This video provides a historical account of the sinking of the USS Maine in 1898, which played a significant role in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. It explores the events leading up to the explosion, the role of yellow...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...

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.

The novel Esperanza Rising tells the “riches to rags” story of a girl who lived comfortably in Mexico in the 1930s until her family’s situation changed. She and her family had to move to California, where they worked in farm labor camps...

Franklin Delano Roosevelt is a colossal figure in American History. He led the nation through the Great Depression, as well as World War II. He is the only president to be elected four times, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Depression uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...

Through live-action video and archival photos students will explore the history, culture, and legacy of the first People of the Northwest. The daily life of these people will come alive as students learn about how the Native People...

This program compares and contrasts the lives of early Native people's of North America. The program focuses on how the geography of the land affected and shaped their lives. Using beautifully recorded reenactment footage, rare archival...

Taped on-location at a First People's living history museum, this live-action video explores the history, culture, and legacy of the first People of the Woodlands. Students will learn about the daily lives of these native peoples....

Describes the current challenges and risks business are facing and offers an opportunity for professionals in this field to be successful and make a positive impact

On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the US at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack claimed more than 2,400 American lives and sank multiple navy ships. Firsthand accounts of the Pearl Harbor attack captured the devastation and trauma of...

How a 23-year-old came to play a critical role in the Freedom Rides, the Selma protests and The March on Washington.

James Madison was a tiny fellow, but he packed a political punch. He was absolutely pivotal in the drafting of both the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and he started the Democratic-Republican Party with Thomas Jefferson, all before...

More than 86 million people, including 22 million people 65 or older, have pre-diabetes, which increases their risk of heart disease, strokes or diabetes. As we've watched that number grow, it has somehow felt that despite billions of...

Once upon a time there was city, named Paris, France. During the 1920s, lots of Americans moved there to escape institutionalized racism and the associated race riots, xenophobia, censorship, materialism, and Prohibition. Perhaps most...

Here's the story of the Japanese American concentration camps that were established throughout the United States during World War II.

More than half of Americans' income has been hit by the global pandemic. Here are 3 steps you can take today to keep your credit score as good as possible during the crisis.

Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Progressive Era uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era...

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 focuses on documents...

The War of 1812 was a huge conflict for the narratives of both Canada and the United States. At the War of 1812 bicentennial, Canada had a massive nationalistic display that was profound... weird. Let's talk about Canadian nationalism...

Dr. Carter-David is an Assistant Professor in History, teaching in the areas of fashion/beauty studies, American culture and identity politics, and African American, urban, and recent United States history. Her research explores the...

This video explores the history of the civil rights protests in Selma, Alabama in 1965, focusing on the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the march from Selma to Montgomery. It highlights the obstacles African-Americans faced in...

Animation, live action footage and colorful maps combine to effectively tell the story of the growth of the United States of America. The flag symbolizes the country's growth, starting with 13 stripes and growing to 50 stars. This...

In this English lesson I’ll show how Americans drop the T in many common words. It’s an important lesson on American English pronunciation—even native speakers are shocked by this! I’ll also work with you on how American...