Instructional Video4:21
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Julius Caesar 3.1 Scene Summary

6th - Higher Ed
This video examines a pivotal scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," focusing on the dramatic moments of Caesar's assassination and the immediate aftermath as the conspirators confront the consequences of their actions. The video...
Instructional Video0:57
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Julius Caesar 3.1 Performance: Brutus and Cassius, Lines 165-184a

6th - Higher Ed
This video segment portrays a critical moment from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where the conspirators, led by Brutus, address Mark Antony after Caesar's assassination. Brutus attempts to justify their brutal actions, asserting that...
Instructional Video1:08
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Julius Caesar 3.1 Performance: Brutus and Cassius, Line 99b-119

6th - Higher Ed
This video showcases a crucial moment from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" where the conspirators, led by Brutus, justify their actions after assassinating Caesar. The scene powerfully captures the mixture of idealism and brutal reality,...
Instructional Video2:02
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Julius Caesar 3.1 Metaphor: Caesar as a Deer

6th - Higher Ed
This video explores Mark Antony's profound use of metaphor in his lament for Julius Caesar, comparing Caesar to a noble deer cornered and killed by hunters. It delves into the implications of these metaphors, enhancing understanding of...
Instructional Video7:41
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Julius Caesar 3.1 Interview: Brutus and Cassius Part 1

6th - Higher Ed
This video delves into the dramatic lead-up to Julius Caesar's assassination as he arrives at the Capitol, highlighting key interactions with ominous figures and foreshadowing his fate. It explores Caesar's disregard for the soothsayer's...
Instructional Video11:52
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Julius Caesar 3.1 Interview: Antony

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides an in-depth analysis of a pivotal moment in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" through an imaginative interview format with the character Mark Antony. Viewers will explore Antony's complex reactions and strategies...
Instructional Video10:50
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Julius Caesar 2.1 Interview Brutus

6th - Higher Ed
This video features a dramatic reenactment of a pivotal scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," focusing on Brutus's internal conflict over the decision to assassinate Caesar. It delves into his nighttime contemplations, conversations...
Instructional Video5:01
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The Legacy of John F. Kennedy: The Assassination That Shook the Nation

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. It explores the events leading up to the assassination, the immediate aftermath, and the lasting impact on...
Instructional Video5:01
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The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Tragic Moment in American History

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4th, 1968, and the aftermath that followed, including the impact on the Civil Rights movement and the controversial trial of James Earl Ray,...
Instructional Video16:01
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Battle of Xanthos: The Rise and Fall of the Second Triumvirate

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the political and military maneuvers during the tumultuous period following Julius Caesar's assassination, focusing on the rise of Octavian, the formation of the Second Triumvirate with Antony...
Instructional Video16:22
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Battle of Mutina: The Civil War of 43 BC

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the pivotal battles of Forum Gallorum and Mutina in 43 BC, showcasing the fierce clashes between Mark Antony's forces and the senatorial legions led by Hirtius and Octavian. The narrative...
Instructional Video2:31
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Library of Congress

9th - Higher Ed
Home to millions of books and manuscripts, the Library of Congress is a hub of culture and knowledge, pioneering digital accessibility while safeguarding America's rich history.
Instructional Video2:23
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The Untold Know Nothings

9th - Higher Ed
In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American politics.
Instructional Video2:19
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The Culper Spy Ring

9th - Higher Ed
With the Patriots at risk of defeat by the British during the American Revolution, Continental Army Commander George Washington relied on the Culper Spy Ring for timely and accurate information about the enemy's intentions.
Instructional Video2:13
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Immoderation: Huey Long

9th - Higher Ed
Huey Long's rise from rural Louisiana to U.S. Senator was marked by immoderation, as promises turned to power grabs and corruption, ultimately leading to his downfall.
Instructional Video2:17
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Election of 1912: Third Party

9th - Higher Ed
In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt's bold creation of a new political party, the Bull Moose Party, challenged rivals Taft and Wilson, forever altering the political landscape of the United States.
Instructional Video2:13
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Caretakers and Confidants: Presidential Valets

9th - Higher Ed
Presidential valets have been a mainstay at the White House since its earliest days. They not only perform vital tasks for the President, but act as confidantes and companions in the most trying of circumstances.
Instructional Video2:19
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The Secret Service

9th - Higher Ed
They’re the shadowy agents who keep the President safe – but what is the Secret Service and why was it formed?
Instructional Video3:00
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Emma Goldman: Radical Activist

9th - Higher Ed
Anarchist Emma Goldman, once named the most dangerous woman in America by the FBI, left behind a complicated legacy. But who was this young radical and what did she believe in?
Instructional Video2:30
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The Harlem Cultural Festival: Summer of Soul

9th - Higher Ed
The Harlem Cultural Festival, also known as the Black Woodstock, was a watershed moment for Black culture in America that history almost forgot.
Instructional Video2:30
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Vice President

9th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video3:44
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Lincoln Wasn't the Only Target

12th - Higher Ed
I don’t know about you, but the impression I always got of Lincoln’s assassination was that John Wilkes Booth was an actor who really, really hated the president and so in the middle of his show he snuck into the president’s box and...
Instructional Video5:36
Hip Hughes History

Music in History: Blackbird (The Beatles)

6th - 12th
A new series focused on analyzing important songs in history. Listen to “Blackbird” here➡️ • The Beatles - Bla...
Instructional Video10:35
Hip Hughes History

Shooting a President: The Reagan Assassination Attempt Explained

6th - 12th
A summary of the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981 including a look at John Hinkley Jr and the effects of the shooting.