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History
The State of Palestine
1916. During World War I, Britain promises Ottoman Palestine to both the Arabs and the Jews. Britain takes control of the region after the war and starts the colony of Palestine; promising to transition power to the Palestinians when they are...Show More
1916. During World War I, Britain promises Ottoman Palestine to both the Arabs and the Jews. Britain takes control of the region after the war and starts the colony of Palestine; promising to transition power to the Palestinians when they are ready to govern themselves. A rapid influx of Jewish immigrants and the rise of Palestinian nationalism set off an Arab rebellion, which is brutally suppressed by British forces and Jewish militias. 1945. At the end of World War II, the United Nations steps in and plans to split Palestine into separate Jewish and Palestinian states. The plan is rejected, sparking the Arab-Israeli War, with the Israelis emerging as victors. For the Israelis, this marks the birth of their nation. For the Palestinians, this disaster becomes known as the nakba. Since then, the Palestinians have been stateless. Show Less
The Gunpowder Treason
Persecuted by the Protestant monarchy, English Catholic revolutionaries conspire to assassinate King James I and his entire government. The conspirators smuggle two and a half tons of gunpowder into a cellar below the Palace of Westminster, and...Show More
Persecuted by the Protestant monarchy, English Catholic revolutionaries conspire to assassinate King James I and his entire government. The conspirators smuggle two and a half tons of gunpowder into a cellar below the Palace of Westminster, and plan to blow up the House of Lords during the Opening of Parliament on November 5, 1605. An anonymous letter reveals the plot and Guy Fawkes is arrested in the cellar hours before he plans to ignite 36 barrels of gunpowder. Tortured for days at the Tower of London, Fawkes gives up his co-conspirators. They are hung, drawn and quartered in a public execution. To this day, the cellars below the House of Parliament are searched on the day before each State Opening. “Remember, remember, the 5th of November, gunpowder treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.” Show Less
Palestine and Israel
At the heart of the Palestinian and Israeli conflict is the mutual inability for each nation to understand the narrative of their counterparts. Palestinians need a homeland, but have been denied a state for decades and now live under conditions...Show More
At the heart of the Palestinian and Israeli conflict is the mutual inability for each nation to understand the narrative of their counterparts. Palestinians need a homeland, but have been denied a state for decades and now live under conditions similar to that of a military occupation. Israelis have their own homeland, established by the United Nations, and have the right to increase their borders in order to protect their nation from the threats of their neighbors. If there is to be a permanent resolution to this conflict, then each nation must recognize their mutual right to exist and take ownership of their role in the historical record. Not long ago, Jews and Arabs living in Ottoman Palestine celebrated Eid and Passover together as a community. United, a new era of peace and prosperity can be achieved. Show Less
An International Administration
Modern Conflicts in the Middle East
Following World War I, the Middle East, was reshaped with new borders, movements, ideologies, and power structures. This video explores how the partition of the Middle East and conflicting desires for a Jewish homeland and an Arab state laid the...Show More
Following World War I, the Middle East, was reshaped with new borders, movements, ideologies, and power structures. This video explores how the partition of the Middle East and conflicting desires for a Jewish homeland and an Arab state laid the foundations for future conflict and instability. With key dates, events and people, this provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Middle East. Show Less
End of the Century
Modern Conflicts in the Middle East
The Soviet Union and the United States played key roles in reshaping political structures in the Middle East. This video looks at the conflicts that would eventually culminate in the events of September 11, 2001, including the Soviet-Afghan War...Show More
The Soviet Union and the United States played key roles in reshaping political structures in the Middle East. This video looks at the conflicts that would eventually culminate in the events of September 11, 2001, including the Soviet-Afghan War and the First and Second Intifadas. With key dates, events and people, this provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Middle East. Show Less
Iran and Iraq
Modern Conflicts in the Middle East
In the late 20th century, internal and external change was a constant feature of nation-states in the Middle East. This video traces changing leadership in Iraq and Iran, covering the 1953 Iranian coup, Ayatollah Khomeini and Saddam Hussein';s...Show More
In the late 20th century, internal and external change was a constant feature of nation-states in the Middle East. This video traces changing leadership in Iraq and Iran, covering the 1953 Iranian coup, Ayatollah Khomeini and Saddam Hussein';s rises to power, and the Gulf War. With key dates, events and people, this provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Middle East. Show Less
The Cold War Era
Modern Conflicts in the Middle East
During the Cold War era, the Middle East changed significantly, experiencing periods of both war and peace. This video covers key events in this period, including the Suez Crisis, the Six-Day War, Black September, the Yom Kippur War and the...Show More
During the Cold War era, the Middle East changed significantly, experiencing periods of both war and peace. This video covers key events in this period, including the Suez Crisis, the Six-Day War, Black September, the Yom Kippur War and the signing of the Egypt-Israel peace treaty. With key dates, events and people, this provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Middle East. Show Less
New Nation-States in the Middle East
Modern Conflicts in the Middle East
During the 1930s and 40s, new countries were created and independence was achieved through both military and diplomatic means. This video describes the unrest between the Arab and Jewish populations in Palestine, and the events and aftermath of...Show More
During the 1930s and 40s, new countries were created and independence was achieved through both military and diplomatic means. This video describes the unrest between the Arab and Jewish populations in Palestine, and the events and aftermath of the Arab-Israeli War. With key dates, events and people, this provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Middle East. Show Less
The Birth of the Turkish Republic
Modern Conflicts in the Middle East
In October, 1923, the Republic of Turkey was established. This video explains the circumstances that led to the demise of the Ottoman Empire, including World War I and the Turkish War of Independence, and outlines the reforms ushered in by...Show More
In October, 1923, the Republic of Turkey was established. This video explains the circumstances that led to the demise of the Ottoman Empire, including World War I and the Turkish War of Independence, and outlines the reforms ushered in by Ataturk. With key dates, events and people, this provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Middle East. Show Less
The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Modern Conflicts in the Middle East
The Ottoman Empire stood as the bridge between Europe, Asia and Africa for more than six centuries. This video traces the history of the Ottoman Empire, from conquest and expansion, to the rise of nationalism and the Young Turks, to the outbreak...Show More
The Ottoman Empire stood as the bridge between Europe, Asia and Africa for more than six centuries. This video traces the history of the Ottoman Empire, from conquest and expansion, to the rise of nationalism and the Young Turks, to the outbreak of World War I. With key dates, events and people, this provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Middle East. Show Less
The Progressive Era
The early twentieth century was a time of important social change and political reform in the United States, championing the rights of workers, women and immigrants. This video explores the aftermath of the Industrial Revolution and the...Show More
The early twentieth century was a time of important social change and political reform in the United States, championing the rights of workers, women and immigrants. This video explores the aftermath of the Industrial Revolution and the contrasting impacts of progressivism on the lives of women and Black Americans. An excellent introduction to early twentieth century American history for seniour secondary students of Social Studies. Show Less
The Great Depression
In 1929, the value of common stocks and shares began to drop, triggering a decade of unprecedented poverty and hardship. This video details the causes and consequences of the Great Depression, the creation of the Dust Bowl and Roosevelt’s New...Show More
In 1929, the value of common stocks and shares began to drop, triggering a decade of unprecedented poverty and hardship. This video details the causes and consequences of the Great Depression, the creation of the Dust Bowl and Roosevelt’s New Deal, spotlighting its impact on Black Americans. An excellent introduction to 1930s American history for senior secondary students of Social Studies. Show Less
The Postwar Era
After the Second World War, the United States entered a period of economic stability, prosperity and consumerism. At the same time, Cold War tensions with the Soviet Union escalated. This video looks at prosperity and consumerism, gender and...Show More
After the Second World War, the United States entered a period of economic stability, prosperity and consumerism. At the same time, Cold War tensions with the Soviet Union escalated. This video looks at prosperity and consumerism, gender and racial inequality and the battle between democracy and communism. An excellent introduction to 1940s, 1950s and 1960s American history for senior secondary students of Social Studies. Show Less
The Jazz Age
In the 1920s, the United States was a nation of widespread prosperity, technological advancements and mass production. For many, it was a golden era of glitz and glamour. This video explores key events and themes of the Jazz Age, including the...Show More
In the 1920s, the United States was a nation of widespread prosperity, technological advancements and mass production. For many, it was a golden era of glitz and glamour. This video explores key events and themes of the Jazz Age, including the post-war boom, temperance and Prohibition and jazz. An excellent introduction to 1920s American history for senior secondary students of Social Studies. Show Less
Bitcoin
On August 18, 2008, the domain BItcoin.org was registered, followed by a link to a paper titled, Bitcoin. It was authored under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, who’s identity has yet to be revealed, The idea, a secure, open source, peer to...Show More
On August 18, 2008, the domain BItcoin.org was registered, followed by a link to a paper titled, Bitcoin. It was authored under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, who’s identity has yet to be revealed, The idea, a secure, open source, peer to peer, electronic payment system. All you need is an internet connection and you can own bitcoin. It exists on a decentralized blockchain network, or a global system of computers. Each transaction is independently verified and recorded on a ledger that simultaneously exists on each computer in the blockchain network. This decentralized system makes it virtually impossible for any government, company or entity to remove or alter the ledger. Although still relatively new to the world, Bitcoin has sparked a technological revolution that could forever alter the global financial system. Show Less
Boudica
In the first century AD, Celtic Iceni queen Boudica leads an insurgency against Roman Empire forces as they conquer the British Isles. As dictated in her husband Prasutagus’s will, he bequeaths his kingdom to their two daughters and the Roman...Show More
In the first century AD, Celtic Iceni queen Boudica leads an insurgency against Roman Empire forces as they conquer the British Isles. As dictated in her husband Prasutagus’s will, he bequeaths his kingdom to their two daughters and the Roman Emperor Nero, with the intent of keeping the Celtic tribes sovereign from overt Roman rule. Upon death, however, his will is subverted and the kingdom is annexed by the empire. Boudica and her daughters will pay an unfortunate personal price by way of physical and sexual violence. With pangs of retribution, Boudica leads her tribe along with other Celts in revolt. Upwards of 80,000 Celts and Romans perish in multiple uprisings throughout the isles. Boudica’s charge ultimately fails, ending in her death; the cause of which is still unclear nearly two millennia later. Even so, she is regarded as a British folk hero to this day for her struggle to keep Britain free. Show Less
Key Figures of the Spanish-Aztec War
The Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest
Three people were integral to the fate of the Aztec people upon their meeting with the Spaniards: 9th emperor of the Mexica people, Moctezuma II, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés and, lesser recognised but equally important, La Malinche, the...Show More
Three people were integral to the fate of the Aztec people upon their meeting with the Spaniards: 9th emperor of the Mexica people, Moctezuma II, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés and, lesser recognised but equally important, La Malinche, the invaluable native translator who aided Cortés’ bloody defeat of the empire. This video delves into the stories of each of these three people, providing excellent context to the period for students of History. Show Less
The Impact of Conquest on the Aztec World
The Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest
The quick and brutal demolition of the Aztec people, infrastructure and records was aided by the technological advancements of the conquistadors and the diseases they brought. This video considers the weapons, animals and allegiances used by the...Show More
The quick and brutal demolition of the Aztec people, infrastructure and records was aided by the technological advancements of the conquistadors and the diseases they brought. This video considers the weapons, animals and allegiances used by the Spanish to defeat the Aztecs, the disease that played into their favour, and what happened to Tenochtitlán and its surviving inhabitants after the defeat. An excellent introduction to the Aztecs for students of History. Show Less
The Aztec and Spanish Worlds Collide
The Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest
Seeking gold and riches, Hernán Cortés led a fleet of 11 Spanish ships to Mexico in 1518. This video investigates the reasons for Spanish expansion to the Americas and the series of resulting events that culminated in not only the destruction...Show More
Seeking gold and riches, Hernán Cortés led a fleet of 11 Spanish ships to Mexico in 1518. This video investigates the reasons for Spanish expansion to the Americas and the series of resulting events that culminated in not only the destruction of Tenochtitlán, the most glorious city in the Aztec lands, but the destruction of the entire Aztec civilisation. An excellent introduction to the Aztecs for students of History. Show Less
Aztec Beliefs and Values
The Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest
The Aztecs were part of a rich and complex religious tradition that had existed in Mesoamerica for thousands of years. This video describes Aztec beliefs and values, discussing gods, temples and human sacrifice, the importance of the warrior for...Show More
The Aztecs were part of a rich and complex religious tradition that had existed in Mesoamerica for thousands of years. This video describes Aztec beliefs and values, discussing gods, temples and human sacrifice, the importance of the warrior for Aztec identity, and the influence of the Toltecs on Aztec art, architecture and mythology. An excellent introduction to the Aztecs for students of History. Show Less
Origins of the Aztec Empire
The Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest
The Aztecs were a magnificent civilisation who quickly established the largest and most powerful empire in Mesoamerica. This video explores the origins of the Aztec Empire from the 12th century, when the Aztecs departed from their native...Show More
The Aztecs were a magnificent civilisation who quickly established the largest and most powerful empire in Mesoamerica. This video explores the origins of the Aztec Empire from the 12th century, when the Aztecs departed from their native homeland, through to the 16th century, when the population of Tenochtitlán outnumbered that of London. An excellent introduction to the Aztecs for students of History. Show Less
Life in the Aztec World
The Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest
Everyone in Tenochtitlán played a vital role in maintaining not only Aztec cultural traditions, but also the Aztec Empire overall. This video looks at life in the Aztec capital, covering the history and infrastructure of the city, the pyramid...Show More
Everyone in Tenochtitlán played a vital role in maintaining not only Aztec cultural traditions, but also the Aztec Empire overall. This video looks at life in the Aztec capital, covering the history and infrastructure of the city, the pyramid structure of Aztec society and the education received by young Aztecs. An excellent introduction to the Aztecs for students of History. Show Less
Battles of the First War of Independence
After Scotland signed a treaty with France, England’s Edward I launched an invasion of Scotland in retaliation, thus beginning the Anglo-Scottish wars of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. What ensued was a series of battles and...Show More
After Scotland signed a treaty with France, England’s Edward I launched an invasion of Scotland in retaliation, thus beginning the Anglo-Scottish wars of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. What ensued was a series of battles and rebellions, each more brutal than the last as weaponry and military strategy continued to advance. Examining the major battles and players, this video is essential viewing for students of Scottish history. Show Less
Treaties and Allegiances
It is clear from the events of thirteenth and fourteenth centuries that allegiances and treaties—signed, broken or declared null and void—were central to either the protection or loss of Scottish sovereignty, which teetered on a knife’s...Show More
It is clear from the events of thirteenth and fourteenth centuries that allegiances and treaties—signed, broken or declared null and void—were central to either the protection or loss of Scottish sovereignty, which teetered on a knife’s edge for much of the period. Clear and concise, this video dives deeper into the Treaties of Birgham and Edinburgh-Northampton, the Auld Alliance and the Declaration of Arbroath, and the contribution of each to Scottish national identity and consciousness. Show Less
The First and Second Interregnum
The national turmoil started by the death of Alexander III and fueled once more by the death of the Maid of Norway saw Scotland enter an era of fierce competition for the throne. This video examines the major players in this rivalry, including...Show More
The national turmoil started by the death of Alexander III and fueled once more by the death of the Maid of Norway saw Scotland enter an era of fierce competition for the throne. This video examines the major players in this rivalry, including John Balliol, William Wallace, Andrew Murray, and the unrelenting King Edward I, and the battles that ensued between them. Clear and concise, this is essential viewing for students of Scottish history. Show Less
