European Union Courses

Dred Scott, Bleeding Kansas, and the Impending Crisis of the Union, 1855-58 - The Civil War and Reconstruction

Explore key events of 1855-58: Kansas conflict, Sumner's caning, Republican Party's rise, Fremont's campaign, and the Dred Scott decision's impact on pre-Civil War America.

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

The Articles of Confederation - A Union Without Power

Explore the Articles of Confederation's creation, challenges, and impact on early American governance, including key debates, weaknesses, and events that led to calls for a stronger national government.

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

New Imperialism and the Origins of the Boy Scouts - European Civilization 1648-1945 - Lecture 15

Explore the New Imperialism era, examining religious, economic, and political motives behind European colonial expansion and its cultural impact, including the creation of the Boy Scouts movement.

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

The Enlightenment and the Public Sphere - European Civilization 1648-1945

Explore how Enlightenment ideas spread through public spaces and popular media, challenging monarchical authority and setting the stage for revolutionary change in 18th-century France.

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

Nationalism in European Civilization - The Construction of National Identities

Explore the complex formation of national identities in Europe, examining language, ethnicity, and historical factors that shaped modern nations and influenced the fate of empires.

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

The Rise of the European Middle Classes in the 19th Century - Lecture 9

Explore the diverse 19th-century European middle classes, their rise to power, cultural impact, and societal contributions, from philanthropy to education and birth control advancements.

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

Industrial Revolutions - European Civilization 1648-1945 - Lecture 8

Explore the gradual process of industrialization, its impact on agriculture, urban expansion, and labor practices, including the rise of class consciousness and industrial discipline.

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

Maximilien Robespierre and the French Revolution - European Civilization 1648-1945

Explore Robespierre's role in the French Revolution, examining his philosophy, the Jacobin-Girondin conflict, counter-revolutionary forces, and the impact of religious sentiment on revolutionary support.

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

Absolutism and the State in European Civilization, 1648-1945 - Lecture 2

Explore the rise of absolutism in 17th-century Europe, its causes, consequences, and impact on government, military, and culture in this Yale University lecture on European history.

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

Why the Union Won and the Confederacy Lost in the Civil War - Lecture 18

Exploración profunda de las razones de la victoria de la Unión en la Guerra Civil: recursos, liderazgo, diplomacia y batallas decisivas como Gettysburg y Vicksburg. Análisis de teorías sobre la derrota confederada.

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

Days of Jubilee: The Process of Emancipation and Union Victory - Class 18

Explore the complex process of emancipation during the Civil War, examining how Union victory transformed American society and left enduring legacies that continue to shape racial, political, and social dynamics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

No Rights: Dred Scott, Bleeding Kansas, and the Impending Crisis of the Union - Class 11

Explore the pivotal events of Dred Scott, Bleeding Kansas, and the impending crisis leading to the Civil War. Gain insights into slavery's impact on American institutions and its enduring legacies.

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

Union Victory, Confederate Defeat, and Emancipation - Class 13

Explore the Civil War's climactic conclusion, examining Union victory, Confederate defeat, and the transformative process of emancipation in American history.

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

What Kind of Union? - Class 4

Explore the role of states in America's early national experiment and the contested nature of union formation through expert historical analysis.

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

Euro Noir: Cultural Identity in European Popular Crime Narratives

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Learn how crime novels, films and television dramas can help investigate European cultural identity.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)