History in the Raw
This page discusses the importance of primary documents and uses them to illustrate historical concepts such as the subjective nature of written history, the intimate view of historical people's lives that primary documents can provide, and the importance of developing analytical skills when reconstructing history.
All About Astrology : Understanding the History of Astrology
Understanding the history of astrology is as important as understanding your actual sign, get astrological compatibility advice and information on signs and the zodiac in this video.
History of Astrology
Most are familiar with Astrology in horoscopes found in newspapers and magazines. Basing their destiny on a particular month a person is born in. Following within one of the 12 zodiacal signs : Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagitarrius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces. But unknown to most, Astrology is a complex art that develops an INDIVIDUAL horoscope based on the persons time of birth, city of birth and year of birth. Astrology Today tracks the various changes and evo
Learning About Immigration through Oral History
This is a lesson plan where a team of middle-school students search the Library of Congress website and other resources to learn how to conduct oral history interviews.
Living History Project
This is a place where students can learn about the oral history interview process. The site includes examples of how to conduct interviews with people in the community and collect and analyze their life histories. The site links to life histories that were written for the U.S. Works Progress Administration ...
Mapping My Spot in History
This lesson helps students become proficient at observing and interpreting maps, learn architectural and cartographic terms, appreciate their own role in affecting history, and contribute to a panoramic map of their town.
Vietnam war history - 1 of 4
CAUTION: violent scenes - viewer discretion advised. How the US got involved in Vietnam.
This Land is Your Land? This Land is My Land! Mapping the History of Territory Acquisition in the US
In this lesson, students will research the many territory acquisitions in United States history and create an annotated map that tells the history of U.S. expansion.
Once Upon a Word ... Exploring the History behind Words
In this lesson, students consider slang words of Irish origin, research words rooted in Greek or Latin as found in The New York Times, create informative word charts, and write reflective essays exploring the origins and use of contemporary slang.
It's Alive! Bringing History to Life by Creating Hands-On Museum Exhibits
In this lesson, students will create proposals for hands-on, interactive and/or multimedia museum exhibits that bring different historical figures, eras, events, groups, or movements to life.
Valentine's Day History
This episode we take you on a quick and dirty (and occasionally bloody) history of Valentine's Day. The story of this holiday and its patron saint is still a bit of a mystery. From Roman pagan festivals (Lupercalia), to saintly love letters sent from jail, the truth behind the origins of Saint Valentine's Day continue to elude us. (Professional video, but slightly racy.)
The History of Valentine's Day
This video explores the history and legends surrounding Valentine's Day. (Professional video with a speaker and a heart suspended in the background.)
History of Valentine's Day
This video takes a look at the history of the heart-filled holiday.
Slovene History and Legends
Slovene History and Legends
Latvian Language, History, Society and Culture
Latvian Language, History, Society and Culture
Latvian Language, History and Culture
Latvian Language, History and Culture
Video Interview - Czech History
Video Interview - Czech History
Video Interviews - Covering Czech: Economy, History and Literature
Video Interviews - Covering Czech: Economy, History and Literature
The beginning of Estonian history
The beginning of Estonian history
Estonian History
Estonian History
