Curated Video
Mary Turner: A Young Black Woman Dehumanized
On May 16, 1918, a plantation owner was murdered, prompting a manhunt which resulted in a series of lynchings in May 1918 in southern Georgia, United States. White people killed at least 13 black people during the next two weeks. Among...
The March of Time
MOT: 1938: Nazi surveillance and persecution of the German population
Woman meets with Nazi officials as informant, men sitting in jail, women answering questions, ID card closeup, concentration camp.
Daehan Drama
I Am Home Singaporean short film
Racism and sense of belonging are key to a homecoming journey from Australia to Asia.
Curated Video
Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor: America’s First Black Sports Hero
Taylor had to deal with racist taunts and threats from fellow riders and cycling supporters as his fame grew. Taylor was banned from racing in the American South, despite the fact that Black competitors in Europe were more welcomed and...
Curated Video
Frida Kahlo's 'The Two Fridas’: Great Art Explained
Frida Kahlo is the most famous female artist in history. She deviated from the traditional portrayal of female beauty in art, and instead chose to paint raw and honest experiences. A near fatal bus accident at 18 left Frida crippled and...
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
West Africa Before the Europeans: West Africas globalization
What was West Africa like before the Europeans arrival? How did the empires grow, flourish and eventually decline? West Africa Before the Europeans, Part 1
The March of Time
MOT: 1938:Nazi Propaganda
Nazi antisemitic Propaganda literature, children in school learning from antisemetic books.
Curated Video
What are Sundown Towns?
A sundown or sunset town was a city, town or neighborhood in the US that excluded non-whites after dark. The term sundown came from the signs that were posted at the towns borders stating "Negro, Don't Let the Sun Set On You Here." A...
The March of Time
1944: ATLANTA: WS Atlanta, downtown street. EXT Standard building. INT glass door 'Southern Regional Council, Inc.' INT People seated at table. Dr. Reed & Dr. Johnson at table. Pamphlet cover 'Needed...A Southern Charter for Race /Relations'
MOT 1944: ATLANTA: WS Atlanta, downtown street. EXT Standard building. INT glass door 'Southern Regional Council, Inc.' INT People seated at table. Dr. Reed & Dr. Johnson at table. Pamphlet cover 'Needed...A Southern Charter for Race...
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
Mr. Beat
Comparing Trump to Hitler Doesn't Work (excerpt of Context podcast)
In which Mr. Beat, Robert from Reading Through History, and Cypher from Cynical Historian discuss Tom Richey's video comparing Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler and Keith Hughes' response video. Why do so many people make such a bad...
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
Curated Video
The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault: Great Art Explained
This is the story about the painting of the raft that shook the world and scandalised high society. Not only for its anti-royalist statements but also for its choice of a black man as the hero. In an age of slavery. In its brutality,...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Black Women's 'Double Gap' in Wages
Black women are forfeiting $50 BILLION each year in the US due to the combined gender & racial wage gap. Michelle Holder discusses her recent paper, "The Double Gap and the Bottom Line: African American Women’s Wage Gap and Corporate...
The March of Time
MOT: 1938: Nazi persecution of the German Jewish population
Brown shirts driving in the street, brown shirt painting a Star of David on the window of a shop, man harassing shop owner.
The March of Time
MOT: 1938: Nazis burn books, persecute Jews
Brown shirt standing in front of shop, men throwing books into fire, views of German village, meeting of local Nazi party, checking list of names to arrest.
Makematic
Global Icons: Margaret Mead
A short animation about the life of Global Icon Margaret Mead and how she represents Intercultural Knowledge
Curated Video
Teaching Ruby Bridges
In the 1960s, Black schoolgirl Ruby Bridges and White teacher Barbara Henry showed America the true power of racial integration in the classroom.
The March of Time
MOT: 1938: Nazi stormtroopers take man from home
Family in living room, woman answers door, brown shirts take man away after checking list.
The Guardian
Black Pete: Why is the Dutch blackface tradition still going strong?
Zwarte Piet or Black Pete has been a festive tradition in the Netherlands for generations – which sees thousands of people, who are often white, dress up as the character wearing afro-style wigs, red lipstick and full blackface makeup....
Intelligence Squared
Does Islam fail women?
The panel answer questions from the audience. The debate "Europe is failing its Muslims" took place on February 23rd at Cadogan Hall in London. IQ2 Debate: "Europe is failing its Muslims" - Audience Q&A2. (5 of 6)
Cerebellum
American Transformation And Industrialisation: 1868-1890 - The Compromise (1877)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video, documents conceived...
Curated Video
Linda Brown: The Schoolgirl who Changed America
Linda Brown was just 9-years-old when she was thrust into the national spotlight, as she fought - and won - against racial segregation in the American school system.