Crash Course
The Persians & Greeks Crash Course World History
In which John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western civilization, right? Maybe not. From Socrates and Plato to Darius and Xerxes, John...
TED Talks
TED: Why democracy matters | Rory Stewart
The public is losing faith in democracy, says British MP Rory Stewart. Iraq and Afghanistan’s new democracies are deeply corrupt; meanwhile, 84 percent of people in Britain say politics is broken. In this important talk, Stewart sounds a...
TED Talks
TED: A global movement to solve global problems | Colombe Cahen-Salvador
We need to think beyond national borders to solve global problems, says activist Colombe Cahen-Salvador. Reimagining the world's fractured systems of governance and calling out their ineffective responses to major issues -- from the...
Curated Video
Indonesia Government Structure
New ReviewAlthough Indonesia is predominantly Muslim, it is not officially an Islamic state. In fact, Indonesia is a secular democratic republic governed by a constitution and a body of laws and regulations. Learn more about the country's official...
Curated Video
Brazil Legal System
New ReviewBrazil's legal system might have its origins in Roman law, but it has unquestionably evolved over time. In fact, several constitutions have been introduced over the years. Learn more about this evolution, the most recent constitution,...
The Daily Conversation
Ukraine and the Middle East: Revolutions, Part 6
New ReviewDictators are overthrown in part 6 of our epic journey through the revolutions that set the power dynamics of our modern civilization.
The Daily Conversation
Last King of Rome: Revolutions, Part 1
New ReviewThe Roman Kingdom falls and a Republic is born--Part 1 of history's greatest revolutions that created our modern civilization.
The Daily Conversation
China's Stock Market Collapse Explained
New ReviewThis summer, China's frankenstein-like, hybrid economy turned on its creator, forcing the government to take unprecedented action to prevent its collapse.
The Daily Conversation
American Revolution: Greatest Revolutions, Part 2
New ReviewThe American and French Revolutions change the power dynamics of the world. Part 2 of our educational timeline of History's Greatest Revolutions.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Stephen J. Parks - The Wrong Side of Privilege
New ReviewSteve 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 be active, democratic...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Srdja Popovic - Blueprint for Revolution
New ReviewSrdja 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...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Stephen J. Parks - Democratic Futures Project
New ReviewSteve 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...
Curated Video
Democratic and Nondemocratic
New ReviewA short video that discusses the differences between democratic and nondemocratic governments.
Curated Video
Responsibilities
New ReviewA video entitled "Responsibilities" that discusses civic and personal responsibilities and they overlap.
Curated Video
Democracy: Understanding the Power of the People
New ReviewThis 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...
Curated Video
Democracy in Europe 'has declined more than any other region'
Democracy has declined more in Europe than any other region in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Releasing its statistics for the Democracy Index 2018, the EIU noted a "democratic malaise" felt particularly...
Curated Video
Deadlines and Ditches: The UK's Brexit saga continues | UpFront
We debate Brexit's impact on democracy in Britain, and ask whether it could trigger violence in Northern Ireland.
Curated Video
Is big money eroding trust in US elections? | The Bottom Line
With the concentration of wealth in the hands of few, we explore the role of money in US politics.
Curated Video
The Battle for Ethiopia | People and Power
Can Ethiopia's reforming president overcome deep ethnic tensions and tribal rivalries?
Curated Video
Brussels berates Italy, Hungary and Slovakia for rule-of-law decline
The European Commission has released the new edition of its Rule of Law Report, showing persistent problems in press freedom.
Curated Video
Hungary is no longer a full democracy but an 'electoral autocracy,' MEPs declare in new report
MEPs argue a lack of decisive EU action has led to a "breakdown in democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights" in Hungary.
Curated Video
America Remembers 9/11
Here's what's happening in the nation's capital with Cheddar's Arielle Hixon.