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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...
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 OER
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
After 43 seconds of falling, a chemical reaction began in the bomb falling over Hiroshima. Within another few seconds, tens of thousands of Japanese civilians were incinerated, ripped apart, and left to die in their decimated city....
Crash Course
World War II Part 1
Recap the United States' involvement in World War II, beginning with a description of how America's isolationist foreign policy had been shaped prior to the outbreak of war. The video then continues by discussing the attack on Pearl...
PBS
Pbs: The American Experience: Harry S. Truman
PBS offers a comprehensive look at the presidency of Harry S. Truman. Content includes a very detailed biography, a look at his domestic and foreign politics, enduring legacy, and more. Primary sources supplement the content, and a...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Nuclear Reaction: Fission
This video segment adapted from FRONTLINE looks at nuclear fission as an energy source that can be used to generate electricity. [2:49]
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Japan Surrenders!
After President Truman orders atomic bombs to be dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Emporer Hirohito surrendered to Allied Forces. Still debated today, the dropping of the bombs brought a swift end to the war.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Strobe Talbott on the Beginning of the Cold War
Former Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott discusses how the Cold War developed after post WWII peace summits and the strategic patience that stopped the expansion of Soviet communism. [6:36]
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Atomic Bomb
Video describing the events around the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan. [2:30]