TED Talks
TED: Fake videos of real people -- and how to spot them | Supasorn Suwajanakorn
Do you think you're good at spotting fake videos, where famous people say things they've never said in real life? See how they're made in this astonishing talk and tech demo. Computer scientist Supasorn Suwajanakorn shows how, as a grad...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read Kurt Vonnegut? - Mia Nacamulli
Kurt Vonnegut found the tidy, satisfying arcs of many stories at odds with reality, and he set out to explore the ambiguity between good and bad fortune in his own novels. He tried to make sense of human behavior by studying the shapes...
Crash Course
The Holocaust,Genocides, and Mass Murder of WWII: Crash Course European History
During World War II, Nazi Germany undertook the imprisonment and summary execution of many of its own citizens, and citizens of the nations they occupied. One of the groups that came under assault was the European Jewish population. More...
TED Talks
TED: Behind the lies of Holocaust denial | Deborah Lipstadt
There are facts, there are opinions, and there are lies, says historian Deborah Lipstadt, telling the remarkable story of her research into Holocaust deniers -- and their deliberate distortion of history. Lipstadt encourages us all to go...
Wonderscape
The Case for Reparations: Addressing Historical Injustices for Black Americans
Explore the long-standing debate on reparations for the descendants of enslaved Black people in the United States. Learn about historical examples, such as payments to Japanese Americans and Holocaust survivors, and modern efforts like...
Wonderscape
Breaking Barriers: Understanding and Overcoming Challenges to Multiculturalism
Explore the complexities and obstacles hindering true multiculturalism, including systemic prejudice and discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, and more. This video explains how historical events and social systems perpetuate...
Curated Video
Anne Frank
Anne Frank was a Jewish girl who wrote a diary about her life in hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Her powerful story reflects resilience, hope, and the tragic impact of the Holocaust.
Curated Video
Unlocking the Holocaust Archives: Revealing the Horrors of World War 2
This video provides a glimpse into the unlocking of 50 million Nazi files detailing the Holocaust, shedding light on the mass murder of millions during World War 2. It highlights the significance of historical research and education in...
Curated Video
The Legacy of the Berlin Wall: From Construction to Reconstruction
This video provides a detailed historical account of the construction, dismantling, and aftermath of the Berlin Wall, an iconic symbol of the Cold War era. It highlights key events such as the initial construction in 1961, the mass...
Wonderscape
World War II's Early Years: The Atlantic Battle and Rise of Nazi Atrocities
This video covers the initial years of World War II, focusing on the Battle of the Atlantic and the rapid expansion of Nazi Germany. It describes the devastating impact of German U-Boats, the fall of several European nations, and the...
Wonderscape
The Jewish Diaspora: Resilience and Challenges Through History
This video examines the Jewish Diaspora's diverse experiences, focusing on the historical challenges like anti-Semitism, the Spanish Inquisition, Russian pogroms, and the Holocaust. It highlights the Jewish community's resilience in...
Curated Video
World War II
Those who take the U.S. Citizenship Test must understand the reasons behind the United States’ involvement in World War II, why the U.S. was initially neutral, and what happened as a result of Imperial Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in...
PBS
Concentration Camps Are Older Than World War II
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...
Curated Video
Israel and the Holocaust
David Goldberg, Former Senior Rabbi Emeritus of London’s Liberal Jewish Synagogue, discusses criticisms of the political use of the Holocaust in Israel and beyond.
The Guardian
A Final Farewell at Mittelbau-Dora Concentration Camp
Colette and Lacie visit one last building in the Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp, the crematorium. Colette is overcome with emotion as she stands in the last place her brother's body passed through. She recalls memories of her brother...
The Guardian
Retracing the Footsteps of a Concentration Camp Prisoner
Colette and Lucie receive an overwhelming welcome from the former mayor of Nordhausen, Germany. The next day, they make their way to the Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp where 20,000 people, including Colette's brother were killed. They...
The Guardian
Reflecting on the French Resistance in World War II
Colette Marin-Catherine and her family were members of the French resistance during World War II. Colette and Lacie, a history student researching that era, travel together to Nordhausen, Germany, to visit the Mittelbau-Dora...
The Guardian
Preparing to Visit a German Concentration Camp
As a young girl, Colette Marin-Catherine fought Hitler's Nazis as a member of the French Resistance. Her older brother was arrested and sent to German concentration camp Mittelbau-Dora where he was killed. For 74 years, she has refused...
Curated Video
Situational Seeds
Psychologist Philip Zimbardo (Stanford) describes how his early experiences primed him for appreciating situational factors.
Curated Video
Operation Paperclip
Operation Paperclip saw around 1,600 Nazi scientists recruited by US intelligence to aid American innovation. As a result, none were ever held accountable for their crimes.
John D Ruddy
Israel and Palestine - John Talks
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John D Ruddy
World War 2 in 12 Minutes (Extended Edition) - Manny Man Does History
I thought I’d revisit one of my most watched videos, including my 10 More Things about WW2 and some previously unseen content.
One Minute History
160 Irena Sendler - One Minute History
Irena Sendler helped save 2,500 children from the Warsaw ghetto during World War II. Born and raised in Poland, Sendler — a Catholic social worker — was 29 years old when the war began. Granted unique access due to her job in the welfare...
Curated Video
Analyzing Historical Context
A video entitled “Analyzing Historical Context” which evaluates the historical background of a piece of nonfiction.