What weighed 75,000 pounds, could only move backwards, and had an airplane on top? America’s Snow Cruiser, of course! The story ends in Antarctica during World War II. Here’s how it all began…!
History
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.
The End of World War II???
World War II didn’t really end until 1974??? It’s true! Here’s the story…
The Art of Heists
Betcha Didn’t Know that a painting once stole the spotlight from the Olympics! In this episode, Andy Andrews reveals the jaw-dropping story of how Edvard Munch’s masterpiece, The Scream, was snatched right out of Norway’s National Museum on the very day the Winter Olympics kicked off in Lillehammer. With an unsecured window, outdated cameras, and a guard more focused on coffee than security, the scene was set for an audacious theft. Learn how this daring heist grabbed more global headlines than the Olympic opening ceremonies and dive into the murky world of art crime, where masterpieces vanish and resurface in the strangest ways. This tale is no brushstroke of luck – it’s a masterpiece of mischief!
Da Vinci’s To-Do Lists
Leonardo Da Vinci is known as one of history’s greatest minds. Ever wonder what he thought about on a daily basis? Join Emily Isbell on the Betcha Didn’t Know Dock and examine some of Da Vinci’s “To Do Lists” to find out!
Einstein’s Brain
Would you believe Albert Einstein’s brain was stolen and went missing for 40 years—only to turn up after traveling across the U.S. in a Tupperware container? Find out the history and final resting places (yes, that’s two) of the brain belonging to one of the smartest men in history.
Hamlet
To be or not to be? A bare bodkin? What does any of it mean?
Find out quickly as a two minute excerpt from Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1 is explained IN OTHER WORDS!