Julius Caesar, Part 3 of
This is an animated cartoon version, with subtitles, of the great classic by Shakespeare. Animation brings these stories to younger students. It uses Shakespeare's words and has the words at the bottom of the screen. Educators can pause the film to discuss the different passages. Suitable for older middle school and high school students. (5:05)
Welcome to North Korea
The winner of the 2001 International Emmy award for Best Documentary, Welcome to North Korea is a look at the conditions in modern-day North Korea. Dutch filmmaker Peter Tetteroo and his associate Raymond Feddema spent a week in and around the North Korean capital of Pyongyang to produce this outstanding film. Creative Commons license: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs; from www.archive.org.
The Dust Bowl Years
I was inspired to make this video after watching the History Channel's special presentation of "Black Blizzard" which described in depth how and why the Dust Storms of the 1930's happened. I knew the storms were bad, but in my wildest imagination I could never fathom the magnitude of destruction the phenomenon caused. How the people of the time made it through without going mad is truly astonishing. It is to the survivors and their families that I humbly dedicate this video.
Harry Truman-Inaugural Address
Harry Truman had been America's vice president for just a few months when FDR died, unexpectedly, on the 12th of April, 1945. A man Americans barely knew was now in charge of ending the war and leading the country. When Truman sought the presidency, in his own right, he was not at all sure he could win. When he did, he gave this inaugural address on the 20th of January, 1949. It was the biggest upset in history to this date.(17:54)
Wartime Propaganda
The federal government did not repeat the mistakes of the First World War, when doughboys marched off to fight "the war to end all wars." During the earlier conflict, the government entered into a high-powered propaganda campaign that proclaimed America was striving "to make the world safe for democracy." George Creel headed the Committee on Public Information, which turned out crude propaganda that demonized the enemy, particularly the German "Huns." One film that captured the mood was titled T
Arlington: Field of Honor
Tour one of America's most sacred places and explore its hallowed history in this powerful portrait. A place of civil worship-Arlington National Cemetery
Carl Sagan: Wanderers.
A ten minute professionally made video on man as a wanderer. A brief history of why man continues to look for new challenges. Also a good introduction into immigration, and space exploration...in the last decade man has had his inventions land on 70 places in space. Run time 10:00.
Introduction to Haiti (Vintage Film)
This vintage film is an introduction and brief history of Haiti which was filmed in 1942. The film contains many informational tidbits such as: Haiti means 'land of the mountains'. (The Native-Americans who were here before European explorers named the land.) Suitable for upper elementary to high school students.
UNA PIETRA SOPRA by Fabrizio Emigli
This video features a song, UNA PIETRA SOPRA, by pop artist Fabrizio Emigli. Emigli also composed the Italian lyrics for songs in Tim Burtion's film CHARLIE and THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY .
Learn About Memorial Day
This is a very brief look at the history and meaning behind the U.S. federal holiday. It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. At the time of its posting to WatchKnow, this was a Featured Video on YouTube. (00:42)
History of Memorial Day
This 3:37 video goes through the wars that America has been involved in as the history of Memorial Day is reviewed. This is a good video to show prior to the holiday and to develop an appreciation for what the day stands for. Best used with a handout on the wars and the numbers involved.
The Story of India- The Meeting of Two Oceans (pt. 2)
This documentary traces the part of Indian history beginning around 1000
with the presence of Islam on the subcontinent and the Islamic
influence on India.
The Story of India- The Meeting of Two Oceans (pt. 3)
This documentary traces the part of Indian history beginning around 1000
with the presence of Islam on the subcontinent and the Islamic
influence on India.
The Story of India- The Meeting of Two Oceans (pt. 4)
This documentary traces the part of Indian history beginning around 1000
with the presence of Islam on the subcontinent and the Islamic
influence on India.
The Story of India- The Meeting of Two Oceans (pt. 5)
This documentary traces the part of Indian history beginning around 1000
with the presence of Islam on the subcontinent and the Islamic
influence on India.
The Story of India- The Meeting of Two Oceans (pt. 6)
This documentary traces the part of Indian history beginning around 1000
with the presence of Islam on the subcontinent and the Islamic
influence on India.
Charles Drew, Part 1 of 4
Film documentary on the life and times of Charles Drew who did research 'in the field of blood transfusions, developing improved techniques for blood storage, and applied his expert knowledge in developing large-scale blood banks early in World War II, saving thousands of allied lives' (Wikipedia, 2009).
Charles Drew, Part 2 of 4
Film documentary on the life and times of Charles Drew who did research 'in the field of blood transfusions, developing improved techniques for blood storage, and applied his expert knowledge in developing large-scale blood banks early in World War II, saving thousands of allied lives' (Wikipedia, 2009).
Charles Drew, Part 3 of 4
Film documentary on the life and times of Charles Drew who did research 'in the field of blood transfusions, developing improved techniques for blood storage, and applied his expert knowledge in developing large-scale blood banks early in World War II, saving thousands of allied lives' (Wikipedia, 2009).
Charles Drew, Part 4 of 4
Film documentary on the life and times of Charles Drew who did research 'in the field of blood transfusions, developing improved techniques for blood storage, and applied his expert knowledge in developing large-scale blood banks early in World War II, saving thousands of allied lives'
