What rights, if any, do prisoners have under US law? It’s a question that came to a head during the Attica Prison Riots of 1971.

We haven't always been right in regards to medical treatments. . . Unfortunately

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.

As the world grapples with new pandemics, what can we learn from the US’s mixed response to the Bubonic Plague, which arrived in San Francisco in 1900?

Tintin is one of the world’s most beloved comic book characters. However, his creator Herge has a dark secret no one wants to talk about. During World War Two he was accused of being a nazi collaborator. From his time in the Boy Scouts...

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...

Emmeline Pankhurst describes the escalation in militant tactics and some of the acts of arson undertaken to further the cause.

Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the organisation of a conciliation committee and the violence experienced by suffragettes.

Emmeline Pankhurst introduces herself, her early life and some of the events that led her to be come a suffragette.

In this episode we examine the topic: Who Are the Samaritans?

NYU historian Professor Thomas Sugrue, addressing the Institute’s conference on race and economics, makes the case that in Detroit’s history scholars will find the story of many of America’s industrial cities.



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Rwanda experienced one of the worst atrocities in human history in 1994. Here's what happened.

Animals aren’t just cute – during times of war, they’ve proven to be immensely useful. Some have even been awarded with prestigious medals for helping to save lives.

Dr. Thomas McMorran, Assistant Superintendent and Joel Barlow High School Principal, was recently awarded the Connecticut Principal of the Year Award.



"The staff lovingly refers to Mr. McMorran as Mr. Metaphor as he...

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.

Moritz Schularick, Professor of Economics and Economic History, Free University of Berlin speaking at the breakout panel entitled "Instability in Financial Markets: Sources and Remedies" at the Institute for New Economic Thinking's...

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

A WW1 nurse gives a gruesome account of trench foot and frostbite together with the cause and treatment available to soldiers

We meet up with photographer Tanja Hollander in North Adams, MA, on her epic journey around the world to visit and take formal portraits of ALL of her 626 facebook friends. She challenges you to take a formal photographic portrait of a...

Emmeline Pankhurst explains who Emily Davison was, and what she did for the suffrage movement.

Born in Paris in 1840, François-Auguste-René Rodin is quite possibly the most famous sculptor in recent history. Considered by many to be the first ‘modern’ sculptor, his works such as ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Thinker’ have become iconic...

Emmeline Pankhurst talks about her time as a woman registrar

A British WW1 soldier describes the equipment during 1916-18 and explains how it adapted to suit the changing way the war was being fought

We all know war is hell, but it'd be so much worse if these deadly weapons were still legal. From Ricin to Cluster Bombs, here are 10 Banned Weapons too Brutal for War.