Christmas In New York City
Morgana celebrates the season with a New York City tradition... window shopping!
(Professionally produced video with both history and present-day
information.)
The Crash of the Hindenburg (4)
Finally, the crash occurs in New Jersey. Professional video with narration, film, and slides of the crash.
In the Land of Jim Crow: Growing Up Segregated
The experiences of living with de jure segregation in the South and de facto segregation in the North are recalled in vivid, first-hand accounts. Historical commentaries are interspersed with remembrances that are sure to stimulate discussions about racial segregation, its impact on society in general, and its influence on African American culture both in years past and today. A Kinocraft production and winner of several film-festival awards.Â
Black Panther Party
Video gives information about the history of the Black Panther Party. There are interviews done explaining the party.Â
Alcatraz History Part 1 of 7
This Is An Alcatraz Documentary From 1971 With Howard Duff. This Contains Rare Film And Interviews. Film shows the island and the buildings. Discusses the history of the jail and some of the people who were in the jail. This is an extraordinary story.
Alcatraz History Part 2 of 7
This Is An Alcatraz Documentary From 1971 With Howard Duff. This Contains Rare Film And Interviews. Film shows the island and the buildings. Discusses the history of the jail and some of the people who were in the jail. This is an extraordinary story.
Alcatraz History Part 3 of 7
This Is An Alcatraz Documentary From 1971 With Howard Duff. This Contains Rare Film And Interviews. Film shows the island and the buildings. Discusses the history of the jail and some of the people who were in the jail. This is an extraordinary story.
Alcatraz History Part 4 of 7
This Is An Alcatraz Documentary From 1971 With Howard Duff. This Contains Rare Film And Interviews. Film shows the island and the buildings. Discusses the history of the jail and some of the people who were in the jail. This is an extraordinary story.
Alcatraz History Part 5 of 7
This Is An Alcatraz Documentary From 1971 With Howard Duff. This Contains Rare Film And Interviews. Film shows the island and the buildings. Discusses the history of the jail and some of the people who were in the jail. This is an extraordinary story.
Alcatraz History Part 6 of 7
This Is An Alcatraz Documentary From 1971 With Howard Duff. This Contains Rare Film And Interviews. Film shows the island and the buildings. Discusses the history of the jail and some of the people who were in the jail. This is an extraordinary story.
Alcatraz History Part 7 of 7
This Is An Alcatraz Documentary From 1971 With Howard Duff. This Contains Rare Film And Interviews. Film shows the island and the buildings. Discusses the history of the jail and some of the people who were in the jail. This is an extraordinary story.
Golden Gate Bridge
California Travel Tips host Veronica Hill takes a closer look at the Golden Gate Bridge, one of the top San Francisco attractions. The Golden Gate Bridge is a six-lane bridge, it is about 1.7 miles from beginning to end with a 4,200 foot suspension span. It takes about an hour to walk across. The Golden Gate Bridge's history dates back to its proposal in 1916. Construction began in 1933, and $35 million later the bridge officially opened to tr
Chinatown Los Angeles
When you think of Chinatown, colorful paper lanterns, delightful dim sum and fierce Chinese dragons may come to mind. The truth is, Chinatown Los Angeles has all of that and more. Established in 1938, LA's New Chinatown along Broadway and Hill streets, makes a fun and exotic day trip. Chinatown history dates back to 1852, when the Chinese arrived in Los Angeles. Located on the site of Union Station, Old Chinatown fell into disrepair during the mid 1910s, and it was demolished. Today,
San Francisco Cable Cars
Join Emily for a virtual field trip to The City By the Bay. Meet "The-
Cable Car Guy." Learn about the history of cable cars and how they
work.(Professional video that has history as well as present-day materials.)
Teaching English : How to Write an Essay
When writing an essay, introduce a thesis at the end of the introduction, present an argument using credible information and provide a conclusion that addresses specific points within the thesis. Write a powerful essay that will help open discussion for debate with tips from Michael Walter Mitchell, who has a masters degree in education from the University of California, Los Angeles. He has been teaching English and history at various secondary schools.
Filmmaker: Paul Volniansky
Homeschooling: Teaching History
Make history an interactive subject at home with advice from a
homeschool specialist .Teaching history in a homeschool environment can be a fun experience using a book series, such as "American Girls" or "Little House on the Prairie," which can incorporate history into crafts and other activities.
Homeschooling: Teaching Art
Allow a creative homeschool student to experiment with art with
advice from a homeschool specialist in this video. The homeschool specialist explains that teaching art in a homeschool setting requires supplying lots of paper, markers, paint and other crafts. She give tips for buying paper and how to create a storybook. For more advanced co-op art students reserch and incorporate art history in the curriculum.
Pollock Painting LIVE(1950)
This film is a fragment (going on a loop) of the film of Jackson Pollock painting - it was shot by Hans Namuth (1950) and release(1950) and released as "Jackson Pollock 51" (1951). The sound is not synchronous, but can be understood and really makes you "feel" the time period.
Using Google News Timeline for Genealogy & Family History
This podcast shows how to use Google News Time line as a way to enhance family history research. It is an ideal tool for people who want to further their genealogy research. Lisa Louise Cooke, host of
the popular Genealogy Gems and Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcasts at http://www.genealogygems.tv shows you how to use the Google News Timeline step by step to learn more about your family tree. (9:05)
The joy of genealogy and family history
In this clip learn the reasons why people do genealogy and family history. Interviews with different people who have done genealogical research talk about their personal experiences from the family research.
