History of Black African Slavery and Colonization
a brief history of black african slavery and colonization. History, pictures and African music playing in the background of video.
Atlantic Slave trade - Documentary
This video refers to slave trade as the largest migration of people in world history before the 20th century. There is a description of what slave trade was like and how Europeans enslaved Africans for labor and treated these peoples as commodities.
The Triangle Fire
It was the worst factory fire in the history of New York City.
Late in the afternoon of Saturday, 25 March 1911, fire broke out at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company, located on the 8th, 9th, and 10th floors of the Asch Building. In less than five minutes fire snuffed out the lives of 146 workers. Video is a series of pictures with people who worked in the factory. Great information and pictures.
Triangle Factory FIRE, March 25, 1911 - Ladder 117 FDNY
On March 25, 1911, 147 victims of the Triangle Shirt Waist tragedy, the largest part of them young girls, either crashed to death in panic stricken leaps from ledges 100 feet above the ground or, were trapped within the building, having no way of opening the doors that had been locked to prevent theft. This Salmonese production shows a reenactment of the tragic events and history behind the Fire. Video shows historic video and then video from today.
The Berlin Wall: People's reactions
A video about the history of the Berlin Wall that physically and spiritually separated an entire city and its people for 28 years. There is footage and background music. You can see the workers building the wall and how people reacted. There are statistics showing the amount of people who died trying to cross the wall. The video finishes with images of the demolition of the wall.
The Life of Saint Bernadette
A detailed profile of Saint Bernadette's life, including photos, music and history. Video is set to music and pictures show on screen, there are printed words that describe her life and events that happened in her life.
Swing Time - Rogers and Astaire
In this Swing Time clip you see the first true dance number with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers paired together. this film was made in 1936 and was a musical comedy set mainly in New York. It was considered by many to be the best dance musical that they did.
 In this Swing Time clip, Lucky, Astaire, saves Penny's, Rogers, job by showing how much she has taught him.
The first true dance number with th
War of The Century - Part 14
This part of the documentary shows that the  Red Army had a especial weapon. The especial tactics are explained. There are accounts of former Soviet and German soldiers retelling what they lived. Hitler's plans and Operation Winter Storm are explained. There is footage and there is reference to the difficulties the German army met. The video includes scenes of a 1942 German film that shows many real facts were hidden to the people.
A History of the Popes I chapter 1 part 1
In this series of videos on the history of the Popes, you will learn many historical facts about the Popes from the beginning to current times. Â It is presented in a format similar to what you might see on the history channel. Â There are six parts in Chapter 1.
A History of the Popes chapter 1 part 2
A continuation of the History of the Popes series.
A History of the Popes chapter 1 part 3
A continuation of the History of the Popes series.
A History of the Popes Chapter 2 part 1
A continuation of the History of the Popes series.
A History of the Popes chapter 1 part 4
A continuation of the History of the Popes series.
A History of the Popes chapter 1 part 5
A continuation of the History of the Popes series.
A History of the Popes chapter 1 part 6
A continuation of the series A History of the Popes.
The Christmas Tree
What is the origin and symbolism of this popular Christmas symbol? Video gives the history behind the Christmas tree.
Half Lion, Half Tiger - It's a Liger
This short film features ligers at a German Zoo. (Ligers are only bred and raised in captivity. Scientists are doubtful that a liger could exist in the wild.) Run time 01:22.
Fiscal Federalism
Fiscal federalism is the model of spending, taxing, and providing grants in the federal government system. The national government’s primary means of influencing state governments is giving money to states in the form of grants-in-aid. Grants-in-aid have a long history in the United States, dating back to the Confederation period. The nation’s leaders originally designed them to help fund agriculture, land grant colleges, and farm-related education. They grew to encompass many other types of
Harlem in Montmartre: Notes on the French Contribution to Jazz
Charles Hobson, producer of the PBS Great Performances program Harlem in Montmartre, brings to The New School the story of the jazz age in Paris between the First and Second World Wars, a fascinating but neglected piece of African American history. Inspired by William A. Shacks book of the same title, his documentary contains rare archival performance footage of James Europe, Josephine Baker, Sidney Bechet, Bricktop, Eugene Bullard, Django Reinhardt, and many more. Using photographs and film cli
Jazz - Excerpts from the Ken Burns Documentary-Introduction
Jazz is a uniquely American form of music. It is a combination of all different types of music and cultures. It is an improvisational art that is forever changing, but deeply rooted in the blues. Ken Burns examined its history, and stars, in a documentary which aired on PBS.
This clip is from the introduction to the program. (8:05)
