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Context 4, Part 4: The American Public Wants Term Limits for the Supreme Court
In this video, we discuss the growing trend of Americans wanting term limits for Supreme Court justices. Is this a good idea? What did Alexander Hamilton have to say about it?
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Context 5, Part 1: Mt. McKinley Renamed?!
In this episode of Context, we discuss the controversy surrounding the recent changing of the name of Mt. McKinley back to its original name of Denali. Donald Trump claims it is an affront to the state of Ohio, and he vows to change the...
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Context 5, Part 4: Was Adolf Hitler Elected?
In this segment of Context, we discuss the recent controversy concerning Bernie Sanders' comments on the 1932 Election in Germany which allowed Adolf Hitler to rise to a position of power in Germany. The Nazi Party won a plurality in the...
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Context 5, Part 2: A British Fort is Discovered in Upstate New York
In this episode of Context, Mr. Beat and I discuss the discovery of an unfinished British fort from the French and Indian War. Practices of British officers during the era are also discussed, as well as why people never visit historical...
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Context 5, Part 5: Japanese War Crimes in WWII and Europe's Migrant Crisis
In this segment, a conversation about Japanese atrocities in WWII devolves into a bonus conversation about the migrant crisis in Europe. A very nice discussion is held about Japan's use of Korean and Chinese women as sex slaves for...
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March of the Templars: The Crusades
In honor of the next section in my world history class, I made this introductory video. I'll admit to taking a lot of creative liberty with it, as the paintings from the various eras are all mixed up and many may not be very historically...
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Where did Trick or Treating Come From? (original)
This video briefly discusses the origins of trick-or-treating, including older customs such as souling and guising. Check out the young adult novel, Radio Road, by Reading Through History author Jake Henderson:...
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Context 5, Part 3: Secret Nazi Train is Discovered in Poland
In this episode of Context, Mr. Beat and I discuss a secret Nazi WWII train that is possibly loaded with loot that has been discovered in secret underground tunnels in Poland.
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History Brief: The US Invasion of Canada and the Battle of Long Island
In this episode of History Brief, the United States invades Canada and George Washington's army is defeated at Long Island. For teaching resources covering the American Revolution, check out our teacher's resource manual here:...
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History Brief: Ticonderoga and the Battle of Bunker Hill
In this episode, Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen capture Fort Ticonderoga, and the Patriots battle the British at Bunker Hill. For teaching resources to accompany this video series, click here:...
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History Brief: American Revolution, the Two Sides
In this episode of History Brief, the advantages and disadvantages of the Patriots and Redcoats during the American Revolution are discussed. Navies, economies, population, battle tactics, and leadership are highlighted. For teaching...
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History Brief: The Second Continental Congress and the Olive Branch Petition
In this video, Second Continental Congress meets and George Washington is selected to lead the Continental Army. For teaching resources to accompany this video series, click here: http://amzn.to/2rwik9g *** Like our Facebook page:...
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History Brief: Declaring Independence
In this episode of History Brief, the debate and events revolving around the adoption of the Declaration of Independence are discussed. For teaching resources covering this material, check out our teacher's resource manual here:...
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Context 6, Part 3: The CSS Hunley is Looking Sweet
In this segment of Context, we discuss the recent unveiling of the restoration work that has been done on the CSS Hunley, the confederate submarine which sank the USS Housatinic during the American Civil War, thus becoming the first...
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History Brief: The Declaration of Independence
In this episode of History Brief, the contents of the Declaration of Independence are discussed, including the Preamble, the Social Contract, the List of Grievances against King George III, and the Declaring of US Independence. For...
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Context 6, Part 2: Harney Peak - Let's Rename Everything!
In part 2 of episode 6, we discuss the proposal to change the name of Harney Peak. The story can be found here:...
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Context 6, Part 4: Free For All
World Economies, ISIS, Jimmy Carter, Nobel Prizes, and the Navy Seals. This segment of Context was simply a free for all!
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History Brief: The Committee of Five
In this episode of History Brief, the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration of Independence is explained. For teaching resources to cover this material, check out our teacher's resource manual here:...
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Context 6, Part 1: The Republicans and Women on the Money
In part 1 of Episode 6, we discuss the Republican candidates and their choice for a woman to be placed on the ten dollar bill. Ridiculousness ensues. Check out Mr. Beats Youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/iammrbeat Check out...
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Cynical Historian Attempts to Explain Nuclear Fission to an Okie
I ran a test recording during part of the post Context discussion with Cynical Historian and he attempted to explain nuclear radiation to me. As a result, this exchange was captured. This guy has quite an unbelievable breadth of...
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History Brief: The Battle of Saratoga
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History Brief: Help From France
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History Brief: The Leadership of George Washington
In this video, the leadership qualities of George Washington are discussed. Five of his most vital leadership skills were toughness, persistence, bravery, and talents for motivation and organization. Check out our American Revolution...
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History Brief: Victories at Trenton and Princeton
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