Curated Video
Revolution or Civil War?
Historian David Armitage (Harvard) describes how the terms "revolution" and "civil war" are often far less clear cut than we might imagine.
Curated Video
Past and Present
Harvard University historian David Armitage describes how a decision to spend a few hours in a library investigating notes from a 19th century lawyer combined with daily news reports of the insurgency in Iraq stimulated his work on the...
Curated Video
Investigating States
Historian David Armitage (Harvard) details the evolution of his interest in the overlap of history and politics.
Curated Video
Sedimented Meanings
Historian David Armitage (Harvard) describes the importance of trying to unpack the various layers of meanings that have accrued to words and concepts over the course of history.
Curated Video
Down, Out and Mentally Ill
USC legal scholar and author Elyn Saks relates how a key ingredient to helping mentally ill people who are on the street is to engage in “aggressive outreach” to first get them to a safe and comfortable place before working on any...
Curated Video
The Mark of Shame
UC Berkeley psychologist Stephen Hinshaw describes how many prevailing attitudes towards ADHD and other mental conditions reflected in the media and elsewhere involve a strong social stigma.
John D Ruddy
The Border of Northern Ireland in 8 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Here is but a brief history of the Border of Northern Ireland, its medieval origins and why it is such a key factor in Brexit!
Jack Rackam
One Mad Scientist's Plan for WORLD PEACE through Voyeurism | The Life & Times of Santiago Genoves
One Mad Scientist's Plan for WORLD PEACE through Voyeurism | The Life & Times of Santiago Genoves
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Elizabeth Hinton - America on Fire: The Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion
Elizabeth Hinton is Associate Professor in the Department of History and the Department of African American Studies, with a secondary appointment as Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
Hinton’s research focuses on the persistence of...
Schooling Online
William Golding's Lord Of The Flies - Plot Summary
A group of schoolboys have been evacuated from England after the outbreak of nuclear war. But their plane crashes over the Pacific and they are left to fend for themselves. The island provides everything they need to survive until they...
Schooling Online
William Golding's Lord Of The Flies - Chapters 7-9 Summary
The hunt for the beast continues until Ralph, Simon and Jack see something hideous on the mountaintop. Now there’s real terror in the camp and order starts to break down. Jack goes off to start his own tribe, while Ralph and a few others...
Schooling Online
William Golding's Lord Of The Flies - Chapters 4-6 Summary
There’s major excitement on the beach when Ralph spots a ship! But this quickly turns to rage when Ralph realises that Jack’s hunters let the signal fire go out. Tensions flare as Ralph confronts Jack, who only seems to care about...
Schooling Online
William Golding's Lord Of The Flies - Chapters 10-12 Summary
After the violent storm, the group descends into further chaos. Jack and his hunters create mischief and steal something valuable from Ralph’s camp. When Ralph and his small group of loyal friends confront Jack’s tribe, things don’t go...
Schooling Online
William Golding's Lord Of The Flies - Chapters 1-3 Summary
With the outbreak of nuclear war, a group of schoolboys have been evacuated from England. But their plane crashes over the Pacific, leaving them stranded on a tropical island. The group votes Ralph in as their leader and he starts to...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Violence and Male Aggression
Unpredictable personalities, delicate egos, and poor anger management are a recipe for disaster. Who can step in as a role model? In Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck shows us what can happen when misunderstandings and tensions occur among...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Context
Ever wondered how John Steinbeck came up with ideas for his novels? Or maybe you’d like to get to know John Steinbeck a little better. Join us for a fun lesson on the historical context of John Steinbeck’s classic novella, Of Mice and...
Hip Hughes History
Landmark Supreme Court Cases: US v Lopez (1995)
It's on the test, for real. Dive in for an enthusiastic and educational explanation of the landmark decision handed down by the Rehnquist Court in 1995, US v Lopez.
Hip Hughes History
The Violence Against Women Act: US v Morrison (2000)
Is the Violence Against Women Act Constitutional? An examination of the interstate commerce clause through the lens of the Supreme Court case US V Morrison (2000).
Hip Hughes History
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Explained (feat. Sami Jarroush)
Why did the St. Valentine's Day Massacre happen? What were it's effects? Celebrate it by exploring one the bloodiest day in American gangster history. Happy Valentine's Day!
Hip Hughes History
The Paxton Boys: The Conestoga Massacre Explained
An overview of one of the most horrific massacres in colonial history as settlers of SE Pennsylvania go on a rampage. Watch as Benjamin Franklin saves the day but not before violence takes it course. A sneak peek into some of the anger...
Hip Hughes History
The Border Crisis Explained: Illegals or Refugees? You Decide.
A quick primer on the current illegal immigrant / refugee crisis occurring on the Southern border.
Vlogbrothers
Understanding Ukraine: The Problems Today and Some Historical Context
In which John discusses the crisis in Ukraine, and how the influence of Russia and Europe have shaped Ukrainian politics for centuries. REMINDER: Educational videos are allowed to be more than four minutes long.
Vlogbrothers
The Bizarre State of Copyright
In which Hank discusses what intellectual property is, and how copyright is increasingly being policed by dumb robots that don't have very much to do with the law, but have everything to do with it just being REALLY COMPLICATED and there...
Curated Video
Partition of British India
National Archives: What can The National Archives' documents reveal about the partition of British India? In this video, Hannah Carter, Iqbal Singh, and Eleanor Newbigin introduce the file DO 142/416 and what it can tell us about the...