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The Founder Of Forensic Anthropology Was Wrong About Everything
Aleš Hrdlička is known as the founder of forensic anthropology, and remains a huge part of the story of the history of anthropology as a science. But his legacy of racism and just bad science is one that this field has been reckoning...
SciShow
Distant Volcanoes Collapsed Dozens of Empires
Volcanoes, climate change, and Chinese history may seem like three phrases spit out of a random word generator, but the three things are more inherently linked than one may assume.
Curated Video
Researching the Windrush in preparation for writing an essay
Pupil outcome: I can research the historical and social context of the Windrush in preparation for writing an essay. Key learning points: - The passengers of the Empire Windrush were seeking better job opportunities and a new life in...
Curated Video
Reading an Anglo-Saxon Bible extract
Pupil outcome: I can use reading skills to comprehend an extract from the Bible written in Old English. Key learning points: - The Anglo-Saxons inhabited Great Britain from the 5th Century. - The Anglo-Saxons included people from...
Curated Video
Exploring structure, allegory and genre in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Golding structures the text and subverts the traditional adventure novel genre. Key learning points: - The deaths in the novel drive the plot - they escalate in brutality and intention as the novel...
Makematic
Timeline Tutorial
A timeline is a tool that shows the order of events that happened in the past. In this video, learn how to use timelines and why they are important when studying history.
Makematic
Juneteenth
Every year on June 19th, the United States celebrates the end of slavery. In this video, learn about the history and meaning of Juneteenth.
Makematic
The First Great Migration
The Great Migration saw over a million African Americans relocate from the South to urban areas in the North, sparking significant cultural and social change.
Makematic
The Sons and Daughters of Liberty
In 1765, two secretive groups formed in Boston, Massachusetts to resist rising British taxes. The Sons and Daughters of Liberty forced the repeal of the Stamp Act and lit the spark of colonial independence.
Wonderscape
Understanding the End of the American-Indian Wars
This video explores key events leading to the end of the American-Indian Wars, including the Treaty of Fort Laramie, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and the Wounded Knee Massacre. It highlights how these events shaped the...
Wonderscape
History Myths: George Washington's Cherry Tree and Napoleon's Height
Uncover the truth behind popular historical myths, including George Washington's cherry tree story and his so-called wooden teeth. Learn how these legends were fabricated or exaggerated over time, and find out why Napoleon Bonaparte's...
Wonderscape
Exploring the Space Race: From Sputnik to Apollo
Delve into the captivating history of the Space Race, a pivotal era marked by intense competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. From the launch of Sputnik to the monumental Apollo 11 mission, discover the political...
Great Big Story
The Loudest Sound in History: Unraveling the Krakatoa Eruption of 1883
Dive into the astounding world of sound and explore the loudest noise ever recorded - the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883. From the humble decibels of everyday sounds to the earth-shattering 310dB produced by this volcanic explosion,...
Curated Video
Macbeth: Welcome to the Play
In just a few minutes, viewers are introduced to the historical context of 11th-century Scotland and Shakespeare's England, setting the stage for the play's exploration of ambition, loyalty, guilt, and sanity. With engaging narration and...
Curated Video
Exploring Apollo 11: The Historic Moon Landing Mission
Apollo 11 was the spacecraft that successfully delivered Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon in 1969. Learn about the structure of the spaceship and details of the mission.
Makematic
Let's Write With Intention
When authors and artists make art, they intentionally make decision – and the Intentional Writing Framework can help you create art too!
A&E Television
History.com: This Day in History
Students can gain an understanding of historical events by viewing events that happened today in a certain year. Browse through what happened today in the context of Civil War, Cold War, Old West, WWII, Vietnam history, and more! Online...
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History in Motion: Great Boston Fire, November 1872
Historical scenario in "real time" shows the Great Boston Fire of November 1872 and the results of a fire department ill-equipped to handle it. [3:10]