Financial Times
Mapping how railroads built America
A new look at antique US railroad maps reveals how cities grew over the past 200 years. The FT's Alan Smith and Steven Bernard trace how cities, people and the economy spread from coast to coast. Featuring data from the HISDAC-US Data...
Financial Times
Mapping how railroads built America - Ep 3
A new look at antique US railroad maps reveals how cities grew over the past 200 years. The FT's Alan Smith and Steven Bernard trace how cities, people and the economy spread from coast to coast.
Curated Video
The Chinese Massacre Explained
The Chinese Massacre of 1871 was the deadliest lynching in U.S. history – wiping out 10% of LA’s immigrant Chinese population in the space of just a few hours.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
William Janeway: The Market or the State? (2/6)
William Janeway is a Senior Advisor at Warburg Pincus and a speaker at INET's Bretton Woods Conference on April 10, 2011.
Weird History
Railroad Workers of the 1800s
Daily life for Chinese-American immigrants in the 1800s was made difficult by dangerous, low-paying jobs and discrimination from white Americans. Chinese-American immigrants first came to the States in the 1840s during the California...
Cerebellum
The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - Homestead Act, Pacific Railway Act And Morrill Act (1862)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the documents...
Economics Explained
The Economics of China’s Enormous Belt & Road Initiative: Belt & Road
China's Belt and Road initiative is set to be the most influential economic development project in recent history. It’ll be an investment measured in trillions, connecting dozens of nations with roads, rail lines, shipping routes, and...
The March of Time
1947: GREYHOUND TERMINAL: WS 'Greyhound' building, bus pulling up. HA INT Travelers, commuters in terminal. VS People buying tickets at booth, waiting on line, boarding bus. CU Sign 'Philadelphia' changing to 'Washington.' CU Woman boarding, driver.
MOT 1947: GREYHOUND TERMINAL: WS 'Greyhound' building, bus pulling up. HA INT Travelers, commuters in terminal. VS People buying tickets at booth, waiting on line, boarding bus. CU Sign 'Philadelphia' changing to 'Washington.' CU Woman...
Hip Hughes History
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act Explained: US History Review
With the Time Warner - Comcast merger knowing the basics to the Sherman Anti-Trust is essential. Non patronizing, fun and focused, let HipHughes help you grow your brain!
Mr. Beat
The History of Kansas (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here is the story of the history of my home state of Kansas.
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - The Plight Of Minorities
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
Hip Hughes History
The Transcontinental Railroad Explained: US History Review
Join me as we lay down the tracks of learning by covering the basics on the Transcontinental Railroad built during the 1860's. Perfect for students and lifelong learners.
Mr. Beat
The Differences Between the North and South Before the Civil War
Mr. Beat teaches a geography lesson to help explain what caused the American Civil War.
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - Increasing Productivity
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
Bloomberg
Union Pacific Cuts Workforce 15% as Cargo Volume Plunges
Apr.23 -- Lance Fritz, chief executive officer at Union Pacific, discusses workforce adjustments made to offset a decline in cargo volume that could reach 25% in the second quarter. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close."
Bloomberg
Reinhart: Betting on Millennials, Theyll Fund My Pension
Oct. 10 -- Vincent Reinhart, chief U.S. economist at Morgan Stanley, discusses the burden on the millennial generation to fund pensions and health care and how technology jobs will shape their workforce. He speaks on Bloomberg Surveillance.
Bloomberg
China Eyes Rail Link With Taiwan
March 7 -- As China looks to bolster economic growth, it's also seeking to increase its influence in Taiwan. It's studying the possibility of a rail line between the mainland and the island. Bloomberg's Andrew Davis reports on "First Up."
Bloomberg
Union Pacific CEO on Earnings, Job Cuts, Trade Disputes
Oct.25 -- Union Pacific Chief Executive Officer Lance Fritz discusses the railroad's third-quarter performance, the roll out of a precision scheduled railroading strategy, and planned workforce reductions. He speaks with Bloomberg's...
Bloomberg
Union Pacific CEO on Supply Crunch, Infrastructure Bill
Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz discusses the economic impact of the supply-chain crunch and President Joe Biden's infrastructure agenda with Bloomberg's Alix Steel and Guy Johnson on "Bloomberg Markets."
Bloomberg
Why Deutsche Bahn Is Seeking $2.2B From 13 Airlines
Dec. 3 -- Gerd Becht, board member at Deutsche Bahn, discusses the company's lawsuit against 13 airlines with Bloomberg's Trish Regan on ""Street Smart."" (Source: Bloomberg)
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Federal Action Prevents Possible Rail Strike
Franklin D Roosevelt signing a bill at his desk / low angle view of the War Department building / close up of Lieutenant General Brehon Burke Somervell looking into camera / Railroad Conference Committee members posed outside of the...
Curated Video
Half of Railroads May Not Make Safety Deadline
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The CEO of Amtrak warned of "significant cancellations" to "necessary transportation" if some railroads are not given a time extension to implement...
Bloomberg
Siemens CEO Calls Alstom Deal 'Best Industrial Logic'
Sep.27 -- Joe Kaeser, chairman and chief executive officer at Siemens SA, and Henri Poupart-Lafarge, chairman and chief executive officer at Alstom AG, discuss the deal to merge their companies' rail operations. They speak with...
Bloomberg
Why It's So Hard to Build Things in America
Aug.19 -- As debate continues over a massive infrastructure bill in Congress, passing legislation that greenlights these projects is only the first step. In this video, we look at five reasons why it's so difficult to build major...