Crash Course
The French Revolution: Crash Course European History
In 1789, the French Monarchy's habit of supporting democratic popular revolutions in North America backfired. Today, we're talking about the French Revolution. Across the world, people were rising up to throw off monarchies, and Louis...
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...
Crash Course
18th Century Warfare: Crash Course European History
European powers had a lot of wars in the 18th century, and they weren't confined to Europe. Conflict raged across the globe, in what might be called a World War...but we don't call it that, because we already have a couple of those...
Crash Course
World War I Battlefields: Crash Course European History
Europe's system of alliances and centuries-old tensions erupted into war in August of 1914. This week on Crash Course Euro, we're talking about the military history of World War I, and taking a look at the broad strokes of how the war...
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...
TED-Ed
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...
The Daily Conversation
Last King of Rome: Revolutions, Part 1
New ReviewThe Roman Kingdom falls and a Republic is born--Part 1 of history's greatest revolutions that created our modern civilization.
The Daily Conversation
Iran Overthrows The Shah: Revolutions, Part 5
New ReviewIran becomes an Islamic Republic as Ayatollah Khomeini seizes power to become Supreme Leader. Part 5 of our journey through history's greatest revolutions--the moments that shaped modern civilization.
The Daily Conversation
India Wins Independence: Revolutions, Part 4
New ReviewGandhi gains power and leads India's independence movement. Part 4 of our timeline of the greatest revolutions in history--moments that shaped modern civilization.
The Daily Conversation
How America Changed Under Obama [A Data Analysis]
New ReviewA data-driven look at how the U.S. changed under the presidency of Barack Obama.
The Daily Conversation
American Revolution: Greatest Revolutions, Part 2
New ReviewThe American and French Revolutions change the power dynamics of the world. Part 2 of our educational timeline of History's Greatest Revolutions.
Curated Video
Hundred Years War
New ReviewThis World Cultures video shows the rise tension between France and England, culminating in the Hundred Years War.
Curated Video
The science and the art of open source journalism | The Listening Post (Full)
From Xinjiang, China to Douma, Syria - how challenging stories are being reported using tools of open-source journalism.
Curated Video
Secret Sardinia | People and Power
We investigate the consequences of NATO weapon tests on the Mediterranean island.
Curated Video
Why have southern Yemen separatists seized Socotra? | Inside Story
UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council fighters take over remote Arabian Sea island.
Curated Video
How can armed groups in northern Mozambique be contained? | Inside Story
ISIL-linked fighters have intensified their attacks and want to create an Islamic state in the area