TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding? | Jill Dash
After witnessing the atrocities of his fellow man in World War II, William Golding was losing his faith in humanity. Later, during the Cold War, as superpowers began threatening one another with nuclear annihilation, he was forced to...
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TED-Ed: The rise and fall of history's first empire | Soraya Field Fiorio
History's first empire rose out of a hot, dry landscape, without rainfall to nourish crops, without trees or stones for building. In spite of all this, its inhabitants built the world's first cities, with monumental architecture and...
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Comanche War Raids | Short Native American Documentary
The Comanche tribe were nomadic people of the Great Plains. They hunted buffalo and lived in the territory known as Comancheria, which occupied todays west Texas, a part of New Mexico and Oklahoma. In the 17th century they acquired...
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Populating the World: Migration
Migration to other countries is more prevalent than ever. What human factors determine our movement around the world? Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Emigration is the act of leaving one's country to...
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Oil Shocks
The factors affecting global oil prices, and what can happen if prices shift dramatically. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Oil price is determined by the current supply to world markets, the amount in reserves, and...
Bedtime History
Nancy Wake For Kids
Learn about Nancy Wake, the brave spy and soldier who helped lead the Allies and French Resistance to victory during World War 2.
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Definitions and the need for caution
Historian David Armitage, Harvard University, discusses the necessity for historians to be very cautious about the impulse to provide clarity in things like legal definitions needed by politicians, policy-makers, military officials and...
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Molly Pitcher
Dr. Forrester tells the story of Molly Pitcher and talks about all the interesting facts she learns from reading American history books.
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Woodrow Wilson
Dr. Forrester provides a biography of the twenty-eighth president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson. She focuses on his strong belief in education.
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The Growth of a Nation
Dr. Forrester explains that the United States became a country in 1783 after seven hard fought years of the American Revolution. The original thirteen colonies became thirteen states. The United States grew to a total of fifty states as...
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Madeleine Albright's Brooches
The U.S.’s first female Secretary of State used her collection of brooches to get her point across when meeting with foreign leaders, a practice that became known as “Pin Diplomacy.”
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Operation Popeye
In 1967, during the Vietnam War, the U.S. launched a covert mission aimed to extend the monsoon season in Vietnam. Operation Popeye was the first military attempt to manipulate the weather.
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Joint Chiefs
When the going gets tough, the president calls on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, an advisory council to help make important military decisions.
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What is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day takes place every year on November 11 to honor the bravery and sacrifice of all those men and women who fought and died for their country, during war and peacetime.
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Julius Caesar 4.2 Interview: Brutus and Caesar's Ghost
This video provides a detailed analysis of a poignant scene in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where Brutus, in his military tent, reflects on personal losses and prepares for impending battles. After a tense discussion with Cassius and...
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Battle of Xanthos: The Rise and Fall of the Second Triumvirate
This video provides a detailed account of the political and military maneuvers during the tumultuous period following Julius Caesar's assassination, focusing on the rise of Octavian, the formation of the Second Triumvirate with Antony...
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Battle for Survival How did Alexios Komnenos save the Byzantine Empire? DOCUMENTARY
Battle for Survival How did Alexios Komnenos save the Byzantine Empire? DOCUMENTARY
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Battle Of Mohi, 1241 AD Mongol Invasion of Europe
Battle Of Mohi, 1241 AD Mongol Invasion of Europe
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Heraclius: The Byzantine Emperor Who Defied the Persian Empire
This video discusses the Byzantine-Persian War and the strategic approach taken by the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius to reverse territorial losses and bring about the downfall of the Persian King Kosrow. It highlights the challenges faced...
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Battle of Pointe du Hoc: Operation Overlord
This video provides a detailed account of the daring mission carried out by Lieutenant Colonel James E. Rudder's Second Ranger Battalion to eliminate a fortified German coastal battery at Point Du Arc during the D-Day invasion of...
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Battle of Mutina: The Civil War of 43 BC
This video provides a detailed account of the pivotal battles of Forum Gallorum and Mutina in 43 BC, showcasing the fierce clashes between Mark Antony's forces and the senatorial legions led by Hirtius and Octavian. The narrative delves...
The Guardian
Willing to Die for the Land: Tribal Wars in Papua New Guinea
A family of Sambe refugees shares their story of displacement, loss, and fear during a recent battle between the Sambe and Tinalapin. Learn how gender dynamics, memory, and pride in the land factor into decisions to continue fighting....
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The Cost of Tribal Wars in Papua New Guinea
Joseph returns to his village and walks viewers through the areas that have been destroyed due to recent tribal fighting. He discusses the material and community cost of the violence. A current warrior recounts the physical and mental...