SciShow
Ballot Design Has a Sneaky Influence on Your Vote
In elections, your vote may be influenced by design of the ballot itself, especially when you don’t have strong feelings about which candidate to elect.
PBS
Sen. Duckworth writes of resiliency, healing in her book that’s a ‘love letter’ to America
Sen. Duckworth Writes Of Resiliency, Healing In Her Book That Is A ‘Love Letter’ To America
SciShow
Retracing a Mastodon’s Steps With Chemistry
Thanks to strontium, oxygen, and rings in a tusk, scientists now have evidence that extinct mastodons may have participated in yearly migrations.
TED Talks
TED: The multibillion-dollar US prison industry -- and how to dismantle it | Bianca Tylek
A phone call to a US prison or jail can cost up to a dollar per minute -- a rate that forces one in three families with incarcerated loved ones into debt. In this searing talk about mass incarceration, criminal justice advocate and TED...
The Daily Conversation
America's Marijuana Laws & The 2016 Election
A look at marijuana laws across the United States.
Curated Video
How the Natural Environment Affects Businesses - PEST Analysis
The macro-environment has dramatic effects on our business climate. This video looks at how the macro-effect of The Natural environment can influence how businesses work. Whether it is the weather, pollution, or regulation there are a...
Curated Video
Best Friend Teens Are Selling Handmade Bracelets To Help Heal Cleft Lip & Palate
Lifelong friends Sanjana and Nandini are raising money for children with cleft lip and palate by selling handmade charm bracelets for $5 and donating 100% of their proceeds to Smile Train. Thanks to these two teenagers and the charity...
Curated Video
How to Say Numbers 81 through 90 in Korean
Howcast - Learn how to say numbers 81 through 90 in Korean with this Howcast video lesson.
Curated Video
How to Say Numbers 1 through 10 in Korean
Howcast - Learn how to say numbers 1 through 10 in Korean with this Howcast video lesson.
Curated Video
Recovery and cleanup efforts underway after at least 30 tornadoes hit 6 states
Devastation has been left in the wake of tornadoes and extreme weather that ripped through Kentucky. Search and rescue efforts are underway, and at least 100 people are feared dead.
Curated Video
Introduction to Prof. Mark Wolters Teaching Associate Professor at Gies College of Business
Prof. Mark Wolters is a Teaching Associate Professor of Business Administration at Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. He has been a faculty member at the U of I since 2011. He teaches BADM 320:...
Curated Video
How International Events Affect Businesses - PEST Analysis
Recession in China, uprest in Bulgaria, new inventions from Russia, these are just some international occurances that can affect your business. Here we look at how international macro effects can impact our business. #marketing...
Curated Video
Why UIUC? Here’s the tea
Do students at UIUC REGRET their choice? Why UIUC? Here’s the tea Before you pick UIUC, WATCH THIS! #UIUC, #DecisionDay, #CollegeDecision #FightingIllini, #Pie, #Illinois, #CollegeLife Help Support Free Online Education at:...
Curated Video
What is my Favorite Sports Team at Illinois?
I have so many student atheletes that I want them all to succeed! #uiuc #universityofillinois Help Support Free Online Education at: http://www.patreon.com/woltersworld or become a channel member. Learn Marketing & More at...
Curated Video
Chicago Skyline Is Iconic in New Drone Tour Footage
Take a flight high above the breathtaking Chicago skyline with this stunning drone footage. Marvel at the towering skyscrapers, including the Willis Tower and John Hancock Center, as they rise above the shores of Lake Michigan....
The Daily Conversation
Chicago: Boomtown to Modern Marvel
Chicago became one of the most important cities in the U.S. thanks to its central location, booming railroad and river networks, and its role in agriculture and industry. It grew rapidly by processing goods like grain and meat, shipping...
The Daily Conversation
Chicago: The World's Fastest Growing City
In the late 1800s, Chicago grew rapidly into a major industrial city, but its wooden buildings and poor planning led to the Great Fire of 1871, which destroyed much of the city. Amazingly, the city quickly rebuilt, creating the world’s...
Curated Video
Abraham Lincoln's Childhood & Rise to the Presidency for Kids
Discover how Abraham Lincoln rose from humble beginnings to become the 16th President of the United States. This video explores Lincoln’s early life, his work as a lawyer in Illinois, and his growing passion for politics. Learn about his...
Weatherthings
The Tri-State Tornado of 1925
The Tri-State tornado of 1925 is believed to be the single longest-lasting and longest track tornado, producing the largest loss of life in the United States. It is also one of the fastest-moving tornadoes recorded. With more than 2,000...
Wonderscape
Abraham Lincoln: From Humble Beginnings to National Leader
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was born in a log cabin in Kentucky and largely self-educated. His early experiences witnessing the horrors of slavery profoundly shaped his views, leading to a political career...
Makematic
The Election of 1860
The 1860 presidential election, pivotal in U.S. history, catapulted Abraham Lincoln to power, intensified national divisions over slavery, and led directly to the Civil War.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Roberta Senechal de la Roche - In Lincoln’s Shadow: The 1908 Race Riot in Springfield, Illinois
Roberta Senechal de la Roche, a retired historian and sociologist from Washington and Lee University, specialized in studying collective violence. Her first major publication, originally titled The Sociogenesis of a Race Riot, was later...
Curated Video
Why So Many Americans Are Leaving The Great Lakes States
The Great Lakes are a tremendous resource for the United States. In an age of climate change where water is becoming more scarce, the states and surround the Great Lakes are in an enviable position for the future. Despite this, however,...
Curated Video
Five Events That Will Change America By 2050
2050 is getting closer. While at one point that year felt like a far off future year, we're actually getting close enough to it that we can make some pretty realistic predictions of what might happen. And because I do so much research...