Instructional Video4:40
Bedtime History

The Great Depression for Kids

K - 12th
What is the tallest building in the world, and how was it built? In this video, we explore the incredible story of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Learn how this record-breaking skyscraper rises over 2,700 feet into the sky and what it took...
Instructional Video5:37
Bedtime History

The Cold War Explained | Soviet Union

K - 12th
After World War II, the world entered a tense time called the Cold War. In this episode, we’ll learn about the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union as they competed for power, technology, and influence. There were no...
Instructional Video4:46
Bedtime History

Joan of Arc: Fighting for France

K - 12th
Meet Joan of Arc, a brave young girl who changed the course of French history. At just a teenager, Joan believed she was called to help lead France to victory during a long and difficult war. Wearing armor and riding into battle, she...
Instructional Video8:02
Bedtime History

Independence Day | Fourth of July for Kids

K - 12th
The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On this day, the 13 American colonies officially declared their freedom from British rule. The...
Instructional Video6:07
Curated Video

History of the American West | The Wild West

K - 5th
Saddle up! In this episode, we head to the American West during the 1800s, when pioneers traveled across the plains in wagons, looking for new land. We’ll learn what life was like on the frontier—what people ate, how they built homes,...
Instructional Video8:10
Curated Video

Henry Ford for Kids

K - 5th
In this episode, we’ll learn all about Henry Ford, the man who made cars easier for people to buy! We’ll talk about how he came up with the idea of using big factories and an assembly line to make cars quickly and cheaply. Ford’s most...
Instructional Video3:56
Curated Video

Gettysburg Address for Kids

K - 5th
In this video, you’ll learn about the Gettysburg Address—one of the most famous speeches in American history. President Abraham Lincoln gave this speech in 1863 during the Civil War. He spoke at a place called Gettysburg, where a big and...
Instructional Video4:59
Curated Video

Ellis Island for Kids | New York

K - 5th
Come along as we explore Ellis Island, a place where millions of people first arrived in America long ago. In this video, you’ll learn what Ellis Island was, why it was important, and what it was like for the families who passed through...
Instructional Video7:03
Curated Video

American Flag for Kids

K - 5th
The American flag, also known as the Stars and Stripes, is a powerful symbol of freedom, unity, and patriotism. Featuring 13 red and white stripes representing the original colonies and 50 stars for each state, the flag has evolved since...
Instructional Video5:30
Bedtime History

Russian Revolution for Beginners | Lenin & The Bolsheviks

K - 12th
In this episode, we’ll explore the Russian Revolution—a time when people in Russia rose up to change their country. You’ll learn why many were unhappy with the king, or czar, and how workers and soldiers demanded a new way of life. We’ll...
Instructional Video5:25
Curated Video

History of the Red Fort in Delhi | Lal Qila

K - 5th
In this episode, we travel to India to explore the Red Fort, a beautiful and powerful symbol of history in Delhi. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 1600s, the fort is made of striking red sandstone and was once the home of...
Instructional Video5:55
Bedtime History

What was Manifest Destiny?

K - 12th
Learn about Manifest Destiny, the 19th-century belief that the United States was meant to expand across North America. This video covers the history behind the idea, key events like the Louisiana Purchase, the Oregon Trail, and the...
Instructional Video4:52
Bedtime History

Reconstruction Era for Kids

K - 12th
What happened after the Civil War ended? In this video, we take a simple look at the Reconstruction Era, the time when the United States tried to rebuild the South and reunite the country. Learn about the major changes, including the...
Instructional Video9:24
Curated Video

Constitutional Convention for Kids

K - 5th
In the summer of 1787, some of the greatest minds in American history gathered in Philadelphia to create a new framework for government. The Constitutional Convention was filled with fierce debates, high-stakes compromises, and visionary...
Instructional Video5:25
Bedtime History

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

K - 12th
Discover the story behind the Louisiana Purchase, one of the most important land deals in American history. In this video, we explain how the United States bought a huge amount of territory from France in 1803, doubling the size of the...
Instructional Video8:27
Curated Video

Ecology and Culture of Australia

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Australia has been shaped by 30 million years of isolation, adaptation, and evolution, creating a land of extraordinary creatures found nowhere else. At its heart is a cultural legacy upheld by Aboriginal people who have cared for the...
Instructional Video14:21
Curated Video

Make a GREAT First Impression in English!

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Make a good first impression. Learn how to correctly introduce yourself in English.
Instructional Video6:33
Food Farmer Earth

Grassroots Movements for a Pesticide-Free Community

12th - Higher Ed
A landscape designer initiates a project to transform her neighborhood into a pesticide-free zone, focusing on human health, particularly the wellbeing of children, pregnant women, and the environment. Through community engagement,...
Instructional Video6:12
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Robert L. Dilenschneider - Character: Life Lessons in Courage, Integrity and Leadership

Higher Ed
Bob Dilenschneider's book explores the concept of character—an essential quality built on courage, integrity, and leadership. Through profiles of influential figures such as Mother Teresa, Jimmy Stewart, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Father...
Instructional Video10:59
Professor Dave Explains

Ancient Egypt Part 2: The Middle Kingdom (2000 – 1500 BCE)

9th - Higher Ed
With the Old Kingdom covered it's time to move on to the Middle Kingdom. This began with Mentuhotep II and the 11th dynasty, after the first intermediate period, and lasted about 300 years. Who are the other rulers of this time period,...
Instructional Video9:26
Professor Dave Explains

Ancient Egypt Part 1: The Old Kingdom (3000 – 2000 BCE)

9th - Higher Ed
One of the most famous civilizations in antiquity is that of Ancient Egypt. Everyone knows about pharaohs and pyramids, but there is so much to learn about the numerous dynasties that ruled this land, and how this society evolved over...
Instructional Video11:19
Professor Dave Explains

The Eastern Mediterranean Part 1: The Canaanites and Israelites (2000 – 1000 BCE)

9th - Higher Ed
We've covered the first civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and other nearby areas. Now it's time to cover the earliest known civilizations in the region known as Canaan, so we will be looking at the Canaanites and Israelites. The...
Instructional Video7:39
Wonderscape

The Inflation Crisis of 2022: Causes and Consequences

K - 5th
The inflation crisis of 2022 happened because of several reasons, like people wanting to buy more things, problems with shipping and supplies, more people working from home, and the war between Russia and Ukraine. These issues made...
Instructional Video3:53
Wonderscape

Trying to Restore Economic Stability During Inflation

K - 5th
During the inflation crisis of 2022, the government came up with a lot of ideas to reduce the rate of inflation, including shrinking the money supply, finding new petrolium sources to lower gas prices, and building more houses to lower...