Crash Course
The Cold War Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the Cold War, which was the decades long conflict between the USA and the USSR. The Cold War was called cold because of the lack of actual fighting, but this is inaccurate. There was plenty of...
Curated Video
USA vs USSR Fight! The Cold War: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Cold War, which was occasionally hot, but on average, it was just cool. In the sense of its temperature. It was by no means cool, man. After World War II, there were basically two big...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The rise and fall of the Berlin Wall - Konrad H. Jarausch
On August 13, 1961, construction workers began tearing up streets and erecting barriers in Berlin. This night marked the beginning of one of history's most infamous dividing lines: the Berlin Wall. Construction continued for a decade as...
Crash Course
USA vs USSR Fight! The Cold War Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Cold War, which was occasionally hot, but on average, it was just cool. In the sense of its temperature. It was by no means cool, man. After World War II, there were basically two big...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Berlin Wall
THE BERLIN WALL SEPARATED FAMILIES AND SHUT OFF WEST BERLIN FROM ITS COMMUNIST NEIGHBOURS. WHEN CONSTRUCTION STARTED IN 1961, THE EAST GERMAN LEADERS PROCLAIMED IT AS AN ANTI FASCISM PROTECTION BARRIER , BUT IT WAS WIDELY SEEN IN THE...
Curated Video
The Berlin Wall For Kids
Learn about the Cold War and the building and later tearing down of the Berlin Wall.
Curated Video
The Legacy of the Berlin Wall: From Construction to Reconstruction
This video provides a detailed historical account of the construction, dismantling, and aftermath of the Berlin Wall, an iconic symbol of the Cold War era. It highlights key events such as the initial construction in 1961, the mass...
Curated Video
The Legacy of Karl Donatz: The U-Boat Warfare in World War II
This video provides a detailed account of the life and military career of Karl Donatz, a prominent naval commander who led the German Navy during World War 2. From his early days to his strategic leadership during the war, the video...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Tag der Deutschen Einheit - Deutsch lernen
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...
Curated Video
What is NATO?
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a coalition of democratic capitalist countries from Europe and North America. It remains perhaps the single biggest deterrent against nuclear war today.
John D Ruddy
Cold War (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
“History Doesn't Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes” – Mark Twain.
John D Ruddy
Berlin Wall in 6 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Released on the 30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, here is a short history of the Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall!
Hip Hughes History
The 1970's Explained: US History Review
A short summary based lecture on major regents concepts on the US History Regents Exam. Detente, Iran Hostage Crisis, Camp David Accords. By the way, I totally skipped the oil embargo, OPEC and America's energy crisis, which I will do in...
Hip Hughes History
The Berlin Wall Explained (Ft. David Hasselhoff, David Bowie & Bruce Springsteen)
Why was the Berlin Wall erected? What was the Berlin Wall? How and why did the Berlin Wall fall? All of these questions and more are answered by this student friendly lecture by HipHughes. Perfect for students in US History and World...
Hip Hughes History
The Cuban Missile Crisis Explained
Let HipHughes accompany you through the basics of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Why did the Soviets put them there, what options did JFK consider, how close to nuclear annihilation did we really come?
Curated Video
First Anniversary of the Berlin Wall
A film newsreel by Universal City Studios presents an American perspective of the events leading up to the construction of the Berlin Wall and how East and West Germany are doing on the first anniversary of the wall's construction.
History Hit
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean
9 November 1989 was one of the most significant dates in 20th century history. The Berlin Wall fell, changing the entire geopolitical situation and marking the start of the decline of Russia's world standing. Author Rory MacLean was...
History Hit
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Centrist politics
Is there a decline of centrist politics during the early 1970's? Was the early 1970's a more important turning point compared to the fall of the Berlin wall? How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 2
History Hit
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Impressions of democracy today
What are the authors impressions of how democracies have changed and how have they evolved over time? How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 5
Step Back History
Is SOCIALISM a THREAT??
We're in this moment where, in the West anyway, Socialism is back into the national consciousness in a big way. And for the first time in a long time, the narrative is more than just "socialism is the bad thing we need to forget about"....
History Hit
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean: Gorbachev's decision
Was there any hint that the was going to fall when Rory Maclean was there in the spring of 1989? How important was Moscow and the decision that Gorbachev made? The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean, Part 2
History Hit
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Sources and surprises while writing
How does the author choose his sources and chart how to go about it? What surprised him most while writing his book? How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 4
History Hit
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry
Dan sat down with Simon Reid-Henry to discuss the evolution of Western democracy across the world from the early 1970s to present day. They talk about the broad decline of the centrist post-war politics over the past decades and the rise...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Rise-up and Stop the Doomsday Machine!
In the final part of his conversation with Rob Johnson, Daniel Ellsberg talks about his hopes for this generation and why he wrote The Doomsday Machine