Curated Video
How US Prepares its $2 Billion Stealth Bomber for Extreme Missions
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, where you can discover the technology and logistics behind operating the most iconic US Stealth Bombers. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an...
Curated Video
Launching US Most Feared Interceptor Jets
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, today, we’re taking a closer look at the iconic F-15 and F-22, exploring how these powerful jets play a vital role in keeping the skies secure. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to...
Curated Video
Reagan and the 'Second Cold War'
Pupil outcome: I can explain why there was a sharp increase in Cold War tensions after Reagan was elected as US President. Key learning points: - Reagan was strongly anti-communist and made it clear that fighting communism would be the...
Bedtime History
The Cold War Explained | Soviet Union
After World War II, the world entered a tense time called the Cold War. In this episode, we’ll learn about the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union as they competed for power, technology, and influence. There were no...
Great Big Story
The secret history of Clear Coke, a Cold War tale
Dive into the intriguing story of Clear Coke, a covert project to satisfy a Soviet general's craving during the Cold War.
Great Big Story
Tito's Bunker, from Cold War relic to modern art museum
Discover Tito's Bunker in Bosnia, a Cold War relic transformed into a vibrant art museum.
Curated Video
Berlin: History, Landmarks, and Iconic Buildings
From Historic Roots to Urban Modernity in Berlin, Germany:"Then we will travel from one of the oldest cities in the world to a beacon of urban modernity; Berlin, a city that sets the pace and is rich in culture. We will meet some of the...
Astrum
The Strangest Space Race You Never Knew About
The little-known story behind the Zambian Space Program.
PBS
Monstrous Flora: From Science to Fiction in the 20th Century
At the turn of the 20th century, plants in both science and horror fiction were increasingly viewed with curiosity and fear. The 1920s and 30s saw a surge in monstrous plant narratives, with fears of nuclear mutation, extraterrestrial...
Curated Video
Cold War to Gamma Rays
When the Americans tried to detect radiation from Soviet bombs, they in fact discovered gamma ray bursts - radiation from deep space. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. During the Cold War, the US suspected the Soviets of testing...
Curated Video
The Prisoner's Dilemma
Should two suspects, held in separate cells, accuse the other of the crime to secure their own freedom? And why a similar situation led to a vital equilibrium in the Cold War nuclear arms race. Maths - Statistics And Probability A Twig...
Curated Video
The Berlin Wall For Kids
Learn about the Cold War and the building and later tearing down of the Berlin Wall.
Curated Video
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
Area 51 for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the mysterious test site of the United States Military at the Nevada Test Site, from the design of the U-2 spy plane to the SR-71.
Wonderscape
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...
Wonderscape
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...
Curated Video
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.
Great Big Story
Tito's Bunker, From Cold War Relic to Modern Art Museum
Discover Tito's Bunker in Bosnia, a Cold War relic transformed into a vibrant art museum.
Curated Video
The Nuclear Arms Race: From First Lightning to Limited Test Ban Treaty
This video provides an overview of the nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union following the end of World War II. It highlights key events such as the testing of atomic and hydrogen bombs by both superpowers, the...
Curated Video
Evolution of Air Shows: Balancing Business and Entertainment
The video highlights the dual nature of air shows as both trade exhibitions and entertainment events, showcasing a mix of civil and military aircraft and products. It emphasizes the shift in focus from introducing new designs to...
Wonderscape
The Cold War and Cuba's Role in the Cuban Missile Crisis
Uncover the complexities of the Cold War, focusing on Cuba's pivotal role in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Understand how Fidel Castro's rise to power and alignment with the Soviet Union escalated tensions with the United States. Learn about...
Wonderscape
The Cuban Missile Crisis: Kennedy's Decisive Address
Explore the pivotal moment of the Cuban Missile Crisis through President John F. Kennedy's address on October 22, 1962. Discover how Kennedy informed Americans about Soviet missiles in Cuba and the U.S.'s firm response. Learn about the...
Mr. Beat
The President Who Saved the World
Mr. Beat tells the story of Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower, one of the greatest generals and presidents in American history.
Curated Video
Exposing a Government Secret: The Greenbrier Bunker
The Greenbrier Bunker was constructed to protect Congress from nuclear annihilation. It’s one of America’s longest-kept secrets.