Fashion History Courses

From Food to Software - The FDA's Evolving Mission and History - Medical Software Course 2.1

Explore the FDA's evolution from food regulation to medical software oversight, examining landmark incidents like Therac-25 and core principles of efficacy, safety, and security.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

America at 250 - A History - The Mexican War and its Aftermath - Compromise or Armistice - Class 10

Explore the Mexican-American War's profound impact on territorial expansion and slavery debates through expert analysis of this pivotal 1846-1848 conflict and its lasting consequences.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

America at 250: A History - The Road to 250 - Class 1

Explore America's journey from 1776 to present through three Yale professors' perspectives, examining contested national identity and political evolution ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

America at 250 - A History - A New Deal for the World - Class 21

Explore World War II's global impact and America's emerging role as a world power through Professor Beverly Gage's expert analysis of this defining 20th-century event.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Politics of Gender and Culture in American History - Lecture 21

Explores black political advancement and challenges faced by black women in the 1960s-70s, including gender discrimination, welfare rights, and the emergence of black feminist organizations.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Migration and Urbanization in American History - Lecture 8

Explores African American migration to Northern cities, racial tensions, and the impact of World War I on civil rights expectations, featuring key events and influential figures like W.E.B. Du Bois and Claude McKay.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

American History: From Emancipation to the Present - Lecture 1 - Dawn of Freedom

Explore the African American experience as a lens to understand American history, examining freedom, citizenship, and the post-emancipation struggle for political and cultural recognition.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reconstruction in American History - Lecture 3

Explore Reconstruction plans post-Civil War, examining their impact on social peace, African American rights, and reunification efforts. Delve into key aspects like Black Codes, sharecropping, and the Freedmen's Bureau.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

American History: From Emancipation to the Present - Lecture 2 - Dawn of Freedom

Explores Civil War era events, focusing on the Emancipation Proclamation, draft riots, and tensions surrounding citizenship, freedom, and race in America. Examines key historical moments and their impact on societal dynamics.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Deuteronomistic History: Life in the Land - Joshua and Judges - Lecture 12

Explore the Deuteronomistic history, Joshua's conquest of Canaan, and scholarly theories on Israel's emergence as a nation state in this insightful lecture on the Old Testament.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

History of the Mortgage Market - A Personal Narrative

Explore the evolution of mortgage securities, from Fannie Mae to subprime markets, through a personal narrative. Gain insights into securitization, hedge funds, and the leverage cycle from an industry expert.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Marx's Theory of History - Foundations of Modern Social Thought

Explore Marx's evolving theory of historical change, focusing on property relations and multi-linear development as presented in the Grundrisse, challenging his earlier uni-linear view of history.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introductions - Why Does the Civil War Era Have a Hold on American History?

Explore the enduring fascination with the Civil War era, its impact on American history, and its relevance to modern society in this thought-provoking lecture.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video