In which John Green teaches you about the Cold War, which was occasionally hot, but on average, it was just cool. In the sense of its temperature. It was by no means cool, man. After World War II, there were basically two big...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the events of Chapter 7 in ‘Animal Farm’ and understand how the pigs create a culture of fear. Key learning points: - The animals are beginning to run out of food on the farm - The hens are punished for...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how the different characters in 'Animal Farm' represent historical figures and ideas. Key learning points: - Animal Farm is an allegory for the Russian Revolution which Orwell uses to present his key messages...

This video provides a glimpse into the life and impact of Steve Irwin, the charismatic and passionate wildlife conservationist known as the Crocodile Hunter. From his humble beginnings as a professional crocodile hunter to international...

This video provides a detailed overview of the rise and fall of Nikita Khrushchev, a prominent figure in Soviet history. It covers his background as the son of a coal miner, his rapid ascent within the Communist Party, and his eventual...

This video examines communism, focusing on its origins during the Industrial Revolution, criticisms of capitalism, and the ideas of Karl Marx. It outlines the rise of communism in Russia, the role of dictatorships in communist...

The Greenbrier Bunker was constructed to protect Congress from nuclear annihilation. It’s one of America’s longest-kept secrets.

The American Woman who Survived Stalin's Gulags | Soviet Union, Stalinism, Great Purges

Holodomor: Life during the Ukrainian Famine | Soviet Union, Genocide, Cannibalism, Stalin

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.

Dmitri Shostakovich was a Russian composer and pianist of the 20th century. We take a closer look at his 5th symphony and how the political climate of the time influenced his music.

When one thinks of The Eastern Front of the Second World War, images of conflict between the ideological juggernauts of Nazi Germany and The Soviet Union spring to mind. While a critical component of the Second World War, there was...

This clip examines the Cold War Era and the end of the Soviet Union.

An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Second World War, the rise of fascism, how it started, the Manhattan Project, the Soviet front, London during the Blitz, Hiroshima etc.

The Russian Revolution resulted in the establishment of the first Communist state in history and was the work of Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin - that's the general story told to history students in textbooks, an incredibly simplified...

Here's the standard high school history class summary of the Soviet Union: The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was a communist state from 1922 to 1991 and was a big rival of the US from WWII to the end of the '80s. But what...

'1943' Superimposed over Tehran Conference building Communist Dictator Josef Stalin (1879-1953) US President Franklin D Roosevelt (1882-1945) Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965) sitting outside.

This clip looks at Russian history during the period of 1923 -1953.

Learn more about Joseph Stalin.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt is a colossal figure in American History. He led the nation through the Great Depression, as well as World War II. He is the only president to be elected four times, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest...

Learn all about the most common forms of government around the world, such as monarchy, constitutional government, democracy, dictatorship and communism. Detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen,...