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The Electrifying Speeches of Sojourner Truth - Daina Ramey Berry
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The Electrifying Speeches of Sojourner Truth - Daina Ramey Berry

Get to know the story of Sojourner Truth, a woman born into slavery who became known as a powerful orator and outspoken activist. Isabella Baumfree was born into slavery in late 18th century New York. Fleeing bondage with her youngest...
The Contributions of Female Explorers - Courtney Stephens
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The Contributions of Female Explorers - Courtney Stephens

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-contributions-of-female-explorers-courtney-stephens During the Victorian Age, women were unlikely to become great explorers, but a few intelligent, gritty and brave women made major contributions...
Ugly History: Japanese American Incarceration Camps - Densho
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Ugly History: Japanese American Incarceration Camps - Densho

Dig into the historic injustice of Japanese American incarceration camps, also known as internment camps, during World War II. On December 7, 1941, 16 year-old Aki Kurose shared in the horror of millions of Americans when Japanese planes...
The Egyptian Book of the Dead: A Guidebook for the Underworld - Tejal Gala
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead: A Guidebook for the Underworld - Tejal Gala

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-egyptian-book-of-the-dead-tejal-gala Ancient Egyptians believed that in order to become immortal after death, a spirit must first pass through the underworld — a realm of vast caverns, lakes...
The Philosophy of Stoicism - Massimo Pigliucci
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The Philosophy of Stoicism - Massimo Pigliucci

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-philosophy-of-stoicism-massimo-pigliucci What is the best life we can live? How can we cope with whatever the universe throws at us and keep thriving nonetheless? The ancient Greco-Roman...
Ugly History: The Spanish Inquisition - Kayla Wolf
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Ugly History: The Spanish Inquisition - Kayla Wolf

Dig into the era of the Spanish Inquisition, when the Catholic Church was charged with rooting out and punishing heresy. In 1478 CE, Pope Sixtus IV issued a decree authorizing the Catholic monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, to root out...
Debunking the Myth of the Lost Cause: A Lie Embedded in American History - Karen L. Cox
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Debunking the Myth of the Lost Cause: A Lie Embedded in American History - Karen L. Cox

Examine the myth of the Lost Cause: a campaign created by pro-Confederates after the Civil War to promote the lie that they seceded for state's rights. In the 1860’s, 11 southern states withdrew from the United States and formed the Confederacy...
The History of Colonial America
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The History of Colonial America

The video describes characteristics of the the three main groups of the 13 colonies: New England, Middle and Southern. Students will learn about geography, education, religion, economic systems, social patterns, and treatment and enslavement...
Jamestown Colony - Educational Story for Kids | Kids Academy
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Jamestown Colony - Educational Story for Kids | Kids Academy

Journey to Jamestown is a famous story, and it is taught to schools at preschool and kindergarten level. The tale covers the journey for kids who embark on a journey to Jamestown, and they learn more about each other on the way. The tale...
Ugly History: Witch Hunts - Brian A. Pavlac
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Ugly History: Witch Hunts - Brian A. Pavlac

Uncover the history of the witch hunts that swept through Europe and the American colonies from the 15th century until the 18th century CE. In the German town of Nördlingen in 1593 CE, innkeeper Maria Höll found herself accused of witchcraft...
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