60 Second Histories
WW1 Munitions worker - part 3
A munitionette talks about the practicality of getting to the shops when, as a munitions worker, you work such long hours and of course there was never much on the shelves due to rationing. Part 3 in a 4 part series
Curated Video
Eugene Bullard: the First African American Military Pilot
Eugene Bullard was born October 9, 1895, in Columbus, Georgia. At the age of 11, he ran away for good, and for the next six years, he wandered the South in search of freedom. After World War I, he enlisted in the French Foreign...
60 Second Histories
WW1 Munitions worker - part 2
A description of life in a munitions factory; the danger, the accidents, the camaraderie and of course, the gossip. Part 2 in a 4 part series
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WW1 weapons - the rifle
A WW1 soldier describes the Lee Enfield rifle, its workings and effectiveness; so rapid was the fire that the Germans actually thought it was a machine gun
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British soldier's equipment 1914-15
A British WW1 soldier describes the equipment a he was expected to carry during 1914-15 which could all weigh up to thirty five kilos.
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Shot at dawn
A sad tale of a firing squad and a young seventeen year old who, although probably suffering from shell shock, was shot for desertion
Professor Dave Explains
Warren G. Harding: Posthumous Scandal (1921 - 1923)
Warren Harding was the 6th president to die while in office. He was well-liked during his term, but after his death, news began to materialize regarding widespread corruption in his cabinet, and this has sullied his reputation quite a...
The March of Time
1940: OCCUPIED FRANCE: French World War I cemetery, rows & rows Christian cross grave markers, possibly near Arras. Philippe Petain (1856-1951)leaving building, walking, saluting. WS French flags hanging balcony group. World War II, WWII.
MOT 1940: OCCUPIED FRANCE: French World War I cemetery, rows & rows Christian cross grave markers, possibly near Arras. Philippe Petain (1856-1951)leaving building, walking, saluting. WS French flags hanging balcony group. World War II,...
60 Second Histories
WW1 Munitions worker - part 4
A munitionette recites a lighthearted poem of the time about rationing and the introduction of a ticket system to go to the loo. The last in a 4 part series
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WW1 weapons - bayonet & pistol
A description of one of the oldest weapons still in use, the bayonet and how it was used in close quarter combat and also the Webley revolver
History Hit
Africa And War: Remembering African Soldiers
The first art piece is a musical that remembers the African soldiers aboard the SS Mendi. The second piece is an art installation that focuses on the very complicated role African soldiers played in the war. Africa And War, Part 1
Weird History
Adrian Carton De Wiart - Unstoppable WWI Soldier
Bold, brash, and just a little bit bonkers, Adrian Carton de Wiart was heralded as the "unkillable soldier" for good reason: Nothing slowed him down. As a veteran of some of the 20th century's deadliest conflicts, Carton de Wiart endured...
60 Second Histories
Life in the trenches - Part 6
This video explains how soldiers made raids on enemy trenches. Part 6 of a 7 part series
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Life in the trenches - Part 4
This film talks about troop rotation and how it ensured soldiers weren't always on the frontline. Part 4 of a 7 part series
The March of Time
1917: LIBERTY BONDS: Speaker standing in podium w/ seats at Liberty Bond rally, crowd below. VS Crowd of people at rally. MS Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford & unidentified man in suit in front of crowd shouting, cheering.
MOT 1917: LIBERTY BONDS: Speaker standing in podium w/ seats at Liberty Bond rally, crowd below. VS Crowd of people at rally. MS Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford & unidentified man in suit in front of crowd shouting,...
The March of Time
Russian Army soldiers and tanks
MOT 1951: RUSSIAN ARMY: SOLDIERS & TANKS: HA WS Russian troops marching. VS Variation of T-43 Russian Tank driving over hills. MS T-41 up hill on dirt road. Korean War Soviet Union
Oxford Comma
What War Leaves Unsaid. A Reading, Summary, and Analysis of "my sweet old etcetera"
Most students know e.e. cummings for his distinct and unusual writing style. No where is that style on better display than in his great antiwar poem, "my sweet old etcetera."
The March of Time
MOT 1917: WWI air war
WWI biplane fighter pilot shooting machine gun from cockpit, observation balloon on fire and falling to the ground.
The March of Time
MOT 1917: WWI fighting
Large artillery gun firing, explosion on distant hilltop, guns firing from bunkers, British tank moving on battlefield with officer standing on top, German soldier using flamethrower.
Step Back History
The Christmas Truce: The Day the War Stood Still
The Christmas Truce was one of the most memorable moments of the First World War. Today, we'll talk about what it was and why it's so damn important to me.
History Hit
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean: Putin's Russia
Does Putin feel like he is in a position of strength or is his troublemaking a profound weakness? Does Rory MacLean think we might be looking back at our failure of underestimating the Putin regime? The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory...
60 Second Histories
Life as a WW1 Nurse in France
A WW1 nurse who describes her uniform and shows how she still likes to be fashionable even among the horrors of war.
Curated Video
The Importance and Uses of Magnesium
In this video, we will explore the importance of magnesium, its properties, and its various applications in different industries. From being used in the aerospace and automotive industries for its lightweight and durable properties, to...
History Hit
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean: Optimism of days past
What became of Rory Macleans optimism of those days when the wall fell? What are his thoughts on what went wrong in Russia? The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean, Part 3