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Curated Video
A Tale of Two Leaders
Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis led Americans in the American Civil War. Both men were born in Kentucky and led opposing sides. But what happened to them both once the war ended?
Hip Hughes History
The 1792 Election Explained
A short summary of the second Presidential election of George Washington.
Curated Video
Tobacco Press
Today we know the risks of smoking tobacco, but over 100 years ago the dangers were less well known, and tobacco became a booming business in Kentucky. It’s success can impart be credited to the Burley tobacco press
Curated Video
The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was an explosion of African American culture and creativity that began in 1920s New York.
Two Minute Music Theory
The History of Western Classical Music (or something)
ANNOUNCEMENT: As of May 14, 2019, there is a NEW Music History series starting on this channel called "Music In History: The Story of Music". NOTE: This video was created as a bit of a joke on how music history classes and how little...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Introduction and Geographic Areas
This clip offers a brief introduction to the States in the Southeastern Region of the United States.
John D Ruddy
American Civil War in 10 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the American Civil War, how it started, what politics led to it, the key battles of the war and the key players such as Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee.
PBS
Pbs: The Civil War Era: Battle of Perryville
This video segment tells the story and the importance of the Battle of Perryville, which took place in Boyle County, KY, in October 1862. Historian Kent Masterson Brown discusses the importance of the Battle of Perryville for the course...
PBS
Pbs: The Underground Railroad: Social Studies Arts Toolkit
Historians describe several local sites in Kentucky on the Underground Railroad, and tell the story of the Cincinnati 28, who made a daring escape and then hid in plain sight as they passed through Cincinnati.
PBS
Pbs: Early America: Dr. Thomas Walker
Video segment presents a discussion of early explorer Dr. Thomas Walker and the settlement of Kentucky. Walker's journal is used to document his expeditions and their importance in settling the area west of the Appalachian Mountains.