Wonderscape
Holiday Kids: History of the Calendar and New Year's Traditions Around the World
This video provides a brief history of the calendar and explores New Year's traditions and customs around the world. The video also discusses the tradition of making New Year's resolutions and the significance of the song "Auld Lang...
Learning Mole
The Louvre
In this video we explore the Louvre Museum in Paris - a wonderous feat of architecture.
Bedtime History
Lunar and Chinese New Year for Kids | Bedtime History
Step into the vibrant world of Chinese culture with an in-depth exploration of the fascinating history of Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. Spanning thousands of years, this annual celebration is steeped in tradition,...
Professor Dave Explains
Ronald Reagan: The End of the Cold War (1981 – 1989)
Ronald Reagan was the first celebrity to become president, and as we now know, he wasn't the last. His presidency saw huge changes in both economic and foreign policy. What were these changes? What were the ramifications? Let's get a...
Jabzy
New Year in April - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the New Year in April
One Minute History
Founding Brothers - Thomas Jefferson and John Adams - One Minute History
John Adams recruits Thomas Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence at the Second Continental Congress. Jefferson writes, Adams edits. After the American Revolution, their friendship flourishes in the courts of Europe, where...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
This Month in History. January: Holidays
This Month in History. January: holidays. Gregorian calendar new year begins; Shogatsu celebrated in Japan; Martin Luther King, Jr., Day; Holocaust remembrance day
One Minute History
108 Founding Brothers - One Minute History
John Adams recruits Thomas Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence at the Second Continental Congress. Jefferson writes, Adams edits. After the American Revolution, their friendship flourishes in the courts of Europe, where...
One Minute History
057 Mt. Everest Statistics - One Minute History
Mount Everest is Earth’s highest mountain at 29,019 feet above seal level and it continues to grow in height by 4 millimeters every year. For hundreds of years, the Nepalese called it Sagarmatha and the Chinese called it Chomolungma...
Mr. Beat
The United Nations Explained
Once upon a time there was a horrible war called World War One. It was devastating. It was horrible. All of the world's superpowers were at it, and it was supposed to be the "war to end all wars." After Germany was defeated, the side...
JJ Medicine
Metformin Side Effects (& Consequences)
Metformin Side Effects (& Consequences) Metformin is a common medication used to reduce blood glucose levels in diabetic patients and in other patients including those with polycystic ovary syndrome. However, metformin can also cause a...
Curated Video
The Ten Crucial Days that Changed the American Revolutionary War
Did you know that little over a year into the American Revolutionary War, the US army had been reduced to just 3,000 men? But over ten crucial days, all of that changed thanks to one man: George Washington.
Five Thousand Years
9 Things You Need to Know About the Lantern Festival (元宵節)
Lantern Festival is called Yuan Xiao Jie meaning Yuan Xiao Festival (元宵節) in Chinese. It falls on the 15th day of the 1st month on the Lunar Calendar and this year it’s on February 19th, 2019. The Lantern Festival officially marks the...
SciShow
Ancient Plagues & A New Pandemic
Hank explores the science behind the topics of the day, including a look at the current "pandemic" of concussions in professional sports and new insights into what really caused the worst plagues in human history, and what it portends...
Tate
A Brief History of Art Undressed with Dawn O'Porter | Unlock Art | Tate
Television presenter and writer Dawn O'Porter takes us on a whistle-stop tour of nudity in art, from its origins 25,000 years ago to the present day. With an unflinching gaze, O'Porter tackles the ever-changing rules of acceptability for...
Jack Rackam
European History in 1 Minute
This is a re-upload from 2018, but I figured since 95% of my audience wasn't subscribed at the time and a few people have asked me about where it went I should probably try putting it up again. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and...
Reading Through History
Christmas Television Specials
The following video provides a brief history of the animated Christmas television specials produced by the company known as Rankin/Bass. Get the workbook here: http://amzn.to/2gRAzhP **** Teachers, check out our holiday lessons:...
Reading Through History
Why do we send Christmas Cards?
The following video provides a short history of Christmas cards. Get the Christmas workbook: http://amzn.to/2gRAzhP **** Teachers, check out our holiday lessons: http://bit.ly/2gEbKs8 *** Follow us on Facebook:...
One Minute History
Lewis and Clark Expedition - One Minute History
After acquiring new territory from France in the Louisiana Purchase, President Thomas Jefferson wants to find out more about the land and its resources. Jefferson needs to establish an American presence in the region, so he commissions...
One Minute History
098 Lewis & Clark - One Minute History
After acquiring new territory from France in the Louisiana Purchase, President Thomas Jefferson wants to find out more about the land and its resources. Jefferson needs to establish an American presence in the region, so he commissions...
Mr. Beat
The United Nations Explained
Once upon a time there was a horrible war called World War One. It was devastating. It was horrible. All of the world's superpowers were at it, and it was supposed to be the "war to end all wars." After Germany was defeated, the side...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dr. M. Starita Boyce Ansari - The New 3Rs
In 2021, The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy IUPUI bestowed its highest global honor to Dr. M. Starita Boyce-Ansari for her years of service to the Black community. December 2020, Dr. M. Starita Boyce-Ansari founded The New 3Rs, Inc....
Curated Video
Christmas in the 18th Century part 3: Santa Claus and Other Traditions of the Georgian Christmas
In this video, we take a look at the evolution of Santa Claus and other traditions that emerged during the Georgian period. We explore how Santa Claus became a more prominent figure in the festive season, and how he began to merge with...