Instructional Video10:05
Hip Hughes History

The Cold War Explained: US History Review (4/4)

6th - 12th
A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 4 of 4.
Instructional Video6:58
Hip Hughes History

The Bay of Pigs Invasion Explained

6th - 12th
What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion? How was the United States involved? Learn about the invasion that sparked the Cuban Missile Crisis and defined US_Cuban relations for more than five decades. Cuban Missile Crisis • The Cuban Missile......
Instructional Video9:48
Hip Hughes History

Ronald Reagan Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A short overview of the 1980's with an emphasis on the policies of Ronald Reagan. Broad and intended for high school students studying for their end of the year United States history exams, specifically the New York state regents...
Instructional Video10:20
Hip Hughes History

The Cold War Explained: US History Review (1/4)

6th - 12th
A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 1 of 4.
Instructional Video10:47
Hip Hughes History

Cuba Explained: Ending the Embargo

6th - 12th
A primer for those trying to understand the decision by President Obama to open up to Cuba. A quick history on Cuba included! Leave ur comments too!
Instructional Video10:13
Hip Hughes History

The 1970's Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video10:01
Hip Hughes History

The 9/11 Attacks Explained: US History Review (1/2)

6th - 12th
Part 1 of a 20 minute lecture which explains the root causes of 9/11.
Instructional Video5:37
Hip Hughes History

Detente Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A short yet fun and informative video review of the period of Detente that existed between the US and China and the Soviet Union in the 1970s.
Instructional Video15:39
Hip Hughes History

The Korean "War" Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
There is a reason why its called the "Forgotten War", because most people have no clue about the basics. Let HipHughes grease up your frontal cortex and then slide down the hill of learning going through the basic causes and fundamentals...
Instructional Video9:37
Hip Hughes History

The Cuban Missile Crisis Explained

6th - 12th
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?
Instructional Video19:25
Hip Hughes History

My Top 3 Stories of Cannibalism in History

6th - 12th
A brief introduction to the practice of cannibalism and then I summarize my top three most interesting examples of cannibalism in history. Perhaps my most disturbing video but I assure you I keep it sane for what is a pretty insane...
Instructional Video6:21
Vlogbrothers

Understanding Ukraine: The Problems Today and Some Historical Context

6th - 11th
In which John discusses the crisis in Ukraine, and how the influence of Russia and Europe have shaped Ukrainian politics for centuries. REMINDER: Educational videos are allowed to be more than four minutes long.
Instructional Video8:29
Vlogbrothers

Ukraine and Russia: What Caused the War?

6th - 11th
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. There is a LOT of misinformation in comments, so why not read directly...
Instructional Video18:10
Wonderscape

Social Studies Kids: All About the United Nations

K - 5th
This video provides an overview of the United Nations, its establishment, and how it operates in the world today. It explains the structure of the UN, including the General Assembly, Security Council, and various committees....
Instructional Video21:48
Hip Hughes History

The Russian Revolution Explained: World History Review

6th - 12th
What caused the Russian Revolution and how did it overthrow the Czar? A basic introduction to the Soviet Revolution of 1917. A great way for teacher's to flip their classes and kids to study and review for their World History tests.
Instructional Video26:01
Wonderscape

History Kids: JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis

K - 5th
Learn all about JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Understand the events of October 1962 that took the United States to the brink of nuclear war and how President John F. Kennedy averted unchecked nuclear proliferation.
Instructional Video23:51
History Hit

The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video13:01
Hip Hughes History

World History Review: WWII

6th - 12th
Mr. Hughes cuts through WWII from a Global History perspective to help the kiddies past their tests.
Instructional Video12:37
Step Back History

What Is Fascism?

12th - Higher Ed
Fascism is a difficult word to define. We know it when we see it, but no one ever has a satisfying definition. In the 30s and 40s, it brought totalitarianism, war, and genocide. So today, let’s talk about how this idea took hold, grew to...
Instructional Video1:01:54
Curated Video

The Founding Father and the Huppah

9th - Higher Ed
Returning to the Phillips’ family story, Rabbi Soloveichik recounts the occasion of the marriage of Jonas’ daughter Rachel and the founding father who attended her wedding.
Instructional Video11:22
AllTime 10s

10 Ways North Korea Could Win WW3

12th - Higher Ed
Lets face it, if North Korea ever tried to go to war with the USA, things would not go well for them. But at Alltime10s, we're all about what ifs, so we've broken down 10 ways that the worst could happen.
Instructional Video6:13
TMW Media

A look around the National Atomic Testing Museum

K - 5th
Journey to the Wild West on today’s episode of Travel Thru History! Take a peek behind the curtain of the most entertaining city in the world. It’s a place carved out of the Mojave Desert; a place we’ve come to know as Las Vegas. While...
Instructional Video11:21
Epic History TV

US Presidents Part 2

12th - Higher Ed
Co-produced with Bridgeman Images, this is Part 2 of an overview of America's first 44 Presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. The presidents' rankings are taken from a 2010 survey by the Siena Research Institute.
Instructional Video4:16
Ancient Lights Media

Uzbekistan

6th - 8th
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Uzbekistan.