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History at Home

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Overview

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Explore a diverse collection of educational videos covering fascinating historical topics and figures. Dive into stories about pioneering aviator Bessie Coleman, the secret plot to assassinate George Washington, and the impact of state lines on modern transportation. Discover the origins of common phrases, learn about Civil War heroes and battlefields, and uncover the contributions of Buffalo Soldiers to the American West. Gain insights into medical pioneers like Joseph Lister and Florence Nightingale, and explore the histories of social distancing, hospital ships, and even toilet paper. Featuring expert narrators such as Laurence Fishburne, Billie Jean King, and Brad Meltzer, these engaging lessons offer a unique perspective on American and world history, suitable for both parents and children to enjoy and learn from together.

Syllabus

Bessie Coleman: The FIRST Female African-American Pilot | The History Guy | History at Home.
States Lines Shaped Modern Day Transportation | Told by Brian Unger | History at Home.
Martin Van Buren FIRST to Coin the Term "Ok" | Told By Macey Hensley | History at Home.
The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington Backfired | Told by Brad Meltzer | History at Home.
Amazing Photographs of Civil War Battlefields | Told by Garry Adelman | History at Home.
Ulysses S. Grant Leads the Union to VICTORY | Told by Garry Adelman | History at Home.
Civil War Hero: Ulysses S. Grant was a Horse Whisperer?! | Told By Macey Hensley | History at Home.
Fighting Smallpox in Colonial America | Told by The History Guy | History At Home.
Buffalo Soldiers: The African Americans Who Won the West | Told by Kevin Frazier | History at Home.
Joseph Lister: Surgeon & Pioneer | Told by Max Brooks | History at Home.
How Social Distancing Shaped the States | Told by Brian Unger | History at Home.
The Secret Plot to Kill Lincoln (That Failed!) | Told by Brad Meltzer | History at Home.
Frederick Douglass’ Incredible Legacy | Told by Laurence Fishburne | History at Home.
Massive Floating Hospitals: The History of Hospital Ships | Told by The History Guy |History at Home.
Althea Gibson: Pioneering Tennis Star | Told by Billie Jean King | History at Home.
Teddy Roosevelt and the Origins of the Teddy Bear | Told by Dan Abrams | History at Home.
The Remarkable History of Toilet Paper | Told by The History Guy | History at Home.
Florence Nightingale: History-Making Nurse | Told by Padma Lakshmi | History at Home.
Zachary Taylor: Most Obscure US President | Kid Presidential Expert Macey Hensley | History at Home.
The Life Saving History of Hand Washing | Told by Max Brooks | History at Home.

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