SciShow
The Founder Of Forensic Anthropology Was Wrong About Everything
Aleš Hrdlička is known as the founder of forensic anthropology, and remains a huge part of the story of the history of anthropology as a science. But his legacy of racism and just bad science is one that this field has been reckoning...
SciShow
Distant Volcanoes Collapsed Dozens of Empires
Volcanoes, climate change, and Chinese history may seem like three phrases spit out of a random word generator, but the three things are more inherently linked than one may assume.
Wonderscape
Understanding the End of the American-Indian Wars
This video explores key events leading to the end of the American-Indian Wars, including the Treaty of Fort Laramie, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and the Wounded Knee Massacre. It highlights how these events shaped the relationship...
Wonderscape
History Myths: George Washington's Cherry Tree and Napoleon's Height
Uncover the truth behind popular historical myths, including George Washington's cherry tree story and his so-called wooden teeth. Learn how these legends were fabricated or exaggerated over time, and find out why Napoleon Bonaparte's...
Wonderscape
Exploring the Space Race: From Sputnik to Apollo
Delve into the captivating history of the Space Race, a pivotal era marked by intense competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. From the launch of Sputnik to the monumental Apollo 11 mission, discover the political...
Great Big Story
The Loudest Sound in History: Unraveling the Krakatoa Eruption of 1883
Dive into the astounding world of sound and explore the loudest noise ever recorded - the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883. From the humble decibels of everyday sounds to the earth-shattering 310dB produced by this volcanic explosion,...
Curated Video
Macbeth: Welcome to the Play
In just a few minutes, viewers are introduced to the historical context of 11th-century Scotland and Shakespeare's England, setting the stage for the play's exploration of ambition, loyalty, guilt, and sanity. With engaging narration and...
Curated Video
Exploring Apollo 11: The Historic Moon Landing Mission
Apollo 11 was the spacecraft that successfully delivered Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon in 1969. Learn about the structure of the spaceship and details of the mission.
Makematic
Let's Write With Intention
When authors and artists make art, they intentionally make decision – and the Intentional Writing Framework can help you create art too!
Bridgeman Arts
They Made News, Part 1 - Cameramen who filmed WW2 battles in Middle East and Iwo Jima. Montage of C20th newsreel footage.
From a programme of unique interviews with top newsreel cameramen who were at the greatest events of the 20th century. The film is in rough cut stage (cutting copy) and is intercut with footage illustrating the cameramen's stories.
Bridgeman Arts
They Made News, Part 1 - The filming of the assassination of King Alexander of Yugoslavia
Interview with the French cameraman who filmed the assassination of King Alexander of Yugoslavia in 1934. Includes his footage. From a programme of unique interviews with top newsreel cameramen who were at the greatest events of the 20th...
Bridgeman Arts
They Made News, Part 1 - body piercer, Mirin Dajo, 1947
Interview with Cedric Baynes who filmed a controversial performance by Dutch fakir, Mirin Dajo, who pierced his body with swords. From a programme of unique interviews with top newsreel cameramen who were at the greatest events of the...
Bridgeman Arts
They Made News, Part 1 - The B-25 Empire State Building crash of 1945 and the sinking of the Flying Enterprise in 1952
From a programme of unique interviews with top newsreel cameramen who were at the greatest events of the 20th century. The film is in rough cut stage (cutting copy) and is intercut with footage illustrating the cameramen's stories.
Bridgeman Arts
They Made News, Part 1 - Arthur de Titta who filmed the first sound interview, which was with US president Calvin Coolidge
Interview with American cameraman, Arthur de Titta, who filmed the very first sound interview, which was with US president Calvin Coolidge in 1928. From a programme of unique interviews with top newsreel cameramen who were at the...
Bridgeman Arts
They Made News, Part 1 - Sam Greenwald talks of Paramount photojournalism competition and Howard Winner talks of Prohibition police raid
Sam Greenwald talks of Paramount photojournalism competition. Also interview with Howard Winner, cameraman who filmed a real prohibition police raid. Clip includes his footage. From a programme of unique interviews with top newsreel...
Bridgeman Arts
They Made News, Part 1, covert filming methods
Early newsreel footage. Second half of this clip is audio only, discussing covert filming methods during events such as the Jeffries V Sharkey prize fight of 1899. From a programme of unique interviews with top newsreel cameramen who...
Bridgeman Arts
They Made News, Part 1 - The Lindbergh kidnapping trial
Presentation of the Lindbergh trial with footage and interview with cameraman. From a programme of unique interviews with top newsreel cameramen who were at the greatest events of the 20th century. The cameraman who introduces the...
Bridgeman Arts
They Made News, Part 1 - James Seely, filmed the Hindenburg Disaster
Interview with James Seely, cameraman on the news report of the Hindenburg Disaster, including footage of the event. From a programme of unique interviews with top newsreel cameramen who were at the greatest events of the 20th century.
Bridgeman Arts
They Made News, Part 1 - German and British camermen at the beginning of WW2
From a programme of unique interviews with top newsreel cameramen who were at the greatest events of the 20th century. The film is in rough cut stage (cutting copy) and is intercut with footage illustrating the cameramen's stories.
A&E Television
History.com: This Day in History
Students can gain an understanding of historical events by viewing events that happened today in a certain year. Browse through what happened today in the context of Civil War, Cold War, Old West, WWII, Vietnam history, and more! Online...
Other
History in Motion: Great Boston Fire, November 1872
Historical scenario in "real time" shows the Great Boston Fire of November 1872 and the results of a fire department ill-equipped to handle it. [3:10]