In The Whole Truth About George Washington, historian Lucy Worsley learns that not only did Washington enslave people, he also mistreated them. In 1780, the Pennsylvania Gradual Abolition Act stated that enslaved people had the right to petition for their freedom after six months. George Washington would take enslaved people out of the state and return so that the Act did not apply. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
In Defection: Escape From North Korea, host Radzi Chinyanganya highlights the story of a young person from North Korea who leaves this reclusive and secretive nation. North Korea is known for its totalitarian government and its strict control over its citizens' lives, including their thoughts, actions, and access to information. Through the eyes of the young defector, gain insight into the harsh realities of life under such a regime, the hope for escape, and the pursuit of freedom in a world where surveillance and propaganda are constant. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
In Different Perspectives, host Radzi Chinyanganya explores how journalists avoid bias in the media by showing a range of opinions so that people can decide what they think for themselves. For example, in one report, a teenager named Nikita regularly protests his government in Moscow. He admits that not everyone shares his negative views on Vladimir Putin. A second report describes Putin in both the eyes of his supporters and opponents. His supporters see him as popular and charismatic, but his opponents think he leads by force and has taken away freedoms. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
In Leo Tolstoy and Russian Modernization, host Andrew Marr introduces us to Leo Tolstoy, a Russian nobleman who is facing a problem — Russia is not modernizing from its system of serfdom. Tolstoy has a political awakening and acts on his ideas to teach and try to liberate the serfs on his property, but a decree from the Tsar keeps Russia a serfdom in the face of modernity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s A History of the World, a story of human history that uses reenactments, modern footage, and storytelling to explain history’s greatest achievements.
In What Does the Statue of Liberty Stand For?, historian Lucy Worsley investigates the origins and meanings of the Statue of Liberty. When it was unveiled in 1886, women protested that women did not have liberty; neither was there liberty and equality for African Americans. Emma Lazarus wrote a poem, The New Colossus, which not only raised money for the statue but gave her a new purpose: to welcome immigrants from the rest of the world. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
In Lincoln's Legacy, historian Lucy Worsley looks at a re-assessment of Lincoln's legacy. Although he helped free enslaved people, he always did what was in the best interests of his own race. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
In Martin Luther King Jr. and Lincoln's Promissory Note, historian Lucy Worsley talks to Professor Marcia Chatelain about the march at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963. Martin Luther King Jr. said that America had not fulfilled Lincoln's promise to African Americans: the promissory note. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
In Sharecropping, the New Slavery, historian Lucy Worsley discusses how people freed from enslavement were in debt to their landlords, often former slave owners. They found it difficult to pay off their debts and even harder to move away. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
News is supposed to be impartial, but that’s not always the case. So how does bias get into the news? Introduce your students to why journalism’s standards of impartiality are so important and how recognizing bias will help them judge the accuracy of the news they encounter. In this lesson, they’ll explore how perspective can shape a report and try their hand at rewriting biased reporting.
In The Fight for Freedom and Democracy in Haiti, host Andrew Marr describes how enslaved people in the French colony of Saint-Domingue learned about the ideals of the French Revolution. The idea of freedom and democracy spread from plantation to plantation through voodoo ceremonies. One leader, Dutty Boukman, was instrumental in inspiring Haitians to revolt, which led to the creation of the first Black republic. This video is excerpted from BBC’s A History of the World, a story of human history that uses reenactments, modern footage, and storytelling to explain history’s greatest achievements.
In The Mormon Journey to Freedom, Simon Reeve hikes with two Mormon sisters as they explore the rugged Mormon Trail and share their faith. Along the way, he learns how Joseph Smith founded Mormonism and inspired thousands to trek through the harsh Rockies in search of freedom. The sisters reflect on their deep connection to those pioneers and explain how their religion continues to expand through dedicated missionaries. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
In The Whole Truth About George Washington, historian Lucy Worsley learns that not only did Washington enslave people, he also mistreated them. In 1780, the Pennsylvania Gradual Abolition Act stated that enslaved people had the right to petition for their freedom after six months. George Washington would take enslaved people out of the state and return so that the Act did not apply. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
In Defection: Escape From North Korea, host Radzi Chinyanganya highlights the story of a young person from North Korea who leaves this reclusive and secretive nation. North Korea is known for its totalitarian government and its strict control over its citizens' lives, including their thoughts, actions, and access to information. Through the eyes of the young defector, gain insight into the harsh realities of life under such a regime, the hope for escape, and the pursuit of freedom in a world where surveillance and propaganda are constant. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
In Different Perspectives, host Radzi Chinyanganya explores how journalists avoid bias in the media by showing a range of opinions so that people can decide what they think for themselves. For example, in one report, a teenager named Nikita regularly protests his government in Moscow. He admits that not everyone shares his negative views on Vladimir Putin. A second report describes Putin in both the eyes of his supporters and opponents. His supporters see him as popular and charismatic, but his opponents think he leads by force and has taken away freedoms. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
In Leo Tolstoy and Russian Modernization, host Andrew Marr introduces us to Leo Tolstoy, a Russian nobleman who is facing a problem — Russia is not modernizing from its system of serfdom. Tolstoy has a political awakening and acts on his ideas to teach and try to liberate the serfs on his property, but a decree from the Tsar keeps Russia a serfdom in the face of modernity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s A History of the World, a story of human history that uses reenactments, modern footage, and storytelling to explain history’s greatest achievements.
In What Does the Statue of Liberty Stand For?, historian Lucy Worsley investigates the origins and meanings of the Statue of Liberty. When it was unveiled in 1886, women protested that women did not have liberty; neither was there liberty and equality for African Americans. Emma Lazarus wrote a poem, The New Colossus, which not only raised money for the statue but gave her a new purpose: to welcome immigrants from the rest of the world. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
In Lincoln's Legacy, historian Lucy Worsley looks at a re-assessment of Lincoln's legacy. Although he helped free enslaved people, he always did what was in the best interests of his own race. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
In Martin Luther King Jr. and Lincoln's Promissory Note, historian Lucy Worsley talks to Professor Marcia Chatelain about the march at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963. Martin Luther King Jr. said that America had not fulfilled Lincoln's promise to African Americans: the promissory note. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
In Sharecropping, the New Slavery, historian Lucy Worsley discusses how people freed from enslavement were in debt to their landlords, often former slave owners. They found it difficult to pay off their debts and even harder to move away. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
News is supposed to be impartial, but that’s not always the case. So how does bias get into the news? Introduce your students to why journalism’s standards of impartiality are so important and how recognizing bias will help them judge the accuracy of the news they encounter. In this lesson, they’ll explore how perspective can shape a report and try their hand at rewriting biased reporting.
In The Fight for Freedom and Democracy in Haiti, host Andrew Marr describes how enslaved people in the French colony of Saint-Domingue learned about the ideals of the French Revolution. The idea of freedom and democracy spread from plantation to plantation through voodoo ceremonies. One leader, Dutty Boukman, was instrumental in inspiring Haitians to revolt, which led to the creation of the first Black republic. This video is excerpted from BBC’s A History of the World, a story of human history that uses reenactments, modern footage, and storytelling to explain history’s greatest achievements.
In The Mormon Journey to Freedom, Simon Reeve hikes with two Mormon sisters as they explore the rugged Mormon Trail and share their faith. Along the way, he learns how Joseph Smith founded Mormonism and inspired thousands to trek through the harsh Rockies in search of freedom. The sisters reflect on their deep connection to those pioneers and explain how their religion continues to expand through dedicated missionaries. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.