Wonderscape
How the Louisiana Purchase Was Negotiated
This video outlines the negotiations behind the Louisiana Purchase, focusing on James Monroe and Robert Livingston's efforts in Paris. It explains their surprise at Napoleon Bonaparte's offer to sell the entire Louisiana Territory for...
Curated Video
Marilyn Monroe: The Rise and Fall of a Pop Icon
This video provides a detailed account of the life and career of Marilyn Monroe, highlighting her rise to fame as a movie star and pop icon, her tumultuous personal life, and her enduring legacy even after her tragic death at a young...
Weird History
The Rivalry Between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
The first—and perhaps the most important—political rivalry in U.S. history was between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. The two Founding Fathers clashed over political differences, each trying to sway President George Washington...
Weird History
Rise and Fall of Jane Mansfield
Almost everyone has heard of Marilyn Monroe, but fewer people are familiar with the ambitious actress who once beat her in popularity polls. Jayne Mansfield left a lasting mark on the celebrity sphere, and used techniques to gain...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1820
The ninth episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1820, James Monroe is so popular that no one runs against him for President....
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1816
The eighth episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1816, in the middle of the so-called Era of Good Feelings, James Monroe easily...
Weird History
History of Velveeta Cheese
Weird History Food is getting cheesy, covering the history of Velveeta. Everyone's favorite party dip for tortilla chips has a longer history than one would expect. Coming from the dairy mind of Emil Frey, Velveeta has changed a lot over...
NASA
The Webb Telescope is Folded for Final Testing
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is folded and ready for its final suite of testing. The James Webb Space Telescope will be the world’s premier space science observatory and will solve mysteries in our solar system, look beyond to...
Hip Hughes History
The Roosevelt Corollary Explained in 3 Minutes: US History Review
The essential concept of Teddy Roosevelt's Imperialistic policy called the Roosevelt Corollary.
Mr. Beat
The Era of Good Feelings (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of a period in American history when the country wasn't as divided, at least politically, as it usually is.
Cerebellum
American Presidents - 4th - 6th Presidents
The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...
Cerebellum
America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - The Monroe Doctrine 1823
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...
Professor Dave Explains
James Monroe: Last Cocked Hat (1817 - 1825)
You've heard of the Monroe doctrine, perhaps? This is the guy! Well, John Quincy Adams wrote it... but everyone liked this guy. They liked him so much that his entire presidency was called "The Era of Good Feelings". His story starts all...
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CU SLO MO Shot of Player bounces ball off of backboard to another player who dunks ball / Monroe, New York, United States
CU SLO MO Shot of Player bounces ball off of backboard to another player who dunks ball / Monroe, New York, United States
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Mark Monroe at the Premiere Of 'Last Play At Shea' - 9th Annual Tribeca Film Festival
Mark Monroe at the Premiere Of 'Last Play At Shea' - 9th Annual Tribeca Film Festival at New York NY. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
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SPEECH: Michelle Williams on Marilyn Monroe at The 23rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on 01/07/2012 in Palm Springs, CA.
SPEECH: Michelle Williams on Marilyn Monroe at The 23rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on 01/07/2012 in Palm Springs, CA.
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CU SLO MO Shot of Player celebrating winning match / Monroe, New York, United States
CU SLO MO Shot of Player celebrating winning match / Monroe, New York, United States
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New York premiere of the award-winning documentary 'Crazy Love'
Earl 'The Pearl' Monroe at the New York premiere of the award-winning documentary 'Crazy Love' at the Beekman 1&2 Theater in New York, New York on May 22, 2007. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)
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Prison riot kills two at Washington State Reformatory
/ view over a wrecked prison yard / smoke coming from burnt buildings / uniformed police walking into prison / prisoners milling around the yard / wounded prisoner limps to front gates and surrenders / prisoners are booked and searched /...
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Monroe Cannon (Mariah Carey's Daughter) & Diane Warren at the Mariah Carey Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Ceremony in Hollywood
Monroe Cannon (Mariah Carey's Daughter) & Diane Warren at the Mariah Carey Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Ceremony in Hollywood - Celebrity Sightings in Los Angeles, 08/05/2015
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Mariah Carey, Moroccan Scott Cannon, Monroe Cannon at Mariah Carey Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Mariah Carey, Moroccan Scott Cannon, Monroe Cannon at Mariah Carey Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame on August 05, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
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Mariah Carey, Moroccan Scott Cannon, Lee Daniels, Brett Ratner, L.A. Reid, Monroe Cannon at Mariah Carey Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Mariah Carey, Moroccan Scott Cannon, Lee Daniels, Brett Ratner, L.A. Reid, Monroe Cannon at Mariah Carey Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame on August 05, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
Bridgeman Arts
French troops in trenches, US pro-war demonstrations and arms industry, and Russian Revolution, WWI, 1917
French troops in trenches, US pro-war demonstrations and arms industry, and Russian Revolution (possible reconstructions used in Russian Revolution footage), WWI, 1917
Bloomberg
Franklin Templeton's Sekhon on Inflation
Manraj Sekhon, CIO for Emerging Markets Equity Franklin Templeton Investments, discusses his outlook for inflation and emerging market opportunities. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on the sidelines of Bloomberg's New Economy Forum in...