One Minute History
011 George Washington - One Minute History
George Washington is born without a middle name. At the age of eleven, his father dies, and he inherits a farm and slaves. In his teens, George becomes a county surveyor and buys more land. At twenty, and with no military experience, he...
One Minute History
016 LGBTQI - One Minute History
Social attitudes toward sexual diversity have varied over time; long before the first advocates for gender and sexual equality. The Riot at the Stonewall Inn inspires America’s first gay pride parade. The Upstairs Lounge fire devastates...
One Minute History
088 Pinkerton - One Minute History
America’s private eye, the Pinkerton National Detective Agency avails itself to a wide berth of cases. Created in 1850 by Allan Pinkerton, the Chicago police detective and his agents-for-hire first gain national prominence chasing...
One Minute History
166 - Manifest Destiny - One Minute History
Manifest Destiny was a 19th-century belief in the United States that it was destined to expand its territory and spread its values across North America. Coined in 1845 by journalist John O'Sullivan, who argued that it was America's...
One Minute History
086 Pearl Harbor Memorial - One Minute History
December 8, 1941 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress, “Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by...
Curated Video
The 50 States Song - 50 States and Capitols of the United States of America Song
Learn the 50 States of the USA with this 50 States and Capitals Song.
Weird History
Weird American Fast Food Menu Items In Foreign Countries
Weird History Food is going global for your Fast Food needs. For better or worse, Americans tend to think of themselves as the biggest junk-food consumers in the world. While one glance down your average American main street makes it...
Curated Video
Propaganda Campaign
This video will explain how the U.S. government used propaganda as one way to persuade Americans to contribute to the war and promote patriotism.
Curated Video
The New England Colonies
This video will discuss the establishment of the New England colonies and early colonial life there.
Curated Video
French Exploration of the New World
French Exploration of the New World investigates the French exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
Jabzy
How did "Latino" become A Race? | History of Latin America, La Raza
How did "Latino" become A Race? | History of Latin America, La Raza
Jabzy
Hitler's views on Vegetarianism, Britain and More | Hitler's Table Talk
Hitler's views on Vegetarianism, Britain and More | Hitler's Table Talk
Jabzy
Germany's Weird Plans to Win World War 1| Hindu-German Conspiracy, Indian Nationalism, German Empire
Germany's Weird Plans to Win World War 1| Hindu-German Conspiracy, Indian Nationalism, German Empire
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dr. M. Starita Boyce Ansari - The New 3Rs
In 2021, The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy IUPUI bestowed its highest global honor to Dr. M. Starita Boyce-Ansari for her years of service to the Black community. December 2020, Dr. M. Starita Boyce-Ansari founded The New 3Rs, Inc....
Curated Video
The Gettysburg Address
"The Gettysburg Address" depicts President Lincoln's address after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Schooling Online
F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby - Context
Ever heard of the phrase ‘life imitates art’? Well, in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s case, it was ‘art imitates life’! If you think The Great Gatsby is a wild tale, wait until you hear about Fitzgerald’s ride from rags to riches and back again!...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Context
Ever wondered how John Steinbeck came up with ideas for his novels? Or maybe you’d like to get to know John Steinbeck a little better. Join us for a fun lesson on the historical context of John Steinbeck’s classic novella, Of Mice and...
Nature League
Why Do Invasive Species Get So Much Hate? (Ft. Hank Green)
This week on Nature League, Brit sits down with Hank Green to discuss invasive species and the nuances surrounding their existence and impact.
Economics Explained
What Would The American Economy Look Like If COVID Never Happened?
We're exploring South Korea's impressive economic transformation, from an agrarian backwater to a global powerhouse. Home to internationally recognized companies and cutting-edge industries, South Korea is a fascinating case study for...
Hip Hughes History
Triangular Trade Explained
What was Colonial Mercantilism when you boil it down to its basics? Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Hip Hughes History
Thomas Jefferson: The Louisiana Purchase and the Constitution -- US History Review
Why did Jefferson acquire the Louisiana Purchase? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? A fun and clear explanation of a critical moment in American history by a seasoned Social Studies Teacher.
Hip Hughes History
The Preamble to the United States Constitution: A Reading
A direct reading of the Preamble to the United States Constitution.
Hip Hughes History
The Bay of Pigs Invasion Explained
What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion? How was the United States involved? Learn about the invasion that sparked the Cuban Missile Crisis and defined US_Cuban relations for more than five decades. Cuban Missile Crisis • The Cuban Missile......