TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The rise of modern populism | Takis S. Pappas
In many democratic countries, charismatic leaders vilify political opponents, disparage institutions, and claim to be for the people. Some critics label this approach as authoritarian or fascist, while others argue that these leaders are...
Curated Video
Battle Of Hemmingstedt, 1500 AD Thermopylae of Northern Europe
Battle Of Hemmingstedt, 1500 AD Thermopylae of Northern Europe
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 3.2 Background: The Importance of Oratory
This video explores the importance of oratory in ancient Rome, emphasizing its role in public and political life before the invention of the printing press. Highlighting figures like Cicero, Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony, it illustrates...
Hip Hughes History
The Executive Branch in Twenty Minutes (1/2)
A short lecture highlighting the constitutional powers found in the constitution as they relate to Article II: The Executive Branch.
The Economist
Can Macron save his presidency?
What began as a protest against higher taxes on diesel has turned into a revolt against France's president, Emmanuel Macron. How he handles it will decide the rest of his presidency.
The March of Time
1943: MEXICO RELIGION: MS Mexican women carrying children on street. WS Mexicans entering church. INT WS Religious ceremony, altar, priest. WS Mexicans praying. MS Woman on their knees at altar. MS Woman, arms spread, praying. MS Mexican men, praying.
MOT 1943: MEXICO RELIGION: MS Mexican women carrying children on street. WS Mexicans entering church. INT WS Religious ceremony, altar, priest. WS Mexicans praying. MS Woman on their knees at altar. MS Woman, arms spread, praying. MS...
John D Ruddy
French Revolution in 9 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the French Revolution, how it started, who were the main players and when they lost their heads, along with the rise of Napoleon amidst the chaos.
Curated Video
UPITN 21 7 78 LILLIAN CARTER PRESS CONFERNCE ON ARRIVAL
Lillian Carter, mother of the United States President Jimmy Carter, holds a press conference on her arrival in Italy.
1. SOUNDBITE (English): vs of the press gathered and Lillian speaking
2. vs of the party leaving the airport, getting...
Curated Video
Works underway to restore ancient fort
LEADINRestoration work is underway on a thousand year old fort in Pakistan's southern city of Umerkot.The once majestic and imposing structure, spread over 17 acres, has fallen into disrepair due to decades of neglect and a lack of...