Wonderscape
Indigenous Life in Pre-Colonial California
Explore the rich history of indigenous peoples in California before the arrival of European colonizers. Learn about their diverse cultures, trading networks, and sustainable practices, as well as the disruptive impact of Spanish...
Wonderscape
Indigenous Peoples of the American Southwest: A Cultural Journey
Host Shauna, from the Stellat'en First Nation, guides viewers through the heritage of the American Southwest's Indigenous peoples. The video explores the history, resilience, and cultures of tribes like the Hopi, Navajo, and Mojave,...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: The First Settlement - St Augustine Florida
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. This video looks at the first European settlement in North America that predated Jamestown Virigina. The video also looks...
Curated Video
The Resilience and Rediscovery of Quinoa
This video covers the history and characteristics of quinoa, an ancient grain that has gained popularity in recent years. The video also explores the rediscovery of quinoa by Americans in the 1970s and its cultivation in various...
Curated Video
The History and Making of Churros
Churros are a fried dough dish popular in Spain, Portugal, and the Americas. Learn how this dish is made and how it may have spread from China to the West.
Weird History
Charles II Health Issues Plunged Europe Into War
He could barely eat because of his disfigured jaw. He suffered from rickets, hallucinations, and an oversized head. He was impotent and infertile. Charles II of Spain, king of one of the largest empires in the world, was barely able to...
Curated Video
The History and Making of Chocolate
The Mayans and the Aztecs began consuming and cultivating chocolate, or Xocolati. When Spain colonized Mexico in the 1600s, chocolate became a popular food in Europe too. Learn how chocolate preparation changed from the bitter powder...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - The European Westward Movement
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: Spanish Settlements - Introduction And Background
Chronicles the exploits of Cortes, De Soto, and Coronado; and Spanish incursions into South & Central America, Mexico and the American Southwest. This video introduces the context of Spanish exploration of North America and their...
Crash Course
The Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards
Delve into the complex social and political structures of Native Americans prior to the arrival of European colonists. This video provides an overview of pre-Columbian America, with particular regard to the the colonization efforts of...