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,...

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...

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

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!

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

How does congress become divided? How did nationalism affect India at that time?<br/>
Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 3

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...

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.

This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Bulgaria.

What was Gandhi's role during this time? Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 5

You probably learned all about World War II at school, but there's a good chance you have a few misconceptions about how it all happened. Here's 10 Myths You Still Believe About World War II.

How an outstanding athlete dedicated himself to medicine, saved thousands of lives in World War II and proved that all people are the same on the inside.

The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum recently opened with the help of former Texas Senator, Florence Shapiro. Shaprio is a first-generation American whose family faced tragedy throughout the Holocaust. As she grew up, Shapiro...

Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris has been compared to Stalin, Pol Pot and even Hitler. However author Jeremy Black defends Harris against accusations of committing war crimes via his carpet-bombing strategy in the latest episode of History Defended.

Tintin is one of the world’s most beloved comic book characters. However, his creator Herge has a dark secret no one wants to talk about. During World War Two he was accused of being a nazi collaborator. From his time in the Boy Scouts...

What did this pact mean for the two countries and how did this affect Poland? What did Hitler think of Britain and France? 10 Steps to World War Two, Part 5

Tom Holland concludes by explaining how much Christianity is a cultural civilizational phenomenon.<br/>
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 7

This photograph of young farmers on their way to a dance was taken in Germany in 1914 by August Sander. Except they weren't farmers. And the dance they were on their way to was World War I.

Christopher Lee had one of the most fascinating lives of all time - From fighting Nazis to holding not one but THREE Guinness World Records to playing some truly iconic film roles, beloved actor Chrisopher Lee is a real life Badass.

Where is Rhineland and was it of military interest? Why did Hitler want Austria and how did Britain feel about this?<br/>
10 Steps to World War Two, Part 3