WHAP Resources

Crash Course Videos

John Green teaches you the history of the world in 42 episodes!

John Green returns to teaching World History!

Crash Course has been asking big questions for a really long time and we've all wanted to explore how we've sought to answer those questions through the centuries.

This playlist offers strategies for note-taking, studying, focusing, and avoiding procrastination

Other Websites

FREEMANPEDIA began as a class project after the AP World History test in 2008. Today, Benjamin Freeman turned it into the conduit for all of his AP World and World History II information with a mission to translate the wealth of World History for students in the 21st Century.

Learn the basics, starting with What is World History? This resource include both videos and text to help support your AP World History experience.

Podcasts

With a masters degree in history and years of experience explaining old things to teenagers, Emily Glankler is bringing her high school social studies classroom to the masses. Join her as she tells stories from the past that are relevant to more than just history buffs. (Each episode is 30-40 minutes long)

This podcast series is devoted to short, accessible discussions of important topics in World History and US History. The discussions will be conducted by the faculty and graduate students at the University of Texas at Austin. (Each episode is about 15 minutes long)

Ever think there’s more to history than meets the eye? Or wondered how your ancestors experienced their own current events? There’s the history you had to learn, and the history you want to learn. That’s where BackStory comes in. (Each episode is 30-50 minutes long)

Journalist and broadcaster Dan Carlin takes his unorthodox way of thinking and applies it to the past. This isn't academic history (and Carlin isn't a historian) but the podcast's unique blend of high drama, masterful narration and Twilight Zone-style twists has entertained millions of listeners. (Each episode is typically several hours long)

In Our Time is a live BBC radio discussion series and podcast exploring a wide variety of historical topics.