Troy Staton is a Baltimore barber and founder of “More Than a Shop," a network of barbershops and beauty salons that organizes a host of community services from free Wi-Fi to overdose prevention training. A victim of gun violence, he...

At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confederacy. This was the case when Union General Gordon Granger marched his troops into Galveston, Texas...

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discusses "The Bondwoman's Narrative," which is described as an autobiographical novel written in the 1850s by a female slave who called herself and her main character Hannah Crafts. The manuscript was found at an...

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discusses "The Bondwoman's Narrative," which is described as an autobiographical novel written in the 1850s by a female slave who called herself and her main character Hannah Crafts. The manuscript was found at an...

Clint Smith teaches you about one of the most famous writers, orators, and advocates of the 19th century, Frederick Douglass. Douglass was born in slavery, escaped to the North, and became one of the most influential people of his time....

Rivera painted this fresco mural to portray the issues of Mexican workers on a sugar cane plantation.

Howcast - Check out part 14 of this inFamous 2 walkthrough and beat "Torn" with this online demo.

Pupil outcome: I can research and gather information about Harriet Tubman’s life in preparation for writing a biography about her. Key learning points: - When preparing to write a biography, it is important to thoroughly research the...

James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution”. In this video for US students grades 3-5, we learn about Madison’s remarkable life, career and legacy.

James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution” – but he was so much more than that. As author of the Virginia Plan and the Bill of Rights, his political genius proved vital in the founding of our nation.

Nat Turner’s Rebellion was the deadliest slave uprising in U.S. history. By shattering the illusory peace of the Southern states, it led to restrictive new laws that codified slavery across the U.S.

Cigar Festival with Joseph Fiennes:British actor Joseph Fiennes learns the art of rolling a Cuban cigar at the world's biggest cigar festival.

Charleston, South Carolina, USA:"Then our trip takes us to the South of the United States of America, to receive much of the southern hospitality that characterizes that part of the country. But do not let the quiet environment fool you;...

As machinery takes over from manual labourers, discover the effect this is having on one of Brazil's many thousands of sugarcane cutters. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The sugarcane industry was once the largest...

Learn about Robert E. Lee, the skilled Confederate general of the American Civil War.

After the Haitian Revolution, Vodou evolved in the United States, blending West African, indigenous, and European traditions, which French slave owners brought over. By the 20th century, Vodou and zombies became intertwined with...

Clara Brown made history as a founding settler of Central City Colorado. After gaining her freedom from slavery, she became a philanthropic force for good.

Dr. Forrester explains the basic factors influencing the choice to settle in a particular region and the forced resettlement of the Cherokee from their homeland.

Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to South India to film the ancient Chola Dynasty water management system of lakes and canals that has been restored in the City of Coimbatore by the Coimbatore Lakes Protection...

The first author to win the Pulitzer Prize for two consecutive novels, Colson Whitehead is one of the United States’ most versatile writers.

African Muslim Yarrow Mamout rose from a life of slavery to become a popular businessman in Washington, D.C. Artist Charles Willson Peale painted his portrait and discovered his incredible story.

Born into slavery on George Washington's plantation, Ona Judge's daring escape highlights the ideological contradictions of personal liberty in early America.

Enduring slavery and loss, Matilda Hughes's relentless quest to reunite and rebuild her family showcases the indomitable spirit of love amidst America's darkest chapters.

Born enslaved, James Lafayette became one of the most important Patriot spies of the American Revolution, helping to gather vital information on the British Army. His work helped the United States secure independence.