Weird History
What Life Was Like While Working on the Manhattan Project
What was it like to live at Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project? As thousands worked to build a top-secret atomic device, the US military tried to keep the entire city secret. All mail was screened and sent through a fake address at...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? The Manhattan Project
Learn more about the Manhattan Project.
Higgsino Physics
Why you can live in Hiroshima but not in Chernobyl
Radiation and fallout in Hiroshima vs in the Chernobyl accident. Hiroshima and Chernobyl both suffered a major atomic disaster, where radioactive atoms was released. Hiroshima was nuked by the uranium fissile atomic bomb, little boy with...
Curated Video
How Robert J. Oppenheimer became the ‘Father of the Atomic Bomb’
Robert J. Oppenheimer, born on April 22, 1904, is known as the father of the atomic bomb. Oppenheimer was awarded a PhD in theoretical physics and was interested in the emerging field of quantum physics. As a scientist at the University...
John D Ruddy
World War 2 in 7 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Second World War, the rise of fascism, how it started, the Manhattan Project, the Soviet front, London during the Blitz, Hiroshima etc.
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Attack on Pearl Harbor and the Pacific Theater of World War II
This video provides a historical overview of the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, the consequences of the attack, and the subsequent involvement of the United States in World War II. It also raises thought-provoking...
Step Back History
Was the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Justified?
In August of 1945, we as a species entered into a new age. In many ways we achieved technological miracles orders of magnitude greater than our ancestors could ever imagine. We are also now living in the only period in our species’...
Curated Video
Chien-Shiung Wu: The First Lady of Physics
We hear a lot about famous scientists like Marie Curie and Albert Einstein, but have you ever heard of Chien-Shiung Wu and her work on the Manhattan Project?
The March of Time
Churchill
MOT 1948: CHURCHILL: VS United Kingdom Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965) speaking '...if the U.S. were to destroy the stock of atomic bombs.... guilty of murdering human freedom and of committing suicide themselves...' VS...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: New Mexico
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
John D Ruddy
World War 2 in 10 Minutes
An extended animated video combining World War 2 in 7 Minutes and 10 More Things About WW2.
Ancient Lights Media
Japan: Overview of Geography and Climate
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip offers an overview of Japan's climate and geography.
Mazz Media
World War 2
This live-action video program is about the term World War 2. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term World War 2 through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
A Capella Science
Eminemium: Choose Yourself (Eminem Parody)
The story, science and ethics of the atomic bomb, explained in a physics rendition of Eminem's "Lose Yourself"
Ancient Lights Media
South Korea
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of South Korea.
Curated Video
Japan commemorates 80 years since Nagasaki nuclear bomb attack
New ReviewThe American nuclear bomb attack on the Japanese city on 9 August 1945 killed around 70,000 people and left many more physically and psychologically scarred for life. In a ceremony, survivors and officials warned of the threats of...
Curated Video
80 Years After Hiroshima, Nuclear Shadow Still Looms
New Review#Gravitas Japan marked the 80th anniversary of the U.S. dropping an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Eight decades later, the world is closer to seeing them used again.
Curated Video
Survivors of Nagasaki: Hibakusha Preserve the Legacy of Atomic Tragedy
New ReviewOn the anniversary of the Nagasaki bombing, hibakusha—atomic bomb survivors—share their stories to ensure the world never forgets the horrors of nuclear war. Their voices are a powerful reminder of the past and a warning for the future.
Curated Video
Japanese president marks sombre Hiroshima atomic bombing anniversary
North Korean aggression looms over 72nd anniversary of Hiroshima bombing
Curated Video
Japanese prime minister marks sombre Hiroshima atomic bombing anniversary
North Korean aggression looms over 72nd anniversary of Hiroshima bombing
Curated Video
Atomic Blonde and Lady Macbeth | Eli Glasner's Friday film review
Cold War spy film Atomic Blonde is 'all surface no substance,' says CBC film critic Eli Glasner. William Oldroyd's Lady Macbeth gets 4.5 stars out of 5
Curated Video
Huge night for Oppenheimer at the 96th Oscars
The movie Oppenheimer had a huge night at the 96th annual Academy Awards winning 7 awards out of 13 nominations. Canadian Ben Proudfoot also won his second Oscar for his short documentary The Last Repair Shop.
Curated Video
World War II film debate: Oppenheimer yet to be released in Japan
Oppenheimer has become a global success. But World War II has shrouded in mystery as to when it will be released in Japan.