Curated Video
The Battle of Middle Creek
The Battle of Middle Creek took place in Floyd County on January 10, 1862, but why was it so important to the legacy of the American Civil War and the history of the USA?
Jabzy
Floods, Famine and Plagues - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Floods, Famine and Plagues
Amor Sciendi
The Landscapes of Julie Mehretu
An explanation of Mark Bradford's abstract landscape paintings
Professor Dave Explains
Quinine and the Birth of the Dye Industry
As we just learned, the 19th century brought about the practice of isolating compounds with medicinal properties from their natural sources, such as a variety of alkaloids. But one such alkaloid deserves its own chapter in this story,...
PBS
Can Tattoos Be Taboo?
When did tattoos shift from counterculture to mainstream? Are they okay? At what point is your tattoo considered cultural appropriation? Explore these questions and more as Danielle dives into the origin of tattoos around the world.
Curated Video
Visiting Ho Chi Minh
Join us on an adventure as we explore the captivating city of Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam. In this video, we delve into the rich history and cultural significance of Saigon, from its French colonial architecture to...
60 Second Histories
Campaign of Arson 1912
Emmeline Pankhurst describes the escalation in militant tactics and some of the acts of arson undertaken to further the cause.
60 Second Histories
Emmeline Pankhurst; becoming a suffragist
Emmeline Pankhurst introduces herself, her early life and some of the events that led her to be come a suffragette.
60 Second Histories
Conciliation and violence
Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the organisation of a conciliation committee and the violence experienced by suffragettes.
IT'S HISTORY
Amputations in the Napoleonic Wars I IT'S HISTORY
In this episode we are going to talk about amputations in the Napoleonic Wars
Curated Video
THE BIRTH OF MODERN DAY ISRAEL: Herzl as Chief Diplomat: The Great Powers, Britain, and the Balfour Declaration
In pursuing diplomacy with the great powers of his time, Herzl left no stone unturned.
Jabzy
The Struggle for Central Asia - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Struggle for Central Asia
Curated Video
Civil War Tactics: Shooting as Many as Possible
The Greeks fought in phalanx formation. In medieval times, they preferred the wedge. So what made Civil War armies fight in long, straight lines that left them wide open to attack?
Curated Video
George Brittain Lyttle: The Bandit who Couldn't Ride a Horse
History is full of criminal masterminds – people who used cunning and skill to outwit the law. And then there is George Brittain Lyttle, the notorious stagecoach robber who couldn’t ride a horse!
Curated Video
Discovering Salem: History, Art, and Coastal Charm
We're taking you on a virtual tour of Salem, a city with a rich history and unique attractions. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems and must-visit spots in this captivating destination.
Makematic
Being Schooled
The conditioning of Girls often begins in School - and exposes much of the discrimination that girls face. But it’s also a place where girls talk back and demand to be heard.
Jabzy
Every British Prime Minister Part 3 (1852-1902)
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Every British Prime Minister Part 3 (1852-1902)
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Debt We Don't Talk About
How do you know a major financial crisis is coming? Look for a spike in privately held debt, by households and corporations. That's the argument of Richard Vague, author of The Next Economic Disaster: Why It's Coming and How to Avoid It....
Curated Video
The Ships Beneath the Streets of San Francisco
San Francisco is famous for many things – but what you probably don’t know is that much of the city is made from ships that sank or were repurposed during the Gold Rush.
Curated Video
Country Music of Kentucky
This is the story of Route 23, known as the Country Music Highway that stretches across Eastern Kentucky, the home of some of America's greatest Country Music stars
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: The role of women
What was the role of women in Ottoman society? How did they drive it? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 6
Jabzy
Prohibition in Norway - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Prohibition in Norway
Mr. Beat
Who was the real Daniel Boone?
Who was Daniel Boone? Will the real Daniel Boone step up? Well, there's a lot of misinformation and mythology about him out there, so in this video Mr. Beat hopes to clear some things up. Here is the story of the most interesting man in...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Upside of Wasteful Speculative Bubbles and the Downside of Efficiency - William Janeway
William Janeway notes the prevalence (and importance) of speculative bubbles, especially in respect to equity markets and technological breakthroughs. Interviewed by Daniel Erasmus at King's College, April 2010.