Events that changed the world

This Rebel Girl stood up for what she believed in. A brave resistance fighter who risked her life to speak the truth when others were too afraid. We explore who Sophie Scholl was. Based on the best-selling books 'Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls'.

Those who take the U.S. Citizenship Test must understand the reasons behind the United States’ involvement in World War II, why the U.S. was initially neutral, and what happened as a result of Imperial Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

From 1939 to 1945, World War II reshaped Europe, from Nazi Germany's initial invasions to the final Allied victories, culminating in the fall of Berlin and Victory in Europe Day.

During World War II, Gerhart Riegner helped to expose the true horrors of the Holocaust, marking a crucial turning point in global awareness and response.

This video covers the key events of World War II from 1941 to 1945, highlighting the turning of the tide against the Axis powers, the atrocities of the Holocaust, and the devastating final moments of the conflict.

From its early development in the 1960s to its global impact today, the Internet has revolutionised how we live, work, and learn, while posing complex challenges to societies worldwide.

Between the 1950s and 2000s, key innovations in technology, from Alan Turing’s AI theories to the dawn of the Internet, revolutionized how people communicate, travel and work.

Everyday, millions of people around the world use hashtags to sift through the Internet’s endless content – but where did this ubiquitous symbol actually come from?

The internet has changed our educational systems dramatically. Artificial Intelligence will personalise the way we learn.

The American Revolution saw the Thirteen Colonies rise up against Great Britain to become independent. But what were the causes of the rebellion and how did it end?

The Industrial Revolution was a period of significant change in human history that began in Britain in the 1700s and lasted for two centuries. It was marked by the rise of machines and manufacturing, which transformed the way people lived and worked, and led to the widespread adoption of new technologies and innovations.

From barbed wire to the automobile, key inventions between 1870 and 1900 revolutionized American farming, communication, entertainment, and transportation.

During the American Revolutionary War some American women disguised themselves as men in order to join the fight, and played a critical role both on the home front and on the battlefield.

Let's take a trip back in time and learn all about the French revolution.

The Texas Revolution of 1835-36 saw American settlers rise up against the Mexican government to achieve their independence. The Republic of Texas stood as an independent nation for almost a decade.

The American Revolution cost lives, livelihoods and millions of dollars in cold, hard cash. So how did the fledgling United States generate funds, and what impact did the war have on the U.S. economy?

This is a timeline of the French Revolution and its aftermath, from 1789 to 1799. It saw ordinary working people rise up against corrupt rulers in the name of liberty, equality and fraternity. After one-thousand years of royal rule, a new republic was formed – but how long would it last?

This is a timeline of the Scientific Revolution, a period of great scientific advancement in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. Marked by a rejection of traditional ideas and a questioning of religious beliefs, it led to a new approach to experimentation and significant breakthroughs in fields like biology, astronomy, and physics.

At the time of the American Revolution, enslaved Africans made up a fifth of the population of the Thirteen Colonies. Though they were initially barred from taking part in the war, eventually thousands did. But what part did they play and what legacy did they leave?

The mobility revolution will change our lives when it comes to transport. Soon we may not be able to drive at all.

This is a timeline of the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris during a summer of unrest in France in July 1789 - and how the events that followed led to revolution and the end of an era.

This is a timeline of events in the life of revolutionary leader, Che Guevara, from 1928 to 1967. He is remembered for his role in the Cuban Revolution and his strong opposition to U.S influence in developing nations.

From the close of the Revolution to the eve of Civil War, the U.S. signed 368 treaties with various Indigenous nations. Many were not upheld, leading to decades of injustice and distrust.

Used as a tool of resistance and rebellion during the American revolution, freedom of speech and assembly was then protected by the First Amendment, empowering citizens to speak out.

The French and Indian War was a bloody struggle between Britain and France for control over North America. It created the conditions for the American Revolution.

What did the United States look like after the Revolution? Discover how economic, governmental and social challenges in the post-war period led to lasting reforms that fulfilled the promise of independence.

The Townshend Acts of 1767-68 imposed heavy taxes on American colonists, sparking widespread protests and setting the stage for the American Revolution.

The Navigation Acts were a series of trade laws passed by the British Parliament in the 1600s. Learn about how they fuelled discontent in the Thirteen Colonies, setting the stage for the American Revolution.

We explore Elbridge Gerry's pivotal role as a signer of the Declaration of Independence and his early contributions to the founding of the United States.

Established in 1922, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was dominated by Communist Russia, until Cold War tensions and calls for democratic change brought about its collapse in 1991.

Throughout American history, enslaved Africans resisted through sabotage, legal battles, uprisings, and advocacy, shaping a national divide that led to the Civil War and their eventual freedom.