SciShow
6 Stupid and Dangerous Things Scientists Did to Themselves
From poking their own eyes, to drinking a patient's vomit, some extremely passionate scientists have done pretty outrageous things to themselves in the name of science.
SciShow
How the Manhattan Project Gave Us Today's Air Filters
HEPA filters are the basis of modern filtration - but they also represent a straight line from the Manhattan Project to your living room!
SciShow
Salted Nukes: An Even More Dangerous Bomb
Nuclear weapons are the most destructive things we’ve ever created, but it turns out there’s a way to make them even deadlier…
Crash Course
World War II Part 1 Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about World War II, a subject so big, it takes up two episodes. This week, John will teach you how the United States got into the war, and just how involved America was before Congress actually declared...
Curated Video
How Atomic Bombs Work—and Why Few Nations Have Them
At 5:30AM, dawn on July 16, 1945 near a small town called Alamagordo New Mexico, the course of human history was changed. The first atomic bomb was detonated that day, and sealed the fate of humanity. It took the work of many people to...
Curated Video
Nuclear Fission: Splitting the Atom
The splitting of an atomic nucleus into lighter fragments. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
Higgsino Physics
Atomic Bombs and Nuclear Reactors Simulated - Critical Mass Misconception
This video explains how atomic bombs and nuclear reactors work with a simulation. It also explains why critical mass is a confusing topic in nuclear physics. It depends on a lot more than just the mass.
Curated Video
World War II
Those who take the U.S. Citizenship Test must understand the reasons behind the United States’ involvement in World War II, why the U.S. was initially neutral, and what happened as a result of Imperial Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in...
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!
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica Presents: WWII Infographic Explainers: Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
Hear Encyclopaedia Britannica editor Michael Ray talk about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by the United States on August 6, 1945.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Nevada
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
PBS
How WWII Created Godzilla & Mecha Robots
Underneath the surface of fearsome monsters we can see that Godzilla is closely linked to the fears of atomic radiation and mecha robots emerged from the extremely rapid industrialization of Japan during the 1960's and 1970's.
Step Back History
Was the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Justified?
In August of 1945, we as a species entered into a new age. In many ways we achieved technological miracles orders of magnitude greater than our ancestors could ever imagine. We are also now living in the only period in our species’...
PBS
Modern Warfare and Alien Invasions
What really crashed down to Earth in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947? Can we trust the government when they say it was just a weather balloon? Today Danielle looks at the history of alien conspiracies and what they teach us about the legacy...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica Presents: WWII Infographic Explainers: Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
Hear Encyclopaedia Britannica editor Michael Ray talk about the atomic bombing of Nagasaki by the United States during World War II, including facts about casualties and damage.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Hiroshima: What Happened?
Learn more about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, by the United States during World War II.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: New Mexico
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southwestern Region
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Arizona
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Texas
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
Curated Video
Myanmar Earthquake: 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Released Energy Equivalent To 334 Atomic Bombs, Geologist
A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake has rocked Myanmar, unleashing energy equal to 334 atomic bombs. Thousands are missing, and with aftershocks looming, fear grips the nation. Rescue efforts are hindered by Myanmar’s ongoing civil...
Curated Video
The Vietnam war remembered
Near Hanoi - 1967
1. US Air force jets strike close to Hanoi
Mekong Delta - 1967
2. Fighting between allied forces and Vietcong
Hanoi - 31 May 2007
3. Wide of carcasses of various American and French aircraft shot down by...
Bridgeman Arts
Atomic Age, Cold War, Warsaw Pact, birth of NATO, missile and airborne defence
Clip from comprehensive compilation film of fighter aircraft built in the 1950s. The Cold War. (in part, audio sync issue)
Bridgeman Arts
Atomic bomb, Cold War, Warsaw Pact
Clip from comprehensive compilation film of fighter aircraft built in the 1950s.