Podcast53:09
NASA

‎Houston We Have a Podcast: Total Eclipse Over America

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Dr. Mark Matney, Space Debris Scientist and Astronomer, talks about the science and history of eclipses. He also describes the total solar eclipse that will sweep over the U.S. on August 21, 2017, and how to safely view it. HWHAP Episode 7.
Instructional Video1:47
Makematic

The Quill Pen

K - 8th
How the quill pen helped to promote literacy in North America and played a part in the founding of the nation.
Instructional Video16:42
Music Matters

The Mannheim School of Composers - Music History

9th - 12th
The Mannheim school of composers, led by Stamitz, steered significant musical developments during the second half of the eighteenth century. This music history lesson explains some of their most significant innovations and explains the...
Instructional Video13:48
Institute for New Economic Thinking

D'Maris Coffman: Bringing History to Economics

Higher Ed
This episode features grantee D'Maris Coffman of the Centre for Financial History talking about her organization's commitment to a New Financial History and what the fruits of their approach can tell us about modern debt...
Instructional Video2:07
Curated Video

The Anti-Masonic Party

9th - Higher Ed
Learn about the Anti-Masonic Party and how it challenged elitism at the highest echelons of US government.
Instructional Video2:10
Makematic

The Horn Work

K - 8th
It struck fear into the hearts of the British – rising 30-feet high and stretching three blocks long. The most terrifying object in US history – the Horn Work!
Instructional Video1:40
Makematic

Pieces of Eight

K - 8th
In this video, viewers will learn the story behind pieces of eight, the Spanish coins that we most associate with pirates!
Instructional Video2:21
Makematic

Peggy Shippen

K - 8th
In this video, viewers will learn about Peggy Shippen, the Philadelphia IT Girl who spied for the British during the American Revolution.
Instructional Video3:37
Jabzy

Scotland and the Slave Trade - Stuff That I Find Interesting

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Scotland and the Slave Trade
Instructional Video1:55
Curated Video

Whiskey Rebellion

9th - Higher Ed
Whiskey fanned the flames of a Pennsylvanian tax uprising that lasted for three years!
Instructional Video2:17
Curated Video

The Chinese Massacre Explained

9th - Higher Ed
The Chinese Massacre of 1871 was the deadliest lynching in U.S. history – wiping out 10% of LA’s immigrant Chinese population in the space of just a few hours.
Instructional Video2:15
Makematic

Peter Francisco

K - 8th
In this video, viewers will learn about Peter Francisco, the Hercules of the Revolution, and the tall tales that cemented his reputation.
Instructional Video2:08
Curated Video

Alexander Hamilton's Writing Desk: The Laptop Precursor

9th - Higher Ed
The average American will send and receive around 3,000 text messages every month. But Founding Father Alexander Hamilton relied on his his trusty portable writing desk to draft countless letters and write some of the most important...
Instructional Video4:41
Institute for New Economic Thinking

Is History Important? [Robert Skidelsky]

Higher Ed
If we’re headed for a recession, blame the economists who flunked history class.History has long been downplayed by economists, even though it holds the keys to answering some of the most important questions today. Why did the stock...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Discovering Salem: History, Art, and Coastal Charm

Pre-K - Higher Ed
We're taking you on a virtual tour of Salem, a city with a rich history and unique attractions. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems and must-visit spots in this captivating destination.
Instructional Video3:32
Jabzy

Varangian Trade Route - Stuff That I Find Interesting

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Varangian Trade Route
Instructional Video2:41
Curated Video

Italy, Paestum, Temple of Neptune

12th - Higher Ed
The name Temple of Neptune is a misnomer from the 18th century, even though it was actually dedicated to the goddess Hera. The temple was also used to worship Zeus and another deity, whose identity is unknown. There are visible on the...
Instructional Video2:26
Makematic

The Case Shot

K - 8th
Learn about the case shot, as well as other cannon fired projectiles and the key role they played in the American revolutionary war.
Instructional Video2:02
Jabzy

Mongolian Renaissance - Stuff That I Find Interesting

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Mongolian Renaissance
Instructional Video2:16
Curated Video

Charity and Sylvia: A Federal Era Love Story

9th - Higher Ed
Sylvia Drake and Charity Bryant overcame many challenges to become pioneers of LGBTQ+ visibility in the United States.
Instructional Video5:27
Odd Quartet

Music History - Who Is Buried In Bach's Grave?

9th - 12th
One of the great mysteries of classical music. We explore the death of Bach and try to piece together where his remains actually ended up after all these years.
Instructional Video2:19
Curated Video

Age of Revolution: When Enough is Enough

9th - Higher Ed
In the late 1700s, three major revolutions changed the course of history in the name of freedom and equality. The Age of Revolutions bore witness to this change.
Instructional Video6:50
Jabzy

Free Cities and Forts - Stuff That I Find Interesting

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Free Cities and Forts
Instructional Video2:39
Jabzy

Selling Your Wife - Stuff That I Find Interesting

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Selling Your Wife