Ancient Lights Media
Russia: Civil War and Revolution 1917-1922
This clip looks at Russian history during the revolutionary period of 1917-1922.
The Art Assignment
The Case for Surrealism | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
"Surrealism" has become shorthand for the bizarre, the irrational, the hallucinatory. But what IS it? Or what WAS it? Today we delve into the history of Surrealism, as it formed in post-World War I Europe and as it has infiltrated our...
Hip Hughes History
The Industrial Revolution Explained (World History Review)
What were the major causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution? HipHughes dances his way through the Industrial Revolution world history style, laying down tracks anyone can sit their caboose down and ride the train of learning.
Mr. Beat
Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism Compared
Mr. Beat explains the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism. Karl Marx was the one who first articulated it, but boy is he misunderstood by many today.
Curated Video
Juncker opens exhibition to Karl Marx
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has opened a series of exhibitions in Karl Marx’s hometown of Trier. They include a huge bronze statue of Marx donated by China. It’s to be officially unveiled on Saturday; the 200th...
Curated Video
Germany unveils statue of Karl Marx in his hometown
It has been 200 years since philosopher Karl Marx was born, and only now has his image been immortalised in bronze in his German hometown of Trier. Crafted by Chinese artist Wu Weishan, the 14-foot (4.4 metres) statue was unveiled on...
Getty Images
Statue of karl marx outside of novodevichy convent
Statue of karl marx outside of novodevichy convent
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
May Day celebrations in Moscow, Warsaw, Bucharest, Sofia, and Prague
Title: "Moscow - and Behind Iron Curtain - Red Propaganda on the March" superimposed over Soviet May Day parade in Moscow / WS Red Square with parade featuring troops marching in formation / MS crowd marching, waving, carrying pictures...
The School of Life
Political Theory - Karl Marx
Every political theory needs a devil's advocate. Discussing Karl Marx with your classroom creates a healthy debate about the pros and cons of the capitalistic system and government. Last in a series of 13, the video includes primary...
Curated OER
From World War to Cold War
From peace at the end of World War II, straight back to war. This resource details the changes in leadership in the Soviet Union post World War II. From the brief attempt at democracy, to the Bolshevik Revolution, and finally to Vladimir...
Khan Academy
Communism, The 20th Century, World History
Clarifying the differences between Capitalism, Communism, and Socialism, as well as describing the historical contexts for each, this video will help viewers understand the meaning of Communist and Capitalist countries. This resource...
TED-Ed
The Life, Legacy, and Assassination of an African Revolutionary
The stormy political history of the African nation of Ghana provides the backdrop for a short video about Thomas Sankar, who in his four-year presidency, instituted changes that were adopted in other African nations, as well. Find out...
Macat
An Introduction to Thomas Piketty's Capital in the 21st Century
Does the structure of capitalism eliminate inequality or reinforce it? That is the essential question of Thomas Piketty's Capital in the 21st Century. Introduce young economists to Piketty's "Central Contradiction of Capitalism" with a...
Macat
An Introduction to Karl Marx's Capital
Explore the factors that make capitalism work with a short analysis of Karl Marx's Capital. An animated video explains the relationship between labor and capital, and uses a real-world example to illustrate the ways...
Crash Course
Economic Schools of Thought
Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and John Maynard Keynes held different beliefs about economic systems that evolved from their predecessors, and then shaped by their countries' economic situations. A video from Crash Course Economics...
Crash Course
Economic Systems and Macroeconomics
What works better: a planned economy or a market economy? Join the global debate with a Crash Course video about macroeconomics and the differences between economic systems. With quotes from Adam Smith and Karl Marx guiding...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Social Conflict Theory: Lesson 3
This lesson will explain, define and discuss the key ideas and the basic components of social conflict theory, identifying it as a macro-level orientation. Specific note will be made to discuss Karl Marx (The Communist Manifesto) and Max...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Communism
A discussion of capitalism, socialism, communism, and the philosophies of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin. [15:04]
Crash Course
Karl Marx & Conflict Theory: Crash Course Sociology #6
"This episode will explore sociology's founding theorists with a look at Karl Marx and his idea of historical materialism. We'll discuss modes of production, their development, and how they fit into Marx's overall theory of historical...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Social Conflict Theory: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain, define and discuss the key ideas and the basic components of social conflict theory, identifying it as a macro-level orientation. Specific note will be made to discuss Karl Marx (The Communist Manifesto) and Max...
A&E Television
History.com: Karl Marx: Fast Facts
Karl Marx grew from philospher and economist to social activist as co-author of the "The Communist Manifesto." Learn more about the reach and influence of his theories in this video. [3:44]
Crash Course
Crash Course Sociology #6: Karl Marx & Conflict Theory
This video focuses on Karl Marx and his Conflict Theory. Today we'll continue to explore sociology's founding theorists with a look at Karl Marx and his idea of historical materialism. We'll discuss modes of production, their...