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...
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...
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,...
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.
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.
Jabzy
Cuban Revolution - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Cuban Revolution
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......
IT'S HISTORY
The Cuban Missile Crisis And Espionage During THE COLD WAR
Espionage is what we don't know much about but what we instantly connect to the Cold War. Especially, the CIA and the KGB with their double agents were infamous for their activities and were the source of many movies and books. But not...
Curated Video
7+ Slang for Leisure Time: Talk like a Native!
In order to get a 7 or higher for Vocabulary on the IELTS Speaking Exam, you must show the examiner a range of vocabulary. This means that you must be able to use some slang and idioms in Parts 1 and 2, because those questions are...
C-SPAN
On This Day: Cuban Revolution
What was life like after the Cuban Revolution under the government of Fidel Castro? Historians consider the question by examining the firsthand accounts of people living there and old newsreels of the Batista regime ouster. A video from...
Khan Academy
Bay of Pigs Invasion, The 20th Century, World History
A bright collage of photos, maps, and quotes opens this video lecture, which details the Bay of Pigs Invasion. The most valuable part of this lecture, however, is hearing about the dynamics of the situation - why the US wanted to oust...
A&E Television
Castro and the Cuban Revolution
This resource provides a brief video describing key figures and events that were involved in the Cuban Revolution.
PBS
Cuban Exodus
A video spotlights former child refugees and their experience of leaving their home country, Cuba, to live in Florida for a safer life. While Fidel Castro reigned, many Cubans families and small children made the decision to leave,...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Che Guevara
A short but well-done biography of the famous Marxist revolutionary who helped Castro come to power but was later killed in Bolivia when trying to start a communist revolution.
PBS
Pbs: Fulgencio Batista
A short but well-done biography of the Cuban dictator who was overthrown in 1958 by Fidel Castro and the communists.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Cold War: Bay of Pigs Invasion
Find out about the Bay of Pigs, an unsuccessful military invasion of Cuba intended to overthrow the revolutionary government of Fidel Castro.