Octavia Butler

First popularized as a genre of literature in the 1920s, for decades science fiction was dominated by white male authors. That is until Octavia Butler, an African American woman, rewrote the script.

Elizebeth Friedman

Elizebeth Friedman revolutionized American cryptology and played a crucial role in bringing down mobsters and spy rings in the 20th century.

Citizenship: Rule of Law

U.S. Citizens are required to follow the rule of law, a practice that was tested by former president Richard Nixon.

Julia Stockton Rush: Love and Family Amid War

Julia Stockton Rush’s letters offer a unique glimpse into the lives of women during the American Revolution, capturing a nation’s birth from a female perspective.

History Isn’t Dead

Perhaps now, more than ever, our history is a vital and very present part of the world around us.

So it’s hugely important that young people feel a part of that conversation and can see themselves reflected in our shared past.

Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new audiences in a new conversation and

shine a light on the stories that don’t always make it into the classroom
and question what we think we know about those that do.

Not everything worth knowing exists inside the cover of our history textbooks. Untold is here to fill in the gaps and bring new stories to life.

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FAQs

Who's Behind Untold?

Untold is a project of the Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement. It is produced and distributed by Makematic with support from DoGoodery

Can I use Untold videos in my classroom?

Yes, absolutely. Untold videos are freely available for personal use, sharing on non-commercial blogs and social media, and for use by individual teachers in the classroom.

Please read our Usage Policy for more details.

Can I use Untold videos for Commercial purposes?

Commercial use of Untold videos requires a license.

Commercial uses might include

Distribution on TV or via an app
Subscription-Based Educational services
Library services
Inclusion in eBooks or other digital products
School or District wide distribution
Other uses by for-profit entities

To enquire about Commercial use or if you are unsure about whether you need a license, please read our Usage Policy and contact [email protected]

Can I use your videos on my blog or in a personal project?

Yes, we’d love you to. The easiest way to do that is use the embed code on our YouTube channel

You can use our videos under a Creative Commons license, Attribution–Non Commercial–No Derivatives (or the CC BY – NC – ND 4.0 International) which means you can use and share them by following a few requirements.

With a Little Help From Our Friends

Untold works with a growing list of museums, foundations and historical societies. These partners bring expertise, unique insights, amazing source materials and funding. And they are share our passion for using video to engage young audiences in history.

To learn more about partnering with Untold, please get into touch via email to [email protected]