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The Berlin Wall For Kids
Learn about the Cold War and the building and later tearing down of the Berlin Wall.
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Neil Armstrong Story for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Neil Armstrong, from his childhood in Ohio and his interest in airplanes to his missions in the Korean War and his time as a test pilot, to the Gemini and Apollo 11 missions.
Bedtime History
Mars Exploration and Colonization For Kids
Learn more about the exploration and possible future colonization of the red planet Mars. Learn more about the Mars and Viking landers, the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers and Elon Musk and SpaceX's plans to colonize Mars.
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The Secret Kyshtym Disaster: A Cold War Nuclear Catastrophe
This video explores the hidden history of the Kyshtym nuclear disaster of 1957, when a waste storage tank explosion at the Mayak plant released radioactive materials across rural Russia. Learn how the Soviet government kept the disaster...
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The Chernobyl Disaster: A Nuclear Catastrophe
This video explores the events of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, where a reactor explosion released massive amounts of radiation into the atmosphere. Learn about the causes, the immediate response, and the long-term effects on the...
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Exploring the Space Race: From Sputnik to Apollo
Delve into the captivating history of the Space Race, a pivotal era marked by intense competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. From the launch of Sputnik to the monumental Apollo 11 mission, discover the political...
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Mriya: Largest Plane in the World
The largest plane in the world is the Mriya more formally known as the Antonov 225. Originally designed to carry the Soviet Union's space shuttle, it now serves as a commercial cargo plane, capable of carrying up to 250,000 kilograms of...
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The U2 Spy Plane
The U2 spy plane, in service for over 50 years, remains a vital asset for military reconnaissance. Its ability to fly at extreme altitudes and provide timely images makes it superior to satellite technology. Despite its outdated...
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Unveiling tetris, the soviet origins of a global game
Discover the fascinating history behind Tetris, from its creation in the Soviet Union by Alexey Pajitnov to becoming a worldwide phenomenon.
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Oleg Penkovsky
Oleg Penkovsky, a Soviet spy who switched allegiances to the West during the Cold War, helped to avert nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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The Strange History of Soviet X-Ray Records
Explore the fascinating and clandestine world of music rebellion in Soviet Russia through the lens of x-ray records. In the era of strict censorship, ingenious individuals defied the government's bans on Western music by creating bootleg...
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1960s Culture
This is an answer key video for an Apply It/Assess It. It explains events that took place in the 1960s.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis: A 13-Day Standoff That Almost Led to Nuclear War
This video provides a detailed account of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a pivotal moment in history that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war in 1962. This video outlines the events leading up to the crisis and the tense...
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The Legacy of Yuri Gagarin: First Human in Space
This video provides a detailed account of the historic space flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space and orbit the Earth on April 12, 1961. The video covers Gagarin's background, training, the significance of his...
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The Rise and Fall of Communism in Hungary: A Journey to Democracy
This video discusses Hungary's political landscape in the aftermath of World War II, focusing on the Communist Party's rise to power through manipulation and suppression of opposition. It highlights the struggles faced by Prime Minister...
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Harold Wilson's Diplomatic Efforts to End the Vietnam War
This video provides a detailed account of British Prime Minister Harold Wilson's efforts to end the Vietnam War in 1966. It highlights Wilson's diplomatic initiatives, including his travels to Moscow to seek Soviet assistance in...
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The U2 Spy Plane Incident: Cold War Tensions and International Fallout
This video provides a detailed account of the U2 spy plane incident that occurred on May 1st, 1960, when an American U2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union. The pilot, Francis Gary Powers, was captured and later exchanged for a...
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The Rise and Fall of Nikita Khrushchev: A Soviet Leader's Legacy
This video provides a detailed overview of the rise and fall of Nikita Khrushchev, a prominent figure in Soviet history. It covers his background as the son of a coal miner, his rapid ascent within the Communist Party, and his eventual...
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The Legacy of the Vietnam War: From Conflict to Healing
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the Vietnam War, highlighting its status as a proxy conflict during the Cold War era. It delves into the human toll of the war, including civilian casualties and the ongoing impact of...
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The Vietnam War: A Conflict of Ideologies and Consequences
This video provides a detailed overview of the Vietnam War, focusing on the events leading up to the conflict, key moments during the war, and its eventual conclusion. The video highlights significant military operations, such as the Tet...
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Launching the Space Race: The Legacy of Sputnik One
This video recounts the historic launch of Sputnik One by the Soviet Union in 1957, marking the beginning of the space race between the USSR and the United States. This event led to increased focus and investment in space exploration by...
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The Korean War: A Divided Nation
This video outlines the key events of the Korean War in 1951, focusing on the peace negotiations between the United Nations and North Korea that lasted two years. It highlights the division of Korea into a communist regime in the North...
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The Nuremberg Trials: Justice Served for WWII Atrocities
This video provides a detailed account of the Nuremberg Trials that took place in the aftermath of World War II. The video describes the formation of the International Military Tribunal, the proceedings of the trial, and the verdicts...
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The Legacy of Chernobyl: Nuclear Power, Catastrophe, and the Path Forward
This video provides a chilling account of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, highlighting the catastrophic consequences of the meltdown at reactor #4. It delves into the initial secrecy surrounding the incident, the evacuation of thousands...