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TED Talks
Eric X. Li: A tale of two political systems
It's a standard assumption in the West: As a society progresses, it eventually becomes a capitalist, multi-party democracy. Right? Eric X. Li, a Chinese investor and political scientist, begs to differ. In this provocative,...
Curated Video
Exploring legacy and the suffragette movement in 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'
Pupil outcome: I can explore the legacy of the suffragette movement and of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh. Key learning points: - On 2nd July 1928, all British women finally succeeded in achieving the right to vote. - Inequality is a...
Wonderscape
Understanding the 12th Amendment and the Electoral College
Delve into the history and mechanics of the 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, focusing on its pivotal role in shaping the presidential election process through the establishment of the Electoral College. Explore how the...
Wonderscape
Understanding the Seventeenth Amendment: Direct Election of Senators
Learn about the Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1913, which transformed the process of selecting senators to represent states in Congress. Explore the historical context, challenges with the...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Erik Berglof: Building a Bridge Between Political And Economic Reform
Since it's release in late 2013, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's Transition Report "Stuck In Transition" has generated a lot of attention for its compelling and provocative conclusions about the...
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Ida B Wells : The Advocate
Ida B. Wells was a prominent journalist who exposed racial violence in the South. In 1913, she led a trip to Washington, D.C. to march in the national suffrage parade. [1:24]