed global commerce forever. Named after famous explorer Christopher Columbus, it reshaped diets, economies, and societies across continents.

The War of 1812 pitted the fledgling United States against Great Britain in a second war of independence. But what factors influenced Congress’ contentious decision to declare war in the first place?

Witness the innovative transformation of former coal mines into sustainable farms, creating new opportunities for the future.<br/>

Discover how Farming Hope transforms lives with job training and community-building meals.<br/>

What was the Secret Weapon of the Carthaginian Empire?

This video features a farmer sharing their personal favorites among various squash varieties. Vicki Hertel, of Sun Gold Farm, discusses the unique qualities and culinary uses of different types of squash, including their taste, texture,...

This video explores the challenges and rewards of winter farming, highlighting a farmer's experience transitioning from flower to produce farming. It emphasizes the unique taste and quality of winter-grown produce like carrots, despite...

Kansas has fewer than 3 million Americans overall making it the 36th largest state in the country. But if you look just to the east and west you have the states of Missouri and Colorado respectively, each with about double the population...

Discover how Thouars generates 35% of its energy from renewable sources, creating economic benefits and job opportunities. Learn about the solar and biogas projects that power the community and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers....

Discover how urban farming and community engagement are integral to the Darwin ecosystem. Camille Florent explains the benefits of permaculture and public gardens, while Guillaume Sorel shares the success of the bicycle repair...

The Colorado Basin provides water to over 40 million people in 7 US states and it is currently experiencing its worst drought in 1200 years! But unlike other droughts, our actions may have real impacts on the outcome and it’s very likely...

As global warming continues, we are going to continue seeing record droughts and many places are, simply, going to have to live with far less water. But, more specifically, it means we are going to need to innovate both how cities and...

We try to get to the bottom of this paradox and unravel the role that climate change is truly playing in our increasingly erratic weather and precipitation patterns. We also look at large climatological elements like atmospheric rivers...

Meet Lise and David Abazs, off-grid farmers in Finland, Minnesota, transforming infertile, rocky land into thriving organic farmland powered by renewable energy.<br/>

Learn from a grape grower about the crucial link between soil health and public health. Discover how embracing a balanced approach to soil chemistry, biology, and physics can lead to better food quality and improved health outcomes.

Learn about the interconnected life on a small scale integrated livestock farm. Discover how diverse animal farming contributes to sustainable agriculture practices and produces high-quality food products.

One of the primary concerns for all federal employees is the prevention of conflicts of interest, in order to increase the public’s trust in government. That’s also one of the most basic functions of the Office of Ethics. In this video...

The degradation of usable land into desert.
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Rural deprivation is when rural areas suffer a lack of resources, amenities or jobs. This can have a widespread effect on the economic status of these areas and the development of a country as a whole. Human Geography - Orientation And...