Instructional Video1:23
Great Big Story

The secret history of Clear Coke, a Cold War tale

12th - Higher Ed
Dive into the intriguing story of Clear Coke, a covert project to satisfy a Soviet general's craving during the Cold War.
Instructional Video1:30
Great Big Story

Tito's Bunker, from Cold War relic to modern art museum

12th - Higher Ed
Discover Tito's Bunker in Bosnia, a Cold War relic transformed into a vibrant art museum.<br/>
Instructional Video5:38
Curated Video

Berlin: History, Landmarks, and Iconic Buildings

6th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video13:50
Astrum

The Strangest Space Race You Never Knew About

Higher Ed
The little-known story behind the Zambian Space Program.
Instructional Video2:50
PBS

Monstrous Flora: From Science to Fiction in the 20th Century

9th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video2:52
Curated Video

Cold War to Gamma Rays

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video3:24
Curated Video

The Prisoner's Dilemma

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video12:35
Curated Video

Neil Armstrong Story for Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
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.
Instructional Video13:20
Curated Video

Area 51 for Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
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.
Instructional Video7:21
Curated Video

The Berlin Wall For Kids

K - 5th
Learn about the Cold War and the building and later tearing down of the Berlin Wall.
Instructional Video3:04
Wonderscape

The Secret Kyshtym Disaster: A Cold War Nuclear Catastrophe

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video8:09
Wonderscape

Exploring the Space Race: From Sputnik to Apollo

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video2:34
Curated Video

Oleg Penkovsky

9th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video1:27
Great Big Story

Tito's Bunker, From Cold War Relic to Modern Art Museum

12th - Higher Ed
Discover Tito's Bunker in Bosnia, a Cold War relic transformed into a vibrant art museum.
Instructional Video5:01
Curated Video

The Nuclear Arms Race: From First Lightning to Limited Test Ban Treaty

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video2:36
Curated Video

Evolution of Air Shows: Balancing Business and Entertainment

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video6:35
Wonderscape

The Cold War and Cuba's Role in the Cuban Missile Crisis

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video7:07
Wonderscape

The Cuban Missile Crisis: Kennedy's Decisive Address

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video9:21
PBS

History of Socialism in America

12th - Higher Ed
"Socialism" is one of THE most divisive words in America and it has been for a long time. With Democratic Socialism gaining more and more popularity, Danielle takes a look back at the long history of Socialism in America. From the...
Instructional Video38:38
Mr. Beat

The President Who Saved the World

6th - 12th
Mr. Beat tells the story of Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower, one of the greatest generals and presidents in American history.
Instructional Video2:24
Curated Video

Exposing a Government Secret: The Greenbrier Bunker

9th - Higher Ed
The Greenbrier Bunker was constructed to protect Congress from nuclear annihilation. It’s one of America’s longest-kept secrets.
Instructional Video15:35
John D Ruddy

World War 2 (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History

12th - Higher Ed
“History Doesn't Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes” – Mark Twain.
Instructional Video7:59
John D Ruddy

Cuban Missile Crisis (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History

12th - Higher Ed
Manny Man Does the history of the Cuban Missile Crisis. It's a quick and easy way to get up to speed on what the crisis was all about! Of course it's five minutes so not every single detail is in there but you get the general gist of...
Instructional Video7:27
John D Ruddy

Berlin Wall in 6 Minutes - Manny Man Does History

12th - Higher Ed
Released on the 30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, here is a short history of the Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall!