History Hit
The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives: A complex exchange system
What were the pros and cons of exchanging silk? How was silk handled within nomadic tribes? The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 2
History Hit
Hadrians Wall: The birth of the wall
What was the cause of the wall to be built? Why is the wall special to the Scottish? Hadrians Wall, Part 1
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Make It In America - GPS Source
GPS Source helped bring some manufacturing back to the U.S. This short video clip highlightsthe work of the veteran owned small business located in West Pueblo, CO and the project that was part of the NIST MEP and VA's partnership to...
History Hit
Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: Those responsible for the partition
Who was responsible for the partition and why did they agree to itYasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 6
Curated Video
Hot Air Balloons: The Secret Civil War Weapon
Military Hot Air Balloons were pioneered during the American Civil War for both surveillance and reconnaissance.
The Wall Street Journal
Business and Security
What are the key regional security issues facing Southeast Asia, and how best can they be addressed?
History Hit
Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: The awakening of Indian opposition
What are the first glimpses of organized Indian opposition to British rule? What did the early Indian congress look like? Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 2
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Luis Torres - Teachers Make a Difference - The Guidance Counselor
An amazing Bronx Principle Luis E Torres whose school CS 55 is renowned for Champion Steppers, for putting on unbelievable Broadway Musical like productions. A community school, not a Charter School, not a Magnet School, a regular public...
Ancient Lights Media
North Korea
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of North Korea.
Red Rock Films
Women's History Activator: Who was Rosie the Riveter?
Event: January 1942. The first American soldiers arrive in Europe to fight in WWII and those soldiers leave jobs that must be filled by female workers. Story: Rosie the Riveter embodies the work the woman can do to support their...
Curated Video
Voting in Ancient Athens
The United States is a representative democracy where people vote for politicians to govern on their behalf – but voting in the direct democracy of ancient Athens was a very different process.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Daniel Blanchard How to Become More Successful with Difficult Students
Dan Blanchard has done his homework. He’s been an inner-city school teacher and athletic coach for 20 years and has a passion for teaching, inspiring, and working with teens. “It’s tough for a lot of kids today. They don’t always have...
Next Animation Studio
Army ousts first democratically elected president Mursi, constitution suspended
Egypt's Islamist president Mohammed Mursi has been removed from power in a military overthrow that has suspended the constitution of the fledgling middle east democracy.
IT'S HISTORY
Saladin - sword of Islam - IT'S HISTORY
Saladin was the famous muslim leader during the time of crusades.
Next Animation Studio
Pentagon says UFO video is real, as UFO hearing looms
Washington is starting to open up about footage of UFOs taken by U.S. military personnel over the last few years.
Espresso Media
The Rise and Fall of Robert Mugabe: From Freedom Fighter to Dictator
CONTENT WARNING: Contains shocking images of death and violence. The video discusses the rise of Robert Mugabe as the first prime minister of Zimbabwe and how he went from a popular leader to a brutal dictator, using violence and...
Weird History
Simo Haya | The Deadliest Sniper In History
Simo "Simuna" Häyhä was a Finnish sniper who earned the ominous nickname, "The White Death". He's credited as one of the most accurate snipers of all time with a reported 500+ kills under his belt while enlisted. Today we're learning...
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: What is Islam
Is Islam a religion of peace or of rampant militarism? Why is there a certain part of Islam that believes itself to be completely incompatible with western democracy? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 3
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1988
The 51st Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1988. It was the earliest one I remembered. By many accounts, Ronald Reagan had a solid Presidency. He helped end the Cold War, and the economy remained strong....
Jabzy
Urabi Revolt - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Urabi Revolt
Curated Video
The Importance and Uses of Magnesium
In this video, we will explore the importance of magnesium, its properties, and its various applications in different industries. From being used in the aerospace and automotive industries for its lightweight and durable properties, to...
Hip Hughes History
America First Explained: US History Review
Donald Trump's policies of "America First" are not the first time that phrase has been employed. In this video we will look at the origins of America First and specifically the America First Committee which tried unsuccessfully to keep...
Soliloquy
Why is Puerto Rico not part of the United States of America?
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States of America? She sits in an in-between limbo, neither a state or an independent nation. So how did Puerto Rico become owned by, but not part of America?