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Exploring Communism: Origins, Principles, and Global Impact
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...
Hip Hughes History
The Russian Revolution Explained: World History Review
What caused the Russian Revolution and how did it overthrow the Czar? A basic introduction to the Soviet Revolution of 1917. A great way for teacher's to flip their classes and kids to study and review for their World History tests.
Weird History
The Archeological Discovery That Solved The Romanov Mystery
On July 17, 1918, the House of Romanov came to an end when Nicholas II - the former tsar of imperial Russia - was gunned down alongside his wife and children in a surprise execution. The slaying of the Romanov family remains a gruesome...
The Art Assignment
Art You Can't Get To
In 1958, scientists from Russia left a plastic bust of Vladimir Lenin at the Southern Pole of Inaccessibility, and as of 2007 it was still there. What does it mean? Guest host John Green ponders his fascination with this object and the...
Weird History
Facts About the Rusian Russian Revolution
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...
Ancient Lights Media
Russia: Civil War and Revolution 1917-1922
This clip looks at Russian history during the revolutionary period of 1917-1922.
Ancient Lights Media
The Geography and Culture of Ukraine
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Ukraine.
Curated Video
Russia Before the 1917 Revolution
A war within a war. The 26th installment in a 32-part series on the Great War investigates the fall of the Russian Empire. Scholars analyze a short video clip leading to a discussion of the failure of Czar Nicholas II to hold together a...
Crash Course
Soviet Montage
Why are film montages in movies so compelling? Learn about the origins and effectiveness of the Soviet montage, as well as discontinuity editing and other filmmaking techniques—and political statements—that arose from the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Communism
A discussion of capitalism, socialism, communism, and the philosophies of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin. [15:04]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World War I Eastern Front
Why did Russia leave WWI early? This video uses maps and pictures to explain how and why Russia was involved in the war and what the political climate was like in Russia that led to the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. Also included is a...