Curated Video
USA vs USSR Fight! The Cold War: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Cold War, which was occasionally hot, but on average, it was just cool. In the sense of its temperature. It was by no means cool, man. After World War II, there were basically two big...
Curated Video
The Rise and Fall of Nikita Khrushchev: A Soviet Leader's Legacy
This video provides a detailed overview of the rise and fall of Nikita Khrushchev, a prominent figure in Soviet history. It covers his background as the son of a coal miner, his rapid ascent within the Communist Party, and his eventual...
Curated Video
Remembering Steve Irwin: The Crocodile Hunter's Legacy
This video provides a glimpse into the life and impact of Steve Irwin, the charismatic and passionate wildlife conservationist known as the Crocodile Hunter. From his humble beginnings as a professional crocodile hunter to international...
Wonderscape
Exploring Communism: Origins, Principles, and Global Impact
This video examines communism, focusing on its origins during the Industrial Revolution, criticisms of capitalism, and the ideas of Karl Marx. It outlines the rise of communism in Russia, the role of dictatorships in communist countries,...
Curated Video
Exposing a Government Secret: The Greenbrier Bunker
The Greenbrier Bunker was constructed to protect Congress from nuclear annihilation. It’s one of America’s longest-kept secrets.
Jabzy
The American Woman who Survived Stalin's Gulags | Soviet Union, Stalinism, Great Purges
The American Woman who Survived Stalin's Gulags | Soviet Union, Stalinism, Great Purges
Jabzy
Holodomor: Life during the Ukrainian Famine | Soviet Union, Genocide, Cannibalism, Stalin
Holodomor: Life during the Ukrainian Famine | Soviet Union, Genocide, Cannibalism, Stalin
Hip Hughes History
The Cold War Explained: US History Review (1/4)
A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 1 of 4.
Odd Quartet
Music History - Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
Dmitri Shostakovich was a Russian composer and pianist of the 20th century. We take a closer look at his 5th symphony and how the political climate of the time influenced his music.
Curated Video
Finnish vs Soviet Squads Who was Superior? | Animated History
When one thinks of The Eastern Front of the Second World War, images of conflict between the ideological juggernauts of Nazi Germany and The Soviet Union spring to mind. While a critical component of the Second World War, there was...
Ancient Lights Media
Russia: Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union 1953-1991
This clip examines the Cold War Era and the end of the Soviet Union.
John D Ruddy
World War 2 in 7 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Second World War, the rise of fascism, how it started, the Manhattan Project, the Soviet front, London during the Blitz, Hiroshima etc.
Weird History
Facts About the Rusian Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution resulted in the establishment of the first Communist state in history and was the work of Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin - that's the general story told to history students in textbooks, an incredibly simplified...
Weird History
What Life in the Soviet Union Was Like
Here's the standard high school history class summary of the Soviet Union: The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was a communist state from 1922 to 1991 and was a big rival of the US from WWII to the end of the '80s. But what...
The March of Time
MOT 1943: Tehran Conference
'1943' Superimposed over Tehran Conference building Communist Dictator Josef Stalin (1879-1953) US President Franklin D Roosevelt (1882-1945) Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965) sitting outside.
Ancient Lights Media
Russia: The Rise of the Soviet Union 1923-1953
This clip looks at Russian history during the period of 1923 -1953.
Professor Dave Explains
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Four-Term Phenomenon (1933 – 1945)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is a colossal figure in American History. He led the nation through the Great Depression, as well as World War II. He is the only president to be elected four times, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Forms of Government Around the World
Learn all about the most common forms of government around the world, such as monarchy, constitutional government, democracy, dictatorship and communism. Detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen,...
Getty Images
B/W 1945 FDR + Stalin sitting + posing for cameras at Yalta Conference / Crimea, USSR / newsreel
B/W 1945 FDR + Stalin sitting + posing for cameras at Yalta Conference / Crimea, USSR / newsreel
Getty Images
Potsdam Conference
Winston Churchill (back to camera) shakes hands with Joseph Stalin / Churchill, Stalin, Vyacheslav Molotov, Anthony Eden, President Harry Truman, Clement Attlee, Andrei Vyshinsky, Admiral William Leahy and others shaking hands and...
Getty Images
Russian Soviet Archival Footage 1898-1939
MS People opening ballot box, counting ballot papers, voting papers, local commission claps to celebrate Stalin's reelection as deputy, portrait of Stalin at central post office GUM on red square / Moscow, Russia, AUDIO
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Soviet Union leader Joseph Stalin is dead
Title Card: "Bulletin - Joseph Stalin Is Dead" // Moscow: LS Kremlin Wall in snow / MS building / VS people walking in street, reading newspapers, woman with baby / CU Joseph Stalin in military uniform, smiling slightly / MS Vyacheslav...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Eventful 1945 sees the passing of President Roosevelt and unconditional surrender from the Germans
(Washington, DC 1/20/1945) LS White House with a few MPs guarding on snowy lawn / MS side view Pres. Franklin Roosevelt swears in on White House portico / rear WS large crowd / VS Roosevelt waves, son Elliot behind him smiling / MS...