The Declaration of Independence was the first ever document to cement equality into the founding principles of a nation. It helped to bring the colonies together during a national crisis, but it was by no means perfect.

How has the U.S. Constitution endured when it was created over 200 years ago? Why is it still the supreme law of the land today?

Students will learn that the Ninth Amendment in the Bill of Rights states that the rights of citizens are not limited to those rights spelled out in the constitution. The program discusses that the Tenth Amendment was intended to...

An extended animated video combining World War 2 in 7 Minutes and 10 More Things About WW2.

Alicia Ostriker was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1937. Ostriker received a BA from Brandeis University in 1959 and an MA and PhD in literature, in 1961 and 1964 respectively, from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.She is the author...

Gerald Ford ascended to the presidency upon the resignation of Richard Nixon. Since he had been selected to replace Spiro Agnew as Nixon's Vice President the year prior, Ford is the only person to ever have served as both Vice President...

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip offers an overview of Japan's climate and geography.

This video is a historical account of Nelson Mandela's life, focusing on his imprisonment and eventual release from prison. It discusses the apartheid system in South Africa, Mandela's involvement in the African National Congress (ANC),...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Gothic Nationalism

Maybe nationalism isn't as bad as folks say it is. What did I get wrong about nationalism? And it's true. I meant what I said. I like humans.



Nationalism is a word that often has a negative connotation these days. In fact, the...

For better or for worse, whenever many are asked about how they would help control spending in the US health-care system, tort reform always seems to be one of the first things offered as a solution. That's because there's a malpractice...

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.

Barack Obama made history as the first African-American elected to the presidency. Given America's history of racism and slavery, this was a monumental occurrence in and of itself. Obama also happened to have been elected just at the...

Learn more about the history and context of the Declaration of Independence in this interview with Encyclopaedia Britannica Senior Editor Jeff Wallenfeldt.

In this episode we examine the topic: Confucianism is Making a Comeback in China

Today we are going to talk about the great law of peace. It is the founding constitution of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. This is the story of the foundation of a resilient nation that thrives strong to this day.

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...

Most of us live in countries with pretty strong human rights. But some people aren't so lucky. From Chinese censorship to Saudi suppression, these are the 10 Countries With The Worst Human Rights In The World'

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.

Woodrow Wilson was president during a time when a lot was changing in the world. World War I broke out, and as hard as he tried to keep America out of it, it was inevitable that it enter the action, only to emerge as the world's premiere...

Dr. Carter-David is an Assistant Professor in History, teaching in the areas of fashion/beauty studies, American culture and identity politics, and African American, urban, and recent United States history. Her research explores the...

In this video, viewers will learn about Alexander Hamilton and his contributions to American history.

Learn more about the Reconstruction period following the American Civil War.

George Washington's second inauguration took place in Philadelphia in March 1793. Six months later, yellow fever had ripped through America's capital city, taking 5,000 lives. How did the Founding Fathers react when the epidemic called...