SciShow
Alan Turing: Great Minds
Hank introduces us to that great mathematical mind, Alan Turing, who, as an openly gay man in the early 20th century faced brutal prejudice that eventually led to his suicide, despite being a genius war hero who helped the Allies defeat...
Crash Course
George HW Bush and the End of the Cold War Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the end of the Cold War and the presidency of George H.W. Bush. It was neither the best of times, nor the worst of times. On the domestic front, the first president Bush inherited the relative...
Wonderscape
The Battle of Little Bighorn: Custer's Last Stand
This video covers the events leading up to the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876, where Indigenous leaders Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse led a decisive victory against the U.S. Army. It explores George Custer’s tactical mistakes and the...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1848
The 16th Presidential election in American history took place on Tuesday, November 7th, 1848. This was the first election that took place on the same day in every state. By law from this point forward, Election Day would be on a Tuesday....
The Telegraph
Bomber Harris was a war hero not a war criminal
Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris has been compared to Stalin, Pol Pot and even Hitler. However author Jeremy Black defends Harris against accusations of committing war crimes via his carpet-bombing strategy in the latest episode of History Defended.
Curated Video
The 442nd: The Most Decorated Regiment of the Second World War
Despite the racism they faced, the bravery and heroism of the Japanese American 442nd Regiment Combat Team made them one of the most decorated units in United States history.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1840
The 14th episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1840, the Whig Party brings Tippecanoe and Tyler, too, and Van Buren faces an...
Weird History
Crazy Facts About Teddy Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, was more than the man behind the Panama Canal and the inspiration for the teddy bear. He was a cowboy. A soldier. An explorer. A badass.When Teddy Roosevelt, or T.R. as he was...
Oxford Comma
Complete Reading and Analysis: Macbeth Act One
Don't just listen to Macbeth, learn what's happening. This video series will provide a full reading of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Along the way we'll pause to answer questions, annotate the text, and show illustrations and paintings...
Getty Images
Story of a Bataan Death March Survivor: Celebration
/ Story of Corporal Alfred Jolley / children wave stars and stripes at passing military parade / soldiers waving at the crowd smiling / Jolley walking down the street in his uniform / Jolley in front of his old high school / Jolley looks...
Getty Images
Story of a Bataan Death March Survivor: Homecoming
/ Story of Corporal Alfred Jolley / ship carrying POWs pulling into San Francisco Bay / WAGs women soldiers board the ship and pass out mail to the soldiers / soldiers write return letters / gangplank drops and the soldiers begin to...
Getty Images
Story of Bataan Death March Survivor: Coming Home
/ Story of Corporal Alfred Jolley / boats on the San Francisco Bay / military band plays / thousands crowded onto the docks waiting / ship in the ocean and a blimp in the air / Corporal Alfred Jolley in full uniform standing on a ship /...
Getty Images
General Dean receives honorary title
General William F Dean walks towards waiting crowd including a man dressed as a pirate and another dressed as Neptune / Neptune character presents a scroll of induction / shots of the crowd and press / Dean collects scroll, shakes hand...
Curated Video
Trump hits at McCain's war record
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLY SHOTLISTPOOL - AP CLIENTS ONLY Ames, Iowa - 18 July 2015 1. US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump walking on stage 2. Trump, UPSOUND (English) Moderator Republican pollster Frank Luntz,...
Curated Video
Trump Denies Insulting Troops As Poll Shows Military Vote Up For Grabs
The Atlantic reports president called U.S. service members killed in battle "losers" and "suckers" while spurning cemetery visit in France.