Cold War Courses and Certifications

IT'S HISTORY

Exploring the Marysieńka Shelter: Poland's Hidden Cold War Bunker

Explore the hidden Marysieńka Shelter beneath Rzeszów, Poland—a forgotten Cold War bunker designed to withstand nuclear fallout, complete with survival provisions and period technology.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Cold War from the Margins

Explore Bulgaria's cultural diplomacy during the 1970s, challenging traditional Cold War narratives and revealing East-South connections through a small socialist state's global engagements.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

"Philosophy is too Important to be Left to the Philosophers" - On Cold War Crises and Quantum Technologies

Explore how Cold War tensions shaped quantum technology development and the intersection of philosophy with scientific advancement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How a Cold War Supercomputer Reshaped Air Defense

Explore the Whirlwind computer's role in 1950s US air defense, its impact on SAGE system development, and its significance in Cold War military technology.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

APS Physics

The American Physical Society and Cold War Political Activism

Explore the complex relationship between scientific societies and political activism through the lens of APS during the Cold War era, examining internal conflicts and ethical debates.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Post-Civil War American History: Homework Help

Comprehensive homework assistance covering post-Civil War American history, from Reconstruction to contemporary politics. Enhance understanding, improve grades, and efficiently complete assignments on key historical events and periods.

• Study.com
• 21 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

DSST Western Europe Since 1945: Study Guide & Test Prep

Comprehensive exploration of post-WWII Western Europe, covering the Cold War, national developments, European Union, political systems, and governments of key nations.

• Study.com
• 21 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Charles de Gaulle's Legacy and Impact on Postwar France

Explore Charles de Gaulle's impact on postwar France, his political innovations, and his symbolic role in maintaining French national power during the Cold War era.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

America at 250 - A History - Reagan's America - Class 24

Explore the conservative movement's rise in late 20th century America through Reagan's transformative presidency and its lasting political impact.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

America at 250: A History - Anticommunism and the American Way - Class 22

Explore post-WWII America's prosperity and growing Communist fears as Professor Gage examines the 'red menace' and emergence of a new security state in this Yale lecture.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wondrium

Why the Soviet Union Crumbled - Russia Takes Revenge

Explore the fall of the Soviet Union, from Gorbachev's reforms to Putin's rise. Analyze key factors leading to the USSR's collapse and its aftermath, offering insights into modern Russia's political landscape.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

A History of Nerve Agents - With Dan Kaszeta

Uncover the chilling history of nerve agents, from their 1930s invention to recent attacks. Explore their global spread, deployment in conflicts, and international control efforts.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

IT'S HISTORY

The Secret Base Inside a Mountain - Cheyenne Air Force Station Explained

Uncover the secrets of Cheyenne Mountain Complex, America's underground Cold War fortress built to survive nuclear war and house NORAD's command centers deep within Colorado granite.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

IT'S HISTORY

Why America's Secret Government Mega-Bunker is Under a Luxury Hotel

Uncover the secret Cold War bunker beneath West Virginia's Greenbrier Resort, designed to house Congress during nuclear war and hidden for over 30 years.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910

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Explore global history since 1910, examining pivotal moments, ideological shifts, and the evolution of societies through world wars, crises, and transformations that shape our modern world.

• Coursera
• 21 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course