Oleg Penkovsky, a Soviet spy who switched allegiances to the West during the Cold War, helped to avert nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Step back in time to the infamous 1904 Olympic marathon in Saint Louis, where chaos reigned supreme. In the shadow of the neighbouring World's Fair, the poorly planned event became a sideshow of disaster. Witness the hellish route that...

Cuba touches the Gulf of Mexico, let's learn more about it!

This is an answer key video for an Apply It/Assess It. It explains events that took place in the 1960s.

Explore the chaos of the 1904 St. Louis Olympic marathon, where dehydration, deception, and determination collided in an unforgettable race.

This video provides a detailed account of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a pivotal moment in history that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war in 1962. This video outlines the events leading up to the crisis and the tense...

This video provides a detailed overview of the rise and fall of Nikita Khrushchev, a prominent figure in Soviet history. It covers his background as the son of a coal miner, his rapid ascent within the Communist Party, and his eventual...

This video provides a detailed account of Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba, from his early political activism to the Cuban Revolution and his subsequent leadership as President. It highlights key events such as the overthrow of...

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...

Examine the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis and its impact on global nuclear policies. Learn how the United States and the Soviet Union removed missiles from Cuba and established a hotline for direct communication. Understand the...

Delve into the ethical and strategic dilemmas faced by President Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Explore his reliance on the Monroe Doctrine to justify the quarantine of Cuba and the series of intense events that unfolded,...

Uncover the complexities of the Cold War, focusing on Cuba's pivotal role in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Understand how Fidel Castro's rise to power and alignment with the Soviet Union escalated tensions with the United States. Learn...

Explore the pivotal moment of the Cuban Missile Crisis through President John F. Kennedy's address on October 22, 1962. Discover how Kennedy informed Americans about Soviet missiles in Cuba and the U.S.'s firm response. Learn about the...

En Espanol and English. Come along with the International Permaculture Convergence in Cuba in late 2013 and witness the experience through the lens of Andrew Millison.



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One of the Cold War’s only violent actions, the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in 1961 proved to be a humiliating defeat for the U.S. government.

In 1961, a gift from Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to President John F. Kennedy, the adorable pooch Pushinka, brought the men closer together. Did puppy diplomacy prevent an all out nuclear war?

We're all familiar with the haunting images of the concentration camps of World War II. But the history of those concentration camps extends back to the late 19th. century and the invention of barbed wire and repeating rifle [see...

Hối lộ và tham nhũng là những vấn đề nghiêm trọng. Từ sự tham nhũng lớn của các quan chức cấp cao đến những ưu ái không trung thực hàng ngày trong kinh doanh, tham nhũng và hối lộ có thể tàn phá công ty của bạn và không nên được dung...

In episode 37 of Supreme Court Briefs, a slave uprising on a ship called The Amistad leads it to the shores of the United States, where the Supreme Court eventually determines their fate.

Cultural Impact of Early Exploration explains the cultural impact of exploration by researching the travels of Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Sir Francis Drake.

Spanish Exploration of the New World investigates the Spanish exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.

In this episode, we find out who Thor saw in Cuba.

In this episode, we find out how he got to Cuba.

In this episode we'll find out Thor's plans... let's see if he travels to Cuba or not.