Vejas G. Liulevicius

How did communism become such a pervasive economic and political philosophy? Why did it first take root in early 20th-century Russia? These and other questions are part of a fascinating story whose drama has few equals in terms of sheer scale, scope, or human suffering and belief....

These 24 necessary lectures trace the violent history of the 20th century....

Sparked by a terrorist act in Bosnia and spreading all too quickly beyond the expectations of those who were involved, World War I was an unprecedented catastrophe....

This lecture series takes you on a far-reaching journey around the globe to shed light on two dozen of the top discoveries, inventions, political upheavals, and ideas since 1400....

Trace the growth of communism from Stalin’s consolidation of power to the establishment of communist regimes in Eastern Europe, China, Korea, Vietnam, and elsewhere in Communism in Power: From Stalin to Mao....

A History of Eastern Europe offers a sweeping 1,000-year tour with a particular focus on the region's modern history....

Step into the real world of the spy with this detailed and unforgettable tour of the millennia-long history and enduring legacy of espionage and covert operations....

For much of the past five centuries, the history of the European continent has been a history of chaos....

Across 24 lectures that unveil the process by which we came to know the far reaches of our planet, you'll witness the awe-inspiring and surprisingly interconnected tale of global exploration....

The world of espionage is shrouded in mystery—even to those in it—but so much of what we think we know about spy craft is rooted in pop culture. Though the true nature of espionage is quite different, that doesn’t mean history’s real spies are any less heroic, or less fascinating....