Bedtime History
Neil Armstrong Story for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Neil Armstrong, from his childhood in Ohio and his interest in airplanes to his missions in the Korean War and his time as a test pilot, to the Gemini and Apollo 11 missions.
Bedtime History
Area 51 for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the mysterious test site of the United States Military at the Nevada Test Site, from the design of the U-2 spy plane to the SR-71.
Wonderscape
The Secret Kyshtym Disaster: A Cold War Nuclear Catastrophe
This video explores the hidden history of the Kyshtym nuclear disaster of 1957, when a waste storage tank explosion at the Mayak plant released radioactive materials across rural Russia. Learn how the Soviet government kept the disaster...
Wonderscape
Exploring the Space Race: From Sputnik to Apollo
Delve into the captivating history of the Space Race, a pivotal era marked by intense competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. From the launch of Sputnik to the monumental Apollo 11 mission, discover the political...
Curated Video
Oleg Penkovsky
Oleg Penkovsky, a Soviet spy who switched allegiances to the West during the Cold War, helped to avert nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Great Big Story
Tito's Bunker, From Cold War Relic to Modern Art Museum
Discover Tito's Bunker in Bosnia, a Cold War relic transformed into a vibrant art museum.
Curated Video
The Nuclear Arms Race: From First Lightning to Limited Test Ban Treaty
This video provides an overview of the nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union following the end of World War II. It highlights key events such as the testing of atomic and hydrogen bombs by both superpowers, the...
Curated Video
Evolution of Air Shows: Balancing Business and Entertainment
The video highlights the dual nature of air shows as both trade exhibitions and entertainment events, showcasing a mix of civil and military aircraft and products. It emphasizes the shift in focus from introducing new designs to...
Wonderscape
The Cold War and Cuba's Role in the Cuban Missile Crisis
Uncover the complexities of the Cold War, focusing on Cuba's pivotal role in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Understand how Fidel Castro's rise to power and alignment with the Soviet Union escalated tensions with the United States. Learn about...
Wonderscape
The Cuban Missile Crisis: Kennedy's Decisive Address
Explore the pivotal moment of the Cuban Missile Crisis through President John F. Kennedy's address on October 22, 1962. Discover how Kennedy informed Americans about Soviet missiles in Cuba and the U.S.'s firm response. Learn about the...
Mr. Beat
The President Who Saved the World
Mr. Beat tells the story of Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower, one of the greatest generals and presidents in American history.
Curated Video
Exposing a Government Secret: The Greenbrier Bunker
The Greenbrier Bunker was constructed to protect Congress from nuclear annihilation. It’s one of America’s longest-kept secrets.
John D Ruddy
World War 2 (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
“History Doesn't Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes” – Mark Twain.
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!
John D Ruddy
Cuban Missile Crisis (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
Manny Man Does the history of the Cuban Missile Crisis. It's a quick and easy way to get up to speed on what the crisis was all about! Of course it's five minutes so not every single detail is in there but you get the general gist of...
Weird History
The Diomede Islands
For a few dozen Alaskan Iñupiat natives, it is possible to see Russia from their house. Just below the Arctic Circle lie two land masses between Russia and Alaska, the Diomede Islands. Small, rugged, and surrounded by ice and harsh seas,...
Curated Video
Containment
This video examines the foreign policy of containment employed by the U.S. during the Cold War.
Curated Video
Society's Impact on Literature
A video entitled “Society’s Impact on Literature” which evaluates the level of impact that society has on literature.
Curated Video
Analyzing Historical Context
A video entitled “Analyzing Historical Context” which evaluates the historical background of a piece of nonfiction.
Nature League
Is Russia Using Beluga Whales As Spies?
This week on Nature League, Brit reports on some mysterious breaking news about beluga whales as potential Russian spies, and the history of military marine mammals in general. Get your Nature League pin here!
Hip Hughes History
The Cold War Explained: US History Review (4/4)
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.
Hip Hughes History
The Bay of Pigs Invasion Explained
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......