Bozeman Science
LS2A - Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
In this video Paul Andersen explains the important relationships that exist in ecosystems. He starts by delineating between organisms and their environment. He explains how food webs can be used to show energy and matter flow in a...
Great Big Story
Discovering the Hidden Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes
Explore the thousands of preserved shipwrecks in the Great Lakes with maritime archaeologist Caitlin Zant.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Where Is Lake Michigan?
This video is answering the question of where is Lake Michigan.
Curated Video
War on the Lakes
If the U.S. Navy was to defeat the British during the War of 1812, it would not do so on the open seas. The battles that raged on the Great Lakes, however, would have a huge impact on the outcome of the war.
Curated Video
The Battle of New Orleans
After three years of bitter fighting between the United States and Great Britain, the War of 1812 concluded with the Treaty of Ghent. At least, it should have, because one final battle was about to be fought: the Battle of New Orleans.
John D Ruddy
War of 1812 in 12 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Discover the lesser known war between USA and Canada, and of course Britain. It’s the war that inspired the American National Anthem, and indeed changed the shape of North America in many unexpected ways! Here is Manny Man Does the War...
AllTime 10s
10 Strangest Underwater Discoveries
With so much of the earth's oceans being unmapped, there are certainly some strange things down there. . .
Mr. Beat
Chicago and St. Louis Compared
Mr. Beat compares and contrasts Chicago and St. Louis, who once competed to be the America's Next Top Model, er, I mean America's Next Top Midwestern City.
Mr. Beat
Why Michigan and Ohio Went to War
Produced by Matt Beat. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band).
Curated Video
Discovering the Beauty of Chicago
Discover Chicago, known as the Windy City! It offers a vibrant arts scene, stunning architecture, and world-class museums. From the iconic Art Institute of Chicago, showcasing thousands of art masterpieces, to the thrilling sports...
Getty Images
Chicago Fire Department Boat On Lake Michigan
Chicago Fire Department Boat On Lake Michigan on September 07, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois (Footage by Tribune Broadcasting/Getty Images)
Getty Images
People Swimming In Lake Michigan
People Swimming In Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach on September 10, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois (Footage by Tribune Broadcasting/Getty Images)
Getty Images
Grant Park Picnic
Grant Park Picnic on May 11, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois (Footage by Getty Images)
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Chicago World's Fair under construction
An aerial view of Chicago World's Fair construction at the shores of Lake Michigan; several buildings under construction / With the skyline of Chicago seen in the distance, a worker in the foreground moves a sheet of corrugated metal /...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
1952 Democratic National Convention
Title card: "Politics - All Roads Lead to Chicago" / WS foggy Chicago coastline along Lake Michigan / view of skyscrapers from Grant Park / sign for International Amphitheatre / LS exterior amphitheater / electricians assemble and adjust...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Scenes of small yachts and crew members competing in Chicago Star boat race
MWS nice tracking shot of six boats (Star-class yachts) racing across Lake Michigan / MS three boats leaning heavily to one side, Chicago skyline in background / PAN boat coming toward camera changes direction, two-man crew visible on...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Sailors hang on the sides of their yachts to change direction and prevent capsizing during Chicago race
VS tight shots of Star-class yachts racing toward camera with two man crew leaning over side to prevent capsizing / MS two boats in race as crew member of boat closest to camera climbs over while his partner hangs over the opposite side,...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Joe Bellocq paddles raft of his own making on long distance trip to Chicago for the World's Fair
Title card: "Modern Sinbad! Joe Bellocq paddles odd raft to Chicago as World Fair wonder" / two shots of Bellocq paddling raft on Lake Michigan towards Chicago / Bellocq approaching shore in raft / men pulling raft out of water / empty...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Former President Herbert Hoover and his wife Lou attend the Chicago World's Fair
Title card: "News flashes!" / cars pulling up and stopping, crowd watching / former President Herbert Hoover and former First Lady Lou Hoover standing in crowd after getting out of car / Hoover and Lou standing with officials for photo...
Curated Video
Frigid temperatures are holding on in Chicago Tuesday, with single digit temperatures that feel much colder with sub-zero wind chills. . (Jan. 6)
Frigid temperatures are holding on in Chicago Tuesday, with single digit temperatures that feel much colder with sub-zero wind chills.
Residents are bundling up, and steam is rising from partially-frozen Lake Michigan.
Forecasters are...