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History in the Making: Changes Within the Soviet Bloc

Toward the end of 1989, the Soviet Union’s Eastern European satellites were beginning to break free. Witness the joyous collapse of the Berlin Wall, as well as a more violent uprising in Romania in this video from HowStuffWorks.


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Oldest Olympic Torch Carrier in History

Oldest Olympic Torch Carrier in History (1:10)

Watch this video about the oldest Olympic torch carrier in history on HowStuffWorks. Cao Zuosheng, at 103-years-old, is hoping to become the oldest torch relay participant in Olympic history. She is one of about 22,000 Chinese hoping to be a part of... More »

Taj Mahal: Heaven on Earth: Agra

Taj Mahal: Heaven on Earth: Agra (3:06)

The Mughals, Muslim conquerors from the north, built their capital in the Indian city of Agra in the 16th century. Music, art, literature, and religious tolerance flourished under the Mughal Empire.

Taj Mahal: Moving the Mughal Capitol

Taj Mahal: Moving the Mughal Capitol (2:47)

In 1571, the Mughal emperor Akbar initiated the construction of the city of Fatehpur Sikri, whose architecture was influenced by Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

Taj Mahal: The Mughal Capitol Back in Agra

Taj Mahal: The Mughal Capitol Back in Agra (2:58)

Emperor Akbar’s religious beliefs were a blend of Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist practices, among others.

Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries: Treasure

Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries: Treasure (2:45)

On Discovery Channel's series, "Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries," discover the treasure buried with the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen.

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What the Ancients Knew: Egyptian Mastabah False Door

What the Ancients Knew: Egyptian Mastabah False Door (1:37)

On The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew," host Jack Turner takes a tour of an Ancient Egyptian tomb and learns about the features such as the false door, which was to allow the spirits of the deceased to return to visit their living... More »

What The Ancients Knew: Pyramid Crews

What The Ancients Knew: Pyramid Crews (1:16)

On The Science Channel's "What The Ancients Knew," host Jack Turner learns how crews organized themselves to build the pyramids.

What the Ancients Knew: Japanese Silk

What the Ancients Knew: Japanese Silk (2:19)

The wonder of silk begins with mulberry leaves and ends with a beautiful kimono. The process has been a part of the Japanese culture for hundreds of years. Learn more with host Jack Turner on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Japanese Construction Methods

What the Ancients Knew: Japanese Construction Methods (2:01)

Traditional Japanese construction, influenced by Shinto, had almost tree-like characteristics. Learn all about it with host Jack Turner from The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

Lenin: Lenin's Later Years

Lenin: Lenin's Later Years (3:10)

When Lenin died, the new nation he created mourned his passing, and placed his remains in Red Square, where they remain today.

Lenin: The New Soviet State

Lenin: The New Soviet State (4:10)

Lenin buried the dead and began to build the Soviet State with few or no tools. An international group of Bolsheviks met to plan to overtake the world.

Lenin: Civil War and International Involvement

Lenin: Civil War and International Involvement (7:10)

The Germans, British, Japanese and Americans moved in to Russia and the Tsar and his family were murdered. Lenin survived an assassination attempt.

Lenin: Lenin's Rebuilding of Russia

Lenin: Lenin's Rebuilding of Russia (2:36)

Lenin began nationalizing banks and industry, and citizens were set to work, tasked with building a new Russia.

Lenin: Lenin Takes Control

Lenin: Lenin Takes Control (5:01)

Elections were held for a provisional government, and the Bolsheviks lost, but took control anyway. Lenin prepared to start a new social order.

Lenin: Lenin's Return from Exile

Lenin: Lenin's Return from Exile (1:06)

The revolution started without Lenin, but the Germans soon sent him back in a train.