A thirty-six lecture course that traces the development of the United States Supreme Court from its founding to the present, with a focus on the landmark cases that have reflected conflicts in American society.

A tour of Lincoln's life, from his forebears' arrival in America through an evaluation of how his legacy lives on for us today.

This course of 24 lectures explores the United States' shift from 13 weak and sparsely settled colonies to its current position of unprecedented global power and influence.

Between 1500 and 1800, the world was transformed. The peoples of Europe, Africa, and America, brought together in an often violent colonial process, created a new world and transformed the old. Although the individual British American colonies later formed into one nation, this course explores their profound differences in origin and practice. Professor Allison examines the relations of the colonies with the native people, the relations between these...

24 thirty minute lectures on the history of London

"Turning Points in Modern History takes you on a far-reaching journey around the globe-- from China to the Americas to New Zealand-- to shed light on how two dozen of the top discoveries, inventions, political upheavals, and ideas since 1400 have shaped the modern world. Taught by award-winning history professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, these 24 thought-provoking lectures tell the amazing story of how life...

"The Smithsonian is a repository of America's history, achievements, aspirations, and identity. It holds the artifacts of great leaders, and those of ordinary Americans. It houses scientific specimens and technological wonders. It is home to art, music, films, writings -- a vast treasure trove of objects of extraordinary beauty and outstanding design. With a collection of some 137 million items in more than two dozen museums and research centers,...

Discover the dazzling arts of the Irish Renaissance and the violent struggles of the Irish fight for independence, using great literary works as your guide.

Discover the majestic cultures and astonishing history of the Middle East, looking behind the headlines to understand this significant region.