Curated Video
EU says no let up in Russia sanctions over Ukraine
European Union foreign ministers on Monday ruled out any easing of sanctions against Russia as long as fighting raged in eastern Ukraine, despite concerns about the economic consequences.
EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini said...
Curated Video
President Putin meets PM Vukic, excerpts of news conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin held bilateral talks with Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade on Thursday, as part of his state visit to Russia's Slavic ally.
Putin is in Serbia to convince the Balkan nation to commit to...
Crash Course
Eastern Europe Consolidates: Crash Course European History
While the focus has been on Western Europe so far, there has also been a lot going on in Eastern Europe, which we'll be looking at today. The Commonwealth of Poland-Lithuania, The Ottoman Empire, and Russia were all competing at the...
Curated Video
How was Russia defeated in 11 days? Operation Faustschlag
How was Russia defeated in 11 days? Operation Faustschlag
Curated Video
The Strategic Dilemma: The Crimean War and the Quest for Limited Victory
This video provides a detailed analysis of the strategic challenges faced by the Allies during the Crimean War, focusing on their limited resources and the diplomatic and military strategies employed. It highlights the importance of...
Curated Video
Battle of Zhovti Vody: The Cossack Uprising Against the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth
This video describes the rise of Bachdan Kamelnitsky, a Cossack leader who initiated a successful uprising against the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth in the mid-17th century. Through strategic alliances and military prowess, Kamelnitsky...
The Guardian
How killer robots are changing modern warfare
Uncrewed combat aerial vehicles, or attack drones, have become a common feature of the modern battlefield. Russia has deployed them to terrorise civilians in Ukraine and disable essential infrastructure, and Ukraine has also relied...
John D Ruddy
History of Ukraine - Manny Man Does History
Find out all about the long and arduous history of the people of Ukraine.
Curated Video
Historia De Rusia - Parte 3
La historia de Rusia continúa con el reinado de Catalina la Grande, una época de esplendor cultural, "autocracia ilustrada" y una enorme expansión territorial. El reinado de Catherine vio la anexión de Crimea y la Partición de Polonia, y...
Vlogbrothers
Understanding Ukraine: The Problems Today and Some Historical Context
In which John discusses the crisis in Ukraine, and how the influence of Russia and Europe have shaped Ukrainian politics for centuries. REMINDER: Educational videos are allowed to be more than four minutes long.
60 Second Histories
Florence Nightingale - after the Crimea
In the final clip of this series, Florence describes her life after the Crimea War, the report she published on her experiences there and the establishment of St Thomas' Hospital and the Nightingale Training school for nurses.
60 Second Histories
Florence Nightingale - training
In part 2 of this series, Florence explains what training she undertook to become a nurse and the first hospital she worked in.
60 Second Histories
Florence Nightingale - the early years
Part 1 of a series on Florence Nightingale where she describes her early life, and what she felt it was like to be born in an age dominated by men.
Jabzy
Varangian Trade Route - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Varangian Trade Route
60 Second Histories
Mary Seacole; the British Hotel
In part 5 of this series, Mary explains how she built the British Hotel at Kadikoi in the Crimea to tend to the needs of sick and convalescing officers.
60 Second Histories
Florence Nightingale - Scutari Hospital part 1
In part 4 of this series, Florence talks about her arrival at Scutari Hospital and her dismay at the sanitary conditions there..
60 Second Histories
Florence Nightingale - the Crimea
In part 3 of this series, Florence explains why she recruited a team of nurses and travelling out to the Crimea.
Hip Hughes History
Russian Invasion: The Situation with Crimea and Russia Explained
With armed separatists taking over airports in Crimea and Russian helicopters seemingly on their way, HipHughes explains what's going on in the growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
60 Second Histories
Mary Seacole; the end of the war
In the final clip of this series Mary describes what happened to her when the Crimea War ended in 1856 and she returned to London.
60 Second Histories
Mary Seacole; introduction
In the first of this series Mary Seacole introduces herself and talks about her family and early years.
60 Second Histories
Mary Seacole; travels to Crimea
In part 4 of this series Mary describes her travel to and arrival in the Crimea.
Curated Video
Putin's games with the West
Russia's presidential election will see President Vladimir Putin hold onto power. Garry Kasparov, who attempted to run against him in 2008, examines the games Mr Putin is playing with the West
60 Second Histories
Mary Seacole; her travels
Part 3 of this series sees Mary explaining her decision to volunteer as a nurse in the Crimea.
TLDR News
Why Russia Fired at a British Warship: The Black Sea Dispute Explained - TLDR News
Yesterday, a Russian patrol ship reportedly fired warning shots while a jet dropped bombs in the path of the ship. This sounds a little crazy right? Russians firing at a British ship, but what’s happening is actually more interesting...