Subjects: History

Scholars from Yale University share their knowledge of The Renaissance in this video which takes the viewer on a captivating and beautiful trip back to one of the most glorious periods in world history. No period of history can boast of greater beauty than The Renaissance. This was the period, from approximately early 14th century to late 16th century that yielded Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and the infamous bard, William Shakespeare.

This fascinating program examines the important figures of this period, their motivations for exploring new lands, and their tragedies and successes. These pioneers include Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal, who sponsored many voyages to Africa Bartolomeu Dias, who discovered the southern cape of Africa Christopher Columbus, who made four voyages to the Americas Pedro Cabral, who claimed Brazil for Portugal John Cabot, who set out to duplicate the journey of Columbus Amerigo Vespucci, from whom America derives its name Vasco da Gama, who opened a trade route to India and Ferdinand Magellan, whose three-year journey took his ship and crew around the world, although he died without seeing the end of the journey.

This enlightening video explores the background of the Roman Catholic Church and the causes of social and religious unrest. The program also introduces key figures who played important roles in the changes taking place in Europe. Early churchmen such as John Wycliffe and Jan Hus preceded Luther in objecting to teachings of the church.

The Age of Enlightenment is a period of history intrinsically French in its origins but predominately American in its impact. Scholars of The Enlightenment from Yale University and UCLA share their insights in this fascinating video. A must-see for any student of the History of Western Civilization.

This program explores many facets of the Gilded Age, including industrialization and the growth of big business, the urbanization of America, the grueling working conditions many endured, and the influence of Victorian culture on American society.

This program explores our history and culture during the early 20th century, when a wave of reforms changed our political system and attempted to remedy the social and economic inequities arising from industrialization and urbanization.

This program explores the enormous social and cultural changes of this era – The Roaring Twenties

This program examines the many factors that led to the Depression, Hoover’s attempts to counter the nation’s economic woes, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal programs. The video also discusses the election of 1932, which put Franklin Delano Roosevelt in office by a landslide, and examines the relief, recovery, and reform measures initiated during the New Deal.

Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century, the Roaring Twenties, and the Great Depression