Curated Video
Voting in Ancient Athens
The United States is a representative democracy where people vote for politicians to govern on their behalf – but voting in the direct democracy of ancient Athens was a very different process.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Daniel Blanchard How to Become More Successful with Difficult Students
Dan Blanchard has done his homework. He’s been an inner-city school teacher and athletic coach for 20 years and has a passion for teaching, inspiring, and working with teens. “It’s tough for a lot of kids today. They don’t always have...
Next Animation Studio
Army ousts first democratically elected president Mursi, constitution suspended
Egypt's Islamist president Mohammed Mursi has been removed from power in a military overthrow that has suspended the constitution of the fledgling middle east democracy.
IT'S HISTORY
Saladin - sword of Islam - IT'S HISTORY
Saladin was the famous muslim leader during the time of crusades.
Next Animation Studio
Pentagon says UFO video is real, as UFO hearing looms
Washington is starting to open up about footage of UFOs taken by U.S. military personnel over the last few years.
Espresso Media
The Rise and Fall of Robert Mugabe: From Freedom Fighter to Dictator
CONTENT WARNING: Contains shocking images of death and violence. The video discusses the rise of Robert Mugabe as the first prime minister of Zimbabwe and how he went from a popular leader to a brutal dictator, using violence and...
Weird History
Simo Haya | The Deadliest Sniper In History
Simo "Simuna" Häyhä was a Finnish sniper who earned the ominous nickname, "The White Death". He's credited as one of the most accurate snipers of all time with a reported 500+ kills under his belt while enlisted. Today we're learning...
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: What is Islam
Is Islam a religion of peace or of rampant militarism? Why is there a certain part of Islam that believes itself to be completely incompatible with western democracy? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 3
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1988
The 51st Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1988. It was the earliest one I remembered. By many accounts, Ronald Reagan had a solid Presidency. He helped end the Cold War, and the economy remained strong....
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...
Jabzy
Urabi Revolt - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Urabi Revolt
Hip Hughes History
America First Explained: US History Review
Donald Trump's policies of "America First" are not the first time that phrase has been employed. In this video we will look at the origins of America First and specifically the America First Committee which tried unsuccessfully to keep...
Soliloquy
Why is Puerto Rico not part of the United States of America?
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States of America? She sits in an in-between limbo, neither a state or an independent nation. So how did Puerto Rico become owned by, but not part of America?
Next Animation Studio
North Korean sneaks into South, wanders for hours in DMZ before being noticed
South Korean forces failed to notice a North Korean man wandering in the demilitarized zone even after he had been caught on camera 10 times and triggered two alarms
Weird History
What Life Was Really Like As A Wild West Sheriff
Wild West sheriffs kept law and order on the frontier alongside fellow lawmen and the local citizenry. They’ve been dramatized, glamorized, and exaggerated in films and literature for generations and yes, the life of a Wild West sheriff...
Cerebellum
American Presidents - The Early Presidents
The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...
TMW Media
ChangeMakers Damien Mander - Combat Poaching in Southern Africa
ChangeMakers Damien Mander - Combat Poaching in Southern Africa
Weird History
Everything That Lead To Nixon's Resignation
Richard Milhous Nixon's presidency was full of excitement, intrigue, grievously bad judgment, and booze – which is why so many drunk Richard Nixon stories have lived on long past the man. Tales about the end of his tenure as president...
Step Back History
America's Secret Police
So, how did the freest nation of freedom in the free world develop what is essentially America's secret police in the form of COINTELPRO? It's actually quite the story that has a lot to do with hating immigrants, suppressing left-wing...
Cerebellum
Space Facts - The First Satellite
A fact-filled look at 23 of the most important events from man's on-going adventure in space. The first satellite in space and the beginning of NASA. Space Facts. Part 1
Hip Hughes History
The Executive Branch in Twenty Minutes (2/2)
A short lecture, part 2, explaining the major constitutional powers of the executive branch. Directed for students taking a US History course at the secondary level and perhaps even an intro to gov class.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
EB Presents: Key Points on The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
Overview of the Gulf of Tonkin incident, which led to the United States' becoming directly involved in the Vietnam War.
Curated Video
Introduction to the Game of Chess
Chess is a classic game of intellect and strategy. This ancient game has changed and grown into one that challenges players' strategic thinking and fosters the development of critical decision-making skills. Learn the basics of how chess...