Crash Course
Asian Responses to Imperialism: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about Imperialism, but not from the perspective of the colonizers. This week John looks at some Asian perspectives on Imperialism, specifically writers from countries that were colonized by European...
Crash Course
American Imperialism Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about Imperialism. In the late 19th century, the great powers of Europe were running around the world obtaining colonial possessions, especially in Africa and Asia. The United States, which as a young...
Crash Course
Imperialism Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about European Imperialism in the 19th century. European powers started to create colonial empires way back in the 16th century, but businesses really took off in the 19th century, especially in Asia and...
Curated Video
Modernity and Imperialism
Author and independent scholar Pankaj Mishra talks about how modernity arrived in Asia, Latin America and Africa under the auspices of imperialism and exploitative capitalism while highlighting how it was also problematic for many people...
Curated Video
Prudence: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson's prudence in orchestrating the Louisiana Purchase, despite constitutional concerns, doubled the size of the U.S., securing its position on the global stage.
Curated Video
Modernity
Author and independent scholar Pankaj Mishra describes the different experiences and associations that non-Westerners have with the notion of modernity.
Hip Hughes History
U.S. Imperialism Explained: US History Exam Review
Created for students taking US History and Government, specifically geared for the NY State Regents Exam
Hip Hughes History
Imperialism in 20 minutes (1/2)
Geared for students taking high school level US History, specifically covering Imperial Age concepts.
Hip Hughes History
The Spanish American War for Dummies: US History Review
HipHughes jives himself through the essentials of the "Splendid Little War". Broad on concept, stop in and fill up your brain with some general knowledge. Perfect for the inquisitive mind and the lazy kid worrying about a test, homework,...
Hip Hughes History
The Cuban Missile Crisis Explained
Let HipHughes accompany you through the basics of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Why did the Soviets put them there, what options did JFK consider, how close to nuclear annihilation did we really come?
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: African heritage
How is African heritage handled today in terms of preservation? How are communities in Africa preserving their history? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 4
The March of Time
1950: UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL: ** VS U.S. Ambassador Warren Austin addressing security council in session (SOT) about America's involvement in the Korean War, '... ensure Korea shall be free, unified, and independent of outside influence...'
MOT 1950: UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL: ** VS U.S. Ambassador Warren Austin addressing security council in session (SOT) about America's involvement in the Korean War, '... ensure Korea shall be free, unified, and independent of...
Weird History
Things You Didn't Know About Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan remains one of the most feared and respected conquerors of all time. His biography is shrouded in mystery and contradiction, but the facts about Genghis Khan are that he rose up from almost certain death on the Mongolian...
Independent Producers
Life in the Trenches During World War I
American soldiers who fought in the trenches of World War I were told they were going into a great adventure to fight for democracy. But new technology, from machine guns to poison gas, made this war more terrible than any previous war....
Independent Producers
Relics of Enslaved African People
A group of items wrapped in cloth and believed to have spiritual power is known as an African spirit bundle. Found in Annapolis, Maryland in 2008, the African spirit bundle gives us insight into who would have used it and why. It dates...
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: African culture and communities
How does the culture vary across the continent? How has colonialism affected African culture and its development? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 2
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: Unknown African history and its influences
What are the very early histories of Africa that are important that are unknown to us? How has African culture influenced the west over the centuries? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 3
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: African history
What drew Gus Casely-Hayford to researching African history? What aspects of African history and culture are commonly overlooked? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 1
Hip Hughes History
Imperialism in 20 minutes (2/2)
Geared for students taking high school level US History, specifically covering Industrial Age concepts.
Hip Hughes History
U.S. Imperialism Explained: US History Review
HipHughes explains the fundamentals of US Imperialism concentrating on the essentials. If you don't know the basics, you basically know nothing.
AllTime 10s
10 Shocking Facts About The British Empire
The British Empire began with the creation of overseas colonies in the 16th century and stretched right up to the latter half of the 20th century. At its peak in the early 1920s, it controlled 23% of the world's surface and 458 million...
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: African arts influence on the greats
How has African art influenced some of our great artists? What has been the biggest challenge but biggest highlight in Gus Casely-Hayfords career? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 6
Hip Hughes History
The Roosevelt Corollary Explained in 3 Minutes: US History Review
The essential concept of Teddy Roosevelt's Imperialistic policy called the Roosevelt Corollary.