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The Jamaican Maroons: Mutual Aid to Escape Slavery
The Atlantic colonial world is full of resistance to the brutal enslavement and displacement of BIPOC. Often escaping oppression meant forging pockets of resistance to live and fight for their freedom. These people are known as maroons,...
One Minute History
The Haitian Revolution - One Minute History_4k
(1492) - Christopher Columbus lands on the island of Hispaniola and begins enslaving its people. European diseases and brutal working conditions bring the indigenous population to the brink of extinction. Over the next three hundred...
History Hit
Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: Those responsible for the partition
Who was responsible for the partition and why did they agree to itYasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 6
History Hit
Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: The awakening of Indian opposition
What are the first glimpses of organized Indian opposition to British rule? What did the early Indian congress look like? Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 2
Curated Video
Lewis and Clark: the Making of an Expedition
Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery opened the American West up to expansion and settlement – but it all rested on the expert planning and preparation.
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Lozen: Fearless Apache Warrior
At a time when Apache men and women followed specific gender roles, Lozen defied convention – to become one of the finest warriors in the tribe's history.
Schooling Online Kids
History for Kids: Stage 2 - Aboriginal Perspectives
When Europeans first arrived in Australia, did they have a friendly relationship with Aboriginal people? What happened when Europeans started taking Aboriginal land? Watch now to discover the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal people....
History Hit
Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: India before colonization
What was India's existence like before the Raj? Was civil war inevitable? Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 1
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Alabama
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Alabama.
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - Prosperity In Virginia
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - The European Westward Movement
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...
Tom Nicholas
Colonialism - WTF? Introduction to colonialism and imperialism
In this month's episode of What the Theory?, we take a look at colonialism and imperialism. More specifically we look at the politics of colonialism and the appearance of colonialist ideology in culture. As a primer for my upcoming video...
Cerebellum
America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - The Monroe Doctrine 1823
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 examines the documents...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: Spanish Settlements - Introduction And Background
Chronicles the exploits of Cortes, De Soto, and Coronado; and Spanish incursions into South & Central America, Mexico and the American Southwest. This video introduces the context of Spanish exploration of North America and their...
Ancient Lights Media
United Kingdom
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the United Kingdom.
Curated Video
Jordy Navarra makes Filipino food for Filipinos
In this mini-episode of Fork the System, we sat down with Chef Jordy Navarra of Toyo Eatery about why he focuses on food from the homeland.
Curated Video
New Indigenous-led TV series examines traumatic legacy of Sixties Scoop
First Nations actress and producer Jennifer Podemski's new TV series Little Bird sheds light on life during the Sixties Scoop. Now available on Crave, it tells the story of a woman searching for her Indigenous family, after being...
Curated Video
India’s stolen treasures on display in Britain
From precious statues to jewels, the coronation of King Charles is serving as a reminder of the many cultural artifacts taken from India before and after British rule. One of the highest profile items is the Koh-i-Noor diamond, which...
Curated Video
Legacy of colonialism makes grieving Queen complicated for some
The British monarchy has a long history of colonialism, making grieving the Queen a difficult process for some. Kris Manjapra, professor of history at Tufts University, breaks down the complexity.
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Hudson’s Bay gives flagship Winnipeg building to First Nations group
Winnipeg’s iconic former Hudson’s Bay building has been gifted to the Southern Chiefs’ Organization, which plans to transform the space to include affordable housing, offices and retail and community space for the city’s Indigenous...
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Mexico marks 'race day' in recognition of mixed heritage
A celebration of Mexico's indigenous heritage - and a reminder of the injustice the community says it still suffers.
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Sci-fi film Night Raiders highlights impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples
Sci-fi film Night Raiders aims to draw on Canada's dark colonial past through a story set in the future, highlighting the impact colonialism had on Indigenous peoples.
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Ram Madhvani interview on making The Waking of a Nation | WION exclusive interview
Ram Madhvani's The Waking of a Nation explores an important chapter of Indian history — the Jallianwala Bagh massacre that jolted the nation and motioned for an active approach to uproot British colonialism and seek independence. In an...
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How Europe carved up Africa at the Berlin Conference 140 years ago
This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up the continent to “own” it themselves.