Weird History
Hygiene During The French Revolution
Today, we think of 1700s-era France as a period of unwashed and unparalleled squalor. While this is partially a misconception, it does contain some truth. During the 18th century, people's attitudes towards personal hygiene were laxer...
Math Fortress
Geometry: Measurement of Angles (Level 1 of 9)
In this video we will review how to name angles, we will then go over how to measure angles.
Bedtime History
Ben Franklin
Benjamin Franklin is one of the most well-known Founding Fathers of America. He helped write both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, although these accomplishments are not the only reason why Benjamin Franklin is...
WYPR
The Role of Slaves During the War of 1812
The War of 1812 between the United States and Britain is typically framed as a second war for independence. Less commonly known is the story of American slaves who were able to use the war as an opportunity to negotiate their freedom....
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Tejanos and the Texas Revolution
Learn more about the Tejanos and the Texas Revolution.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Napoleon Bonaparte
This video provides a brief overview of Napoleon Bonaparte's life and his impact on Europe. It explores his rise to power, his military campaigns, his reforms in France, and ultimately, his downfall. The video highlights the importance...
Mazz Media
Our Sun
Through telescopic video and photos combined with animated graphics, students will learn about the layers of the sun and its effects on earth, the moon and all the objects in our solar system and the universe.
Step Back History
The Prison Ships of the American Revolution
Imagine being forced to row on what your captors call your last voyage. You slowly approach a towering black hulk of a ship. As you approach, a thousand horrible stenches, and the moans and groans of the dying assault your senses. With...
Bedtime History
Marquis de Lafayette and the American Revolution
Marquis de Lafayette played a key role in the American Revolution. Born in France to a noble family, Lafayette strongly supported the American colonists’ desire to gain independence from Britain, one of his own country’s enemies. So,...
Bedtime History
The American Revolution
The American Revolution is America’s founding story, told and retold for generations. The founding generation of Americans, led by such famous names as Washington, Franklin, Adams, and Jefferson, are credited with leading the American...
msvgo
Formation of Solar System
It explains the formation of our solar system and describes the Sun and the planets as members of the solar system.
Bedtime History
Making the U.S. Constitution
After the American Revolution, America was free from Great Britain and finally existed as its own country. However, America now lacked a set of laws to govern it. At the time, the states were not united, and each state had its own set of...
Mazz Media
Shay's Rebellion
This program examines the people, places and events that led to Shay’s Rebellion. Students will learn about the weaknesses of the United States’ original federal government established under the Articles of Confederation. Viewers will...
Visual Learning Systems
Earth's Rotation and Revolution Review
This video is a review of the Earth's Rotation and Revolution series. In this video, we explore the fascinating concepts of Earth's rotation and revolution. We learn how Earth revolves around the sun in an orbit, taking 365.25 days for a...
Wonderscape
History Kids: The True Story of the Battle of the Alamo
Learn all about the Battle of the Alamo between Texans and the Mexican government, the events that led up to it, the individuals involved, and the controversy surrounding what was history versus myth. This program teaches the viewer that...
WYPR
Birth of our National Anthem
Many of us have heard the “Star-Spangled Banner,” America’s national anthem that was written in 1814. But what do we know about how it was written? This audio story discusses the 200th anniversary of the writing of America’s national...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Examining Famous Events in American History
In this video, the speaker discusses some famous events in early American history and examines whether they are fact or fiction. They debunk the myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree, explore the true story of Paul Revere's ride,...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Russian Revolution Explained in 3 Questions
Learn about the Russian Revolution of 1917 by considering its causes, the royal family, and Bolshevik control.
Next Animation Studio
The revolution that’s filling the sky with small satellites
A quiet and often overlooked revolution has taken place in the way satellites are manufactured and operated.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Karine van der Beek - Human Capital in the Industrial Revolution
Did the industrial revolution increase the relative demand for skilled labor, or decrease it?
So far, answers to this question largely have been based on conjecture. But for the first time a unique and comprehensive set of evidence of...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Michael Shellenberger: Energy and the Economics of Renewables
In this interview we discuss the impact of Schumpeter's concept of creative destruction in economic thinking - and specifically in energy. Most crucially we debate the issues surrounding conservation and the use of new oil and gas...
Professor Dave Explains
Thomas Jefferson: Author of the Declaration of Independence (1801 - 1809)
Thomas Jefferson was quite an interesting fellow. He was definitely a genius, as he was an expert in pretty much everything you could be an expert of. He was a great writer, too. But there is a little of hypocrisy in there for good...
Step Back History
Canadian Nationalism and the War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a huge conflict for the narratives of both Canada and the United States. At the War of 1812 bicentennial, Canada had a massive nationalistic display that was profound... weird. Let's talk about Canadian nationalism...
PBS
Would You Have Joined the American Revolution?
It may seem obvious, but only 40-45% of colonists supported the cause. It's not as simple as it may appear!