TED Talks
TED: Courage, the most important virtue | Bari Weiss
In an unflinching look at issues that widen the political divide in the US, journalist and editor Bari Weiss highlights why courage is the most important virtue in today's polarized world. She shares examples of people who have spoken up...
Crash Course
Political Ideology: Crash Course Government and Politics #35
So today Craig is going to look at political ideology in America. We're going to focus on liberals and conservatives and talk about the influencers of both of these viewpoints. Now, it's important to remember that political ideologies...
SciShow
7 New Species Discovered in Cities
Scientists are discovering new species at the bottom of the ocean and deep in the rainforest, but there are also plenty of new animals being discovered in cities around the world!
PBS
Why is job opportunity still lagging for people with disabilities?
The unemployment rate for people with a disability is more than double than for those without. Even though the law bars such discrimination, it can be difficult for these Americans to get hired. But that's not the full story: Some...
TED Talks
Jennifer Zhu Scott: Why you should get paid for your data
The world's most valuable tech companies profit from the personal data you generate. So why aren't you getting paid for it? In this eye-opening talk, entrepreneur and technologist Jennifer Zhu Scott makes the case for private data...
Crash Course
Assisted Death & the Value of Life: Crash Course Philosophy
As we wrap up Crash Course Philosophy, we’re using the things we’ve learned to explore big issues like the value of life. Today, we’re discussing abortions in cases of fetal abnormality, assisted suicide, and euthanasia. We will consider...
Crash Course
Equal Protection: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, Craig is going to talk about the most important part of the Constitution - the Fourteenth Amendment. In particular, we're going to discuss the "equal protection" clause and how it relates to our civil rights. So we've spent the...
Crash Course
Due Process of Law: Crash Course Government and Politics
This week Craig is going to continue our discussion of due process. Technically, we started last week with the 4th amendment and search and seizure, but this week we’re going to look at the 5th and 6th amendments and how they ensure a...
TED Talks
Dalia Mogahed: The attitudes that sparked Arab Spring
Pollster Dalia Mogahed shares surprising data on Egyptian people's attitudes and hopes before the Arab Spring -- with a special focus on the role of women in sparking change.
Crash Course
Pride and Prejudice, Part 1: Crash Course Literature 411
In which a series about literature, which is wanting of an episode on Jane Austen, gets the first of two episodes. It's Pride and Prejudice, everybody! John Green talks about Pride and Prejudice as a product of Regency England, gives you...
SciShow
7 New Species Discovered in Cities
Scientists are discovering new species at the bottom of the ocean and deep in the rainforest, but there are also plenty of new animals being discovered in cities around the world!
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What you might not know about the Declaration of Independence - Kenneth C. Davis
In June 1776, a little over a year after the start of the American Revolutionary War, the US Continental Congress huddled together in a hot room in Philadelphia to talk independence. Kenneth C. Davis dives into some of the lesser known...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: History vs. Napoleon Bonaparte - Alex Gendler
After the French Revolution erupted in 1789, Europe was thrown into chaos. Neighboring countries' monarchs feared they would share the fate of Louis XVI and attacked the new Republic, while at home, extremism and mistrust between...
Crash Course
Who Won the American Revolution Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution. And the Revolutionary War. I know we've labored the point here, but they weren't the same thing. In any case, John will teach you about the major battles of the war, and...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Statue of Liberty
STATUE OF LIBERTY SHE HAS STOOD AS A BEACON OF FREEDOM AND LIBERTY FOR MORE THAN 120 YEARS NOW THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, ONE OF THE WORLD S MOST RECOGNISABLE LANDMARKS AT THE ENTRANCE OF ONE OF THE WORLD S MOST FAMOUS CITIES, NEW YORK.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Empire State Building
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING WHEN IN NEW YORK ALL EYES ARE DRAWN TO ITS INCREDIBLE MAN MADE SKYLINE. AND FOR THE PAST EIGHT DECADES THERE’S BEEN ONE BUILDING IN PARTICULAR THAT HAS DRAWN ATTENTION, THE MAGNIFICENT EMPIRE STATE BUILDING. A...
Curated Video
Why is the Statue of Liberty green?
Did you know that the Statue of Liberty hasn't always been green? Material processes - Changing materials - Chemical reactions Learning Points Chemical reactions produce new substances. Chemical changes always involve two or more...
Wonderscape
From Tea to Revolution: The Road to Independence
Learn how the Boston Tea Party led to the "Intolerable Acts" and fueled colonial resistance against British rule. Discover the key events that followed, including the formation of the First Continental Congress, Paul Revere's midnight...
Wonderscape
The Boston Tea Party: A Defiant Stand Against British Rule
Discover how the Sons of Liberty protested British rule by dumping tea into Boston Harbor. Learn about their bold actions, the meaning behind "No taxation without representation," and how this event changed attitudes towards British...
Wonderscape
Sons and Daughters of Liberty: Sparks of Revolution
Discover the role of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty in shaping the American Revolution. Led by figures like Samuel Adams, this group of patriots organized protests against British taxes, often resorting to confrontations to defend the...
Curated Video
Learn ALL About New York City! | Geography Songs For Kids
Let's explore NYC's most famous landmarks!
Wonderscape
The Enduring Legacy of George Washington
Explore the final years of George Washington at Mount Vernon and his lasting legacy as a foundational figure in American history. Discover his impact through monuments like Mount Rushmore and the Washington Monument, his portrayal on the...
Curated Video
Restoring the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty, has been welcoming newcomers to the United States since 1886. This iconic landmark underwent a major restoration in 1984, which included replacing the internal ironwork with steel components and refurbishing the...