Tertiary Catalogue

History


World War I: Part One

World War I: Part One

Timelines of Everything

This is a timeline of the first half of World War I, from 1882 to 1916, as alliances form, assassinations spark conflicts, and trench warfare becomes the norm. From the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the brutal warfare on the...Show More
The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War

Timelines of Everything

This is a timeline of the causes and outcomes of the Vietnam War, which lasted from 1945 to 1975. From the declaration of independence by Ho Chi Minh and the division of Vietnam to the US involvement and the eventual fall of Saigon, the war left...Show More
The 1930s

The 1930s

Timelines of Everything

This is a timeline of the 1930s, a decade marked by immense challenges and hardships, from the Great Depression to World War II. The 1930s had a huge impact on nations and families as millions struggled to adapt to changing circumstances. It...Show More
World War I: Part Two

World War I: Part Two

Timelines of Everything

This is a timeline of events during the second half of World War I, from 1916 to 1919. From the devastating Battle of the Somme to the introduction of U-boats and the eventual signing of the Treaty of Versailles, this period witnesses significant...Show More
The Soviet Union

The Soviet Union

Timelines of Everything

This is a timeline of the rise and fall of the Soviet Union, from 1905 to 1991. From the revolution in 1917 to the dissolution in 1991, the Soviet Union emerged as the world's first communist state under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin and later...Show More
Aircraft and Aviation

Aircraft and Aviation

Timelines of Everything

This is a timeline of the evolution of aircraft and aviation, from the early experiments with hot air balloons in 1783 to the advancements of modern-day aviation. From the Wright Brothers' historic flight in 1903 to the development of jet...Show More
The Pacific War

The Pacific War

Timelines of Everything

This is a timeline of the Pacific War, a significant conflict that took place from 1941 to 1945. It involved the United States and its Allies battling against Japan in the Pacific region, ultimately leading to Japan's surrender and the end of...Show More
The US Frontier

The US Frontier

Timelines of Everything

This is a timeline of US expansion from 1739 to 1869, as explorers, settlers, and fortune seekers pushed westward in search of land and riches. From the first European expedition to the Rocky Mountains to the completion of the transcontinental...Show More
The Korean War

The Korean War

Timelines of Everything

This is a timeline of the Korean War, a conflict that erupted in the 1950s between North and South Korea. The war saw the involvement of international powers, including the United States, China, and the Soviet Union, and resulted in a stalemate...Show More
The Indian Removal Act and the Endurance of Tribal Nations

The Indian Removal Act and the Endurance of Tribal Nations

Westward Expansion of the United States

As the United States expanded westward, the US government searched for reasons and ways to forcibly remove Native American tribal nations from their homelands. This video examines the historical context and reasons for removal and the painful...Show More
The Mormon Experience of Westward Expansion

The Mormon Experience of Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion of the United States

For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, westward expansion provided a means of escaping discrimination. This video traces the history of Mormonism, the reasons for their Great Migration to Utah, and how the religion grew...Show More
Westward Expansion and the Myth of Manifest Destiny

Westward Expansion and the Myth of Manifest Destiny

Westward Expansion of the United States

For pilgrims and settlers arriving in North America, westward expansion was seen as a divinely ordained destiny that they were obligated to fulfil. This video explains the myth and concept of Manifest Destiny, the territorial expansions that it...Show More
Water West of the Mississippi

Water West of the Mississippi

Westward Expansion of the United States

For all of history, access to water has shaped regions and the lives of those who live there. Known for its aridity, the western plains of North America are no exception. This video explains how water steered westward expansion and how decisions...Show More
Women Settlers’ Experiences of Westward Expansion

Women Settlers’ Experiences of Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion of the United States

The westward expansion of the United States opened up new opportunities for settlers, including women settlers. This video explores how expansion gave settler women more freedoms, such as through homesteading and the suffragette movement....Show More
Claudia Jones and the Notting Hill Carnival

Claudia Jones and the Notting Hill Carnival

The Windrush Generation

The arrival of migrants on the HMT Empire Windrush in 1948 inspired thousands more to follow in their footsteps, forming the Windrush Generation. This video tells the story of Claudia Jones and her contributions to the growing British...Show More
From Jamaica to the UK

From Jamaica to the UK

The Windrush Generation

Following World War II, many Caribbean citizens looked to the United Kingdom for the promise of a job and a better way of life. This video tells the story of Sam Beaver King, who arrived in the UK on the HMT Empire Windrush, and the contributions...Show More
The Experiences of Caribbean Migrants in the UK

The Experiences of Caribbean Migrants in the UK

The Windrush Generation

When Caribbean migrants arrived in the UK in the mid-20th century, they faced widespread racism and discrimination. This video explores the experiences of migrants in the United Kingdom in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, covering the 1965 and 1968 Race...Show More
The Windrush Scandal

The Windrush Scandal

The Windrush Generation

In 2012, the government of the United Kingdom began accusing many British African-Caribbean citizens of living in the country illegally. This video explains the circumstances leading up to the Windrush scandal, including the 1971 Immigration Act...Show More
The Untold Know Nothings

The Untold Know Nothings

Things You Didn't Know

In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American politics.
The Teapot Dome Scandal

The Teapot Dome Scandal

Things You Didn't Know

The Teapot Dome Scandal in the 1920s stunned the American public by exposing the large-scale greed of some US politicians, and empowered Congress to launch investigations—reaffirming that no one is above the law.
WWII POW Camps on U.S. Soil

WWII POW Camps on U.S. Soil

Things You Didn't Know

Between 1942 and 1946, the U.S. government constructed around 700 POW camps on U.S. soil, housing around 400,000 captured enemy soldiers. But what were the conditions like there?
Charles Curtis: Native American Vice President

Charles Curtis: Native American Vice President

Things You Didn't Know

In 1929, Charles Curtis—a member of the Kaw Nation—made history by becoming the first Vice President of color in the U.S. Yet he left behind a complicated legacy that some claim had a lasting negative impact on Native Americans.
The Blowouts

The Blowouts

Untold: Power to the People

In 1968, thousands of Latino students walked out of school in Los Angeles to protest against racial inequality in the classroom. Their collective action, known as the Blowouts, was a defining moment of the Chicano Movement.
Sandra Day O'Connor:

Sandra Day O'Connor: "Don't Take the Bait"

Hidden Figures

The first female justice in the U.S. Supreme Court's 191-year history, Sandra Day O'Connor succeeded in a man's world by never letting sexism stand in her way.
Martha Gellhorn: The War Correspondent Who Covered D-Day

Martha Gellhorn: The War Correspondent Who Covered D-Day

Hidden Figures

One of the United States' finest war correspondents, Martha Gellhorn battled sexism and misogyny to report on the D-Day landings during the Second World War.