Crash Course
The Columbian Exchange Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the changes wrought by contact between the Old World and the New. John does this by exploring the totally awesome history book "The Columbian Exchange" by Alfred Cosby, Jr. After Columbus...
Crash Course
Who Won the American Revolution Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution. And the Revolutionary War. I know we've labored the point here, but they weren't the same thing. In any case, John will teach you about the major battles of the war, and...
Crash Course
The Seven Years War and the Great Awakening Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the beginnings of the American Revolution in a video titled The Seven Years War. Confusing? Maybe. John argues that the Seven Years War, which is often called the French and Indian War in the US,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: History vs. Christopher Columbus - Alex Gendler
Many people in the United States and Latin America have grown up celebrating the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's voyage. But was he an intrepid explorer who brought two worlds together or a ruthless exploiter who brought...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The secret society of the Great Dismal Swamp | Dan Sayers
Straddling Virginia and North Carolina is an area that was once described as the "most repulsive of American possessions." By 1728, it was known as the Great Dismal Swamp. But while many deemed it uninhabitable, recent findings suggest...
Crash Course
The Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards Crash Course US History
In which John Green kicks off Crash Course US History! Why, you may ask, are we covering US History, and not more World History, or the history of some other country, or the very specific history of your home region? Well, the reasons...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The story behind the Boston Tea Party - Ben Labaree
In 1776, American colonists were taxed heavily for importing tea from Britain. The colonists, not fans of "taxation without representation", reacted by dumping tea into the Boston Harbor, a night now known as the Boston Tea Party. Ben...
Bedtime History
Lakota Warriors: The True Story of Crazy Horse and Red Cloud
New ReviewMeet two of the most legendary Lakota leaders in history: Crazy Horse and Red Cloud. In this video, we explore their incredible courage, leadership, and resistance during a time of great change and conflict in the American West. From Red...
Curated Video
What Happened to America’s First Megacity?
New ReviewThe city’s enigmatic rise and fall has inspired countless theories and has long captivated the imaginations of archaeologists. And now, cutting-edge scientific research offers a glimmer of hope in unraveling the mystery of Cahokia's...
Curated Video
California Gold Rush For Kids | Bedtime History
New ReviewLearn more about the gold strike in California and the gold rush that followed. Learn about the prospectors ("49ers") who traveled to California from all over the world to try and strike it rich.
Curated Video
Does Defacing Art = Activism?
New ReviewArt is the perfect tool for activists to get across their message and make people pay attention. In this episode of Crash Course Art History, we’ll learn about the centuries-long practice of iconoclasm, how art intersects with protest...
Curated Video
What Does Race Have to Do with Religion?
New ReviewWhile race and religion may seem separate, they are inextricably linked. In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll unpack racism’s roots in religious colonialism, its presence in Indigenous boarding schools, and its effects on our...
Curated Video
Why Land Matters to Native Americans: Ep 5 of Crash Course Native American History
What do we mean when we say that Native Americans have a strong connection to the land? In this episode of Crash Course Native American History, we’ll explore how Native peoples’ long, deep history on their homelands informs their...
Curated Video
What Makes Someone Native American?: Ep 4 of Crash Course Native American History
What makes a Native American? Is it the way a person looks, their family history, or something else? In this episode of Crash Course Native American history, we dive into the ways people define and reclaim tribal identity, from blood...
Curated Video
The Real Impacts of Archaeology on Native Americans: Ep 7 of Crash Course Native American History
Archaeology and anthropology are amazingly interesting fields, but they also have a legacy of dehumanizing and mistreating Native peoples. In this episode of Crash Course Native American History, we’ll uncover the dark history of Native...
Curated Video
What Do Native Cultures Have in Common?: Ep 6 of Crash Course Native American History
Just like everyone, all Native Americans are unique. But what do they have in common? In this episode of Crash Course Native American History, we’ll explore similarities in Native worldviews, from harvest traditions to humor.
Curated Video
Myths & Misconceptions About Native Americans: Ep 3 of Crash Course Native American History
From sports mascots to “the First Thanksgiving,” bland representations of Native Americans are everywhere. In this episode of Crash Course Native American History, we’ll tackle common myths and misconceptions about Native people and...
Curated Video
How to Tan a Hide
Tanning a hide by the methods used by Native Americans involves four steps: cleaning, braining, softening, and smoking.
Curated Video
How to Recreate the First Thanksgiving
In 1621, the Pilgrims sat down with a group of Native Americans for a harvest feast -- the precursor to the Thanksgiving holiday we celebrate today. Recreate the first Thanksgiving with a little historical knowledge and these tips.
Curated Video
How to Understand the Controversy about the Columbus Day Holiday
Celebrated on the second Monday in October, Columbus Day has been observed since 1792. While celebrating Italian explorer Christopher Columbus's 1492 landing in the New World, learn why this holiday has always generated debate.
Geography Now
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO FLAG/ FAN DAY! (Geography Now!)
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO FLAG/ FAN DAY! (Geography Now!)
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Earl Lewis - Racial Justice: History and Reparations
Earl Lewis, founder and director of the Center for Social Solutions at the University of Michigan, created the center to address pressing issues such as diversity and democracy, slavery and its aftermath, water equity, and the dignity of...
Curated Video
Disappearance and Legacy of the Calusa Civilization
Unlike many indigenous groups, the Calusa were not conquered by European forces but were ultimately undone by shifting geopolitics, British-backed slave raids, disease, and displacement in the early 18th century. While some refugees fled...
Curated Video
How the Calusa Resisted Spanish Colonization in Southern Florida
The Calusa skillfully navigated over two centuries of contact with the Spanish, resisting conquest through diplomacy, manipulation, and selective cooperation. Initial encounters were hostile—culminating in the death of Juan Ponce de...