Despite the failure of his daring rescue mission, Kolchak gained national fame and received the prestigious Konstantin Medal from the Imperial Geographical Society, earning him the nickname "Kolchak-Poliarnyi" (Polar Kolchak). Shortly...

Explore George Washington's pivotal role in the American Revolution, from his political activism to his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Witness his initial challenges, strategic victories, and the ultimate...

The Big Idea of a reusable craft for space travel became a reality in the 1980 s. After two decades of successful missions, the first space shuttle commissioned for reuse was launched in 1981, to great fanfare. Since then, NASA engineers...

U.S. Presidential transportation has evolved over time, from George Washington's horse-drawn carriage to the modern "Air Force One" and "The Beast."

Every year, on the third Monday of February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. A federal holiday that originally began as a birthday celebration for George Washington, the first President of the United States.

Julia Stockton Rush's letters offer a unique glimpse into the lives of women during the American Revolution, capturing a nation's birth from a female perspective.

Meet Jay Leiderman, the lawyer who represents cyber activists like Anonymous, fighting outdated digital laws and advocating for change.

Eileen Collins, the first female shuttle commander, is set to lead the upcoming Discovery mission, marking the return of the shuttle system to active service. With a history-making career as a test pilot and astronaut, Collins will guide...

Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 2 of 2 The Ottomans confront Europe

This video provides a detailed account of the political and military events during the Roman Empire in the year 285, focusing on the usurper Diocletian's successful bid for power over Emperor Carinos. It highlights the strategic...

This video explores the rise and fall of Majorian, a Roman emperor in the 5th century who attempted to reverse the decline of the Western Roman Empire. Through military victories and ambitious reforms, Majorian sought to restore Rome's...

This video provides a detailed account of the rise and fall of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India during the 16th century, focusing on the cunning strategies and ultimate downfall of the empire's ruler, Ramaraya. Through a series of...

In this video, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malinchenko defies the wishes of Russian authorities by marrying his fiancée, Katarina Dimitriouv, via a telephone and satellite link from the International Space Station. This historic event raises...

Learn backward counting from 10-1 as the rocket launches in the sky

With the Patriots at risk of defeat by the British during the American Revolution, Continental Army Commander George Washington relied on the Culper Spy Ring for timely and accurate information about the enemy's intentions.

After three years of bitter fighting between the United States and Great Britain, the War of 1812 concluded with the Treaty of Ghent. At least, it should have, because one final battle was about to be fought: the Battle of New Orleans.

Benedict Arnold's once-valiant reputation soured as he betrayed the American Revolution for greed. His name now represents dishonor and the dangers of lost trust.

Join us today as we learn how to combine simple sentences into longer, complex sentences. In this video, we review how to use dependent clauses, conjunctions, and appositives to help piece together short sentences into a looonngg, smooth...

Need to reserve a table in a French restaurant? Know how to ask for the bill in French? Could you give your compliments to the chef?! In this video, Alexa teaches you 22 really useful French phrases and sentences to help you survive in a...

A short lecture highlighting the constitutional powers found in the constitution as they relate to Article II: The Executive Branch.

National Archives: Ralph Thompson at the National Archives introduces PRO 30/55/19 document, De Galvez's authorisation of Poucha Houmas (3 Oct 1779) and the Carleton Papers, documents related to Colonial America. The video is a close...

National Archives: ‘The Man Who Never Was’ tells the fascinating tale of Operation Mincemeat. This elaborate deception aimed to make the Axis powers believe that the Allies would attempt to enter Europe through Greece and Sardinia,...

Hip Hughes History lays down the tracks for the train of learning. So jump aboard and learn the essentials of Executive Power through Article II of the US Constitution.

Let HipHughes develop a thesis so you can kill those essays on your exams. Using the theme of crisis and limited rights we take a look at the Civil War, WWI, WWII and 9/11, designed to pound in some content and put a smirk on your face...