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George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey: The re-emergence and influence of 1984
Why are people talking about George Orwell again? How much did the Spanish civil war influence and affect George Orwell as an individual and politically? George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey, Part 1
Professor Dave Explains
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Four-Term Phenomenon (1933 – 1945)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is a colossal figure in American History. He led the nation through the Great Depression, as well as World War II. He is the only president to be elected four times, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest...
AllTime 10s
10 Unsolved Mysteries Of WW2
We all know about D-Day and Dunkirk, but there are still events from World War Two that remain a. From the Battle of Los Angeles to who betrayed Anne Frank, here are 10 Unsolved Mysteries of World War Two.
Mr. Beat
The Difference Between Nationalism and Patriotism
Maybe nationalism isn't as bad as folks say it is. What did I get wrong about nationalism? And it's true. I meant what I said. I like humans. Nationalism is a word that often has a negative connotation these days. In fact, the word is...
Weird History
Life In Fascist Italy
The period between WWI and WWII brought about major political changes in Italy, and yet it's fairly uncommon to discuss what actually went on in Benito Mussolini's fascist state during those years. Mussolini implemented policies and...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica Presents: WWII Infographic Explainers: German Chain of Command in Western Europe
Hear Encyclopaedia Britannica editor Michael Ray talk about the hierarchy of the German chain of command in western Europe as it stood on June 6, 1944, using an infographic.
Mazz Media
World War 2
This live-action video program is about the term World War 2. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term World War 2 through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
History Hit
George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey
Author and journalist Dorian Lynskey answers key questions about one of the seminal novels of the 20th century, George Orwell's 1984, which was published 70 years ago. Having written 'The Ministry of Truth' a book specifically about...
Ancient Lights Media
Germany
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Germany.
Press Association
Labour's Pat McFadden defends anti-Reform rhetoric at conference
New ReviewQuotes from Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden ahead of the final day of the Labour Conference 2025 in Liverpool. He discusses leader Keir Starmer blaming Nigel Farage for the small boats, potential reform of the ECHR,...
Curated Video
Liberator or Persecutor? How Poland sees the role of the Soviet Union in World War Two
Before War broke out in Europe, an agreement was signed between two men who would later become enemies. Stalin and Hitler had agreed not to attack each other. For most it’s only piece of history but it’s now at the centre of a major...
Curated Video
Germany to mark 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall
Its fall on November 9, 1989, reunited city's East and West, and helped bridge its ideological and political divides.
Curated Video
Beyond the Wall: Part 1 - The Rise of Germany's Far-Right | People & Power
Thirty years ago, the Cold War came to an end and Europe was awash with hope, but have the years since been squandered?
Curated Video
‘Churchill’ film claims UK wartime PM had doubts over D-Day
Among several current depictions of Britain’s wartime prime minister on big and small screen, Jonathan Teplitzky’s film “Churchill” focuses on the influence of his wife Clementine in the 96 hours leading up to the Normandy landings of...
Curated Video
How Germany grapples with its dark Nazi past
Margaret Evans travels to Berlin, where she investigates how Germany now grapples with its dark past
Curated Video
Coke tweets Hitler
Coca-Cola tricked into tweeting portions of Adolf Hitler's book Mein Kampf
Curated Video
Mein Kampf Published Again in Germany
For the first time since the Second World War, Hitler's manifesto "Mein Kampf" has been published in Germany.
Curated Video
War Hero Wilf DeMarco Honoured
Forgotten war hero Wilf DeMarco has been honoured in Austria for his bravery. DeMarco helped save fellow airmen on a Lancaster bomber mission, the last of the war for the RAF.
Curated Video
Trump doubles down on anti-immigrant rhetoric
Former U.S. president Donald Trump has repeated campaign rhetoric that undocumented immigrants are 'poisoning the blood' of the United States. The White House has condemned the comments and some are drawing comparisons to language used...
Curated Video
Michigan State Suspends Employee Over Hitler Image
Michigan State University has suspended an employee for allowing a picture of Adolf Hitler to flash on the Spartan stadium scoreboard.
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Michigan State Employee Suspended Over Hitler Image
Michigan State Employee Suspended Over Hitler Image
Curated Video
How soldiers with Nazi ties ended up in Canada after WW II
Canada has been home to many people — some historians say thousands — who fought for the Nazis in the Second World War. But how did they get into the country and why isn’t more being done to bring them to justice?
Curated Video
Kanye West's antisemitism casts shadow on Donald Trump
Hip-hop star Kanye West has once again been suspended from Twitter after publishing antisemitic posts. The former billionaire's antisemitism is casting a shadow on Donald Trump, who recently dined with West and antisemitic white...
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Russia and Israel in deepening dispute over ‘neo-Nazis’ in Ukraine
Russia’s foreign ministry has accused Israel of supporting neo-Nazis in Ukraine, escalating a dispute that began when Russian FM Lavrov claimed Adolf Hitler had Jewish origins.