TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What happened when these 6 dictators took over | Stephanie Honchell Smith
Under certain conditions, the idea of a dictator can sound appealing, like when a democracy isn’t functioning as it should due to corruption or political polarization. People may believe the solution is a "benevolent dictator"— a leader...
TED Talks
Yeonmi Park: What I learned about freedom after escaping North Korea
"North Korea is unimaginable," says human rights activist Yeonmi Park, who escaped the country at the age of 13. Sharing the harrowing story of her childhood, she reflects on the fragility of freedom -- and shows how change can be...
TED-Ed
Who were Las Mariposas, and why were they murdered? | Lisa Krause
For over 30 years, thousands of people were imprisoned, tortured, and murdered under Rafael Trujillo's dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. Three sisters would go on to lead an underground revolution. But while their courage inspired...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The famously difficult green-eyed logic puzzle - Alex Gendler
One hundred green-eyed logicians have been imprisoned on an island by a mad dictator. Their only hope for freedom lies in the answer to one famously difficult logic puzzle. Can you solve it? Alex Gendler walks us through this green-eyed...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Joel Westheimer - What Kind of Citizen? Educating Our Children for the Common Good
Joel Westheimer is University Research Chair in Democracy and Education at the University of Ottawa and an education columnist for CBC Radio. He began his career teaching in the New York City Public School system before obtaining a PhD...
Curated Video
The Rise and Fall of Idi Amin: Uganda's Dictator
This video provides a detailed account of Idi Amin's rise to power and brutal dictatorship in Uganda from 1971 to 1979. Amin's reign was marked by widespread human rights violations, economic decline, and social disintegration, resulting...
Curated Video
Exploring the Intriguing World of Stalin Subway: A Look Back at Moscow's Ornate Metro Stations
"Step back in time to the ornate and historic Moscow Metro of the 1950s in Stalin Subway, a thrilling first-person shooter game where players must prevent a nuclear disaster and save innocent lives. Immerse yourself in the darkly...
Curated Video
The Strategic Showdown: Hannibal vs. Fabius Maximus in the Second Punic War
This video provides a detailed account of the strategic maneuvers and encounters between Hannibal and Fabius during the Second Punic War. It highlights Hannibal's attempts to outmaneuver Fabius and the latter's cautious, yet effective,...
Wonderscape
Understanding Dictatorships: Power, History, and Impact
This video examines the nature of dictatorships, where a single leader holds unchecked power. It contrasts dictatorships with monarchies, traces their historical evolution, and discusses infamous dictators like Julius Caesar, Adolf...
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...
Weird History
Benito Mussolinis Favorite Mistress
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini maintained relationships with several mistresses – as many as 14 at a time, according to some – but none stuck by him quite as ardently as Clara Petacci. Petacci, his preferred paramour, kept a diary...
The Business Professor
Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which a person, the monarch, is head of state for life or until abdication. The political legitimacy and authority of the monarch may vary from restricted and largely symbolic, to fully autocratic,...
Curated Video
Dictatorships and Theocracies
"Dictatorships and Theocracies" analyzes the purposes, structure, and functions of dictatorships and theocracies.
Curated Video
What is NATO?
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a coalition of democratic capitalist countries from Europe and North America. It remains perhaps the single biggest deterrent against nuclear war today.
Curated Video
Operation Pedro Pan
Operation Pedro Pan saw more than 14,000 children escape Communist Cuba for a new life in the United States. But for many, their troubles were only just starting.
Hip Hughes History
The 1990's Explained: US History Review
Mr. Hughes' cuts through the 1990's like a hot knife through soft butter, aimed at the heart and bones of the U.S. History Regents exam in NY state. I hope you find the information applicable.
The Economist
How to bring down a dictator
Today Kim Jong Un celebrates his 34th birthday. As North Korea’s god-king for life, he can expect several decades more in office. Or can he? We talk to a man who specialises in bringing down dictators.
IT'S HISTORY
BATTLE OF AGER FALERNUS - remarkable Hannibal's victory I IT'S HISTORY
How Hannibal with his army fell into an ambush and how in unusual way they got out. Will Fabius Maximus - a Roman dictator stop his plan? The Second Punic War is also full of fascinating episodes.
Financial Times
Inside the mind of Robert Mugabe
FT Weekend editor and southern Africa expert Alec Russell looks at the motivations and actions of Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's ageing dictator, who took control of the country 37 years ago and has finally stepped down.
Financial Times
Belarus unrest explained
The FT's Europe editor Ben Hall looks at why protesters are putting pressure on Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to step down after 26 years in power - and why neighbouring Russia is key to the country's future.
Kult America
Belarus - Victory From The Other Side
Belarus is said to be a backwards hermetic dictatorship full of people who hate the west and live in a third world standard, I was curious if its perception was true so I decided to get a visa and go. I actually wanted to visit the...
Curated Video
The first chinese Emperor
Ying Zheng, called himself as the first emperor of China - A dictator with ruthless system wanted to conquer all states. In search of becoming immortal, one day he collapsed at an early age, sooner led to fall of his dynasty.
Economics Explained
Can a New Leader Save North Korea's Economy?: Wealth and Power
The wild ride of 2020 continued this week with the news that the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un was in a critical condition and that his continued leadership of the nation was not necessarily guaranteed. This has, of course,...
The March of Time
Actor as Presidente, construction, yacht
MOT 1936: DRAMATIZATION: Actor as Presidente Rafael Trujillo riding in limo paranoia financial trouble. CONSTRUCTION: Workers lifting buckets. VS Trujillo yacht in harbor (made over gunboat).