Dictators are overthrown in part 6 of our epic journey through the revolutions that set the power dynamics of our modern civilization.

The Roman Kingdom falls and a Republic is born--Part 1 of history's greatest revolutions that created our modern civilization.

This summer, China's frankenstein-like, hybrid economy turned on its creator, forcing the government to take unprecedented action to prevent its collapse.

The American and French Revolutions change the power dynamics of the world. Part 2 of our educational timeline of History's Greatest Revolutions.

Steve Parks, professor of English at the University of Virginia and director of the Democratic Futures Project, believes education should serve two key purposes: teaching academic content and preparing students to...

Srdja Popovic, born in 1973 in Belgrade (then Yugoslavia), is a prominent activist best known for helping lead the student movement that overthrew Serbian dictator Slobodan Milošević in 2000. Since then, he has dedicated his life to...

Steve Parks, a professor of English at the University of Virginia and director of the Democratic Futures Project, reflects on his 30-year mission to use education as a tool for strengthening democracy. He believes the classroom has a...

A short video that discusses the differences between democratic and nondemocratic governments.

A video entitled "Responsibilities" that discusses civic and personal responsibilities and they overlap.

Henry Ramos Biographical Video

Henry Ramos speaking about the year 2043

This video explores the concept of democracy, its origins, and how it functions in modern society. It discusses the challenges and complexities of democratic systems, emphasizing the importance of citizen participation through voting and...

Amnesty International researcher, Joe Freeman, explains what life is like inside Myanmar today as the military junta cling to power against rising insurgencies across the country.Joe was speaking about Myanmar and Aung San Suu Kyi in The...

This is the story of Aung San Suu Kyi. Mother to two sons, fate and history conspired to bring her to the forefront of Myanmar's push for democratic freedom, the world rushing to build her up as an icon of democracy.But an impossible...

Pupil outcome: I can track the main events and characters of 'Animal Farm' and link to Orwell’s purpose. Key learning points: - Orwell uses key plot points in the novella to present his themes. - Freytag’s pyramid is a useful tool to...

Pupil outcome: I can describe ways in which India is changing and explain why the country is called a global superpower. Key learning points: - India has the fifth largest economy in the world. - India's economy was worth $3.6 trillion...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what a select committee is, why contributing to them is important for democracy, and how to give evidence to one. Key learning points: - Select committees allow citizens to help shape policies and strengthen...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Ralph changes throughout the novel and what he represents. Key learning points: - As elected leader, Ralph represents an early desire for law, order and civility. - Golding uses colour symbolism to...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what a democratic and non-democratic government is and describe the key differences between them. Key learning points: - Democratic governments have free, fair elections and citizen participation. -...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the role that media has within a democracy. Key learning points: - Media includes mediums of getting information out to the masses on a large scale. - There are different types of media: broadcast (TV, radio)...

Pupil outcome: I can explain different types of false information and why it is problematic. Key learning points: - There are different types of false information including misinformation, disinformation and malinformation. - False...

This video highlights the top 10 countries that do the best job of preventing extreme wealth from collecting at the top. Countries like Hungary, Belgium, and Japan use government programs, fair wages, and smart tax policies to keep...

The 200-year history of democracy, told through an animated time-lapsed map showing how government systems have evolved over time.

After World War II, the world entered a tense time called the Cold War. In this episode, we’ll learn about the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union as they competed for power, technology, and influence. There were no...