A riveting Betcha Didn’t Know from American History…. Lauren Bradford delivers the true story of the only woman to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor! You’ll wonder why you never heard this one!!!
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.
Animals in WWI
An incredible Betcha Didn’t Know right out of the annals of history…but never included in anyone’s history book! From brand new Captain Julie Richard, a fascinating story about the animals who fought in World War I !!!
Turning Point
Has your life been moving in a direction that doesn’t feel right? Maybe you need a course correction! Dr. Mark Foley unpacks an incredible and heroic story about Rear Admiral Wade McClusky and his major role in the Battle of Midway during WWII.
With the Director of the FBI, the Head of the IRA, and…the Brighton Bomber
Have you ever wondered if our society has “crossed the rubicon?” Do you ever watch the news and have thoughts of “all downhill from here?” Is there a concept or principle we don’t understand…something we can do that has been overlooked? I believe the answer is “yes,” and I WAS THERE the day a story of bombs, lies, and espionage came together in a way that changed my life.
Warning Labels
Just unloaded from the content barge, a long awaited, short video by Andy Andrews that actually needs a Warning Label…one that should say: Warning! This Betcha Didn’t Know about Warning Labels is extremely funny!
The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
Watch and listen to Edgar Harrell as he delivers a first hand account of surviving shark infested waters for 4 1/2 days during World War II after his battleship was torpedoed. Here is the first video of a new series: I WAS THERE…the sinking of the USS Indianapolis!
Alexander Graham Bell
Yes, he invented the telephone, but do you know what else Alexander Graham Bell did? Once, he actually set a record for speed on water! Join Leslie Anne Tarabella with a fun and fact filled ride from the Betcha Didn’t Know dock!
The Antarctic Snow Cruiser
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…!
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.