Explore a diverse collection of historical narratives in this engaging video series. Delve into the lives of influential figures like Joseph Lister, Althea Gibson, and Florence Nightingale, and uncover lesser-known stories such as the failed plot to assassinate Lincoln and the origins of the Teddy Bear. Learn about social distancing's impact on state formation, the evolution of everyday items like toilet paper, and the crucial role of hand washing in medicine. Discover the contributions of Buffalo Soldiers, the leadership of Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War, and the groundbreaking achievements of Bessie Coleman in aviation. Gain insights into presidential history, from Zachary Taylor to Martin Van Buren, and examine how state boundaries shaped modern transportation. Through expert storytelling by historians, celebrities, and enthusiasts, gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse tapestry of American and world history.
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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.
Althea Gibson: Pioneering Tennis Star | Told by Billie Jean King | History at Home.
The Remarkable History of Toilet Paper | Told by The History Guy | History at Home.
Teddy Roosevelt and the Origins of the Teddy Bear | Told by Dan Abrams | History at Home.
The Life Saving History of Hand Washing | Told by Max Brooks | 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.
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.
Civil War Hero: Ulysses S. Grant was a Horse Whisperer?! | Told By Macey Hensley | History at Home.
Ulysses S. Grant Leads the Union to VICTORY | Told by Garry Adelman | History at Home.
Amazing Photographs of Civil War Battlefields | Told by Garry Adelman | History at Home.
The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington Backfired | Told by Brad Meltzer | History at Home.
Martin Van Buren FIRST to Coin the Term "Ok" | Told By Macey Hensley | History at Home.
States Lines Shaped Modern Day Transportation | Told by Brian Unger | History at Home.
Bessie Coleman: The FIRST Female African-American Pilot | The History Guy | History at Home.
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