Curated Video
Unlocking the Holocaust Archives: Revealing the Horrors of World War 2
This video provides a glimpse into the unlocking of 50 million Nazi files detailing the Holocaust, shedding light on the mass murder of millions during World War 2. It highlights the significance of historical research and education in...
TED-Ed
Did Ancient Troy Really Exist?
Because the monsters Scylla, Charybdis, and Polyphemus in Homer's Odyssey are fictional, scholars may assume the Iliad is also entirely fictional. A carefully researched video describes Heinrich Schliemann's discovery of the...
The Great War
Creating An American Army - John J. Pershing
General John J. Pershing wasn't as charismatic as other military leaders during World War I, but he was probably the most significant in shaping America's entry into the conflict. While focusing on his personal role, a discussion of...
American Chemical Society
How Thomas Edison Changed The World
Take a field trip to the laboratory of the famous Thomas Edison. An engaging video lesson explores the contributions of Edison to the scientific community. The narrator explains how his love of chemistry led to discoveries that...
Crash Course
The Rise of the West and Historical Methodology: Crash Course World History
There are many ways to analyze a civilization's failure or success. Learn about the different perspective with which one can view Western civilization, including economics, politics, or narrative.
Other
Patty Weber: How Do Historians Study?
This video reveals the sources historians depend upon when studying history. [8:40]
Other
Mr. Fergione: Primary vs. Secondary Sources: On the Baseball Field
Video created to help students decipher the difference between primary and secondary sources. [3:42]