Between 1942 and 1946, the U.S. government constructed around 700 POW camps on U.S. soil, housing around 400,000 captured enemy soldiers. But what were the conditions like there?

Founded by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, the Department of Agriculture safeguards farming standards and boosts rural development through a series of progressive programs.

Thomas Jefferson's prudence in orchestrating the Louisiana Purchase, despite constitutional concerns, doubled the size of the U.S., securing its position on the global stage.

Aaron Burr's ambition led him from political prominence to infamy. Fueled by hubris, he dueled Hamilton and plotted treason, showcasing the perils of unchecked pride.

We find Miss Palomine standing on the mall in Washington, DC. She talks about all the monuments built to those who have made our country great. She then talks about the amazing monument honoring our soldiers. This leads to a discussion...

Everybody, rock your body and get ready to scream! Today Origin is looking at all things boy band! Danielle traces the history of boy ensembles from early Beatlemania to today, examines the markers of a classic boy band, and explains the...

Many civilians who remain in the Ukrainian capital have signed up to become military reservists, and are busy preparing the city for an expected ground attack by Russian forces. Student film-maker Volodymyr Yurchenko, 22, says he is...

In 2007 Sean Smith made an award-winning film about the Apache Company Stryker Brigade Combat Team during war in Iraq. Nine years on, the soldiers are back in the United States. They discuss post-traumatic stress and how their...

Ahmad and Mati served the US military as interpreters during the war in Afghanistan, but like many others who did so they haven’t been granted visas to emigrate to the US. With their lives threatened by the Taliban, they joined migrants...

Uncrewed combat aerial vehicles, or attack drones, have become a common feature of the modern battlefield. Russia has deployed them to terrorise civilians in Ukraine and disable essential infrastructure, and Ukraine has also relied...

Meet the woman who gathered the largest army the Roman Empire ever faced.



Boudica was the Queen of the Iceni tribe, located in what is now Norfolk, England. She led an uprising of Celtic...

The Battle of Bunker Hill examines major military battles of the Revolutionary War by investigating the Battle of Bunker Hill on Breed’s Hill in Massachusetts on June 17, 1775.

Powers of the Federal Government identifies the powers reserved to the nation by reviewing major powers of the federal government.

History is filled with stories of barbaric warriors who cause wanton destruction. They have been titled by ancient historians as "savages," "uncivilized," and even "the Scourge of God." But what makes them the most terrifying warriors in...

Daughters of Liberty examines and explains the changing roles and impact of significant women during the Revolutionary time.

Psychologist Philip Zimbardo (Stanford) describes how the official U.S. Government reaction to the horrific abuses at Abu Ghraib prison committed by American soldiers is an all-too-typical denial of the powerful situational effects on...

For centuries, troops have marched off to fight, risking their lives in combat. But what did soldiers eat in different eras? And which conflict offered the tastiest military foods? From blood soup to fermented horse milk, soldiers'...

As of March, 2018, more than 20 Britons had fought with the Kurdish resistance against Isis and eight had died. The Kurdish resistance invited their parents to Syria. Three fathers accepted the invitation, hoping to learn more about...

The Zimmerman Telegram, a secret message from Germany to Mexico during the First World War, ended the United States’ neutrality and sealed the fate of the Central Powers.

The story of George Washington’s life and legacy as father of our country.

Here's a special extended edition of my World War 1 video, including newer artwork and an updated script, just in time for the 100th anniversary of its end!

When Imperialism implodes, or explodes… depends on what way you look at it.

Find out all about the Hundred Years War and the very long rivalry between England and France.

Find out about one the most important moments in Irish History and indeed the end of an era in the old way of Ireland.