Dive into the past with unique videos that highlight key historical events, figures, and moments. From ancient civilizations to modern history, these resources are perfect for stimulating interest and discussions in your classroom.
Betcha Didn’t Know that Mt. Rushmore is not technically finished… And are you aware of its even bigger neighbor—the Crazy Horse Memorial? Watch and listen as Dr. Mark Foley guides you through the secrets of these two massive monuments. Plus you’ll hear about the hidden chamber deep inside Mt. Rushmore…and the historical documents sealed inside!
There are six service branches of the United States Armed forces, but did you know they’re always listed in a specific order? Watch and listen as Monica Earley covers the founding date and motto of each branch in this fascinating Betcha Didn’t Know!
Do you love potato chips? Does it irritate you to buy what you believe to be a FULL bag of potato chips, only to find out when you open it that half the bag is…MISSING? Did you know potato chips were created by…an irritated chef? Grab a [half] bag and listen up! In this Betcha Didn’t Know with Armon Newton, you’re going to learn everything you never knew you needed to know about the potato chip!
It was April of 1789… and the first ever inaugural address by an American president was underway. Among other phrases that seem indecipherable to us today, George Washington referred to the “vicissitudes incident to life.” But what does THAT mean? Watch and listen as Dr. Mark Foley unpacks the legendary wisdom of the nation’s chief civil servant, explains what Washington was saying, and boils it all down to a very simple (but sometimes hard to follow) rule. Enjoy the latest episode of: In Other Words!
At 1,715 pages, the Sears catalog had everything the families of 1964 needed for style, comfort and entertainment. Grab a seat by the coffee table, and flip through the past with Leslie Anne Tarabella.
Monica Early, the former Chief of Protocol for Air Force Special Operations is here to set the record straight on “do’s and don’ts” with the American flag.
Have you ever wanted the inside scoop or wished you could be a fly on the wall? Well, here’s your chance! Listen as recording artist T.G. Sheppard relates one of the most fascinating life stories of all time: I Was There…with Elvis Presley!
Watch and listen as Rose Schindler talks about growing up in Czechoslovakia and how things began to change for Jews when she was a young girl. In just a few short years, she and her family were required to relocate by train to a place unknown—the Auschwitz concentration camp.
When you think of a fair, you probably imagine the garden variety deep fried twinkies or oreos… and deep fried everything else! But did you know the most recognizable fair food was actually invented by a dentist? Get the scoop…actually get yourself a double scoop on this Betcha Didn’t Know!
It all started in 1953 when a small business set out to create a line of rust-prevention products for the aerospace industry…only it took 40 tries to perfect the formula. Today, that formula is hidden in a secret vault—somewhere in California. Think you know the recipe?
Did you know the American Civil War BEGAN and ENDED in the same man’s house? His name was Wilmer McLean and his story remains one of the most peculiar coincidences in American history.
Great Britain’s economy was in shambles, unemployment was high, and bitter disagreements were choking the effectiveness of the government. In such a situation, how does a leader maintain composure and cast a vision for the country that calms anger, delivers hope, and creates buy-in for the work ahead? This is how Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher did just that in her speech known as “The Lady’s Not For Turning”…In Other Words!