Epic History TV
History of Russia Part 3
Russia's long and dramatic history is explored through animated maps and timelines. Part 3 explores the remarkable reign of Empress Catherine the Great, the great Russian expansion southwards into modern Ukraine and Crimea, and Russia's...
Ancient Lights Media
Japan: Overview of Geography and Climate
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip offers an overview of Japan's climate and geography.
Hip Hughes History
The Ukraine Protest Explained in 3 Minutes
You've probably seen the live coverage and footage of the fires and protesters clashing with police in the Maidan Independence Square. Here's a brief explanation of what is happening and why people are protesting against the government....
Ancient Lights Media
The Geography and Culture of Ukraine
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Ukraine.
Vlogbrothers
What Caused the War? Ukraine and Russia in Historical Context
In which John explores historical and political context to understand what caused the Russian government's invasion of Ukraine| and how we arrived at this awful now.
AllTime 10s
10 Countries With The Worst Human Rights Records
Most of us live in countries with pretty strong human rights. But some people aren't so lucky. From Chinese censorship to Saudi suppression, these are the 10 Countries With The Worst Human Rights In The World'
Hip Hughes History
Russia Invades Ukraine: The Worst Possible Scenario
With 30,000 Russian troops massed on Ukraine's border, are Ukrainians prepared to grab guns and take up arms? What are we to make of comments in an apparent tape leak from Ukrainian PM Yulia Tymoshenko? And what is Russian President...
Hip Hughes History
Crimea Referendum: US Foreign Policy in Crimea, Russia and the Ukraine Explained
The Crimea Referendum of 2014 is over with voters backing secession from Ukraine to join Russia. Meanwhile, violence and protests escalate across the region as the presence of Russian troops has Ukrainians feeling the Russia has invaded...
Hip Hughes History
Cold War Explained: World History Review
The very basics to understanding the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States. An emphasis on the foreign policy of containment with specific examples spanning the event.
Indigo Artbox
Wassily Kandinsky: 6 Minute Art History Video
Wassily Kandinsky: 6 Minute Art History Video
Next Animation Studio
New high-speed Trans-Siberian railway: Moscow to Beijing in just 48 hours
Russia is reported to be building a new high-speed rail line that would take just 48 hours to travel from Moscow to Beijing, replacing the iconic Trans-siberian railway, according to reports cited by the International Business Times....
Weird History
Hemophilia: The Royal Blood Disease
For centuries, hemophilia was a dangerous genetic disorder with no treatment. Children with hemophilia often didn't make it to adulthood, since a bump or fall could cause massive internal bleeding. But why was hemophilia known as the...
John D Ruddy
Russian Revolution in 10 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Russian Revolution, what led to it, how it began, who was involved and how it slotted into the events of WW1.
The Economist
The new scramble for Africa
The past decade has seen a big surge of foreign interest in Africa. If the continent handles this new "scramble" wisely, the main winners will be Africans themselves.
Curated Video
Where in the world is censorship most oppressive?
When governments seek to control information and ideas they seek to limit access to the internet, imprison journalists and stop free speech. Find out where in the world censorship is most oppressive.
Hip Hughes History
The Treaty of Versailles Explained
A video lecture overview of the Treaty of Versailles and its effects. Created for students of the Social Studies, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Epic History TV
World War One: 1918
1918 is the year that Woodrow Wilson unveils his 'Fourteen Points' as the basis for future world peace. Meanwhile Bolshevik Russia quits the war by signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, freeing up half a million German troops for General...
Next Animation Studio
Russia vs Ukraine: How their forces compare
After annexing the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine in 2014, Russia is now massing troops on Ukraine’s border again.
Jabzy
Russian Civil War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Russian Civil War
John D Ruddy
World War 1 in 6 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the First World War, how it started, trench warfare and how it concluded.
Epic History TV
Russian Revolution 1917
Co-produced with Bridgeman Images, this 13 minute video uses a timeline and archive footage to explain the major events of Russia's two revolutions of 1917- the February Revolution that ended Tsarist rule in Russia, and the October...
Jabzy
Crimean War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Crimean War
Curated Video
Putin claims Russia attacked Ukraine with a new missile that the West can't stop
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Russia attacked Ukraine with a new missile that the West can't stop. (Scrips News)
Curated Video
US closes embassy in Kyiv in anticipation of 'significant attack'
The move comes a day after Russia accused Ukraine of launching an attack with American-made missiles. (Scripps News)