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Princess Diana Wedding Dress Designers

Princess Diana Wedding Dress Designers (2:08)

Watch this video from Reuters about Princess Diana's wedding dress designers on HowStuffWorks. The image of Princess Diana on her wedding day has been etched in the minds of the world. Designers David and Elizabeth Emanuel documented the making of... More »

Conquerors: Napoleon

Conquerors: Napoleon (27:00)

Unlike the monarchs in Vienna, London and St. Petersburg, Napoleon Bonaparte did not have birthright authority. Rather, he seized control by virtue of brilliant military strategy and excellent timing. Learn more about Napoleon in this program.

Peter the Great: A Man of Progress

Peter the Great: A Man of Progress (1:20)

Peter the Great put Russia on a path towards increased power and global influence.

Peter the Great: Final Conflict

Peter the Great: Final Conflict (1:37)

Peter the Great thought his son Alexis was too weak to be a good ruler.

Peter the Great: Defeating Swedish Enemies

Peter the Great: Defeating Swedish Enemies (1:20)

Sweden attacked Russia, but lost the battle and -- as a consequence -- power over the Baltic Sea.

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Reform at All Costs: A City By the Sea

Reform at All Costs: A City By the Sea (7:08)

Peter the Great ruthlessly sacrificed men, money, his land and his family to build a large city, establishing Russia's place as a modern empire.

Peter the Great: Discussion and Activities

Peter the Great: Discussion and Activities (1:00)

This clip presents suggestions for discussion surrounding Peter the Great's power, decisions and leadership. Compare and contrast a modern developing nation with eighteenth century Russia with this segment.

Peter the Great: A Man of Progress

Peter the Great: A Man of Progress (1:20)

Peter the Great put Russia on a path towards increased power and global influence.

Peter the Great: The Death of Peter the Great

Peter the Great: The Death of Peter the Great (1:58)

Peter the Great continued Russia's territorial expansion. He built a modern army, the country's first navy, harbors, fortresses and a new capital.

Peter the Great: Final Conflict

Peter the Great: Final Conflict (1:37)

Peter the Great thought his son Alexis was too weak to be a good ruler.

Peter the Great: Defeating Swedish Enemies

Peter the Great: Defeating Swedish Enemies (1:20)

Sweden attacked Russia, but lost the battle and -- as a consequence -- power over the Baltic Sea.

Peter the Great: The Rise of St. Petersburg

Peter the Great: The Rise of St. Petersburg (1:22)

Russians were displeased with the cost of building Peter the Great's new city in the Baltic swamp.

Peter the Great: Preparing for Conquest

Peter the Great: Preparing for Conquest (2:44)

Russia battled Sweden for the Baltic coast, and Peter the Great built a new city on the Baltic coast.

Peter the Great: Challenging the Church

Peter the Great: Challenging the Church (1:14)

Peter the Great challenged the Russian Orthodox Church, which was against any widespread social change.

Peter the Great: The Revolt of the Palace Guards

Peter the Great: The Revolt of the Palace Guards (1:04)

Eventually, the Russian palace guards revolted. Learn why in this video.