Footage Vault - Footage Vault

Fresh red radishes with leafy tops ready for harvest

How to Grow Radishes Fast: Planting, Harvest & Pest Tips

Learn how to grow crisp radishes in cool weather, from sowing and thinning to harvest, storage, flea beetles, and simple trap-crop ideas.

By Footage Vault

February 2, 2026September 13, 2026

January calendar representing major historical events and turning points

History

Important January History: Events That Changed the World

Explore major January events from Haiti and the Emancipation Proclamation to Alaska statehood, the euro, civil rights, space history, and remembrance.

By Footage Vault

January 31, 2026September 13, 2026

President Eisenhower era image marking Alaska becoming the 49th U.S. state

History

Alaska Statehood: How It Became the 49th State in 1959

Alaska became the 49th U.S. state on January 3, 1959. Learn how the Statehood Act, Cold War concerns, land questions, and a long local campaign led to statehood.

By Footage Vault

January 23, 2026September 13, 2026

Historical image representing the Haitian Revolution and Haiti's 1804 independence

History

Haitian Revolution: How Haiti Won Independence in 1804

Haiti declared independence on January 1, 1804 after a revolution led by formerly enslaved people. Learn how the revolt began, why France returned, and why Haiti’s victory changed world history.

By Footage Vault

January 19, 2026September 13, 2026

Euro banknotes and coins representing Europe’s shared currency

History

Euro Launch 1999: How Europe’s Shared Currency Began

The euro began on January 1, 1999, three years before euro notes and coins reached wallets. Learn how the first 11 countries fixed exchange rates, shared monetary policy, and built the system behind the cash.

By Footage Vault

January 15, 2026September 13, 2026

Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation document from the Civil War era

History

Emancipation Proclamation: What It Changed in 1863

The Emancipation Proclamation took effect on January 1, 1863. Learn what it did, what it did not do, how it changed the Civil War, and why it still matters.

By Footage Vault

January 11, 2026September 13, 2026

Outdoors

January Outdoor Activities: 10 Easy Ways to Get Outside

Make January more active with simple winter walks, hikes, birding, snow play, night-sky watching, and safe outdoor habits that fit real life.

By Footage Vault

January 7, 2026September 13, 2026

Sports

January Sports: Football, Basketball, Hockey & More

January is packed with playoff football, basketball, hockey, tennis, and more. See why the month feels so alive for sports fans and how to enjoy it without living on the couch.

By Footage Vault

January 5, 2026September 13, 2026

Garden

January Vegetable Garden: What to Plant, Start & Protect

Use January to protect garden soil, start slow-growing seeds, plan spring beds, and grow hardy vegetables with simple winter protection.

By Footage Vault

January 3, 2026September 13, 2026

Garden

DIY Herb Garden: Easy Containers, Cuttings & Care

Build a low-cost herb garden with simple containers, easy cuttings, smart plant choices, and basic care tips for basil, mint, rosemary, thyme, and more.

By Footage Vault

December 20, 2025September 13, 2026