Yankee Doodle Goes to Town

This Passing Parade series short chronicles the political life of Francisco Madero, who tried to bring democracy and land reform to Mexico.

This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Julian Poydras, whose encounter with a girl at Mardi Gras had a profound effect on his later...

Historical short showing how Eli Whitney (best known for the invention of the cotton gin) played a significant role in the introduction of mass...

Young couple Joe and Mary Thompson love each other and their children despite the struggles that they have that are typical of most young couples...

Danton and Robespierre were close friends and fought together in the French Revolution, but by 1793 Robespierre was France's ruler, determined to...

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short takes a look at the typical American barbershop throughout the years.

As local newsrooms vanish, "News Without a Newsroom" explores journalism's uncertain future in the digital age. Through powerful stories and expert...

This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross.

A policeman's son searches for a suitable subject for an essay about an important person.

A Yugoslav man, dying after being shot while attempting to help defend his village, writes a letter of encouragement and hope to his unborn child,...

This MGM Passing Parade series short recounts how English chemist John Walker invented the wooden friction match during the 1820s.