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How Fast Fashion Makes You Poor!
Modern consumers can buy a whole wardrobe for what it used to cost for a few outfits... but the hidden costs of fast fashion mean you won't actually be saving money. Find out why!
Sir Linkalot
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Weird History
Weirdest Elizabethan Era Manners
England was the clear winner of the latter half of the 16th century. Flourishing under the reign of their industrious and stylish monarch, Queen Elizabeth I, it was between 1558 and 1603 that England emerged as the world’s first real...
Curated Video
The History Wheel
University of Oxford historian John Elliott reflects upon the various trends in historical scholarship, and urges young historians to be aware of the dominant themes while sticking with their own orientations.
Curated Video
Hawaiian Leis and the Selma to Montgomery March
The Selma to Montgomery March was one of the most important actions of the Civil Rights Movement – but what were the connections between Black Americans and Hawaiians and why did the leaders wear Hawaiian necklaces?
Curated Video
Martha Gellhorn: The War Correspondent who Covered D-Day
One of the United States’ finest war correspondents, Martha Gellhorn battled sexism and misogyny to report on the D-Day landings during the Second World War.
Curated Video
Ghost Army
The WWII 23rd Headquarters Special Troops – otherwise known as the Ghost Army – was a top secret tactical deception unit deployed by the US Army during the Second World War to fool the enemy by any means necessary.
Sir Linkalot
Lesson 80 - Even More Things That Look Like Letters (Levels 3-5)
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Weird History
Weird FashionTrends Through History
The fashion choices of the 16th and 17th centuries differed drastically from those of centuries past. During the medieval period, outfits were chosen to keep the wearer slim; however, the fashion of the 16 and 17th centuries was all...
Weird History
Most Extreme Hobbies in History
The ancient hobbies of years gone by are fascinating and fraught with interesting facts that many of us might not know today. People of the past didn’t have the modern luxuries most of the developed world has now, so for entertainment, a...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Skills and Competencies for Public Health
In this video, Greg Martin talks about four areas of competencies needed to be effective in public health and global health. He places particular importance on management, leadership and governance.
Five Thousand Years
Hanfu, Kimono, and Hidden Messages in Game of Thrones’ Costume Design
It's been hiding in plain sight all this time! According to Game of Thrones’ costume designer Michele Clapton, even though the show itself is a fantasy work, she took inspiration for costume designs from all over the world, including...
ShortCutsTv
The End of Childhood?
What is childhood? What does it do for children? And is childhood disappearing in contemporary societies? This film uses Jane Pilcher's contemporary case study on fashion and the sexualisation of girls to examine these questions.
Makematic
Girl Culture
Clothes aren’t just functional – for centuries, girls have used them as political tools to challenge gender norms, confront dominant ideas of femininity and race and help create the culture you live in today.
The Art Assignment
The Case For Kanye | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Kanye West was given an honorary doctorate from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in May of 2015, and more than a couple of people questioned it. But why? Why shouldn't Kanye be taken seriously in the world of art? Here's our...
Five Thousand Years
Top 4 Talented Women: Female Scholars in Chinese History
Ancient Chinese women are not only beautiful, but also talented. You might have heard about the list of the most beautiful women in history, but do you know who are the most talented women in Chinese history? Meet the four most...
Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: Sheer Fabric Hanfu (豎領對襟紗衫) from the Ming Dynasty
In ancient China, it was quite common for men to be bare-chested during the summer, but of course this was not the case for ladies. So they would wear less layers and sheer fabric hanfu inside of their homes. This video will give you an...
PBS
Is This Ratchet Or Runway? Fashion trends to Ghetto Fabulous
What makes a fashion trend go from lowbrow to high class? How does the person wearing the style change its perception? And whose taste gets to be respected? Hang on to your boxer braids for this one, from the ghetto to ghetto fabulous...
The Wall Street Journal
Two Female CEOs Discuss Bridging the Pay Divide
As executives navigate calls for transparency in employee compensation, what are the policies that create an equitable workplace? Urban Zen's Helen Aboah and Block Party's Tracy Chou discuss successful strategies to implement fair pay...
Five Thousand Years
Why Do People Celebrate the Moon Festival (aka Mid-Autumn Festival)
It's almost the Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival. It's one of the biggest holidays in China and the surrounding countries. But do you know why people celebrate this day? And where did it get its name from? In today’s...
Weird History
How Teeth Denoted Status Through History
A pearly-white smile wasn't always the status symbol it is today. In fact, people in the past frequently blackened or filed their teeth - some even replaced their teeth with gold as an indication of their wealth. Throughout history,...
Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: A Brief History on Hanfu Vests - Bijia (比甲)
In ancient China, there’s a history of people wearing vests to keep warm during seasonal changes. It was believed that hanfu vest was first developed around 2,000 years ago and later doubled as a fashion statement as time went on. Hanfu...
Five Thousand Years
9 Chinese Hacks to Cool Down Naturally in Summer
The first modern electrical air conditioning unit was not invented until 1902. Have you ever wondered how ancient people survived summer heat with no refrigerators, no electric fans, and no air conditioners? Here are 9 brilliant summer...
Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: Origin of Mandarin Collar Shuling (豎領 立領)
What is the true origin of the mandarin collar? Most people think the standing collar is derived from Qing Dynasty Manchurian dress, also known as the cheongsam or qipao. It is actually originally invented and passed down from the Ming...