Story Time with Mr. Beat

Here's the story of the world's biggest alliance, the United Nations.

Here is the story of cannabis, aka marijuana.

Here's the story of the writers, poets, and artists who came of age during World War One, commonly referred to as The Lost Generation.

Here's the story of the trial/publicity stunt that pinned Darwinists versus fundamentalists- The Scopes Trial.

Here's the story of how American culture and values changed during the 1920s.

Here's the story of the time the United States tried banning the production, transport, and sale of alcohol.

Here's the story of the institution of slavery in colonial America.

Here's the story of the relations between Native Americans (Indians) and the Europeans living in the 13 original American colonies.

Here's the story of how life was like in the 13 British American colonies.

Here's the story of the first Europeans to permanently settle in North America.

Here is the story of the Pilgrim Fathers.

Here is the story of the first American explorers, from Leif Eriksson to Christopher Columbus to Samuel de Champlain.

Here is the story of The People's Party, aka The Populist Party, that sparked a movement that continues to this day.

Here is the story of the conspiracy that led to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Here is the story of how the United States acquired Alaska.

Here's the story of a period in American history when the country wasn't as divided, at least politically, as it usually is.

Here's the story of one of two times we were on the brink of World War III- The Suez Crisis.

Here is the story of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.

Here's the story of the history of Kansas, my home state. Most of the words came from some of my 7th grade students, believe it or not!

Here's the story of a President who consistently ranks as one of the worst. Does Franklin Pierce really deserve that ranking?

Here's the story of the Japanese American concentration camps that were established throughout the United States during World War II.

Here's the story of the construction of the Panama Canal, which turns 100 this year.

Here's the story of the caning of Charles Sumner.

Here's the story of the rise and fall (and rise again) of the Whig Party.

Here's the story about how Texas became part of Mexico, then became its own country, and finally became part of the United States.

Here's the story of the humble beginnings of one of the most famous and beloved speeches in American history, The Gettysburg Address.

Here's the story of Crazy Horse, one of the bravest war leaders in United States history. Music by Electric Needle Room.

Here's the story of the African Americans who fled the South after Reconstruction ended. Music by Electric Needle Room.