What is Communism?
Educational video presented by Herbert A. Philbrick, former undercover agent for the FBI, author of "I Led 3 Lives." Herbert Philbrick, a Boston advertising executive who infiltrated the U.S. Communist Party on behalf of the FBI in the 1940s, wrote a bestselling book on the topic, I Led Three Lives: Citizen, 'Communist', Counterspy (1952). "I Led Three Lives" was an American television show which was syndicated by Ziv Television Programs from 1953 to 1956 and lasted 117 episodes. The part of Phi
(Part 1) Lenin: Revolutionary - Documentary
Part 1 to a documentary about Vladimir Lenin. Life of Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary, Bolshevik leader, communist politician, principal leader of the October Revolution and the first head of the Soviet Union. In 1998, he was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. His contributions to Marxist theory are commonly referred to as Leninism.
(Part 2) Lenin: Revolutionary - Documentary
Part 2 to a documentary about Vladimir Lenin. Life of Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary, Bolshevik leader, communist politician, principal leader of the October Revolution and the first head of the Soviet Union. In 1998, he was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. His contributions to Marxist theory are commonly referred to as Leninism.
(Part 3) Lenin: Revolutionary - Documentary
Part 3 to a documentary about Vladimir Lenin. Life of Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary, Bolshevik leader, communist politician, principal leader of the October Revolution and the first head of the Soviet Union. In 1998, he was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. His contributions to Marxist theory are commonly referred to as Leninism.
(Part 4) Lenin: Revolutionary - Documentary
Part 4 to a documentary about Vladimir Lenin. Life of Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary, Bolshevik leader, communist politician, principal leader of the October Revolution and the first head of the Soviet Union. In 1998, he was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. His contributions to Marxist theory are commonly referred to as Leninism.
Biography: Vladimir Lenin: Voice of Revolution
Called treacherous, deluded, out-of-touch, insane, Lenin might have been a minor historical footnote but for the Russian Revolution, which catapulted him into the headlines of the 20th century.
Battle of Hastings: Part 4
To better understand what happened, leading up to (and during) the
famous battle of 1066, one needs to examine where the soldiers fought.
The area today is different from the way it appeared in the 11th
century.
In this clip, see how scholars, using modern
technology, have uncovered information about a battle which changed the
course of Britain's history.
Battle of Hastings: Part 5
To better understand what happened, leading up to (and during) the
famous battle of 1066, one needs to examine where the soldiers fought.
The area today is different from the way it appeared in the 11th
century.
In this clip, see how scholars, using modern
technology, have uncovered information about a battle which changed the
course of Britain's history.
Cornerstones: German Americans
WGTE Preview: See how German immigrants helped bring this region to life. Beginning in the 1830s and continuing into the 20th century, thousands of Germans immigrated to northwest and west central Ohio, clearing the land and draining the swamp for farming, establishing businesses, and building churches that formed the hearts of their neighborhoods.
Ku Klux Klan- A Secret History [2/9]
(Caution: Scenes of violence and insensitive racial language)THE 20TH CENTURY(TM) ventures back to the days of the Reconstruction South and through the landmarks in Klan history to tell the complete story of the most famous hate group in America. Discover how the six original Klansmen came together and chose their name. See how the release of America's first blockbuster movie spurred a resurgence in the KKK and how they expanded their target to include Jews, Catholics and immigrants as well as b
Ku Klux Klan- A Secret History [4/9]
THE 20TH CENTURY(TM) ventures back to the days of the Reconstruction South and through the landmarks in Klan history to tell the complete story of the most famous hate group in America. Discover how the six original Klansmen came together and chose their name. See how the release of America's first blockbuster movie spurred a resurgence in the KKK and how they expanded their target to include Jews, Catholics and immigrants as well as blacks. Examine the tactics of Klan leaders like William Josep
Ku Klux Klan- A Secret History [5/9]
THE 20TH CENTURY(TM) ventures back to the days of the Reconstruction South and through the landmarks in Klan history to tell the complete story of the most famous hate group in America. Discover how the six original Klansmen came together and chose their name. See how the release of America's first blockbuster movie spurred a resurgence in the KKK and how they expanded their target to include Jews, Catholics and immigrants as well as blacks. Examine the tactics of Klan leaders like William Josep
The Evolution of Earth's Atmosphere Part 2 of 4 John J. McCarthy Observatory, New Milford, CT. Monthly astronomy lecture done by Bob Lambert. Date of this lecture is October 2008. Video starts with a discussion of where the first atmosphere came from. Then progresses into how long the primary atmosphere lasted and what happened next. Presenter shows pictures of early constant eruption of volcanoes and bombardments of comets. Further discusses the CO2 cycle, the e
Dualism, Descartes legacy - Part 4 Superstar Teacher Series, Produced by the Teaching Company, Lecturer is John Searle. Lecture is titled, “The Philosophy of Mind.” This set of lectures is about the Philosophy of Mind. This episode discusses, “How do I know there is a physical object out there?” Idealism is then discussed it says all we are ever aware of is the contents of our own mind. Idealism in the 20th century is
Nietzsche on Hardship 2 of 3 Philosophy - A Guide to Happiness: with Alain DeBotton. Nietzsche didn’t think it was enough to suffer, if hardship is all it took then all of us would be happy. The challenge is to respond well to suffering, to create it to make something beautiful. Nietzsche says all lives have failure in them, it is the manner in which failure is met. Nietzsche often wished misfortune on his friends, because he th
The Irish
The Sisters of Mercy came from Ireland to Pennsylvania, where they started what would become one of many Mercy Hospitals. It was their goodwill that helped other Irish immigrants, escape religious persecution and famine, and overcome American prejudice. Video is of average quality and for middle elementary and middle school students.
Scots-Irish
American images of bluegrass bands and square dances originated with the Scots-Irish. Their move from Northern Ireland across the American landscape began in Pennsylvania. Learn about the history of this group and their contributions to America. Video is of average quality and appropriate for middle elementary and middle school students.
Italians in the world - part 2
This episode discusses Father Bandini, an Italian emigrant, who can to the United States with his parishioners. They import seeds and grubs from Italy and plant new land. There apples, corn, and onions become famous. Francesca Cabrini also emigrates she will be a saint, the first American saint. Life is hard for all those who emigrated, even for a saint. The Church in the States if formed mainly by Irish priests and it is not open to the new emigrants. S
Italians in the world - part 3 This episode discusses the problem of the Italian American woman, which was how to support the family in the tradition, and at the same time how to keep it economical. Video also discusses the racism the faced. Many times Italians suffered the lynching, second to the African Americans. In Europe war breaks out and some Italians head back to help fight. Rodolfo Valentino is an emigrant who
Italians in the world - part 4
(1924-1932)This episode discusses Zefferino Poli who is an emigrant who accepted the dollar religion, he grasped at once the American system. He was a frugal man and soon owns many theaters. Video also discusses other emigrants who influenced the Italians that were living in the United States. Despite the racism and economic difficulties the Italian passion for politics reemerges in the emigrant
