A space elevator that hangs in Earth orbit is a lot more realistic than one would think, says professor George Zhu of Toronto’s York University.

Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...

NIST's Manufacturing Extension Partnership program (MEP) works with U.S. manufacturers on developing new products, identifying new customers and reducing costs. Two of these clients share theirs stories in this video. The first, PFM...

The LGBTQ+ community took a stand in 1960s America. Discriminated against because of their sexuality and gender identity, they campaigned for a fairer, freer society in a time of social and political upheaval in America.

In 1970s New York, 16-year-old Jamaican immigrant Clive Campbell (aka DJ Kool Herc) used his trusty turntables to loop funk records and bring the beat. In the process he helped create one of America's true art forms: hip hop.

The video discusses the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City. It highlights the festival's success, lineup of famous artists, diverse music genres, and the vibrant culture of New York City. It also mentions the challenges of...

The Harlem Renaissance was an explosion of African American culture and creativity that began in 1920s New York.

This clip offers a brief introduction to the States in the Middle Atlantic Region of the United States.

This video provides a historical account of the sinking of the USS Maine in 1898, which played a significant role in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. It explores the events leading up to the explosion, the role of yellow...

When you think of American tough guys, who springs to mind? Probably not the President. But two-term Commander-in-Chief Teddy Roosevelt was hard as nails.

This video is a lesson on identifying nouns in sentences. It explains that nouns are words that name persons, places, or things. The video provides examples and guides students on how to determine if a word is a noun by asking three...

An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the American Revolution, how it started, who were the main players and some of the critical battles which saw the formation of the United States of America.

The Flatiron building had been painted and photographed by artists for over a century because it looks so different, but the parts that draw on tradition are just as interesting.

The video is a biography of Samuel Morse, the inventor of the telegraph and Morse code. It covers his early life as an artist, his personal tragedies, and his determination to revolutionize communication. The video discusses Morse's...

Greta Thunberg will be sailing across the Atlantic on a zero-emissions sailboat in order to attend climate talks in New York.

Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...

In this video, the teacher discusses the life and significance of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and how Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world. The video covers various topics such as the origins of Saint...

James Madison was a tiny fellow, but he packed a political punch. He was absolutely pivotal in the drafting of both the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and he started the Democratic-Republican Party with Thomas Jefferson, all before...

So you wanna learn about American History, eh? Whether you are a history buff, or you want to figure out how America got to the screwed up place it's in now, this is the place to start your quest for knowledge! Each chapter will tell the...

Teenage student explains how young people are taking action on Global Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

A short history of the Irish Potato Famine which hit Ireland from 1844-1849. Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.

This video helps students to learn that a comma is a punctuation mark and shows how it is used in grammar. Through live action video, animation and graphics, students will come to understand how to use commas to write dates, addresses...

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

Learn different idioms and expressions to say IT'S HOT!!! in American English. Phrases: hot as Hades, hot as hell, it's a scorcher, it's so hot, you could fry an egg on the sidewalk. Ridiculously hot. Super hot. Wicked hot.