The astonishing story of Henrietta Lacks' immortal cells, taken without consent, revolutionized medical research but also exposed ethical dilemmas, leading to crucial changes in consent laws to protect patients' rights in the scientific...

In 1929, Charles Curtis – a member of the Kaw Nation – made history by becoming the first Vice President of color in the U.S. Yet he left behind a complicated legacy that some claim had a lasting negative impact on Native Americans.

In the 1930s, hundreds of thousands of Americans were recruited across the United States to protect and preserve the country's forests, parks, and fields. The Civilian Conservation Corps, a voluntary work relief program, was way ahead...

Many government departments have a focused mission, but the Department of the Interior is known as the "Department of Everything Else." So what are its responsibilities and how does it keep our country in check?

Communities Long Ago takes students back in time. Students will embark on a journey to early Native American communities, Colonial towns, and early American cities, exploring the evolution of communities throughout history. They will...

Significant Individuals of the New England Colonies identifies significant individuals responsible for the development of the New England colonies.

Native American Tribes and Nations investigates Native American tribes and nations by recognizing that they can be classified into cultural groups based on geographic and cultural similarities.

A video entitled “Wampanoag Tribe” which discusses the Wampanoag people, including their lifestyle, involvement with the Pilgrims, and most famous chiefs.

Native American Code Talkers used their own indigenous dialects to bamboozle enemy code breakers and help Allied forces to win two World Wars.

The Battle of Little Bighorn, or Custer’s Last Stand, is infamous for having left no survivors. So what are we to make of Frank Finkel’s story, that only he lived to tell the tale?

We’re often taught that it was the ancient Greeks who invented our democracy. What they didn't mention is the group of Native Americans who helped showed us the way.

After the Pequot War, the Peace Treaty of Hartford dismembered the tribe and many survivors were sold into slavery or given to neighboring tribes. Decimated by the war, the Pequot split into two bands. The Eastern Pequot survived years...

For over 10,000 years, Algonquian speaking natives occupy the lands of modern New England. Europeans describe it as “paradise” for its abundant wildlife, water and fertile soil. Splitting from the Mohegan in the early 1600s, the Pequot...

A video entitled “The Native American Culture” discusses agricultural and nomadic Native American cultures.

An overview of one of the most horrific massacres in colonial history as settlers of SE Pennsylvania go on a rampage. Watch as Benjamin Franklin saves the day but not before violence takes it course. A sneak peek into some of the anger...

You might call this election the election of 1844, part 2, because it was very similar to it. Just like in 1844, a young dark horse candidate won. Also like in 1844, the incumbent president was a Whig who had become President after the...

A map of the heavens, the stunning Skidi Star Chart acted as a clock, a calendar, a compass – and shaped the cultural and spiritual lives of its creators, the Pawnee Tribe.

How long did the battle last? What happened to the French and British commanders? What happened to the British survivors after the battle? How did this one battle change North America?<br/>
The Battle For North America, Part 12

The year 2026 marks the bicentennial of a landmark year in US history – when the first European women and enslaved people arrived on North American soil, and US democracy was born.

Larry La's Business series part 2/2: In this video, Larry, a successful restaurant owner, shares his journey of starting and managing his own restaurant business in Washington DC. He discusses the market research he gained while working...

Part 1/4 of the End Casket Company series. This video tells the story of Bill Vandergriff, a Native American Marine who fought in the Vietnam War and faced the difficult reality of post traumatic stress disorder leading to alcoholism...

Who was the first black man to run for President? How about the first Woman, Black Woman, Jewish Candidate, Hispanic, Openly Gay person? Watch and find out!

Bill's Triumph part 3/7: The video is an emotional and personal account of a Vietnam war veteran's experiences and struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The veteran describes his tour of duty in Vietnam, the guilt he...

Bill's Triumph part 2/7: The video is a collection of interviews of American soldiers who fought in Vietnam. They talk about their experiences on the front lines, the beauty of the country, and the devastating losses they experienced....