Curated Video
The Declaration of Independence
This video will discuss the Declaration of Independence and the events that led to its creation.
Curated Video
Beginning of American Democracy
Beginning of American Democracy” describes how democracy developed in the United States, exploring the events that occurred during the Revolutionary War between 1774 and 1776.
Curated Video
What is the Mayflower Compact?
A short agreement by the Pilgrims and other colonists on board the Mayflower set in motion a system of government that inspired our country’s founding documents.
Curated Video
How Puerto Rico Became a US Commonwealth
Puerto Rico is part of the US, governed by federal law but unable to vote in Presidential elections.. So why does it remain in constitutional limbo?
Jack Rackam
The Sham Prince of Poyais and his Imaginary Kingdom
On top of having a fabulous name, British officer and soldier of fortune Gregor MacGregor spent a decade in Central America fighting for Venezuela and briefly attempting to declare Florida’s independence. He returned to Britain with...
Curated Video
The New England Colonies
This video will discuss the establishment of the New England colonies and early colonial life there.
Hip Hughes History
Bacon's Rebellion Explained: US History Review
What led to Bacon's Rebellion? How did it end and what were the consequences? All this and more when you click the magic button!
Hip Hughes History
Common Sense Explained: US History Review
Find out why I call Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", the "Book of Duh" and I relate to a colonial Oprah. Seven arguments from Paine detailing why we need to leave Great Britain HipHughes walks you through the basics of the first declared...
Vlogbrothers
Please Google, Take Me to Mars
In which Hank talks an awful lot about Mars..and then goes kinda crazy...
Curated Video
Africa through a lens: The history of colonial South Africa (2012)
National Archives: The history of colonial South Africa, presented by Daniel Gilfoyle, diplomatic and colonial records specialist at The National Archives and presented using primary sources from the archives as an insight to this history.
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: Spanish Settlements - The Santa Fe Settlement
Chronicles the exploits of Cortes, De Soto, and Coronado; and Spanish incursions into South & Central America, Mexico and the American Southwest. This video looks at the Spanish settlement of Santa Fe and the issues that arose for those...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Middle Atlantic Region - New Jersey
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of New Jersey.
Science360
Emperor Penguin Populations in Antarctica and Climate Change - Science Nation
You might call them the "poster children" of Antarctica. Penguins have long topped the charts as the iconic animal of the frozen continent. But now, a new study indicates melting sea ice, caused by climate change, may soon wreak havoc on...
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Cnidaria Part 2: Class Hydrozoa
As we now know, there are five major classes within phylum Cnidaria, and we will go through them one at a time. First up is class Hydrozoa. This contains a variety of small predatory polyps, such as hydras. These are fascinating...
TMW Media
The amazing historical design of Savannah, Georgia
Join us as we head to “The Hostess City of the South, Savannah Georgia” on this episode of Travel Thru History. We’re going to a beautiful charming coastal city in the Southeast brimming with an interesting past and an exciting artistic...
Next Animation Studio
Animals colonizing islands of floating trash, causing havoc
Dubbed ‘neopelagic communities’, armies of coastal species are hitching intercontinental rides on floating islands of plastic trash.
Science360
Emperor Penguins and Climate Change
You might call them the ""poster children"" of Antarctica. Penguins have long topped the charts as the iconic animal of the frozen continent. But now, a new National Science Foundation study indicates melting sea ice, caused by climate...
Curated Video
Calculating Exponential Growth and Decay
In this video, the teacher explains how to create and solve simple exponential functions by examining exponential growth and decay problems. Using the example of bacteria growing on a toothbrush, the teacher demonstrates how to calculate...
Jabzy
German Invasion of America - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the German Invasion of America
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: Columbus was not looking for America
What was the whole process of European discovery? What does Britain have to do with the silk roads? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 2
Science360
Vying for the Termite Throne
Battles between colonies are a clue to an evolutionary puzzle: Why are whole classes of termites sterile? Social insects--ants, bees, wasps and termites in particular--can have over a million sterile and/or non-reproductive workers and...
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: Our thoughts on history
What do we normally do when we think about history? Is there a problem thinking this way? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 1
Science360
RoboBees Design Poses Intriguing Engineering, Computer Science Challenges
It started with a TV show, ""Silence of the Bees,"" about honeybee populations in steep decline. At Harvard University, electrical engineers Rob Wood and Gu-Yeon Wei, and computer scientist Radhika Nagpal saw a challenge. And, so began...
Journey to the Microcosmos
Bacillaria Distractingly Beautiful Crystal Colonies
Bacillaria Distractingly Beautiful Crystal Colonies