The battle between the US and the USSR for space supremacy.

Oleg Penkovsky, a Soviet spy who switched allegiances to the West during the Cold War, helped to avert nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

This video provides a detailed account of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a pivotal moment in history that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war in 1962. This video outlines the events leading up to the crisis and the tense...

This video provides a detailed account of the historic space flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space and orbit the Earth on April 12, 1961. The video covers Gagarin's background, training, the significance of his...

This video provides a detailed account of the U2 spy plane incident that occurred on May 1st, 1960, when an American U2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union. The pilot, Francis Gary Powers, was captured and later exchanged for a...

Dr. Forrester describes the history of the space race and space exploration. She summarizes Alan Shepard’s contribution to space exploration by recognizing him as the first man in space. She also recognizes Neil Armstrong by recognizing...

What is "Tag der Deutschen Einheit"? What does "Tag der Deutschen Einheit" celebrate? Which unification of Germany does "Tag der Deutschen Einheit" celebrate? Does it have to do with the 1st Reich, 2nd Reich or 3rd Reich? Find out all...

What Was The Soviet Union's Role In WWII - Ally or Enemy

One week before the onset of World War II, the Third Reich signs a secret non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union. Intending to eliminate the independent Polish state, the Nazis invade Poland from the West, while the Red Army attacks...

Behind the Iron Curtain, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic confronts one of history’s most horrific famines. Beginning in 1932, grain production in Ukraine is confiscated by the Soviet Union. The seizure has two goals; one, selling...

Holodomor: Life during the Ukrainian Famine | Soviet Union, Genocide, Cannibalism, Stalin

It's no secret that China is facing a myriad of economic problems with many commentators predicting the impending collapse of the Chinese economy. But what would really happen is the world's second largest economy collapses? 0:00 - 2:22...

A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 1 of 4.

What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion? How was the United States involved? Learn about the invasion that sparked the Cuban Missile Crisis and defined US_Cuban relations for more than five decades. Cuban Missile Crisis • The Cuban Missile......

There is a reason why its called the "Forgotten War", because most people have no clue about the basics. Let HipHughes grease up your frontal cortex and then slide down the hill of learning going through the basic causes and fundamentals...

A short yet fun and informative video review of the period of Detente that existed between the US and China and the Soviet Union in the 1970s.

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.

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Uzbekistan.

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.

Nazis… Nazis Nazis Nazis… It seems like there are so many angles with these guys that others have done already. Sometimes even on this channel. However, the term Neo-Nazi is especially prevalent today, and so let’s talk about them. This...

From The United States being invaded. . . twice, to Russia planning to wipe China off the map with nukes! These military operation would have changed history entirely.

Garwin part 8/11: This video features a conversation about the history of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) and their work in reducing nuclear dangers and advocating for civilian control of nuclear technology. It also discusses...

Behind the Iron Curtain, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic confronts one of history’s most horrific famines. Beginning in 1932, grain production in Ukraine is confiscated by the Soviet Union. The seizure has two goals; one, selling...

We all have secrets we'd rather not led the world know, but when you're a multi billion dollar company, there tends to be a lot more at stake.