Curated Video
Aus musician plays Celtic festival in France
Indigenous Australian musician Archie Roach is one of the main attractions of this years Interceltic Festival held annually in the city of Lorient in Brittany, France.Roach was taken away from his parents and brought up by a Celtic...
Crash Course
World War II: Crash Course European History
Only a couple of decades after the end of the First World War--which was supposed to be the War that Ended All Wars--another, bigger, farther-flung, more destructive, and deadlier war began. Today, you'll learn about how the war in...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Pazit Cahlon and Alex Gendler: What "Machiavellian" really means
From Shakespeare's plays to modern TV dramas, the unscrupulous schemer for whom the ends always justify the means has become a familiar character type we love to hate. For centuries, we've had a single word to describe such characters:...
Crash Course
The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the United States Constitution. During and after the American Revolutionary War, the government of the new country operated under the Articles of Confederation. While these Articles got the young...
One Minute History
190 - Dictatorship - One Minute History
A Dictatorship is Characterized by a single ruler holding absolute power. Roman Dictators such as Julius Caesar and Nero ruled with no mercy. Dictators like Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan conquered their domains. Dictators were...
Curated Video
What is the 4th of July?
Independence Day takes place every year on the 4th of July. It celebrates the day that the Founders of the United States declared their independence from Great Britain.
Curated Video
Macbeth 4.3 Performance: Macduff, Lines 31b-37a
This performance from Act 4, Scene 3 of "Macbeth" highlights a dialogue concerning the deep suffering of Scotland under Macbeth's tyranny. It captures a character's moral dilemma, expressing that no amount of wealth or power could...
Curated Video
Macbeth 4.3 Performance: Macduff, Lines 102b-114a
This video focuses on a dramatic moment from Act 4, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where characters lament the tragic state of Scotland under Macbeth's rule. The dialogue highlights themes of tyranny and loss.
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Macbeth 4.1 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 160-172
This video focuses on a key scene from Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Macbeth resolves to act immediately on his ambitions and fears, deciding to attack Macduff's castle and eliminate his family. It highlights his...
Curated Video
Macbeth 3.6 Interview: Lennox
In this video, Lennox discusses recent events in Macbeth's reign, including the murders of Duncan and Banquo, and the suspicions surrounding Malcolm and Donalbain. The conversation delves into the themes of irony and political intrigue,...
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 1.3 Performance: Cassius, Lines 103-115
This video analyzes a reflective passage from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where the speaker contemplates Caesar's tyrannical tendencies and the complacency of the Roman populace. The speaker reasons that Caesar would not have become a...
Professor Dave Explains
Aristotle: The First Scientist
We've covered two figures out of the great trifecta of Classical Greek philosophy, those being Socrates and Plato, so let's move forward and discuss Aristotle, arguably one of the most important thinkers in the history of mankind, and...
Hip Hughes History
Shays' Rebellion Explained
A quick overview of the 1786-1787 event known as Shay's Rebellion. Perfect for students of the Social Studies, lifelong learners and the Cray Cray on the internets.
Hip Hughes History
Petition Asks Electoral College to Elect Hillary Clinton: Faithless Electors Explained
Could the electoral college elect Hillary Clinton? I saw a petition online to get electors to vote for Hillary Clinton over Donald Drumpf and decided that a Faithless Elector video was in order. Why can the Electoral college ignore the...
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: The historical background behind the video game
What is the history behind the video game and what happened? How did they settle on early medieval Chinese history? Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 1
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: Next steps and thoughts on the entertainment industry
What historical game would these developers like to work on next? Is the real creativity in games compared to television and film? Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 5
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: Visualization and development of the game
How did they go about visualizing the world in terms of the sights, sounds and feel? How did they go about replicating weapons, equipment and battlefield moves for the game? Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 3
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: Feedback from the professional historian community
Were there any edits to certain aspects of the game because it was too dense for the gamers? What was the response from the professional historian community? Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 6
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: Historical accuracy
How important is historical accuracy when making a video game like this? Do the developers feel rewarded by the gamers when a game like this is historically accurate? Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 2
Independent Producers
Citizenship in Athens
In ancient Greece, people were thrown out or ostracized from the city because they broke the rules. Anyone could get ostracized – kicked out of the city for 10 years – based on voting done by the citizens using broken pieces of pottery....
Hip Hughes History
The Anti-Federalist Papers Explained
The Federalist Papers get all the love! An overview of the Anti-Fed Papers and their arguments for opposing the US Constitution.
Curated Video
The Gettysburg Address: The Two-Minute Speech That Saved America
It’s got fewer words than the average rap song, and takes less time to read than it does to boil an egg. So how did the Gettysburg Address inspire a global movement for democratic change that’s still shaping our lives today?
Curated Video
The Road to Athenian Democracy
What forms of government preceded democracy and how did this pave the way for the ancient Athenians to invent democracy?
Hip Hughes History
Federalist Paper #70 Explained: American Government Review
Wrap your head around Fed #70 and Hamilton's man love for a strong President.