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...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Learner: Bridging World History
An inquiry-based, multimedia course aiding in the instruction of world history. Understand the impact of primary sources, time and space, human relationship, and many other aspects over the entire history of the world. Units are...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Global Warming: The Developing World
Thanks to technology, the world is changing faster than ever before. Unfortunately, many of these changes are probably having a negative impact on the global climate. This video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE takes a look at what...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Time for School: India : Neeraj
In this media gallery, follow Neeraj, from Rajasthan, India over the course of 12 years as she struggles to gain an education. [3:44]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Time for School: Brazil: Jefferson
Learn about the safe haven that school provides for the children of Brazil's shantytowns. [2:59]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Migrant Workers and Social Justice: Wide Angle
History's largest ongoing migration is occurring in China. One out every ten Chinese is leaving the rural countryside for one of China's major cities. Despite their hard work, many of these peasants are finding their dreams for a better...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Migrant Workers: Wide Angle
There are strict laws in China, dating back to the Maoist era of the 1950s, that prevent Chinese citizens from the countryside from working in urban areas. Harsh conditions in China's rural countryside, however, have left many undeterred...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Value of a Girl: Wide Angle
Learn about Santosh Kohli, a young woman from a traditional Indian family of modest means, as she gains self sufficiency and determination. [2:53]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Time for School: Afghanistan: Shugufa
Visit Afghanistan to explore the home life of Shugufa, a young girl caught between the traditions of Afghani society and modernization. [2:48]
History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 1 Let There Be History
Rob Monaco's first podcast introduces the program and describes the intent, purpose and format, then begins chapter one, the origins of the universe. [29:31]
Apple
The History Network on I Tunes: Ancient Warfare Magazine Free Podcasts
Over 35 free iTunes downloadable podcast episodes from Ancient Warfare Magazine.
Crash Course
Crash Course World History 203: Disease!
Crash Course World History video [11:37] about the history of disease and the interaction between disease and humans.
Crash Course
Crash Course World History 204: War & Human Nature
Video on the poignant topic of the relationship between war and humanity. John Green discusses philosophical questions about war and the human race while looking at the impact war has had on the social order. [10:36]
Crash Course
Crash Course World History 202: Money & Debt
Crash Course video with host John Green on the history of money and why we use it. [12:31]
Crash Course
Crash Course World History 207: Humans and Energy
Crash Course video in which substitute, Stan Muller, teaches about humans and energy. Basing his talk on Alfred Crosby's "Children of the Sun", Mr. Muller discusses energy consumption, sustainability and the challenges we face. [7:20]
Crash Course
Crash Course World History 228: Nonviolence and Peace Movements
Crash Course Video about 20th Century movements and the leaders of those movements who espoused and advocated nonviolence and peace as a means of change. [12:48]
Crash Course
Crash Course World History 205: War and Civilization
Crash Course World History video takes a lively and humorous look at the effect war has had on civilization, and vice versa. Host John Green offers a framework for students to think about war and conflict through the ages. [12:47]
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Auguste Comte: Positivism and the Three Stages
Tom Richey video lecture on Auguste Comte and his philosophy of Positivism. Richey discusses Comte's views about knowledge and the scientific method and its relationship to metaphysics and theology. [12:50]
Crash Course
Crash Course World History 222: Water and Classical Civilizations
Video examines water resources and human interaction with this resource, past and present. In particular, host John Green looks at Mayan and Khmer Civilization's and their elaborate water management system. [11:09]
Crash Course
Crash Course World History: World History, Year 2 Preview
Video previewing year 2 of Crash Course World History in which host John Green talks about upcoming episodes. A fun, lively series on world history. [2:36]
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: John Stuart Mill: An Introduction
Brief video introducing the work of 19th Century English philosopher, John Stuart Mill, in which Tom Richey provides an overview of Mill's books, On Liberty, Utilitarianism, and The Subjection of Women. [8:23]
BBC
Bbc Radio 4: In Our Time: Cynicism the History of a Shocking Philosophy
Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This episode discusses the philosophy of Cynicism. Experts discuss its history, development, and impact on philosophy. Listening requires RealPlayer. [43:00]
Timelines.tv
Timelines Tv: Smallpox Through Time 01: Face of a Pharaoh
Takes us through the chronological history of the deadly disease of smallpox from its first known inception in ancient Egypt, 1045 BC, to its defeat in modern times. [3:46]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Shugufa: Struggle to Learn: Wide Angle
Follow Shugufa, a 13-year-old Afghani girl, and her female classmates' struggle to overcome their school's shortcomings and attain an education in the midst of increasing Taliban efforts to deny education to women. [3:25]