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History Brief: The Salem Witch Trials
The following video provides a brief introduction to the Salem Witch Trials. Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmarshdawg77 Check out our TpT store:...
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The History of Jack o' Lanterns
The following video provides a brief history of the Jack o' Lantern, including the Irish legend of "Stingy Jack", and how Irish immigrants brought the custom to America. Get Radio Road here: https://amzn.to/2SmqCeZ Like our Facebook...
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Who is Dracula?
This video gives a brief description of the history of the character Dracula, both in literature and in film. Get Radio Road here: https://amzn.to/2CDh2ip art at 1:12 by Basil Gogos art at 1:23 by Vassilius at Deviant Art -...
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Who is Frankenstein?
This video contains a brief history of Frankenstein's Monster, including his origins in the novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, popular films, and overall impact on the American culture. Get Radio Road here: https://amzn.to/2EHeUJb...
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Albert Sydney Johnston in Command: Army of Tennessee
Sorry, but due to serious computer errors, malfunctions, and a middle of the night Microsoft restart (long story), the only version of this video that I escaped with is in 480P. Get The Ashes of Our Fathers here:...
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40 Haunting Images from WWI
A video I put together to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of Armistice Day and the end of World War I. It is merely a compilation of 40 of the more haunting photos I have collected over the years concerning the topic of WWI. Like...
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How Athletic was Abraham Lincoln: Civil War Talk
Get the Ashes of Our Fathers here: https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Our-Fathers-Battle-Franklin/dp/1975789423/ In this video, I discuss Lincoln's prowess as an athlete. I attempt to find evidence to back up the tales of the 16th President of...
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What is Taps?
The following video provides a short history of "Taps", the song traditionally played at military funerals in the United States. The end of the video also includes one verse of "Taps" played in its entirety. Like our Facebook page:...
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Babe Ruth Biography
This video gives a brief description of the life of the legendary baseball player, Babe Ruth. Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmarshdawg77 Check out our...
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What is Impeachment?
This video provides a basic introduction to the concept of impeachment, including its origin, history, and the process used to impeach officials and remove them from office. Like our Facebook page:...
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The Star of Bethlehem
The following video provides a brief introduction to the Star of Bethlehem, including several plausible theories as to what the Magi actually saw in the sky over Judea. Like our Facebook page:...
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A History of the Democratic Party
This video provides a brief introduction to the history of the Democratic Party, including its origins, as well as significant victories in presidential and congressional elections. Like our Facebook page:...
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The Bizarre Life of Boston Corbett
Get the Ashes of Our Fathers here: https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Our-Fathers-Battle-Franklin/dp/1975789423/ The article is here: https://www.washingtonian.com/2015/04/12/the-man-who-killed-john-wilkes-booth/ This video documents the...
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Ask Teach: Ike's Biggest Mistake, Out of Touch Presidents, and Lee's Mistakes at Gettysburg
Get the Ashes of Our Fathers here: https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Our-Fathers-Battle-Franklin/dp/1975789423/ In this episode, I answer the following questions. 1) What was Eisenhower's biggest strategic mistake? 2:08 2) Who was the most...
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Belmont and Mill Springs: The Army of Tennessee
This video describes the battles of Belmont and Mill Springs during the early stages of the American Civil War. It is part of my video series documenting the history of the Confederate Army of Tennessee. Get the Ashes of Our Fathers...
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History Brief: Daily Life and Popular Culture in the 1950s
This video provides a brief overview of daily life in the 1950s, as well as a look at American popular culture during the decade. Check out Jake Henderson's "Original Spin" here:...
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The Battle of Salem Church: Alabama's Finest Hour
Get the Yellowhammer War here: http://www.uapress.ua.edu/product/yellowhammer-war,5740.aspx Get the Ashes of Our Fathers here: https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Our-Fathers-Battle-Franklin/dp/1975789423/ In this video, I discuss a chapter...
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History Brief: The Works Progress Administration (WPA)
One of the most ambitious programs enacted by the Franklin Roosevelt Administration during the Great Depression was the Works Progress Administration (WPA). What was the WPA? What kinds of projects were they concerned with? Like our...
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History Brief: the Rise of Fundamentalism
This video gives a brief explanation of the rise of Christian fundamentalism in the United States during the 1920s. It gives special attention of Billy Sunday and Aimee Semple Mcpherson. Like our Facebook page:...
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History Brief: 1960s Daily Life and Pop Culture
The following video provides a brief glimpse into daily life in 1960s America, including many of the broad trends in popular culture. Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ Follow us on Twitter:...
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History Brief: Calvin Coolidge
This video gives a brief description of the life and presidency of Calvin Coolidge. Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmarshdawg77 Check out our TpT store:...
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History Brief: Warren G. Harding
This video gives a brief biography of President Warren G. Harding. For teaching resources covering this material: https://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Twenties-Jake-Henderson/dp/1511531738/ Like our Facebook page:...
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The Stonewall Riots
The following video provides a brief introduction to the events which took place near the Stonewall Inn in 1969. This uprising is viewed by many as the beginning of the gay liberation movement. Like our Facebook page:...
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History Brief: Civil Defense at School (1950s Cold War)
This video gives a brief description of Civil Defense preparations made in public schools during the height of the Cold War. Teachers, check out our store on TpT: http://bit.ly/2fSXb3V *** Music Provided by Piano Horror:...