Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1775-1786 - The Articles Of Confederation 1776
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...
Mr. Beat
Boston and Philadelphia Compared
Boston and Philadelphia. Or...Beantown and The City of Brotherly Love. Two major east coast cities in the United States, both part of the Northeast Megalopolis (echo) (mwhahahahahaha) a part of the country that contains more than 17...
Cerebellum
American Presidents - The Early Presidents
The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...
Curated Video
Introduction to Simulating Data for Statistical Studies
Learn how researchers simulate data. They provide examples of simulating bird nest building patterns and airline arrival statistics. Walk through the steps of designing a simulation, assigning digits to represent outcomes, and using...
Step Back History
America's Secret Police
So, how did the freest nation of freedom in the free world develop what is essentially America's secret police in the form of COINTELPRO? It's actually quite the story that has a lot to do with hating immigrants, suppressing left-wing...
Curated Video
Pandemic Lockdown of 1918
The Spanish Flu was one of the deadliest pandemics the world has ever seen – so how was one sleepy Colorado town able to escape unscathed?
Curated Video
The Continental Congress
The Continental Congress was short-lived, but the role that it played in helping America to become an independent democracy can never be forgotten.
Curated Video
Cult of Domesticity
The Cult of Domesticity was a school of thought that middle and upper class women should be confined to the home and aspire to be model wives and mothers. But it wasn’t just men who thought that way, many women did too!
Curated Video
The Origin of Earth Day Explained
On April 22, 1970, the US went climate crazy – as 20 million Americans took part in the very first Earth Day.
Weird History
14 Odd Facts About Ben Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was one of America's founding fathers as well as a scientist, statesman, author, printer, activist, postmaster, and diplomat. He is renowned for his discoveries and theories on electricity and is credited with inventing...
Curated Video
Marian Anderson: The Opera Singer Who Challenged Segregation
When Black singer Marian Anderson was barred from performing in Washington by the Daughters of the Revolution – her Lincoln Memorial performance made her an icon of the Civil Rights Movement.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Middle Atlantic Region - Introduction
This clip offers a brief introduction to the States in the Middle Atlantic Region of the United States.
Curated Video
“You're Fired!” How To Get Rid Of The President
Impeachment is the process of removing the President from office. But what does it really take to get fired as Commander-in-Chief?
John D Ruddy
American Reviolution in 9 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the American Revolution, how it started, who were the main players and some of the critical battles which saw the formation of the United States of America.
Mazz Media
American Symbols of Freedom
Children recite the Pledge of Allegiance, but do they know why? Students recognize the American flag, but do they understand the history behind it? In this program, students will enjoy exploring the origins, stories, and meaning of our...
Weird History
How Founding Fathers Handled Yellow Fever
George Washington's second inauguration took place in Philadelphia in March 1793. Six months later, yellow fever had ripped through America's capital city, taking 5,000 lives. How did the Founding Fathers react when the epidemic called...
Professor Dave Explains
Legionnaires’ Disease Legionella pneumophila
One day in 1976, there was a terrible outbreak of an unknown disease at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia. What was the pathogen responsible for this so-called Legionnaires' disease? Let's find out!
Next Animation Studio
Giant comet heading for Earth
Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein is a thousand times larger than the average comet and it’s approaching at a high rate of speed.
TMW Media
The brief history of Philidelphia
We’re hanging out with our founding fathers on this episode of Travel Thru History as we visit the very place where revolutionaries, decried “Liberty will reign in America!” Today Philadelphia is a booming city that is as alive with new...
Curated Video
Harris supporters gather at Howard University as election results roll in
Kamala Harris remained optimistic on Election Day. She is holding a watch party at her alma mater, Howard University.
Curated Video
Pennsylvania becomes 2024 election 'crown jewel,' some polls stay open later
Counties in key areas of Pennsylvania have been pivotal in recent presidential elections and it's one of the reasons why both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's campaigns have put such high focus on the state. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Pennsylvania election officials tackling challenges to mail ballots
Election officials in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania are tackling thousands of last-minute challenges to mail-in ballots. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk's America PAC over 'illegal' $1M giveaways
The Philadelphia district attorney has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt Elon Musk's America PAC from giving away $1 million checks to registered voters who sign a petition. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Harris, Trump court suburban Pennsylvania voters in path to White House
Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Philadelphia suburbs this week as they vie for Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes. (Scripps News)