Crash Course
Protests East and West: Crash Course European History
The post-World War II decades in Europe are sometimes called the Thirty Glorious Years. As those years wore on, tensions between East and West grew, and economic growth slowed or was unevenly distributed across Europe, protests and...
Crash Course
The Fall of Communism: Crash Course European History
The aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union and its Warsaw Pact had a huge impact on the countries of Eastern Europe. As the former satellite states turned away from communism and Soviet influence, some of them shifted toward...
Great Big Story
Ivo Zdarsky's Journey from Czechoslovakia to Inventive Isolation in Utah
Discover Ivo Zdarsky's incredible escape from Czechoslovakia and his innovative life in Lucin, Utah, where he continues to invent and explore.
Wonderscape
The Outbreak of World War II: Causes and Early Events
This video explores the origins and early events of World War II, focusing on the political and economic factors that led to the conflict. It examines the rise of fascist leaders like Hitler and Mussolini, the impact of the Treaty of...
Curated Video
Gray Propaganda
A weapon of covert action wielded by governments around the world, gray propaganda straddles the fine line between fact and fiction, letting its secret sources instigate chaos without liability.
History Hit
10 Steps to World War Two: The Nazi-Soviet pact and invasion of Poland
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
Ancient Lights Media
Czech Republic
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the Czech Republic.
History Hit
10 Steps to World War Two: Re-occupation of the Rhineland and Anschluss with Austria
Where is Rhineland and was it of military interest? Why did Hitler want Austria and how did Britain feel about this? 10 Steps to World War Two, Part 3
Jabzy
The Mystery of Great Moravia - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Mystery of Great Moravia
The March of Time
1952: ALLIED-OCCUPIED VIENNA
MOT 1952: ALLIED-OCCUPIED VIENNA: WS Steam locomotive backing up on track in rail yard, VS MPs Checking car, PFC. William Daniels, PFC Paul Henderson & Lt William Leider finding wooden boxes destined for Pilsen, Czechoslovakia. Iron...
Wonderscape
History Kids: World War II
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the causes and events of World War Two, highlighting the rise of fascist regimes, the atrocities committed by the Nazis, and the eventual Allied victory. It emphasizes the importance of...
The March of Time
Vladimir Hurban, Jerzy Potocki
MOT 1940: WASHINGTON D.C.: EXT Former Embassy of (Nazi conquered) Czechoslovakia cars passing FG. Minister Vladimir Hurban (1883-1949) talking w/ two men. (refused to turn over embassy to Nazis). EXT Polish embassy. Jerzy Potocki & aides...
Mr. Beat
NATO Explained
On April 4, 1949, the leaders of 12 countries in both North America and Western Europe got together in Washington, D.C. in response to the growing threat of the Soviet Union, a Communist country that had been fairly aggressive trying to...
Jabzy
United Eastern Europe - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the United Eastern Europe
History Hit
10 Steps to World War Two: The great depression and Hitler seizes control
How did Britain feel after World War I? What was one of the reasons Hitler was elected in Germany? After being elected, what were his aims? 10 Steps to World War Two, Part 1
History Hit
10 Steps to World War Two: Hitler takes the Saarland and rearmament
Where is Saarland located and why was it important? As Germany started rearmament, why wasn't Hitler challenged for this? 10 Steps to World War Two, Part 2
History Hit
10 Steps to World War Two: Suchetenland Crisis and the occupation of Czechoslovakia
What was the most iconic moment during the appeasement? What was the watershed moment when it came to the occupation of Czechoslovakia? 10 Steps to World War Two, Part 4
Curated Video
“I’ve spent my whole life as a witness to history"
The National's Adrienne Arsenault looks back at the life and work of journalist Joe Schlesinger.
Curated Video
Joe Schlesinger on 'life as a witness to history'
The National's Adrienne Arsenault looks back at the life and work of journalist Joe Schlesinger.
Curated Video
Czech-born writer Milan Kundera dies aged 94
Czech television has announced the death of Czech-born writer Milan Kundera aged-94 best-known for his novel, The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
Curated Video
Czech museum to return Beethoven manuscript saved from the Nazis to its rightful owners
The autograph of the 4th movement for strings in B-flat Major, op. 130, a highly valued late quartet by the German composer, will go back to the Petscheks, once the richest family in pre-World War II Czechoslovakia.
Curated Video
Russia: Talks with US 'positive' after four-hour meeting
US and Russian officials concluded four hours of Ukraine-related talks in Riyadh, with both sides expressing cautious optimism. Despite no European participation, both nations hailed the discussions as positive and crucial for ongoing...
Curated Video
Slovakians rally against populism on anniversary of fall of Communist system
The protest united the opposition, including the liberal Progressive Slovakia, pro-business Freedom and Solidarity and the conservative Christian Democrats who all say Fico is a threat to democracy.
Curated Video
Iraq/Kuwait - Pollution, China - Facing Environmental Pollution Crisis, France - Moves To Cut Air Pollution, Kosovo - Lead Pollution Levels, Russia - Moscow Pollution , Czechoslovakia: Pollution, North Korea - Pollution, China - Pollution, Japan - Background To Kyoto Summit, Tibet - Factories, Mexico/Usa - Factory Pollution, Egypt - High Levels Of Pollution
Iraq/Kuwait - Pollution
Iraq/Kuwait - 31/01/1992
The Kuwaiti people are still dealing with the environmental legacy of the Gulf war. Six-hundred-and-forty oil wells were set alight and not extinguished for eight months. It created...