15-Minute History

How did the American home change once the soldiers returned from the war. How long did it take for the country to recognize that its injustices were choices? And why did American culture seem to break...

4 Mai 37min

Welcome back to Sketches in History! This segment, just for kids, shows that history isn't just a story, it's an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her extraordinary notebook, where sketc...

30 Apr 14min

It's tempting to view the Second World War primarily through the lens of combat, but students of American history must also look at the transformation that occurred on the home front, in the rhythms o...

27 Apr 16min

The French nation has a reputation for being willing to surrender in battle, but is that a fair assessment?This question came from an audience member, and we love getting these from you all. So leave ...

23 Apr 7min

Henry Ford paid his workers more than anyone thought reasonable, then beat them when they tried to organize. He put ordinary Americans on the open road and gave Nazi Germany a hero to admire. This wee...

20 Apr 29min

Welcome back to Sketches in History! This segment, just for kids, shows that history isn't just a story, it's an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her extraordinary notebook, where sketc...

16 Apr 13min

Henry Ford didn't just build a car. He built the world we drive through, the suburb we live in, and the weekend we take for granted. He paid his workers more than anyone thought reasonable, and beat t...

13 Apr 18min

Let's step into a time machine and tell the American Founding Fathers what they should have done as they were writing the Constitution!Join us every Thursday for Pop Quizzes and Sketches in History, a...

9 Apr 7min