Native American history didn’t begin in 1492, and it didn’t end in 1900. It stretches back thousands and thousands of years and extends into the present – and the future – of the United States. In our first episode of Crash Course...

The skeletal remains of a horse unearthed in Utah thought to date to the last ice age are actually much younger.

The skeletal remains of a horse unearthed in Utah thought to date to the last ice age are actually much younger.

Pupil outcome: I can analyse the ways in which Prospero exerts his power over Caliban in Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ and how this might relate to ideas of colonialism. Key learning points: - Prospero repeatedly calls Caliban his slave,...

Pupil outcome: I can write an analytical essay that answers the question ‘How does Shakespeare present Prospero’s treatment of Caliban as cruel?’ in 'The Tempest'. Key learning points: - A thesis statement summarises the overall argument...

Pupil outcome: I can plan an essay that explores how Prospero exerts his power over Caliban. Key learning points: - Analysing language means looking at specific words in close detail and explaining their effect on the reader. - An...

Pupil outcome: I can use titles, context and language to determine the purpose, form and audience of different texts. Key learning points: - It is important to be clear about the form, purpose and audience of a non fiction text. - We can...

Discover the amazing cultures and histories of the Native American peoples of North America. For thousands of years, different nations and tribes lived across forests, plains, deserts, and coasts, each with their own unique traditions,...

Archeological excavation is an inherently destructive process. And for a long time, archeology was practiced unethically. One egregious practice was the taking of human remains from communities who did not want to be disturbed. Good...

In this short Navajo documentary we will get to know the Navajo tribe history, their traditions, Native American wars etc... The Navajo people settled in the American southwest around 1400-1500 AD. They migrated from Alaska and western...

An explorer is someone who travels to places they have not been to before, to learn about them. In this video, meet the explorers who came to the place we now call the United States.

The Appropriations Acts of 1851 and 1871 led to the creation of government-run boarding schools, where hundreds of thousands of Indigenous children were forcibly assimilated into White society.

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.

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 arrival of the Mayflower on the shores of Cape Cod in 1620 signaled the beginning of a new age of European colonization in North America. But why did the Pilgrims and Strangers want to migrate to the New World? Who were they? And...

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 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush triggered one of the largest migrations in U.S. history, as tens of thousands vied for new land, impacting Indigenous sovereignty and shaping the state.

The mid-1800s saw diverse groups moving into the American interior. While this fueled U.S. growth, it also displaced Indigenous peoples, whose struggles continue today.

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.

European explorers like Columbus, Cartier, and Hudson claimed territories in the Americas for Spain, France, and the Netherlands, leading to European expansion at the expense of indigenous communities.

What was life like in the Southern Colonies? Explore this region’s unique history, from the founding of Jamestown to their complex social, political and economic legacy.

The American Civil War wasn’t just a fight between North and South, it also involved Indigenous Peoples and African Americans, whose motivations for joining the fight had contrasting results.

Indigenous Peoples' Day pays tribute to America's original inhabitants, honoring their rich cultures, languages, and significant contributions to the nation.

In this video, Paco the Macaw teaches children about the importance of communication. Through examples and storytelling, Paco explains how communication involves both verbal and nonverbal signals, and how it helps build relationships and...