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Johannes Gutenberg and the Printing Press
A video on the moveable type printing press, an invention credited to Johannes Gutenberg in the 1540s CE in Mainz, Germany.

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Roman Satire (In Our Time)
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Roman Satire. Much of Roman culture was a development of their rich inheritance from the Greeks. But satire was a form the Romans could claim to have invented. The grandfather of Roman satire, Ennius, was also...

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Mayflower Compact - PBS
The Pilgrims: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE - A brief explanation of the creation and significance of the Mayflower Compact.

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The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3
The European Renaissance may have started in Florence, but it pretty quickly moved out of Italy and spread the art, architecture, literature, and humanism across Europe to places like France, Spain, England, and the Low Countries. SOURCES...

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Introduction to the Indus Valley Civilization
Introduction to the Indus Valley Civilization - who were they? Where was the Indus Valley? Why are we so interested in them? All of these questions and more will be answered in this video! The Indus Valley Civilization- named for the Indus...

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The Scientific Revolution: Crash Course History of Science #12
So, what exactly is a scientific revolution? And are they more than just moments in time Historians use to mark the beginning and ending of things through time? In this episode we'll look into some ideas and people named Nick and how they...

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The Plymouth Colony Explained: US History Review
Who were the Pilgrims? Why did they come to America? This in-depth lecture traces the foundations of the Plymouth Colony beginning with its European roots and through its 70-year existence. Perfect for struggling #APUSH students, teachers...

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How Pocahontas Redefined How Europeans Saw Native Americans
Prior to the arrival of Pocahontas in England, indigenous people of the Americas were viewed as cannibals, brutish, and non-Christian. Enter Pocahontas, who arrived in London, baptized, and speaking English. From the show Pocahontas: Beyond...

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Brief History of Petrarch
Simple history about Francesco Petrarcha, who became known as the Father of the Renaissance. Great for kids or those who want a brief overview of the Italian writer and philosopher.

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The Virginia Colony (APUSH Period 1 & 2 / Chapter 1 & 2)
In this lecture on the history of the Virginia Colony, Tom Richey discusses the failed attempt by Walter Raleigh (c. 1552-1618 CE) to plant a permanent settlement on Roanoke Island during a war with Spain and the early hardships endured by...