The Guardian
A Final Farewell at Mittelbau-Dora Concentration Camp
Colette and Lacie visit one last building in the Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp, the crematorium. Colette is overcome with emotion as she stands in the last place her brother's body passed through. She recalls memories of her brother...
The Guardian
Retracing the Footsteps of a Concentration Camp Prisoner
Colette and Lucie receive an overwhelming welcome from the former mayor of Nordhausen, Germany. The next day, they make their way to the Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp where 20,000 people, including Colette's brother were killed. They...
The Guardian
Reflecting on the French Resistance in World War II
Colette Marin-Catherine and her family were members of the French resistance during World War II. Colette and Lacie, a history student researching that era, travel together to Nordhausen, Germany, to visit the Mittelbau-Dora...
The Guardian
Preparing to Visit a German Concentration Camp
As a young girl, Colette Marin-Catherine fought Hitler's Nazis as a member of the French Resistance. Her older brother was arrested and sent to German concentration camp Mittelbau-Dora where he was killed. For 74 years, she has refused...
Jack Rackam
Poland's Drinking, Smoking, Soldier Bear | The Life & Times of Wojtek
Love weird and wacky history?
Curated Video
Post-War Economy
During the postwar era, the United States shifted from a war-driven economy to a consumer-driven economy. Americans ceased making wartime sacrifices and began enjoying postwar indulgences.
Curated Video
Analyzing Historical Context
A video entitled “Analyzing Historical Context” which evaluates the historical background of a piece of nonfiction.
Schooling Online
Art Spiegelman's Maus - Volume 2, Chapter 1 Summary
When Vladek’s second wife leaves him, Art and Françoise go to stay with him. Art still finds it hard to get along with his father, but he continues recording his story. It’s 1944 and Vladek and Anja have been separated into different...
Schooling Online
Art Spiegelman's Maus - Volume 1 Plot Summary
Art Spiegelman has always wanted to create a graphic memoir of his parents’ story of love and survival during The Holocaust. So, he sits down with his father, Vladek, to hear what it was like as a Polish Jew living under Nazi...
Schooling Online
Art Spiegelman's Maus - Volume 1, Chapters 5-6 Summary
Despite Vladek and Mala’s hectic marital problems, Art continues to record his father’s story. In these chapters, Vladek describes what it was like for Polish Jews in the 1940s. Crafty hiding places, the terror of getting caught, narrow...
Schooling Online
Art Spiegelman's Maus - Volume 1, Chapters 3-4 Summary
It’s 1939 and Vladek Spiegelman must join the Polish army to fight the Germans. But it’s not long before the Germans overwhelm the Polish forces and capture Poland. Vladek is taken as a prisoner of war but makes a daring escape. Sadly,...
Schooling Online
Art Spiegelman's Maus - Volume 1, Prologue and Chapters 1-2 Summary
Art Spiegelman has always wanted to create a graphic memoir of his parents’ story of love and survival during The Holocaust. So, he sits down with his father, Vladek, to hear what it was like as a Polish Jew living under Nazi...
Hip Hughes History
Korematsu vs United States Explained : US History Review
Every American should know the Supreme Court decision, Korematsu vs United States (1944). Be sure to subscribe to HipHughes History with over 250 video lectures! / hiphughes
Hip Hughes History
The Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The decision to drop the Atomic bomb in Japan to end WWII are controversial to this day. Explore the decision that Harry Truman had to make and then make up your own mind.
Hip Hughes History
The Road to Tokyo Exhibit: The National WW2 Museum
After visiting New Orleans and the National WW2 Museum I had to make a video about the "Road to Tokyo" exhibit. Visit the museum online for information about scheduling your class or family trip!
Curated Video
The Longest Day - D Day landings (2009)
National Archives:This videocast is part of the War on Film series, created by The National Archives to mark the 70th anniversary of the Second World War. The series recounts the events that went on to inspire popular war films, using...
Curated Video
The man who never was - Operation Mincemeat (2009)
National Archives: ‘The Man Who Never Was’ tells the fascinating tale of Operation Mincemeat. This elaborate deception aimed to make the Axis powers believe that the Allies would attempt to enter Europe through Greece and Sardinia,...
Curated Video
The Dam Busters (2009)
National Archives: ‘The Dam Busters’ tells the story of 617 Squadron and its daring and extremely difficult mission, which went on to become one of the most famous episodes of the Second World War. This videocast is part of the War on...
Curated Video
The Great Escape - the true story of POW escape in 1944 (2009)
National Archives: This videocast is part of the War on Film series, created by The National Archives to mark the 70th anniversary of the Second World War. The series recounts the events that went on to inspire popular war films, using...
History Hit
Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: Indian congress
How does congress become divided? How did nationalism affect India at that time? Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 3
History Hit
Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: World War Two after effects
Did the British have any chance of maintaining the Raj in 1945 after the second world war? What was on the minds of the British decision makers when faced with counter insurgency in India compared to talking of liberating Europeans...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica Presents: WWII Infographic Explainers: Landing Craft of World War II
Hear Encyclopaedia Britannica editor Michael Ray talk about the different types of landing craft used to transport U.S. troops and equipment during World War II.
Ancient Lights Media
The Geography and Culture of Bulgaria
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Bulgaria.
History Hit
Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: Gandhi's role
What was Gandhi's role during this time? Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 5