Curated Video
Voting in Ancient Athens
The United States is a representative democracy where people vote for politicians to govern on their behalf – but voting in the direct democracy of ancient Athens was a very different process.
The March of Time
FDR Address to American Youth Congress 2/10/1940
MOT 1940: ADDRESS TO AMERICAN YOUTH CONGRESS: President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) (SOT) 'It has been said that some of you are communists... very unpopular term... no American right... to subvert the Government & the Constitution...
Kult America
Poisonous Poland
When most people imagine Poland, they default to images of rolling meadows, wild rivers, and beautiful people despite the country hosting 33 of Europes top 50 most polluted cities. In this episode of Kult America we will visit Poland's...
Next Animation Studio
Iranian attack boats swarm U.S. vessels in Persian Gulf
A group of Iranian vessels from the country's Revolutionary Guard harassed two U.S. Coast Guard ships for three hours in the Persian Gulf earlier this month.
Curated Video
Museum of Artifacts That Made America: Helen Keller's Watch
Deafblind pioneer Helen Keller campaigned for a better America – with the help of a remarkable watch that she didn’t have to see to read.
Curated Video
The United Colonies of America: More Diverse Than You'd Think
Despite their many differences, the North American colonies eventually came together as one country – the United States of America. It’s that acceptance of other cultures, other ideas, other people, that makes us truly American.
Curated Video
Discovering Denver: A Mile High City with Cultural Charm
In this video, we explore the vibrant city of Denver, Colorado. Join us as we uncover the unique features and attractions that make Denver a must-visit destination. From its stunning urban landscapes surrounded by the majestic Rocky...
Professor Dave Explains
John F. Kennedy: The New Frontier (1961 - 1963)
John F. Kennedy's presidency was a turning point in American history, both in terms of what he represented, as well as his assassination, which shocked the world. In many ways, America never recovered, and would never find the optimism...
Kult America
Finding My Lost Polish Family
Growing up in America I always identified myself as “Half Polish”, this was a normal part of my identity as my Great Grandmother sent packages containing my childhood clothing to relatives in Poland. When she passed away the contact...
Kult America
800km for PIEROGI
When I first tried pierogi kresowe I gained some kind of obsession but here's the thing - I couldn't find it in Warsaw. However, it wouldn't stop me from eating my favorite food. On this episode of Kult America we will drive 800 km just...
Next Animation Studio
Large asteroid ‘Apophis’ could hit Earth in 2068
Not all big, Earth-threatening asteroids are spotted before they come uncomfortably close to hitting Earth.
Hip Hughes History
Iran-Contra Affair Scandal Explained: US History Review
Let HipHughes accompany you through a basic understanding of the Reagan era scandal Iran-Contra. A promise of brain wrinkling and laugh lines.
History Hit
Voices of the Victims, Ruth Becker: Liberating the camps
What stayed with her after the war? Why does she want to keep telling her story? Voices of the Victims, Ruth Becker, Part 3
Curated Video
Sacagawea: Intrepid Indigenous Explorer
Native American interpreter Sacagawea was the only woman on Lewis and Clark’s expedition into the West. She played a vital role, but was subsequently forgotten.
Hip Hughes History
America First Explained: US History Review
Donald Trump's policies of "America First" are not the first time that phrase has been employed. In this video we will look at the origins of America First and specifically the America First Committee which tried unsuccessfully to keep...
Curated Video
Language of the Revolution
Did you know that hipsters were a thing back in the 18th century and were known as Macaroni? Our ancestors liked to get creative with language: especially in the world of politics.
Oxford Comma
Idiom Explained: "Like Ships that Pass in the Night"
In this reading, summary, and analysis of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 'the Ocean of Life" we'll examine where these lines come from, what they mean, and what makes them so memorable. Ships that pass in the night, and speak each other in...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Has China Won?
The geopolitical showdown between the United States and China is both inevitable, and avoidable. National University of Singapore's Dr. Kishore Mahbubani talks with INET President Rob Johnson about how both countries can learn from their...
Cerebellum
American Presidents - The Early 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...
Curated Video
Interesting Facts About Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States
Kamala Devi Harris is an American politician, attorney and also the vice president of the United States. A member of the Democratic party, she assumed office as the vice president on January 20, 2021, and became the highest-ranking...
TMW Media
Remembering how Hurricane Katrina wrecked through New Orleans
In this episode of Travel Thru History we’re wading from the Bayou to the Boulevard in the deep south of North America to a city that knows how to have a good time. It hosts one of the biggest festivals in the country and is well-known...
AllTime 10s
10 Iconic American Things That Aren't Actually American
Next time you sit down for a hotdog at a football game, you might be surprised to know that what you're doing isn't nearly as red, white and blue as you think. So have a sit down and find out why all your favourite American things aren't...
Vlogbrothers
The Amazon isn't "Burning" - It's Being Burned
This is a thing that is happening right now, and (taking a page from the global warming playbook) a think I've been hearing from Bolsonaro's supporters is, "Who even knows how bad it is...deforestation is actually down." It's so sad to...