Curated Video
The Rise and Reign of Fidel Castro: A Revolutionary Journey in Cuba
This video provides a detailed account of Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba, from his early political activism to the Cuban Revolution and his subsequent leadership as President. It highlights key events such as the overthrow of...
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...
Curated Video
America’s embargo against Cuba
America imposed a full trade embargo against Cuba 55 years ago, in an attempt to crack Fidel Castro's Communist regime. Antonio José Ponte, an exiled Cuban writer, and Aleida Guevara, the daughter of Che Guevara, reveal how the embargo...
Reading Through History
History Brief: Who was Fidel Castro?
This video gives a brief description of the life and rule of Fidel Castro in Cuba. Get our Fidel Castro unit here: http://bit.ly/2fSuikU *** Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ *** Check out our...
Weird History
Everything That Went Wrong During the Bay of Pigs Invasion
Nothing epitomizes the disastrous Cuba policy of the United States better than the abortive, three-day, failed Bay of Pigs invasion conducted by anti-Castro Cuban exiles in April 1962. In the annals of half-assed CIA operations, this...
Curated Video
Operation Pedro Pan
Operation Pedro Pan saw more than 14,000 children escape Communist Cuba for a new life in the United States. But for many, their troubles were only just starting.
Curated Video
The Botched Invasion: Bay of Pigs
One of the Cold War’s only violent actions, the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in 1961 proved to be a humiliating defeat for the U.S. government.
Biography
Fidel Castro - Military Leader & President | Mini Bio | BIO
Cuban dictator Fidel Castro was born near Birán, Cuba, in 1926. Beginning in 1958 Castro and his forces began a campaign of guerrilla warfare which led to the overthrow of Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista. As the country's new leader,...
Curated Video
Castro hates the internet, so Cubans created their own
A few years ago some computer gamers based in Havana strung a small web of ethernet cables, from house to house, so they could play video games together. The network has grown quietly and today its called StreetNet: a bootleg internet...
Weird History
Marita Lorenz | The Spy Who Loved Fidel Castro
Marita Lorenz, the German-born American woman who had an affair with Fidel Castro in 1959, is a truly fascinating figure. From being in a concentration camp as a child to a fateful meeting with Fidel Castro on a boat, Marita's life is...
The March of Time
1940: CUBA: WS Capitol building. Sectary of State Cordell Hull (1871-1955) walking up steps w/ wife Frances & others, INT entrance hall. VS Delegates of Organization of American States, reception line, meeting, Cordell Hull signing papers. Pre-Castro.
MOT 1940: CUBA: WS Capitol building. Sectary of State Cordell Hull (1871-1955) walking up steps w/ wife Frances & others, INT entrance hall. VS Delegates of Organization of American States, reception line, meeting, Cordell Hull signing...
Biography
Che Guevara - Revolutionary in Cuba | Mini Bio | BIO
Born in Argentina on in 1928, Che Guevara travelled to South America during his youth, a trip that spurred his Marxist beliefs. He aided Fidel Castro in overturning the Cuban government and later was killed after engaging in guerrilla...
Curated Video
Why 125,000 People Fled From Cuba to Florida in 1980
The city of Miami has always been a second home for Cuban exiles, driven out by the rule of Fidel Castro. In all, 30% of Miami's population consider themselves of Cuban origin today. From the Series: Aerial Cities: Miami...
Curated Video
Cuban Missile Crisis from the Cuban Perspective | Animated History
The United States has long had and complicated relationship with Cuba. The successful Cuban revolution that took place between 1953 and 1959 was an unprecedented victory for the growing socialist movement in Latin America, which arose in...
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.
Crash Course
What Is Organic Chemistry - Crash Course Organic Chemistry
Organic chemistry is pretty much everywhere! In this episode of Crash Course Organic Chemistry, we’re talking about the amazing diversity among organic molecules. We’ll learn about the origins of organic chemistry, how to write Lewis...
TED Talks
TED: The future of the food ecosystem -- and the power of your plate | Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli
Many people across the world don't have access to healthy food -- while in other places tons of food go to waste. Social entrepreneur Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli thinks we can take bold steps to fix this problem. She lays out what it would...
Wonderscape
History Kids: JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis
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.
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......
Curated Video
Math at a Chocolate Factory
How does a chocolate factory use math? How do they know how many chocolates they make per day? How much does a candy bar weigh? These are all questions that will be answered in this video! Go behind the scenes of Anthony-Thomas chocolate...
Jabzy
Cuban Revolution - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Cuban Revolution
Next Animation Studio
Brain-infecting virus being spread by mosquitoes in Florida
Health officials in Orange County, Florida have issued a public advisory warning residents of an increase of mosquitoes carrying the Eastern equine encephalitis virus.
Reading Through History
History Brief: The Cuban Missile Crisis Explained
This video gives a brief description of the Cuban Missile Crisis. For a great piece of historical fiction: http://amzn.to/2q17icM Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ Follow us on Instagram:...
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These photos sparked an international magazine feud
In 1961, Life magazine photographed systemic poverty in Brazil. One Brazilian magazine responded with a similar report — featuring photos of New York City. Subscribe and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos:...