Videos

In this video Heimler takes you through Unit 2 Topic 5 of the AP U.S. History curriculum which is set in period 2 (1607-1754). Here we discuss the interactions between American Indians and the various groups of Europeans who showed up...

In this video Heimler takes you through Unit 2 Topic 6 of the AP U.S. History curriculum which is set in period 2 (1607-1754). The dark underbelly of colonial life in America was the increasing dependence on the African slave trade. All...

King Philip's Death Site - Bristol, Rhode Island - Metacomet was also known as King Philip. He was a leader of the Wampanoag tribe. After some peaceful co-existence with the Pilgrims, conflict broke out in 1675. It became known as King Philip's...

The tympanon, the most popular frame-drum in ancient Greece, is now transformed into different varieties of drums. The original form of this instrument, identical in shape and making and producing the same rumbling sound described in classical...

Timelapse video of a history enthusiast recreating the real faces of roman emperors using several graphic design and video animation software. You can clearly see the shift in Roman portraiture, from the intelligent, handsome philosopher...

Museums have been a part of human history for over 2,000 years — but they weren't always like the ones we visit today. J. V. Maranto uncovers the evolution of museums, from the first museum in 530 BCE (curated by a princess) to the freak...

On the salty Nathaniel Bacon and how his little rebellion in the early American colonies paved the way for the African Slave Trade.

The Sumerians flourished in Mesopotamia between c. 4100 – 1750 BCE in the region of Sumer which was not a country, but a region made up of a number of walled city-states, each with its own king. The Sumerian civilization developed the first...

A two-part orientation program for Henricus Historical Park in Chester, VA. The first part was from the "Voyage to Virginia" program done in conjunction with Agecroft Hall in Richmond; the second describes the park.

Historical Interpreter John Pagano presents a detailed presentation and demonstration of DeGeyn's Manual of Arms for the early 17th century Matchlock Musket. **DISCLAIMER** This video is not intended to be used as a training video, but...