Crash Course
Foreign Policy: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today Craig finishes up our series on U.S. Government and Politics by talking about both the least and most important aspect of government: foreign policy. Foreign policy is important because it has the potential to affect the largest...
Curated Video
How was Russia defeated in 11 days? Operation Faustschlag
How was Russia defeated in 11 days? Operation Faustschlag
Curated Video
Hyperinflation: 1920s Germany
The causes and effects of spiralling interest rates in 1920s Germany, when money became so devalued it was burnt as fuel. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films...
Curated Video
The Saga of SMS Emden: The Gentleman of the War
This video details the daring exploits of SMS Emden, a German light cruiser commanded by Captain Carl von Muller during World War I. Known as the Swan of the East, Emden wreaked havoc on Allied shipping in the Indian Ocean, capturing...
Curated Video
White Propaganda
Often deployed by governments during times of crisis, white propaganda has a known source and simple slogans, and uses strong visuals to rally public opinion.
Curated Video
The Great American Songbook
The Great American Songbook, a collection of jazz standards and show tunes created by talented songwriters in early 20th century New York, provided solace and joy during difficult times in U.S. history.
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
World War 1 (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
When Imperialism implodes, or explodes… depends on what way you look at it.
John D Ruddy
10 More Things About World War 1 - Manny Man Does History
10 More facts about the First World War, released just in time for the 100th anniversary of its end!
Jack Rackam
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....
Jabzy
The Monkey that Changed the World | Greco-Turkish War, Greek Genocide, Greek Empire, Megali Idea
The Monkey that Changed the World | Greco-Turkish War, Greek Genocide, Greek Empire, Megali Idea
Curated Video
La Primera Guerra Mundial - Batalla Del Somme 1916
La Batalla del Somme ha sido inmortalizada como el mayor desastre en la historia militar británica, cuando 57,000 soldados británicos se convirtieron en víctimas en un solo día, el 1 de julio de 1916, parte de un intento condenado de...
John D Ruddy
Presidents of the USA Part 2
An animated video outlining the Presidents of the United States from Theodore Roosevelt to Dwight D. Eisenhower.
60 Second Histories
WW1 - Gas attack
An overview of the different types of gas used during WW1 together with the developments of gas masks and hoods to protect soldiers.
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...
John D Ruddy
Why Do Some Forget WW1
An animated video commissioned by the United States World War One Centennial Commission to explore why World War 1 is often forgotten in USA by comparison to its other big wars.
National Film Board of Canada
To Wake Up the Nakota Language
Across North America, Indigenous languages are at risk of disappearing. “When you don’t know your language or your culture, you don’t know who you are,” says Armand McArthur, one of the last fluent Nakota speakers in Pheasant Rump First...
60 Second Histories
Roses of No Man's Land
A recital of a popular WW1 song which explains why nurses became known as the "Roses of No Man's Land"
60 Second Histories
WW1 - No Man's Land
A WW1 soldier explains what No Man's Land is and how it came by its name
Curated Video
Wartime Elections
What is the effect of war on elections? Benjamin Franklin famously wrote: “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”, but he forgot one thing – Presidential elections!
60 Second Histories
Life in the trenches - Part 5
This video describes how injured soldiers were taken care of both on the battlefield and in the trenches by their comrades and the medical officer. Part 5 of a 7 part series
60 Second Histories
WW1 - Shell shock
This video takes a look at shell shock and the effect it has on soldiers. It also highlights the treatments for shell shock and the way in which officers were treated differently to the ordinary soldier
60 Second Histories
WW1 - Trench foot
A WW1 nurse gives a gruesome account of trench foot and frostbite together with the cause and treatment available to soldiers
Weird History
Divine Intervention In The Battle of Mons
The British army, with support from France, attacked the German army, which had just officially declared war a few weeks prior. It quickly became clear that the German army was much larger and after French forces retreated, the situation...