Hip Hughes History
The Ukraine Protest Explained in 3 Minutes
You've probably seen the live coverage and footage of the fires and protesters clashing with police in the Maidan Independence Square. Here's a brief explanation of what is happening and why people are protesting against the government....
Ancient Lights Media
The Geography and Culture of Ukraine
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Ukraine.
Vlogbrothers
What Caused the War? Ukraine and Russia in Historical Context
In which John explores historical and political context to understand what caused the Russian government's invasion of Ukraine| and how we arrived at this awful now.
Professor Dave Explains
Dwight Eisenhower: I Like Ike (1953 – 1961)
Dwight Eisenhower was the first military hero to become president since Ulysses Grant nearly a century earlier. But the post WWII era was much different from the post Civil War era. The military-industrial complex was taking shape, and...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aftereffects of War: World War II: Germany
Learn more about the aftereffects of World War II on Germany.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
What if the Cold War Wasn't So Cold?
Learn what a war between the U.S. and the Soviet Union-both in possession of nuclear weapons-could have looked like.
Ancient Lights Media
The Geography and Culture of Hungary
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Hungary.
Hip Hughes History
The Cuban Revolution Explained: World History Review
An explanation of how the Cuban Revolution overthrew the Batista regime and placed Fidel Castro in Power.
Hip Hughes History
Russia Invades Ukraine: The Worst Possible Scenario
With 30,000 Russian troops massed on Ukraine's border, are Ukrainians prepared to grab guns and take up arms? What are we to make of comments in an apparent tape leak from Ukrainian PM Yulia Tymoshenko? And what is Russian President...
Professor Dave Explains
Ronald Reagan: The End of the Cold War (1981 – 1989)
Ronald Reagan was the first celebrity to become president, and as we now know, he wasn't the last. His presidency saw huge changes in both economic and foreign policy. What were these changes? What were the ramifications? Let's get a...
Hip Hughes History
Cold War Explained: World History Review
The very basics to understanding the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States. An emphasis on the foreign policy of containment with specific examples spanning the event.
Cerebellum
Space Facts - Early Years Of The Space Race
A fact-filled look at 23 of the most important events from man's on-going adventure in space. The first rocket to orbit the moon and women in space. Space Facts. Part 2
Hip Hughes History
The Cold War Explained in One Minute
The most basic definition this side of the Siberia on the Cold War.
Professor Dave Explains
John F. Kennedy: The New Frontier (1961 - 1963)
John F. Kennedy's presidency was a turning point in American history, both in terms of what he represented, as well as his assassination, which shocked the world. In many ways, America never recovered, and would never find the optimism...
John D Ruddy
Cold War in 9 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Cold War, Capitalism vs Communism, Red Scare, the Berlin Wall, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan etc.
Mazz Media
What is the Cold War?
This live-action video program is about the word Cold War. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Cold War through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Mr. Beat
Did We Really Land on the Moon?
Yes, we landed on the moon, but it's been almost 45 years since we've been back there. Heck, it's been almost 45 years since we went beyond low Earth orbit. And when I say "we," I mean the United States. Only 12 humans have ever walked...
John D Ruddy
Vietnam War in 13 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Vietnam War, going from colonial French Indochina, through its war against the United States and beyond, and how this conflict slotted into the events of the Cold War.
John D Ruddy
Russian Revolution in 10 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Russian Revolution, what led to it, how it began, who was involved and how it slotted into the events of WW1.
Mr. Beat
Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism Compared
Mr. Beat explains the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism. Karl Marx was the one who first articulated it, but boy is he misunderstood by many today.
Institute of Art and Ideas
Radical decentralised politics or centralised government?
Few take anarchism and the abandonment of organised government as a viable political goal.æYet in economics, capitalism is just such a leaderless anarchic system. Might a radically decentralised political system be more credible than we...
Hip Hughes History
How America Won the Race to the Moon
A short overview of the space race to the moon between the US and the Soviet Union.
Ancient Lights Media
South Korea
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of South Korea.
Mr. Beat
The United Nations Explained
Once upon a time there was a horrible war called World War One. It was devastating. It was horrible. All of the world's superpowers were at it, and it was supposed to be the "war to end all wars." After Germany was defeated, the side...