National Film Board of Canada
An Overwhelming Passion
In this concise portrait, director and art director Brigitte Haentjens talks about what inspires her work in theatrical creation. Her artistic choices are a response to a deep, dark need to rummage through a text until light bursts...
Curated Video
Calle Ocho: Miami's Biggest Latin American Festival
What began as a small block party in 1978 has become Miami's biggest annual party, famous for its conga line. Let's travel to Little Havana to experience Latin American food, dance, and more on Calle Ocho!
60 Second Histories
Disease and epidemic
A Victorian woman describes the way Dr John Snow removed the handle from the water pump to prove cholera was spread by contaminated water
60 Second Histories
Pyramids
An Egyptian priest explains what a pyramid is, it's purpose and their various shapes and designs.
60 Second Histories
What is BC and AD?
An explanation of BC and AD as well as BCE and CE and the reasons they are used.
60 Second Histories
British Empire - trading companies
A look at the various trading companies that grew up including the East India Company, the Virginia Company and the Venetian company amongst others
Curated Video
Chinese New Year: A Celebration of Tradition and Unity
This video provides an overview of the celebration of Chinese New Year, highlighting its cultural significance and traditions. It emphasizes that Chinese New Year is not only celebrated by the Chinese but also by many other Asian...
60 Second Histories
Rosa Parks: refuses to give up her seat on the bus
In the second of 3 clips, Rosa Parks tells the story of how she made a protest against the segregation laws by refusing to give up her seat on a bus.
Mr. Beat
The Difference Between Gambling and Gaming FCC v ABC
A game show gives away money and stuff, and the FCC gets all upset and tries to stop it.
Wonderscape
Social Studies Kids: Student Activism
This video explores the concept of activism and highlights the stories of young activists who are making a difference in various social and environmental issues. It emphasizes the importance of finding a cause you care about, educating...
Curated Video
Holi: The Festival of Colors and Celebration
Learn all about the Holi festival, a Hindu celebration of colors in India and Nepal. This video explores the origins of Holi, its significance, and how it is celebrated.
60 Second Histories
Norse farming and food
This video describes a Norse farmhouse, showing the animals they kept and the food they grew and ate including the ever-important ale.
60 Second Histories
Florence Nightingale - Scutari Hospital part 2
In part 5 of this series, Florence describes the time she spent at Scutari hospital and the practices she introduced there.
Knowledge
Thaipusam: A Sacred Hindu Festival of Devotion and Atonement
This video highlights the significance of Thaipusam, which is observed by Hindu communities worldwide. The video mentions that Thaipusam is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of War, and takes place over three days during the full...
60 Second Histories
Maya medicine
A Maya woman talks about medicine, doctors, midwives and healers; also a look at the illnesses and treatments they used.
Curated Video
Experience the Wild West at Calgary's Stampede
Join the Calgary Stampede, an annual festival held in Calgary, Canada! This video highlights the various activities and attractions at the Stampede, emphasizing its Wild West theme and the importance of wearing a cowboy hat. It mentions...
60 Second Histories
Introduction to the Roman Empire
This short video describes the Roman Empire and the countries it spanned such as Germany or Germania, France or Gallia and Britain which used to be known as Albion.
Curated Video
The Cherry Blossom Festival: Celebrating Friendship and Beauty
The Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC is a vibrant celebration of the friendship between the United States and Japan, marked by the blooming of thousands of cherry blossom trees. Learn about the activities it offers, variety of...
Curated Video
Saint Patrick's Day: The Worldwide Celebration of Irish Culture
This video provides a brief overview of Saint Patrick's Day, highlighting its worldwide celebration and the Irish traditions associated with it. It explains the origins of the holiday, the significance of wearing green, and the various...
Curated Video
Mardi Gras: The Colorful Celebration of New Orleans
Mardi Gras (or "Fat Tuesday") is New Orleans, United State's version of Carnival. It's a three-week long festival of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Learn about the history, symbolism, and customs of the festivities - and...
60 Second Histories
Building an Egyptian pyramid - part 2
A pyramid worker explains how the Egyptians moved the immense stone blocks.
Mazz Media
Modeling Everyday Social Skills- Reciprocal Conversation
In this video students model good listening skills and demonstrate how to have a successful and reciprocal conversation.
Curated Video
Dia de Muertos: Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones
This video explains Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Mexican tradition that honors the deceased. It explains the cultural significance of the holiday, including the belief that spirits of the dead are reunited with their loved ones....
60 Second Histories
Andreas Vesalius and The Fabric of the Human Body
Vesalius describes how he came to publish the Fabric of the Human Body