Next Animation Studio
Construction begins on largest solar farm in the U.S.
Construction has begun on a solar plant in North Texas that will become the largest facility of its kind in the U.S.
Curated Video
China's influence in Europe
China's investment in Europe is growing. Our cover leader this week explains why the money is welcome, but not when it is used to buy political influence.
Hip Hughes History
The Vietnam "War" Explained: US History Review
Mr. Hughes explains the basics of the Vietnam War.
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1775-1786 - The State Constitutions 1776-1781 And The Virginia Statute For Religious Freedom (1786
The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...
Epic History TV
US Presidents Part 2
Co-produced with Bridgeman Images, this is Part 2 of an overview of America's first 44 Presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. The presidents' rankings are taken from a 2010 survey by the Siena Research Institute.
KERA
Texas' Shifting Demographics Preview Changes in America
The demographic shifts in Texas may preview changes in all of America. More Americans being born and growing up in Texas today are people of color. These populations have experienced economic inequality and lack of opportunities. Making...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Adair Turner: The Consequences of Money-Manager Capitalism
In the wake of World War II, much of the western world, particularly the United States, adopted a new form of capitalism called “managerial welfare-state capitalism.” The system by design constrained financial institutions with...
60 Second Histories
Captain Cook - part 2
A veteran sailor recounts Captain Cook's final voyage aboard HMS Resolution.
The Economist
Does egg freezing give false hope to prospective parents?
The fertility business is booming—egg freezing is being sold to a generation of men and women increasingly interested in deferring parenthood. But is optimistic marketing giving false hope? Read more here:...
Step Back History
A Tour of American Hate Groups
This video, I build upon the research I did for my project for Awesome video, and look into the history of America's hate groups. These range from history deniers; to people in white hoods; to the current usage of Pepe the frog. Let's go...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Orlando Patterson - Jamaica The Confounding Island
Orlando Patterson, a historical and cultural sociologist, is John Cowles Professor of Sociology at Harvard University. He previously held faculty appointments at the University of the West Indies, his alma mater, and the London School of...
Cerebellum
America, An Emerging World Power: 1896-1916 - Introduction
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video focusses on documents...
The Economist
Where to invest in 2019?
2018 was a difficult year for investors. American markets were the best bet last year, but where should people put their money in 2019?
Curated Video
Your Country Needs You! The Selective Service System
In peaceful times, the US Armed Forces are well stocked with brave men and women who voluntarily sign up to serve. But in the event of a third catastrophic global conflict, it is possible for the US government to rapidly recruit from the...
History Hit
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Centrist politics
Is there a decline of centrist politics during the early 1970's? Was the early 1970's a more important turning point compared to the fall of the Berlin wall? How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 2
Curated Video
America's Founding: Letters from Jewish Communities to George Washington
After George Washington’s inauguration, the divided Jewish communities of the new nation sent him three separate letters. His responses teach us a great deal about America's relationship with the Jewish people.
Financial Times
Mapping how railroads built America
A new look at antique US railroad maps reveals how cities grew over the past 200 years. The FT's Alan Smith and Steven Bernard trace how cities, people and the economy spread from coast to coast. Featuring data from the HISDAC-US Data...
History Hit
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Impressions of democracy today
What are the authors impressions of how democracies have changed and how have they evolved over time? How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 5
Curated Video
POWs in World War II
This is the untold story of the US servicemen and women held as prisoners of war.
Hip Hughes History
The Silencer Debate: Should Silencers Be Deregulated?
Should silencers be illegal? Are they safe? Do they endanger the public? Or are regulations interfering with our rights and safety? With the Republican Party poised to pass the Hearing Protection Act, it may be time to get acquainted...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Bron Stuckey - Game Inspired Learning
Dr. Stuckey is a Consultant Specialist in Game Play, Gamification, Communities of Practice and Learning Communities. She is from Sydney, Australia but works works globally. Dr. Stuckey is the Director Innovative Educational Ideas, Co...
Wonderscape
Preschool Prep: Alphabet and Geography from A to Z
Join host Kristin as she takes you on an amazing journey around the globe and through the alphabet from A to Z! Light-hearted, kid-friendly illustrations depict famous geographical locations, all while learning upper-case letters. Each...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Narrative as Destiny: Steering Markets and Innovation to Serve Society
Tim O’Reilly, founder and publisher of O’Reilly Media, technology thought leader, and investor known to many as the “conscience of Silicon Valley,” brings a lens of storyteller to explore the role of technology and economics in today’s...
Curated Video
Shots Fired! Why Being President is a Deadly Job
Of all the Presidents who have held office since the foundation of the United States, four were gunned down by assassins. This is their story.