Smarthistory
Rubens, the Consequences of War
Peter Paul Rubens, The Consequences of War, 1638-39, oil on canvas (Palatine Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, Florence), speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris Rubens, explaining his painting, The Consequences of War: The principal...
AllTime 10s
10 Most Likely Future Wars
With the stakes of conflict ever increasing, we take a look at the 10 most likely future wars and the ever increasing consequences for those involved.
TED Talks
Edward Tenner: Unintended consequences
Every new invention changes the world -- in ways both intentional and unexpected. Historian Edward Tenner tells stories that illustrate the under-appreciated gap between our ability to innovate and our ability to foresee the consequences.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Spanish-American War
This video provides a historical account of the sinking of the USS Maine in 1898, which played a significant role in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. It explores the events leading up to the explosion, the role of yellow...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aftereffects of War: The Vietnam War
Learn more about the Vietnam War and its consequences.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aftereffects of War: The Korean War: The Korean Peninsula
Learn more about the consequences of the Korean War.
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Attack on Pearl Harbor and the Pacific Theater of World War II
This video provides a historical overview of the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, the consequences of the attack, and the subsequent involvement of the United States in World War II. It also raises thought-provoking...
Makematic
Can America's War on Drugs Ever Be Won?
As our understanding of the consequences of drug abuse has improved, so America’s relationship with drugs has changed. From Nixon to Trump, the so-called 'War on Drugs' has cost the US government billions – but will there ever be an end...
Curated Video
The Vietnam War: A Conflict of Ideologies and Consequences
New ReviewThis 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...
SciShow
How Kodak Discovered Radioactive Rain
The Trinity Test had some unexpected consequences, including the creation of radioactive rain found hundreds of miles away from the test site.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Yvo Desmedt: Much Ado About Cyber Security
Private data is leaked more and more in our society. Wikileaks, Facebook, and identity theft are just three examples. Network defenses are constantly under attack from cyber criminals, organized hacktivists, and even disgruntled...
Curated Video
Reformation and Consequences: Crash Course European History
The Protestant Reformation didn't exactly begin with Martin Luther, and it didn't end with him either. Reformers and monarchs changed the ways that religious and state power were organized throughout the 16th and early 17th centuries....
Curated Video
What a war with North Korea would look like
Five experts discuss what a war on the Korean peninsula would look like, how close we are to conflict, and the terrifying consequences. Read about the implications of war with North Korea on Vox.com: http://bit.ly/2nNK2ei With tensions...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Adair Turner: The Consequences of Money-Manager Capitalism
In the wake of World War II, much of the western world, particularly the United States, adopted a new form of capitalism called “managerial welfare-state capitalism.” The system by design constrained financial institutions with...
Gresham College
The 30 Years' War (1618-48) and the Second Defenestration of Prague - Professor Peter Wilson
Professor Wilson will examine the causes, conduct and consequences of the Thirty Years War, Europes most destructive conflict prior to the two 20th-century world wars. The talk takes place on the 400th anniversary of the defenestration...
Curated Video
How a no-fly zone would change the war in Ukraine
The battle for Ukraine’s skies has enormous stakes. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO The Russian air force is huge. Ukraine’s is not. And yet, more than two weeks into Russia’s war...
Bill Carmody
The Devastating Consequences of the War on Drugs
In this video, Richard Branson discusses the recent events in Crock Alandia, highlighting the negative consequences of the war on drugs. They criticize the actions of the mayor, who invaded the area where drug dealers and users used to...
Gresham College
The Second World War: Shellshock to Psychiatry - Dr Roderick Bailey
A History of the Armed Forces use of psychiatry to prevent and treat psychologial casualties: http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/the-second-world-war-shellshock-to-psychiatry Psychiatric casualties are acknowledged today as...
The Guardian
Iraq 10 years on: the legacy of war
Iraq 10 years on: the legacy of war Subscribe to the Guardian HERE: http://bitly.com/UvkFpD Ten years after the US-led invasion of Iraq, the consequences are legion: a country divided along sectarian lines, a new authoritarian...
Curated Video
Frontline Insight: Philippines President Duterte's War on Drugs
In the past seven months, over 7,600 people have been killed during Philippines President Duterte’s national crackdown on drugs. More than 2,500 of these deaths were in raids or stings that police said ended in shootouts. Human rights...
Gresham College
The Consequences of France's Defeat at Agincourt - Dr Helen Castor
The consequences of France’s defeat rippled through the religious, political and military spheres. Dr Castor explains how the French rationalised the loss as a punishment from God. You can enjoy the full lecture on our website:...
New Scientist
Second world war shipwreck is leaking toxic chemicals in the North Sea
A German warship, the V-1302 John Mahn, was sunk in 1942 and is currently leaking toxic chemical and heavy metals in the North Sea. The pollution caused by the V-1302 John Mahn is relatively minor. But thousands of other wrecked ships...
Curated Video
The Legacy of the Atomic Bomb: From Hiroshima to the Cold War
New ReviewThis video provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the impact of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II, the subsequent nuclear testing at Bikini Atoll, and the development of nuclear weapons through...
The Telegraph
How Donald Trump's base is hurting from his trade wars but sticking with their man
Two Years Of Trump is a week-long series of special video reports by The Telegraph's US team. Each day, as the midterm elections approach on November 6, we'll examine the key issues which voters will be weighing up when they go to the...