History Highlights

The largest nuclear bomb, the Czar, was built by the Russians as a part of the Cold War race for arms.

Signed in June of 1919, the Treaty of Versailles ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers. In Part 4 of our series on WWI, WatchMojo learns more about the controversial Treaty of Versailles.

In this watchmojo video learn about the holiday known as Memorial Day and why we celebrate it.

Skenazy points out that in the West our children's lives are safer in nearly every respect than ever before. So why do we treat them with such "kid" gloves and deny them basic freedoms. In this video she shows how even Sesame Street was terrifying at the time it came out.

Learn about the famous basketball player, Michael Jordan

In this history video learn about black history months, it's origins and who was the main instigator, part 2/4.

The Mona Lisa is widely considered the greatest portrait of all time. It appears in countless advertisements, has inspired poetry, sculpture, forgeries, and theft. But seriously, why? The painting is small, only 30 x 21 inches, the color is somber, the background seems desolate and eerie, and the subject isn't anyone historically significant. So, what is all the brouhaha about? Is it really all about her mystifying gaze and a quirkly smile? Well, let's take a closer look.

Learn about this famous Jamaican reggae musician, Bob Marley.

This profile video takes a look inside the history and life of George Harrison.

In this video, learn about the life of the Academy Award winner Hollywood star, Elizabeth Taylor.