Battle of Kursk - 1 of 2
Fought in July 1943, Kursk included the greatest tank battle in history. This is one newsreel concerning it. This is a done in German, there are subtitles.
Battle of Kursk - 2 of 2
Fought in July 1943, Kursk included the greatest tank battle in history. This is one newsreel concerning it. This is done in German, there are subtitles.
Pearl Harbor Remembered Pearl Harbor Remembered - On December 7th in 1941 the Japanese raided Pearl Harbor. This was one of the great defining moments in history. Video starts with the Pearl Harbor Memorial in Hawaii. Video is a series of pictures showing Pearl Harbor, before the attack, during the attack, and after the attack. In the background is the speech President Franklin Roosevelt gave to Congress to declare wa
Cold War: Red China - part 1/5
1949 - 1972 Chinese communists win the longest civil war in 20th century history. Mao's land reforms are popular but in 1958, he embarks on a series of catastrophic changes. China maintains an incrasingly uneasy relationship with the Soviet Union. In 1960, the Sino-Soviet split paves the way for President Nixon's historic visit to Beijing.
Cold War: Red China - part 2/5
1949 - 1972 Chinese communists win the longest civil war in 20th century history. Mao's land reforms are popular but in 1958, he embarks on a series of catastrophic changes. China maintains an incrasingly uneasy relationship with the Soviet Union. In 1960, the Sino-Soviet split paves the way for President Nixon's historic visit to Beijing.
Cold War: Red China - part 3/5
1949 - 1972 Chinese communists win the longest civil war in 20th century history. Mao's land reforms are popular but in 1958, he embarks on a series of catastrophic changes. China maintains an incrasingly uneasy relationship with the Soviet Union. In 1960, the Sino-Soviet split paves the way for President Nixon's historic visit to Beijing.
Cold War: Red China - part 4/5
1949 - 1972 Chinese communists win the longest civil war in 20th century history. Mao's land reforms are popular but in 1958, he embarks on a series of catastrophic changes. China maintains an incrasingly uneasy relationship with the Soviet Union. In 1960, the Sino-Soviet split paves the way for President Nixon's historic visit to Beijing.
Cold War: Red China - part 5/5
1949 - 1972 Chinese communists win the longest civil war in 20th century history. Mao's land reforms are popular but in 1958, he embarks on a series of catastrophic changes. China maintains an incrasingly uneasy relationship with the Soviet Union. In 1960, the Sino-Soviet split paves the way for President Nixon's historic visit to Beijing.
20/20 Fidel Castro interview - Barbara Walters [3of6]
Cuban Media - Capitalism Vs Socialism Barbara Walters interviews Fidel Castro from Havana, Cuba -- 25 years after her first interview with the Cuban leader. Her original interview made a little history because people got their first real look at the man. Although Castro is known for very long speeches, he rarely does interviews. Fidel Castro, 76 at the time of this interview, has outlasted nine US presidents. He's on his tenth. His rule continues to inspire both fear and devotion. He tells Barba
20/20 Fidel Castro interview - Barbara Walters [4of6]
Elian Gonzales - Walter's view on Cuban Society, Tourism, & prostitution Barbara Walters interviews Fidel Castro from Havana, Cuba -- 25 years after her first interview with the Cuban leader. Her original interview made a little history because people got their first real look at the man. Although Castro is known for very long speeches, he rarely does interviews. Fidel Castro, 76 at the time of this interview, has outlasted nine US presidents. He's on his tenth. His rule continues to inspire
20/20 Fidel Castro interview - Barbara Walters [5of6]
Cuban Missile Crisis Barbara Walters interviews Fidel Castro from Havana, Cuba -- 25 years after her first interview with the Cuban leader. Her original interview made a little history because people got their first real look at the man. Although Castro is known for very long speeches, he rarely does interviews. Fidel Castro, 76 at the time of this interview, has outlasted nine US presidents. He's on his tenth. His rule continues to inspire both fear and devotion. He tells Barbara Walters that S
20/20 Fidel Castro interview - Barbara Walters [6of6]
Cuba's Future Barbara Walters interviews Fidel Castro from Havana, Cuba -- 25 years after her first interview with the Cuban leader. Her original interview made a little history because people got their first real look at the man. Although Castro is known for very long speeches, he rarely does interviews. Fidel Castro, 76 at the time of this interview, has outlasted nine US presidents. He's on his tenth. His rule continues to inspire both fear and devotion. He tells Barbara Walters that Soviet l
20/20 Fidel Castro interview - Barbara Walters [2of6]
US Cuba Relations Barbara Walters interviews Fidel Castro from Havana, Cuba -- 25 years after her first interview with the Cuban leader. Her original interview made a little history because people got their first real look at the man. Although Castro is known for very long speeches, he rarely does interviews. Fidel Castro, 76 at the time of this interview, has outlasted nine US presidents. He's on his tenth. His rule continues to inspire both fear and devotion. He tells Barbara Walters that Sovi
The Crusades in Brief- THC
The History Channel's own pub historian explains why Pope Urban II called Christians to join the Crusades and capture Jerusalem(Caution: The narrator is drinking beer during the video.)
Native American Totem Poles
An explanation of Native American totem poles-their history, how they are made, and their purpose.
Greek History in Pictures
4000 years of Greek culture in picture impressions of the great Greek history. Music by Vangelis (The Great Alexander Theme)The video has slides and musical accompaniment.
History of Greece
This video is a series of slides and text with Greek music in the background. It touches on each period of Greek history.
History of Ethiopia
A history of Ethiopia illustrated through stamps, video footage, and pictures.
History of Morocco
A video on a brief history of morocco. Pictures and music on the culture and history of Morocco.(Amateur video that has text that doesn't always match the slides)
History of Africa
This video is a brief history of Africa. Ancient kingdoms and culture are discussed past and present.
