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6 Diseases That Have Shaped Human History
Infectious diseases have had some pretty major impacts on human history… and that’s putting it mildly. Here are 6 diseases that shaped human history
Curated Video
How was Russia defeated in 11 days? Operation Faustschlag
How was Russia defeated in 11 days? Operation Faustschlag
Curated Video
What is Constitution Day?
Constitution Day takes place every year on September 17. It celebrates the written document that outlines the rights and freedoms of U.S. citizens.
Curated Video
The Mad Baron: The Eccentric Life and Legacy of Roman von Ungern-Sternberg
This video explores the life of Roman von Ungern-Sternberg, a Baltic German noble who led a brutal campaign against the communists during the Russian Civil War. Known as the "Mad Baron," he claimed descent from Genghis Khan and adopted a...
John D Ruddy
World War 1 in 10 Minutes (Extended Edition) - Manny Man Does History
Here's a special extended edition of my World War 1 video, including newer artwork and an updated script, just in time for the 100th anniversary of its end!
John D Ruddy
Russian Revolution (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
When the left rose up... and split into several sub-committees until one sub-committee became the biggest, most forceful one!
Curated Video
The Last Tsar | The Life & Times of Nicholas II
The case of the murdered monarchies continues! Russia is far and away the most famous monarchy to crumble to dust, and boy did it ever. When Nicholas II became Tsar, he told his brother-in-law, and I quote “I am not yet ready to be Tsar....
Hip Hughes History
The Dust Bowl Explained: US History Review
What caused the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. What was the Dust Bowl and what were the effects of the Dust Bowl. Yup, it's a Social Studies lecture designed to win you points and keep you awake. As much as the Dust Bowl allows...
Hip Hughes History
The Russian Revolution Explained: World History Review
What caused the Russian Revolution and how did it overthrow the Czar? A basic introduction to the Soviet Revolution of 1917. A great way for teacher's to flip their classes and kids to study and review for their World History tests.
The Art Assignment
Cases for Political Art | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
This week we explore some of the most powerful artworks ever made, making the case for political art one work at a time. Pablo Picasso's Guernica, Kathe Kollwitz's prints, Kazimir Malevich's Black Square, Iri and Toshi Maruki's Hiroshima...
Step Back History
Nestor Makhno and the Ukrainian Black Army: No Harmless Power
Today, we in the west struggle to tell the stories of former Soviet peoples outside of Russia. Trust me, Russia wants it that way. In 1917, the Russian Revolution triggered a civil war that ravaged, not just Russia, but a lot of the...
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...
Weird History
Facts About the Rusian Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution resulted in the establishment of the first Communist state in history and was the work of Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin - that's the general story told to history students in textbooks, an incredibly simplified...
Ancient Lights Media
Russia: Civil War and Revolution 1917-1922
This clip looks at Russian history during the revolutionary period of 1917-1922.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Russian Revolution Explained in 3 Questions
Learn about the Russian Revolution of 1917 by considering its causes, the royal family, and Bolshevik control.
Hip Hughes History
The Industrial Revolution Explained (World History Review)
What were the major causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution? HipHughes dances his way through the Industrial Revolution world history style, laying down tracks anyone can sit their caboose down and ride the train of learning.
John D Ruddy
Russian Revolution in 10 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Russian Revolution, what led to it, how it began, who was involved and how it slotted into the events of WW1.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Soviet embassy in Washington, DC throws lavish party for 35th anniversary of the Russian Revolution
Title: "Washington -- Curtain Lifted for Party at Red Embassy" over black then superimposed over cake with hammer and sickle on it / MS EXT Soviet Embassy / MS Soviet flag flying on embassy / CU embassy plaque / high angle servers put...
Hearst Metrotone News
Vladimir Lenin gives a speech and Russian workers storm the palace gates during the Russian Revolution.
Vladimir Lenin gives a speech and Russian workers storm the palace gates during the Russian Revolution.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
After his 1953 death, a look at Joseph Stalin's tenure as leader of the Soviet Union
[GHOC Episode 0-07] Greatest Headlines of the Century title sequence / Title: "Stalin Dies" with photo of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin / [1930s, Moscow] VS Stalin / VS Soviet Army marches in Red Square; Stalin and officials on the Lenin...
Hearst Metrotone News
Joseph Stalin, Leon Trotsky, and Vyacheslav Molotov stand in line at meeting
Joseph Stalin, Leon Trotsky, and Vyacheslav Molotov stand in line at meeting
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Soviet embassy in Washington DC celebrates the 34th anniversary of the Russian Revolution
Title: "Washington -- Soviet Embassy Rolls Out Red Carpet" superimposed over large decorative cake / EXT MS Russian Embassy / plaque: "Embassy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics" in stone / high angle people mingling in front of...