Is there a decline of centrist politics during the early 1970's? Was the early 1970's a more important turning point compared to the fall of the Berlin wall?<br/>
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 2

The 18th Presidential election in American history took place on November 4th, 1856. Franklin Pierce had a rough going over the previous four years, and now struggled to get his own party's renomination. At the Democratic Party's...

How long did the battle last? What happened to the French and British commanders? What happened to the British survivors after the battle? How did this one battle change North America?<br/>
The Battle For North America, Part 12

You probably learned all about World War II at school, but there's a good chance you have a few misconceptions about how it all happened. Here's 10 Myths You Still Believe About World War II.

This video explains how the NDC tried to overthrow Mugabe and how Mugabe started to seize white-owned land by force of white farmers in Zimbabwe. Without a clear plan for land reform, the policy did not really benefit the country at...

Alice Coachman Davis was an athlete who specialized in the high jump. She was the first black woman selected for the U.S. Olympic team and went on to become the first black woman of any nationality to win a gold medal at the Olympics...

In 1809, as Napoleon fought the Austrians at Wagram, the war in Spain and Portugal continued to rage. The French had inflicted several heavy defeats on Spanish field armies, but now they faced a popular insurgency as well as a...

This series presents the art of taking care of oneself, unique to people of color, with a specific focus on wellness in all its forms. Host Ngozi Paul takes on the stereotype that black people can’t swim. In the process, discovering the...

We collaborated with blogger Amy Martin of Caravaggista for this lesson on Caravaggio and the Counter Reformation.

Check out these great activities you can do with a simple set of numbered cones. In today's video, John shows you how one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in your gym has a great new set of games.

In 1807 Napoleon waged a grim winter campaign through the Polish winter, trying to force a decisive victory that would end the war against Russia and Prussia. It was a campaign that lead to two brutal battles, Eylau and Friedland, after...

The Economist has scoured historical data ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Russia. We have analysed dozens of factors that contribute to a national side's success. But can we predict the winner?

Since the election last week, Trump and his team have spent a lot of time talking about election fraud. So far though evidence of fraud hasn't exactly been forthcoming, so in this video we dive deep and examine all of the court cases...

This is the play’s finale and you’re bound to be on the edge of your seat! Two great armies prepare for battle as Richard must now defend his stolen crown. Richard has the largest army, so he feels confident as they march towards the...

You're sure to score big with Up 4 It, a classic giant game that works indoors and out. Watch as John shows some great ways to add fitness and teamwork to this classic game.

Long range, high calibre weapons – the cannon helped propel the Union to victory. But how did the technological advances that took place during the Civil War change the game?

Can the Democrats take back the House of Representatives from the Republicans? In what is perhaps the most significant mid-terms ever, The Economist's Data Editor gives our prediction on who is going to win.

Did you know that little over a year into the American Revolutionary War, the US army had been reduced to just 3,000 men? But over ten crucial days, all of that changed thanks to one man: George Washington.

See how to use the R leaflet package to color code a map by winner, loser, and margin of victory.

An introduction to the historical significance of the Battle of Lewes 1264.

On Tuesday Biden won what's been nicknamed Super Tuesday 2, picking up a whole host of delegates and advancing his position in the Democratic Primary. This led some to speculate that Bernie Sanders might drop out of the race - but he...

How to pronounce the idiom LANDSLIDE and what it means (hint: you can drop the D!). Try it yourself, make up a sentence and post it as a video response!

MOT 1944: STEEL MILL: WS Steel mill, smoke stacks. VS Large ladles & carts full of scrap metal moving into factory. INT VS Crane arm dumping materials into blast furnace. Foundry, steelworks, metals, parts

Six weeks after his bloody repulse at the Battle of Aspern-Essling, Napoleon led his reinforced army back across the Danube. The resulting clash with Archduke Charles's Austrian army was the biggest and bloodiest battle yet seen in...