Crash Course
Reform and Revolution 1815-1848: Crash Course European History
In the aftermath of the revolutions and upheaval in 18th and early 19th century Europe, there was a hunger for reform across the continent. Reformers like Robert Owen, Charles Fourier, and Auguste Comte proposed radical new ideas, and at...
Curated Video
Election of 1912: Third Party
In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt's bold creation of a new political party, the Bull Moose Party, challenged rivals Taft and Wilson, forever altering the political landscape of the United States.
Curated Video
Life in the 5th Generation
Chinese scholar and literary translator Michael Berry (UCLA) describes the extraordinary cultural landscape for the 5th Generation of Chinese filmmakers.
Curated Video
Against the Iron Law of Oligarchy
Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) describes his belief that classical Athens is a counter-example to the so-called “Iron Law of Oligarchy”.
Curated Video
A Notable Exception
Stanford University classicist and political scientist Josiah Ober describes his motivation to use Classical Athens as a counterexample to Robert Michels’ theory of “the iron law of oligarchy” of political organisation.
Curated Video
A Notable Counterexample
Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) discusses how ancient Athenian democracy has long struck him as an obviously important counterexample to Robert Michel's so-called "Iron Law of Democracy."
One Minute History
141 The Great Purge - One Minute History
The assassination of party official Sergei Kirov sets off an internal investigation that reveals a conspiracy to murder Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Stalin authorizes the NKVD to identify ‘counter-revolutionaries’ and ‘enemies of the...
Step Back History
What Is Fascism?
Fascism is a difficult word to define. We know it when we see it, but no one ever has a satisfying definition. In the 30s and 40s, it brought totalitarianism, war, and genocide. So today, let’s talk about how this idea took hold, grew to...
Jabzy
Peru - Basic Politics
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Peru's Basic Politics
Hip Hughes History
Third Parties Explained: US History Review
Learn about FIVE important third parties in US History.
Step Back History
Is SOCIALISM a THREAT??
We're in this moment where, in the West anyway, Socialism is back into the national consciousness in a big way. And for the first time in a long time, the narrative is more than just "socialism is the bad thing we need to forget about"....
Curated Video
Victoria Woodhull: Fighting for Women's Rights
At a time when women were expected to know their place, activist and businessperson Victoria Woodhull blazed a trail as a fierce advocate for women's suffrage and empowerment.
60 Second Histories
Emmeline Pankhurst and Keir Hardie
Emmeline talks about becoming friends with Keir Hardie and joining the Independent Labour Party
Step Back History
Political Correctness: A Brief Introduction
Spend any amount of time on the internet, and you’ll see the term political correctness. It’s part of the common lexicon, but seems rather vague in its meaning. We know it's supposed to mean something that’s bad. Donald Trump and South...
One Minute History
The Great Purge - One Minute History_4k
(1934 - St. Petersburg) The assassination of party official Sergei Kirov sets off an internal investigation that reveals a conspiracy to murder Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Stalin authorizes the NKVD to identify ‘counter-revolutionaries’...
One Minute History
The Great Purge - One Minute History_1080
(1934 - St. Petersburg) The assassination of party official Sergei Kirov sets off an internal investigation that reveals a conspiracy to murder Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Stalin authorizes the NKVD to identify ‘counter-revolutionaries’...
Step Back History
Why is there no American Left Wing Party?
If there’s one thing you hear over and over again in the American political discourse, it’s socialism as a word to represent generic badness. And America indeed doesn’t appear to have a left-wing party in their political system. Many...
Jabzy
Austrian Civil War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Austrian Civil War
Jabzy
Red Vienna - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Red Vienna
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Herb Kohl - Social Justice
"Herb attended the Bronx High School of Science and studied philosophy and mathematics at Harvard from 1954-1958. At Harvard he was president of the Signet Society and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, graduating with an AB degree in 1958....
Intelligence Squared
Tony Juniper - How to tackle the Climate Crisis
In light of the potential collapse of our climate, momentum garnered by Greta Thunberg and raging Australian wildfires, Intelligence Squared hosted a climate...[Part 4/5] Tony Juniper Has a Plan to Tackle the Climate Crisis
Hip Hughes History
Hyperpluralism Explained: Partisan Politics and a Divided Government
The level of noise in the media and the halls of government is creating a level of volume that makes real change next to impossible.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1904
The 30th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1904. Theodore Roosevelt was running for re-election. Hold up. Teddy Roosevelt? Re-election? What happened to McKinley? Let's rewind three years. Back on...
Hip Hughes History
Fascism Explained: World History Review
A look at the rise of fascism in post WWI Europe focusing on Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.