Curated Video
Daniel Boone and the Pioneer Way of Life
Dr. Forrester tells the story of a brave pioneer Daniel Boone.
Curated Video
William Penn
Dr. Forrester tells story of William Penn, the father of the city of Philadelphia and the founder of the state of Pennsylvania.
Great Big Story
How Quokka Selfies Helped Protect This Adorable Animal
Discover the adorable quokkas, internet's latest obsession! Learn about their habitat, behavior, and the art of taking ethical quokka selfies.
Hip Hughes History
The Paxton Boys: The Conestoga Massacre Explained
An overview of one of the most horrific massacres in colonial history as settlers of SE Pennsylvania go on a rampage. Watch as Benjamin Franklin saves the day but not before violence takes it course. A sneak peek into some of the anger...
Curated Video
The Evolution and Usage of 'Thou' and 'You' in English
This video provides an engaging and informative explanation of the historical usage of "thou", "thee", "thy", and "ye" in the English language. It explores how these words were used in early modern English and their relationship to...
Mazz Media
America's Journey Through Slavery: Harriet Tubman and Her Escape to Freedom
Millions of enslaved African-American men, women and children lived in the United States less than 200 years ago. During that period of American history, many brave men and women attempted an escape to freedom. Harriet Tubman overcame...
Jack Rackam
Patriot or Traitor? | The Life & Times of Illiam Dhone
Personally I think both are strong words, not that this is a hill I'm willing to die on. There was originally so much more I wanted to talk about - more info on Illiam's father and the Stanleys, plus the court case following Illiam's...
Mazz Media
America's Journey Through Slavery: The Life of An Enslaved Person
What was life like for an enslaved person in America? This program explores the daily life and customs of enslaved children and adults from Colonial Times through Emancipation. What foods did they eat? How did they celebrate marriage?...
Mazz Media
America's Journey Through Slavery: Escaping Slavery on the Underground Railroad
Stirring dramatizations, archival photographs and colorful maps help tell the story of the Underground Railroad. Students will understand that the Underground Railroad was a series of safe houses maintained by volunteers which were used...
Mazz Media
America's Journey Through Slavery: Opposing Slavery: The Abolitionist's Movement
This program begins by exploring the development of slavery in America and the conditions under which enslaved people lived and worked. Then, through reenactments, the video focuses on key members of the abolitionist movement including...
Getty Images
Quaker Pacifists Sail Medical Supplies to North Vietnam
Yacht 'Phoenix' sails from Japan carrying Quaker pacifists to Haiphong Port in North Vietnam / CU writing on yacht: 'PHOENIX OF HIROSHIMA HONOLULU' as it sits in harbor in Japan / CU flag flapping in the wind / crew on boat preparing to...
Bridgeman Arts
1000 Quakers stage a two-day anti-nuclear vigil outside the Pentagon, Washington D.C. 12-13 November 1960
Peace Education program of the American friends Service Committee, "The Language of Faces", c.1960. Cold War film. 1000 Quakers hold a two-day vigil outside the Pentagon in Washington D.C. on 12th and 13th November 1960. Marching while...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
In Heated Football Match, Pennsylvania Beat Cornell 16-0
fans sit in the stands / fans hold up a sign, reads 'Repel Cornell' / Pennsylvania's Bill Miller runs, gets tackled / woman in a hat cheers / Miller scores touchdown / fans cheer, throw streamers / Johnny Welsh intercepts Cornell's pass...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Army Vs Penn Mid-Season Classic
Highlights of the Army Vs Pennsylvania State University football game / crowd in stadium / Penn State touchdown in second quarter / Army touchdown in third quarter / Tied game 13-13 / stadium crowd cheering / players mentioned included...
Bridgeman Arts
Koo Stark Interview (Clip)
Koo Stark talks about her removed appearance in Star Wars. Short clip from full interview.
Crash Course
Crash Course Us History #4: The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies
In this Crash Course video, John Green teaches you about some of the colonies that were not in Virginia or Massachussetts. Old New York was once New Amsterdam. Before the English got there, the colony was full of Dutch people who treated...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Middle Colonies
The proprietary Middle Colonies of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware are explored by contrasting and comparing their founding, ethnic diversity, religious tolerance, class structure, economy, language, and upward mobility...
Other
The Original Thirteen Colonies: The Middle Colonies
The second of three videos looking at the similarities and differences between the New England, Middle and Southern colonies. This is a teacher-created video that touches upon the geography of the Middle Colonies, their history, the...