The Ottoman Empire is one of the most important and influential major empires in history, though it is sometimes overlooked in the West (which may have something to do with the Christianity-versus-Islam bent of Western historical...

Newton Knight was a Confederate soldier in the American Civil War who went AWOL to form a guerrilla force of fellow deserters and escaped slaves, who fought against the Confederacy.

While evidence of people who eat other people existed long before Columbus, the idea of tribes of "savages" in the jungle who hunt other people for food was truly birthed with Columbus. He is even the first person to ever use the word...

Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. This video looks at how Florida was aquired by the British in exchange for Havana. Then subsequently under the control of...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Viking Slaves

Originally organized by the Jefferson estate and the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, an exhibit called “Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello” has been expanded to include recently discovered items associated with...

Was John Brown a hero or terrorist? The answer is not so simple. In this documentary, Mr. Beat examines the life and times of the most (in)famous abolitionist in history.

How did slaves escape the South before the Civil War? What was the Underground Railroad? 5 Things every citizen should know. How did it work? Get a seat on the underground railroad of learning! A Social Studies based lecture delivered by...

How the King known as divine of body became popular by erecting a tomb - A pyramid style building piercing the sky to be closer to God. The spectacular innovation of stepped pyramid termed the architect as an Egyptian god.

A group of items wrapped in cloth and believed to have spiritual power is known as an African spirit bundle. Found in Annapolis, Maryland in 2008, the African spirit bundle gives us insight into who would have used it and why. It dates...

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,...

You may have scrolled past one of their haunting, crumbling pyramids in the background of your well-traveled friend's Instagram posts. But chances are, you have no idea what everyday life was really like for the ancient Mayans. From...

Slave labor was a huge aspect of Roman life and the Republic depended heavily on free work from human beings who had no rights, no possessions, and were left at the whims of their masters to be worked to death, starved, tortured, and...

So you think you know your history? Mr. Hughes lays down the tracks to help you understand the true purpose behind the Emancipation Proclamation and why the Civil War was fought. Brought to you by Mr. Hughes in an easily digestible...

Created for students taking US History and Government, specifically geared for the NY State Regents Exam. Vintage HHH, the old school stuff

Join us as we explore the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Known for its rich cultural heritage and lively atmosphere, New Orleans is a melting pot of diverse cultures, including French-speaking Cajuns, Creoles, Italians, Irish,...

Today, barbecue is a big part of American culture. But did you know that this staple of the great American menu is actually older than the United States itself?

Here's the story of the Nat Turner Rebellion, also known as the Southhampton Insurrection.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Feast of Fools

Cathy's Triumph part 4/4: The video features an interview with Cathy Hughes, a successful entrepreneur in the media industry. She shares her journey of how she started her career and how her company has grown over the years. She also...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the War of 1812

Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. This video looks at the impact of guns on Native American culture. It also looks at the French and Native American Wars that...

Puerto Rico lies at a strange place in the greater American empire. It's one of the oldest colonized places in the Americas, and a debate about its fate has roiled for centuries. Let's talk about it!

What happens when good ideas meet unintended consequences? The answer, perverse incentives. This is a quick list of some of the worst polices in modern times. They are not in any particular order and I obviously left out a bunch of other...