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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Reconstruction Explained in 5 Questions
Learn more about the Reconstruction period following the American Civil War.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica Presents: WWII Infographic Explainers: Battle of Midway, context
Learn about the Battle of Midway between the United States and Japan during World War II.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Insights: 75th Anniversary of V-J Day
Learn more about V-J Day, the Potsdam Conference, and the end of World War II in this interview with Jeff Wallenfeldt, Senior Editor of Geography & History at Encyclopaedia Britannica, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of V-J Day.
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.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Inventions from War: World War II
Learn about several inventions that originated during World War II, including the Slinky toy and the V-2 rocket.
Espresso Media
Inside the Taliban Leadership in Afghanistan
Join journalist Mohsen Eslamzadeh as he travels with Hajji "Zeraa," the operations commander, to the devastated city of Bramcheh. Witness Eslamzadeh's pivotal role in capturing a special operations team on film as he prepares to meet...
Weird History
Was Andrew Jackson The Craziest US President?
Andrew Jackson has a complicated legacy. On the one hand, he was a populist hero and a venerated war general. On the other hand, he enslaved persons, killed thousands of Native Americans, created an economic depression, and killed a...
Next Animation Studio
Russia vs Ukraine: How their forces compare
After annexing the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine in 2014, Russia is now massing troops on Ukraine’s border again.
Cerebellum
The World War One Years 1917-1920 - Treaty Of Versailles (1919)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video, the documents...
John D Ruddy
French Revolution in 9 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the French Revolution, how it started, who were the main players and when they lost their heads, along with the rise of Napoleon amidst the chaos.
Curated OER
Inflation
What causes inflation? Inflation is a direct consequence of war, so it's no surprise our levels of inflation are so high considering that we're in two wars and attempting tax cuts! Watch the history of inflation and discuss whether...
Curated OER
United States Military
Stills showcasing active US military are linked together using songs with fast tempos. Consider having your class analyze these images and explain what kind of viewpoint the video's creator might have based on the images selected.
Curated OER
British Armed Forces
Stills and video clips are combined in an attempt to give young learners a look into the lives of the current British Army. Consider having your class compare and contrast the British Army and the United States Army. What are some...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "Dulce Et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen
In this video episode [5:33] from The Favorite Poem Project, Mary McWhorter, an accounting manager from California, describes herself and explains why Wilfred Owen's poem entitled "Dulce et Decorum Est" helped her realize her father's...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: D Day
This elaborate site provides insight into D-Day, as told through the voices of the people who participated in the planning and execution of the invasion and the battle for the Normandy beaches. Content includes a focus on the...
Backstory Radio
Back Story Radio: Rules of Engagement: Ethics in Warfare
BackStory Radio podcast in which the American History Guys discuss the "rules of war" and ask, who gets to decide? They examine the history of warfare and explore war through a cultural lens for an in-depth look at ethics and rules of...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Bush,the Cia and America 'State of War'
NPR examines the domestic spying program of the Bush Administration and the President's relationship with the CIA by providing an excerpt from a new book by reporter James Risen entitled "State of War: The Secret History of the CIA and...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: How Did War Shape the Twentieth Century?
[Free Registration/Login Required] A brief video posing the question of what role war had in shaping the twentieth century presented by professor Jennifer D. Keene of Chapman University. [0:49]
Crash Course
Crash Course: Statistics #42 War
Today we're going to discuss the role of statistics during war. From helping the Allies break Nazi Enigma codes and estimate tank production rates to finding sunken submarines, statistics have and continue to play a critical role on the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Continuity and Change in American Society
How revolutionary was the American Revolution? In this video, Kim models the historical thinking skill of continuity and change by comparing society before and after the Revolutionary War. [9:10]
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Mockingjay: Analysis
This video discusses the concepts of war and revolution. Sets up scenarios about political situations and how revolutions are started and asks students to ponder these situations.