Brainwaves Video Anthology
Timothy B. Tyson - History: Storytelling in Print and Film
Timothy B. Tyson is senior research scholar at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University and adjunct professor of American Studies at the University of North Carolina. His most recent book, The Blood of Emmett Till , won the...
Jabzy
Bay of Pigs Invasion - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Bay of Pigs Invasion
Weatherthings
Hurricane Matthew: The Meteorology
Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti in 2016 as the most powerful hurricane in that country in half a century. Hundreds were killed, and hundreds were injured. Millions were impacted in Haiti. Hurricane Matthew went on to Cuba and then the...
Weird History
Everything That Went Wrong During the Bay of Pigs Invasion
Nothing epitomizes the disastrous Cuba policy of the United States better than the abortive, three-day, failed Bay of Pigs invasion conducted by anti-Castro Cuban exiles in April 1962. In the annals of half-assed CIA operations, this...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Bessy Reyna - Teachers Make a Difference
Bessy Reyna is the author of two bilingual books of poetry, The Battlefield of Your Body (Hill-Stead Museum, 2005) and Memoirs of the Unfaithful Lover/ Memorias de la amante infiel (tunAstral, A.C., 2010, Toluca Mexico). A chapbook of...
Step Back History
Canada and America's Weird Relationship
A spat broke out at the G7 between American President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime-Minister Justin Trudeau. Canada and America have a special and weird relationship. Let's talk about it.
Fun Kids
Flags of the World #3
Let's learn about countries and flags of the world with this fun video for kids! Learn countries of the world & flags of the world with fun music and great pictures of flags. Learn what the flags of many different countries look like.
Curated Video
Blizzards: The Chilling Power of Winter Storms
This video provides an overview of blizzards, explaining their definition, formation, and classification in different regions. It also highlights some of the strongest blizzards recorded in history, showcasing their devastating impact on...
Professor Dave Explains
The Purpose of Mixed Economies
We've talked about free market economies and command economies, but the truth of the matter is that nearly every country on Earth utilizes a mixed economy, which blends aspects of each of the aforementioned economy types. Whether talking...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Spanish-American War
This video provides a historical account of the sinking of the USS Maine in 1898, which played a significant role in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. It explores the events leading up to the explosion, the role of yellow...
Curated Video
Teddy Roosevelt: One of the Toughest Presidents
When you think of American tough guys, who springs to mind? Probably not the President. But two-term Commander-in-Chief Teddy Roosevelt was hard as nails.
Weatherthings
Hurricane Sandy: The Meteorology
What led to the unique path of Hurricane Sandy in 2016 and why it had such a large impact, as the second most-costly hurricane to hit the United States in modern times. It was nicknamed a superstorm for the wide impact it had in the...
Cerebellum
America, An Emerging World Power: 1896-1916 - Hay-bunau-varilla Treaty (1903)
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. This video focuses on documents...
Professor Dave Explains
John F. Kennedy: The New Frontier (1961 - 1963)
John F. Kennedy's presidency was a turning point in American history, both in terms of what he represented, as well as his assassination, which shocked the world. In many ways, America never recovered, and would never find the optimism...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - Expansion In The Gilded Age
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
Wonderscape
Holiday Kids: History of the Calendar and New Year's Traditions Around the World
This video provides a brief history of the calendar and explores New Year's traditions and customs around the world. The video also discusses the tradition of making New Year's resolutions and the significance of the song "Auld Lang...
Jabzy
Spanish-American War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Spanish-American War
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: Spanish Settlements - Introduction And Background
Chronicles the exploits of Cortes, De Soto, and Coronado; and Spanish incursions into South & Central America, Mexico and the American Southwest. This video introduces the context of Spanish exploration of North America and their...
Curated Video
US-Venezuela tensions: Over 3,600 kilos of cocaine seized in Venezuela
New ReviewVenezuela’s security forces arrested four individuals and seized 60 tons of drugs in a major bust in 2025, marking a significant blow to drug trafficking operations in the region.
Curated Video
Venezuela's Security Forces Arrested 4 in Drug Bust | Seizes 60 Tons of Drugs in 2025
New ReviewVenezuela’s security forces arrested four individuals and seized 60 tons of drugs in a major bust in 2025, marking a significant blow to drug trafficking operations in the region.
Curated Video
Videos. Pix of the Day: August 7, 2025
New ReviewAfricanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Curated Video
Psychologists who designed CIA torture to testify at Guantanamo
Psychologists to testify on CIA interrogation methods to stop new al-Qaeda attacks on the US after 9/11 event.
Curated Video
Who wins and who loses? Jamaica on China's Belt and Road Initiative
This year Jamaica became the 10th Caribbean country to formally sign on to China's Belt and Road Initiative. China's investments have brought much-needed infrastructure to the region, but with that has also come some friction. CBC News...
Curated Video
Watch: Cuban ballet dancers return to island after exile
Cuban ballet dancer Daniel Sarabia was banned from re-entering his country but has returned after 15 years. Sarabia and four other defectors went back to perform in Havana for the International Ballet Festival this year. "Imagine, what...