Let's face it: Humans are pretty messy. Industrial processes like mining and manufacturing are important parts of keeping civilization going, but they all impact the environment. Sometimes that impact is particularly big and messy,...

400 years after Hudson found New York harbor, Eric Sanderson shares how he made a 3D map of Mannahatta's fascinating pre-city ecology of hills, rivers, wildlife -- accurate down to the block -- when Times Square was a wetland and you...

Throughout the 1800s, innovations in transport and communication, from canals to the telegraph, bridged geographical distances and made it faster to move people, produce and post.

European explorers like Columbus, Cartier, and Hudson claimed territories in the Americas for Spain, France, and the Netherlands, leading to European expansion at the expense of indigenous communities.

There are two different kinds of landmark: natural and man-made. Let's explore some of the most well-known examples in the United States.

Explorers like John Cabot, Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake played pivotal roles in England's exploration of North America, laying the foundations for settlements that would ultimately dispossess countless Indigenous Peoples.

New York State is big in both size and population. But most of its population is within the New York City metro area, leaving the vast majority of the state feeling pretty empty. So why do so many people live in New York City rather than...

Discover the story of Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants first stepped into America. Learn about its transformation from a small land to the United States' first immigration station, and how it became a symbol of new beginnings...

Benedict Arnold's once-valiant reputation soured as he betrayed the American Revolution for greed. His name now represents dishonor and the dangers of lost trust.

Aaron Burr's ambition led him from political prominence to infamy. Fueled by hubris, he dueled Hamilton and plotted treason, showcasing the perils of unchecked pride.

The Department of Transportation ensures the equitable and safe transport of goods and people along our roads, railways, skies, waterways and airspace. So, why did it take so long to come into existence?

The earliest major industrial project in the United States’ history, the Erie Canal connected East to West by water and enabled a new era of commerce, trade, and movement.

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Do you get confused when it comes to using the English preposition 'along'? What's the difference between on and along? Get answers to this tough grammar question today.

George Washington: Facial Reconstructions & History Documentary. What did George Washington do during his lifetime, why is he so important, and even one step further, what did he really look like?



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Learn the pronunciation of a few place names (Baltimore, DC, Boston, Denver) and study the pronunciation of the phrases "for work", "for school", "for fun". Also learn the idioms "hiccup", "bump in the road", "hurdle to jump", "put on...

Learn HOW to study American English pronunciation in this video where we study the text together -- a Ben Franklin Exercise. You'll study word stress, Stop T's, the reduction of AND and TO, and other great topic to improve your spoken...

If you want to know how to learn English conversation, improve your English comprehension, think in English, speak faster and stop translating in your head this video is just for you! English conversation practice is the best way to move...

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...

MOT 1933: NEW YORK, NEW YORK: WS Statue of Liberty w/ Hudson River FG. Two men taking tickets from man in ticket window. MS Steamship traveling on water. Refugee men being interviewed in salon by immigration inspectors in uniform. VS...

Who were the Pilgrims? Why did they come to America? This in depth lecture traces the foundations of the Plymouth Colony beginning with it's European roots and through it's 70 year existence. Perfect for struggling #APUSH students,...

This video provides a brief history of Ellis Island, the immigration process, and the reasons why people immigrated to the United States. It also highlights the challenges and experiences that immigrants faced during their journey and...

The tribe traces its roots back to the Hudson River Valley Region including Yonkers.

That project to construct those tunnels by 2035 along is entirely dependent on nearly $18 billion in federal funding.