What is Black Propaganda?

A weapon of covert action wielded by governments around the world, black propaganda straddles the fine line between fact and fiction, letting its secret sources instigate chaos with impunity.

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In re Gault: Juvenile Rights

In re Gault was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that ensured juveniles accused of a crime would receive the same Fourteenth Amendment rights as adults. It all stemmed from a teenager making a prank call.

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Native American Boarding Schools: Forced Separation of Families

For over a hundred years, the U.S. government used education as a tool to assimilate Native American children into American society – by systematically erasing their history, culture, and language.

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James Lafayette: Revolutionary Spy

Enslaved at birth, James Lafayette became one of the most important Patriot spies of the American Revolution, helping to gather vital information on the British Army. His work helped the United States secure independence.

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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]