Japanese History of Edo period to Meiji Restoration(6/6)
Japan of Edo period(Bakumatsu). After this age, Meiji Restoration occur in japan. It is expressed by movie The Last Samurai.
History of the Automobile in the US
Detroit is where it started. This is a history (of sorts)of the automobile in Detroit.
Money - A Brief History Of The American Dollar - Part 2 of 2
Educational video explaining the Constitutional and legal history of the US Dollar. This video contains many high resolution images showing many examples of money. The video is made by an amateur and is critical of our present monetary system.
Money - A Brief History Of The American Dollar - Part 1 of 2
Educational video explaining the Constitutional and legal history of the
US Dollar. This video contains many high resolution images showing many examples of money. The video is made by an amateur and is critical of our present monetary system.
Economics on the United States History
Geared for the US Regents, this lecture explains the major differences between free market capitalism and capitalism under t Keynansian Economics. Made by a teacher. A good quality video.
The History of the United Nations
A quick run through of the birth of the UN and some of the major events in its history. The narrator speaks quickly making it a little hard to follow.
History and Functions of the United Nations
The history of the United Nations, as an international organization, has origins which begin in World War II. Since then its aim and activities have expanded to make it the archetypal international body in the early 21st century.
History Channel-History of Alabama
Video is from the History Channel series, "States". Video gives interesting information about the state and some famous people who came from there. Football and entertainers are discussed. The first trolley, first open heart surgery, the first rocket that put man on the moon came from Alabama. George Wallace's speech highlights are shown. Video shows interesting sites and pictures. (8:16)
California History
This is a student-created slidecast of California history by fourth-grader Mark Yamamoto.(Some very good information about CA geography and history)
Michigan's Lumbering History
Video shows the importance of lumbering and the white pine in the history of Michigan. Video shows the difference between white pine and green pine trees. Video also discusses the effects of lumbering on the landscape of Michigan.
Minnesota - The States - History Channel
This is a short video on the state of Minnesota from the History Channel. The video gives some good facts about the state. There are also good pictures.
Nevada-History Channel-The States
Part 1 of 2 video about Nevada. Video gives interesting facts about the state and shows many facts. (4:42)
Nevada-History Channel-The States
Part 2 of 2 video about the state of Nevada. Short video that gives interesting facts about the state and shows many pictures. Discusses the silver and gold found(Comstock lode). 1864-Nevada becomes a state. Thousands of men went to Nevada to try to mine the Comstock lode. (5:31)
Texas-History Channel-The States
Short video about the state of Texas. Video gives good facts and shows good pictures of the state. (2:35)
A Short Military History of the USA
Done with photos and music. This four minute video is more a salute to editing video. Nothing of value except as an example of what students can do when making videos.
History of Epilepsy
Doctor explains what epilepsy is and basic historical evidence of the disease, tracing back the disease to Hippocrates in 400 B.C. and the Bible. Traces the path of the disease and modern treatments and how they work. Professional produced. Grades 5-12. 3:41 min.
The History of Mathematics - BBC
Mathematics is the Empress of the Sciences. Without her, there would be no physics, nor chemistry, nor cosmology. Any field of study depending on statistics, geometry, or any kind of calculation would simply cease to be. And then, there are the practical applications: without math there would be no architecture. No commerce. No accurate maps, or time-keeping: therefore no navigation, nor aviation, nor astronomy.
French History
A video of a brief history of France. Well presented with many pictures.(Amateur video) It is a little disjointed but still informative.
Exploring History: Corinth, Mississippi and Shiloh National Military Park
"Exploring History: Corinth, Mississippi and Shiloh National Military Park" looks at two southern locations important to the outcome of the American Civil War and the years following. Explore Corinth, Mississippi and the Battle of Shiloh along with a group of students from the area." (25:58) WJLT TV episode
History of Mardi Gras A quick look at Mardi Gras and its history. Traditionally, Fat Tuesday is the last day for Catholics to indulge since it is the last day before Ash Wednesday, which kicks off the season of Lent. Mardi Gras is filled with traditions, two of which came about in 1872, when the Russian Duke Romanoff visited New Orleans for Mardi Gras, they thought they would give him a royal reception and named him king for a day. A king
