In the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, protests and unrest continued continued across Europe, and the Soviet Union was having increasing trouble holding its sphere of influence together. Today you'll learn about the labor strikes of...

In the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, protests and unrest continued continued across Europe, and the Soviet Union was having increasing trouble holding its sphere of influence together. Today you'll learn about the labor strikes of...

From 1975 to 1979, the Communist Party of Kampuchea ruled Cambodia with an iron fist, perpetrating a genocide that killed one fourth of the country's population. Roughly one million people were executed as suspected political enemies or...

Learn about the life of Bayard Rustin, a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, a gay rights activist, and one of Martin Luther King’s closest advisors. -- In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech at the...

Despite two decades of sweeping economic change, China is still a Communist state. While free enterprise now flourishes in a rapidly growing private sector, China is a one-party country with a government that is radically enmeshed with...

Since the Revolution of 1789, France has had five forms of republican government. The current republic, the Fifth Republic, began in 1958. Learn more about the evolution of the constitution and the impact on modern French society....

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This summer, China's frankenstein-like, hybrid economy turned on its creator, forcing the government to take unprecedented action to prevent its collapse.

China’s “One Belt, One Road” project is a massive plan to build roads, railways, ports, and power plants in over 60 countries to boost trade and global influence. While the initiative may help underdeveloped nations with new...

This video discusses Hungary's political landscape in the aftermath of World War II, focusing on the Communist Party's rise to power through manipulation and suppression of opposition. It highlights the struggles faced by Prime Minister...

This video provides a detailed overview of the rise and fall of Nikita Khrushchev, a prominent figure in Soviet history. It covers his background as the son of a coal miner, his rapid ascent within the Communist Party, and his eventual...

This video traces Nelson Mandela's journey post-Fort Hare, highlighting his move to Johannesburg, his engagement with diverse groups, and his joining of the ANC in 1944. It focuses on his role in founding the ANC Youth League and his...

Despite being on the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list, Angela Davis went on to become an international symbol of resistance against social injustice.

“History Doesn't Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes” – Mark Twain.

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A fun filled political science summary of the 1948 Presidential Election between Harry Truman, Thomas E. Dewey, Strom Thurmond and Henry Wallace.

Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 4. This clip explains the guarantee of Freedom of Assembly and Petition as it is spelled out in the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about China's Flag History

Video Atlas of Asia:This clip examines the culture and geography of the Tibetan Plateau region of China.

China's Muslim Uighurs face systematic oppression from their own government. Their home province of Xinjiang has been turned into a police state—an estimated one million of them are detained in camps where they are brainwashed. How and...

From April 1943 to December 1944, "Base 20" was home to the political leadership of the Slovene national liberation movement. An important monument of Slovene statehood, it is the only still preserved secret headquarters of any European...

David Wu, a chartered accountant by training, is also a member of PwC China’s Management Board, and also holds the following leadership roles: China Government and Regulatory Affairs Leader, North China Markets Leader and Beijing...