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195 - The War of the Spanish Succession - One Minute History
The House of Habsburg, one of the most influential royal houses in European history, played a pivotal role in shaping the continent's political landscape. Among their many significant contributions, the War of the Spanish...
TED Talks
TED: The biggest risks facing cities -- and some solutions | Robert Muggah
With fantastic new maps that show interactive, visual representations of urban fragility, Robert Muggah articulates an ancient but resurging idea: cities shouldn't just be the center of economics -- they should also be the foundation of...
Curated Video
Estonia - Geography & Counties | Countries of the World
Learn about Estonia -- a country in Northern Europe on the Baltic Sea -- including its 15 counties and capital city with this Countries of the World video by KLT.
The Daily Conversation
The Future of America
A look at the future of the United States using demographic data projections. Two big transformations are happening in the US: the population is becoming non-white, and it’s aging in record numbers.
Curated Video
Battle of Tours: Charlemagne's Defeat of the Umayyad Caliphate
This video provides a detailed account of the pivotal Battle of Tours in 732 between the Frankish forces led by Charlemagne and the Umayyad Caliphate, highlighting the complex political landscape of the time and the strategic maneuvers...
The Daily Conversation
15 Years of Terror
An animated video infographic showing every terrorist attack with more than 20 deaths between 1/12/2000 and 11/13/2015.
TLDR News
Who Will Win the EU Parliamentary Elections? - Brexit Explained
Polling is a notoriously difficult thing to get right. People regularly try and fail to predict how the electorate will vote and what it will mean for the elections. However in this video we give it out best shot, teaming up with...
Boulder Creek International
The Frontier Ukraine: Investigating the MH17 Tragedy
WARNING: This video contains footage of violence and death, some viewers may find distressing.
The Frontier Ukraine part 5/7: This video discusses the investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014. It...
The Frontier Ukraine part 5/7: This video discusses the investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014. It...
Curated Video
The royal weddings that shaped European history
To Queen Victoria, marriages were about strategic alliances. Correction: At 5:38, the map of post-war Germany is missing eastern Prussia. The borders of Austria-Hungary should also include portions of northern Serbia and southern Poland....
Wendover Productions
How Freight Trains Connect the World
Learn for free with Skillshare for two months by being one of the first 500 to sign up at href='http://skl.sh/wendover5' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>at Subscribe to Half as Interesting (The other channel from Wendover
Curated Video
Why Germany is hooked on Russian gas
How Germany got stuck paying for Russia's war. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videosf='http://goo.gl/0bsAjO' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>videos Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU has sanctioned...
National WWII Museum
The Axis Powers in Europe
Fascism, Hitler, economic depression! An intriguing video shows pupils an animated map of events that contributed to the start of World War II. The map and the timeline help class members gain a...
Khan Academy
French Revolution (Part 2), World History
Interesting facts and historical anecdotes are peppered throughout this video, which covers the beginnings of the French Revolution of 1789. The narrator guides viewers through the timeline and events of the French Revolution with...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Belarus
They speak Russian, but don't you dare say they are Russian! Belarus is its own nation, complete with a complex lingual, cultural, and political identity. A humorous and irreverent video unravels these threads with a geographical...
Geography Now
Geography Now! France
While most think of metropolitan France in Europe, they may not know the country's reach extends across the world through its various overseas territories and departments. France has a fierce pride, with laws that require radio...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Georgia
The country of Georgia is relatively unknown, but the land of the wolves has a fascinating cultural and political profile. While technically located in Asia, it is more European in culture. An interesting video explores the fascinating...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Denmark
Denmark is the historical home of the Vikings, but now it's a modern kingdom that includes Greenland. It's ranked one of the happiest countries in the world, and the culture emphasizes cooperation and spending time with family and...
The New York Times
Kiev in Chaos: Teaching About the Crisis in Ukraine
Provide a historical context for the political unrest between Russia and Ukraine that began in late 2013. Learners review their prior knowledge and chronicle new understandings with a KWL chart, watch a video explaining the Ukrainian...
Crash Course
The Crusades - Pilgrimage or Holy War?
Walk your learners through the progression of the Crusades, discovering the political and religious motivations along the way, learning about such famous figures as Saladin and Richard the Lionheart, and considering the real historical...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Egypt
There's more to Egypt than just pyramids—it is the crossroads between North Africa and the Middle East. Egypt is the world's largest Arab country, and it is the center of Arab cinema and publishing. A video resource explores these...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Argentina
Argentina may be named after the Latin word for silver, but there is precious little of the metal there. A video profile describes its otherwise rich history—and mineral deposits— through glib commentary and helpful maps. Learners...