• 2016
History Matters

Summary History Matters offers concise explanations of historical events that seem to defy common sense. View more details

  • 2016

History Matters

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Genres : Animation History Documentary

Release date : Sep 11, 2016

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

Summary History Matters offers concise explanations of historical events that seem to defy common sense. View more details

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Genres : Animation History Documentary

Release date : Sep 11, 2016

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

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History Matters (2016)

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Mar 19, 2019
The Postwar Occupation of Austria: History Matters (Short Animated Documentary)
Austria was an odd nation following World War Two that defied categorization and it was right in the middle of the Cold War. Declaring itself a neutral country let it walk the fine line between the Allies and Soviets.
Jun 21, 2019
Why did Russia sell Alaska to America? (Short Animated Documentary)
Russia sold Alaska to the United states in 1867 because it needed cash following the costly Crimean War and Alaska was costly to administer.
Oct 12, 2019
When Did Britain and America Stop Hating Each Other? (Short Animated Documentary)
The United States formed from a not so friendly interaction with the United Kingdom. But as a new world order emerged during the industrial revolution, Britian found it prudent to focus on emergent Germany and Russia and leave America to manage other parts of the world.
Nov 28, 2019
What did Native Americans do during the Civil War?
The Five Civilized Tribes were the Native American's most involved in the Civil war and sided with the Confederacy. Many of their members feared retribution by the Union should the Confederacy lose and in that they were correct.
Jan 19, 2020
Hiroshima: After the Bomb
Japanese leadership was caught unaware of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and remained in the dark since all leadership and communications facilities were destroyed. The relief effort was largely ineffective until the American occupation provided supplies, relief workers and coordination.
Jan 20, 2020
What Happened When Kamikaze Pilots Failed or Wimped Out? (Short Animated Documentary)
Many factors could induce a Kamakazi pilot to return to base such as; malfunctions, bad weather, unable to find a target or cowardice. As Japan was low on resources and the pilots were valuable the general approach was try again next time.
Jan 23, 2020
Why didn't Mao Conquer Taiwan? (Short Animated Documentary)
Laking a navy and with Taiwan having United States support, Moa had no hope of conquering Taiwan. Here tried anyway.
Feb 02, 2020
Did Ancient Rome and China Know About Each Other? (Short Animated Documentary)
In the second century AD the Roman Empire and Han Dynasty had an extensive trade relationship with some item have substantial import. But their distance and differing impression of one another made diplomatic relations problematic.
Jun 02, 2020
How did the USSR React to JFK's Assassination? (Short Animated Documentary)
The assassination of John Kennedy was as much a shock to the Soviet Union as America. In particular the Soviet Leadership, initially unsure if they were inadvertently involved, cooperated in anyway they could with the investigation.
Nov 24, 2020
Why did Britain Build Nuclear Weapons? (Short Animated Documentary)
Following World War Two the United Kingdom felt the need for nuclear weapons to remain relevant on the world stage. But the United States was reluctant to share information. However, British scientists had worked on the Manhatten project and succeeded in creating an nuclear weapon five years later.
Dec 17, 2020
Why did the USSR Refuse to Annex Mongolia? (Short Animated Documentary)
Traditionally Mongolia was more closely associated with China than Russia. But after World War Two the Soviet Union controlled it as a puppet state refusing multiple requests to annex it.
May 05, 2021
Why did France Leave NATO? (Short Animated Documentary)
In 1966 France withdrew from NATO's Unified Command Structure which was dominated by the United States and Great Britian insisting a greater independence.
Jul 31, 2021
How did European Explorers Speak to Newly-discovered Natives?
SInce Europeans and Americans has never encountered each other prior to Comlumbus' voyages they had to go back to the basic when learning one another's languages. Wouldn't it be helpful to grab a few prisoners and let let them serve as interpreters once they learned your language.
Nov 14, 2021
Why did Sweden and Norway Break Up? (Short Animated Documentary)
For nearly a hundred years the union of Norway and Sweden was a marriage of inconvenience. Norway was happier ruled by Denmark but in 1905 decided on independence instead.
Apr 15, 2022
Why did the US give up the Panama Canal?
The Panama canal was an important strategic asset to the United States. But it became a politically hot potato as benefits to leaving it to Panama emerged toward the end of the twentieth century
Nov 03, 2022
How did the Great Depression affect the rest of the world? (Short Animated Documentary)
The other major economies fared better the the United States during the Great Depression mainly because they we already in a suppressed economic state. Some countries even managed to take advantage of the Depression.
Nov 05, 2022
Why didn't Puerto Rico become a US State? (Short Animated Documentary)
Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico were all candidates to become states in the 1950's. But unlike Alaska and Hawaai Puerto Rico was leaning toward independence. Add some political concerns and it was easier to just postpone the decision.
Apr 06, 2023
Why didn't the USA annex Cuba after beating Spain? (Short Animated History Documentary)
Following the Spanish American War the United States took possession of Spanish colonies as far away as the Philipines but allowed Cuba to remain independent. Sort of. By treaty the United States still exercised considerable control of the island.
Apr 22, 2023
Why didn't the USA invade North Vietnam? (Short Animated Documentary)
The United States fell into a trap when it became involved in the Vietnam war. It couldn't invade the North without risking another Korean War with China and it couldn't defeat the North by fighting in the South.
Apr 12, 2024
Why didn't Alexander the Great conquer Rome?
During the reign of Alexander the Great Greece, and therefore Alexander, had their hands full solidifying control of Persia. Rome was tiny and virtually unknown - for a while at least.

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