In this article, the author shares the results of a case study that explored how using student-produced video essays supported historical thinking. The goal of this study was to explore the intersection of historical literacies in relationship with digital practices and see how digital literacies might be used to engage students' historical thinking. I conducted the study in a high-performing private school in the suburban Midwest. The video essay assignment described in this article challenges students to build stronger arguments and helps them develop a deeper understanding of the past.