Curated Video
The History and Recipe of Doughnuts
Doughnuts are a form of fried dough pastry that usually has a hole in the middle. Learn about theories on who invented the doughnut and try a simple doughnut recipe.
Cerebellum
Ancient Rome - Politics Of Rome
For centuries, Italy was the center of civilization, with its capital in Rome, “the Eternal City”. The Romans created the largest empire the ancient world ever saw. Its influence extended outward and in time encompassed almost the entire...
History Hit
Interview with Romeo Vecht, holocaust survivor
Dan interviews Romeo Vecht, a Jewish refugee captured and imprisoned in Spa, Belgium during the Second World War. This episode is part of a series of films revealing the experiences of children during the Holocaust.Voices of the Victims:...
TMW Media
The legacy of the battle of New Orleans
In this episode of Travel Thru History we’re wading from the Bayou to the Boulevard in the deep south of North America to a city that knows how to have a good time. It hosts one of the biggest festivals in the country and is well-known...
Curated Video
How Valentine's Day Became a Worldwide Celebration of Love
This video explores the origins and history of Valentine's Day, tracing it back to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia. It highlights the various legends surrounding Saint Valentine and how the holiday evolved over time to become a...
One Minute History
Crispus Attucks and The Boston Massacre - American Revolutionary War - One Minute History
The story of Crispus Attucks; the first casualty of the American Civil War
Mr. Beat
The Era of Good Feelings (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of a period in American history when the country wasn't as divided, at least politically, as it usually is.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Inventions from War: Vietnam War
Learn more about technology in the Vietnam War.
Curated Video
Finding Your Research Question: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to determine their research question by reviewing their notes and asking themselves what they want to teach others. They emphasize the importance of having a clear focus and provide...
Mazz Media
World War 1
This live-action video program is about the term World War 1. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term World War 1 through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Bedtime History
The American Revolution
The American Revolution is America’s founding story, told and retold for generations. The founding generation of Americans, led by such famous names as Washington, Franklin, Adams, and Jefferson, are credited with leading the American...
Bedtime History
Making the U.S. Constitution
After the American Revolution, America was free from Great Britain and finally existed as its own country. However, America now lacked a set of laws to govern it. At the time, the states were not united, and each state had its own set of...
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...
Mazz Media
Symbols and Ceremonies of the United States
Was there really an Uncle Sam? Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? Why are the flag's colors red, white and blue? Kids will enjoy exploring answers to these questions and learning about the origins and meaning of our country's most...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Examining Famous Events in American History
In this video, the speaker discusses some famous events in early American history and examines whether they are fact or fiction. They debunk the myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree, explore the true story of Paul Revere's ride,...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Russian Revolution Explained in 3 Questions
Learn about the Russian Revolution of 1917 by considering its causes, the royal family, and Bolshevik control.
Weird History
Fascinating Facts About China's Terracotta Army
Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, built the huge Terracotta Army to protect him in the afterlife. An elaborate tomb complex in Xi'an, the city-size compound came equipped with everything the emperor would require in the...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
DAY 05 | STORY | The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass
The Fifth Day DAY 05 | STORY | The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass When we hear how Till Owlyglass made a lot of money out of his hat, and how he baked owls and monkeys.
PBS
6 Weird Facts About the History of Birth Control
What do World War I, a 16th Century Italian Doctor, Coca-Cola, and a Chicago sausage maker have to do with Birth Control? Well, let's just say the history of birth control is very long and very odd.
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Impact of the Mission System on Indigenous People in California
This video explores the impact of the mission system in California, focusing on the experiences of indigenous people. It discusses the forced labor, captivity, and cultural suppression that occurred as a result of Spanish colonization....
AllTime 10s
10 Unsolved Mysteries Of WW2
We all know about D-Day and Dunkirk, but there are still events from World War Two that remain a. From the Battle of Los Angeles to who betrayed Anne Frank, here are 10 Unsolved Mysteries of World War Two.
Mr. Beat
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of the conspiracy behind the assassination of beloved U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. You think you know the story, but you probably don't.
National Parks Service
Yosemite's Buffalo Soldiers
Yosemite's Buffalo Soldiers highlights the work of Yosemite ranger Shelton Johnson and his rediscovery of the story of the African American soldiers who patrolled the parks of the High Sierra at the turn of the last century. Shelton...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Medical Inventions from War: The American Civil War
Learn more about how amputation of injured limbs saved the lives of soldiers during the American Civil War.