Curated Video
The Life and Career of Harry Houdini
Learn all about Harry Houdini, a renowned magician and escapologist. The video explores Houdini's early career as a sleight of hand magician and his journey to becoming a household name through his incredible escape stunts.
Curated Video
The Bloodiest Race Riot in US History
It began as a protest against the Conscription Act of 1863 – but quickly descended into the bloodiest race riot in US history. So why did New York’s White working class kill at least 120 people during the New York Draft Riots?
Healthcare Triage
Does Universal Coverage Drive Immigration?
Combining immigration and healthcare leads to an uproar of opinions, with data often taking a backseat. In light of this we’re focusing on the results of a new study this week examining whether offering healthcare coverage affects rates...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Creating Global Citizens: The Walk a Mile in My Shoes Migration Simulation
The video features Jeff Hendrickson, the executive director of the Global Human Project and the creator of Walk A Mile In My Shoes Migration Simulation, explaining the importance of teachers and educators in helping communities navigate...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - Nativism
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,...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Middle Atlantic Region - New York
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of New York.
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Progressive Era - Working Conditions
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...
Curated Video
America's Untold Immigration Story
When you think of America's immigration story, you think of Ellis Island New York... right? Think again, because over 2,500 miles away is Angel Island, where immigrants coming into the West Coast were processed for entry to the US, but...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Immigration
Immigration, a 1947 production of Encyclopaedia Britannica Films.
Curated Video
Immigrant
This live-action video program is about the word Immigrant. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Immigrant through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Curated Video
Has migration gone too far?
Migrants from the EU into Britain are more likely to be paying taxes than claiming benefits. So why do some people think migration is harmful, and how should this divisive issue be dealt with? The Economist's Emma Hogan offers her thoughts
Curated Video
What is a Citizen? From Ancient Athens to the US
Citizenship allows people to participate in the democratic process, but the road to inclusive citizenship has not been a smooth one.
Hip Hughes History
History of Immigration in the US for Dummies
Let HipHughes escort you through a few hundred years of United States immigration, simple, stupid and aimed at the heart of big ideas.
Independent Producers
Immigration Policy Then and Now
The United States is a nation of immigrants. European immigrants in the late 1800s populated our nation and were granted citizenship upon entry. The immigration system has changed dramatically since, and America’s borders are no longer...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Why We Need Solidarity Economics
Economists have gone to great lengths to write humans out of economics, pushing self-interest and generally providing two choices—faith in markets or the state. INET grantee and University of Southern California Sociologist Manuel Pastor...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Progressive Era - Immigration In The Progressive Era
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...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Ellis Island and the Immigration Process
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...
ProTeachersVideo
KS3 History: The Jazz Age
The Jazz Age was a time of unparalleled prosperity and change. Featuring archive footage from the period, students can gain a fascinating and revealing insight into 1920's America. Archive film based programme about America from the...
Curated Video
Where Are You REALLY From? Black Migrations and Immigration, Explained
Human migration is a tale as old as time, but how has that impacted Black culture here in the U.S.? Hallease and Evelyn explore how the movement of Black folks has created icons from James Baldwin to Nipsey Hussle.
Curated Video
ICE is detaining children with their families beyond limit set by federal judge
New ReviewMore than 300 juveniles were spending more than 20 days at a for-profit private detention center in Texas. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Hate crime in the UK: UK Home Office figures show increase
New ReviewUK sees a surge in hate crimes as Home Office figures reveal growing attacks after anti-immigration protests.
Curated Video
"It's all about pay-to-play" in Trump's H-1B visa policy
New ReviewProfessor Ramesh Srinivasan explains how Trump’s H-1B fee fits into a doctrine that is hitting tech.
Curated Video
Anger over asylum seekers drives U.K. immigration protest
New ReviewMore than 100,000 people attended a rally in London protesting immigration policies in the U.K., with sentiment largely driven by thousands of migrants who arrived by crossing the English Channel.
Curated Video
Immigrant population in the US has started to decline for the first time in years
New ReviewAmerica's immigrant population is declining for the first time in decades, likely driven by a fall in the number of unauthorized immigrants amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. (Scripps News)