Curated Video
How Prostitution Built The Wild West
Putting the "wild" into Wild West, prostitution was big business in frontier communities – and gave the so-called "soiled doves" who controlled the industry wealth and influence as America grew.
Financial Times
Financial crisis explained: what is the subprime of our decade?
Question 3 of 4: Katie Martin, Rob Armstrong and Rana Foroohar answer questions from the FT's Instagram followers: 'What is the subprime of our decade? Where are the unseen risks?'
Rachel's English
English Phrases for TIME
On a recent trip to Italy, I learned that Americans use verbs with time (kill, spend, save) that other cultures might not use. Learn some verbs that we use with time and how to use them to polish your use of English vocabulary. Weêll...
TLDR News
What Does the World Want from a Biden Administration? - TLDR News
As one of the most influential countries in the world, nations across the globe look to the US government when it comes to major issues like the environment, COVID & global diplomacy. So in this video, we discuss what countries like the...
Curated Video
Alexander Hamilton's Writing Desk: The Laptop Precursor
The average American will send and receive around 3,000 text messages every month. But Founding Father Alexander Hamilton relied on his his trusty portable writing desk to draft countless letters and write some of the most important...
Curated Video
Visiting Ho Chi Minh
Join us on an adventure as we explore the captivating city of Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam. In this video, we delve into the rich history and cultural significance of Saigon, from its French colonial architecture to...
Indigo Artbox
Edgar Degas: 6 Minute Art History Video
Learn about Edgar Degas, one of the greatest painters of our time.
Curated Video
The Ruby Laser: A World First
Lasers aren't just for sci-fi fans. We use them to scan barcodes in shopping malls, conduct surgeries, even remove tattoos! All thanks to the very first, the Ruby Laser.
Financial Times
China growth rate at its lowest since 1990
How much is Donald Trump's trade war to blame for China's slowing economy? The FT's asia editor Jamil Anderlini looks behind the numbers to explain what's happening to the Chinese economy.
Next Animation Studio
South America to get Solar Eclipse in July
A total solar eclipse is set to take place on Tuesday, July 2, across South America.
The March of Time
MOT 1951: Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas
WS US Supreme Court. Article 'Justice Douglas on Iran' Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas (1898-1980) SOT saying oil crisis result of breaking colonialism no one can stop it but we must guide it along democratic lines.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Dangers of Financialization
TIME magazine assistant managing editor Rana Foroohar’s book Makers and Takers sounds an important note of warning on the dangers of financialization of the U.S. economy. She reveals that the financial system no longer funds new ideas...
Jabzy
Industrial Spies and Traitors - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Industrial Spies and Traitors
KERA
The Last Baseball Glove Factory in America
In a small town in Texas, near cattle pastures and crop fields, is the Nokona baseball glove factory. The family-owned business is now the only baseball glove manufacturer left in the U.S. While Nokona gloves are not as well known as...
The Wall Street Journal
How Diverse Technology Teams Innovated Through Pandemic Problems
Leaders from Target, Cisco and United Airlines share how developing diverse technology talent can lead to more innovative and inclusive teams.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Insights: Holiday Cooking & Culture
Learn about different dishes and foods that are often prepared for the holidays.
Curated Video
CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-601: The Total Course - Social Engineering Attacks
Social engineering attacks can take place over the phone, in person, or through technology. This episode discusses concepts such as spam, phishing and DNS URL redirection. This clip is from the chapter "Testing Infrastructure" of the...
Curated Video
Civil War Tactics: Shooting as Many as Possible
The Greeks fought in phalanx formation. In medieval times, they preferred the wedge. So what made Civil War armies fight in long, straight lines that left them wide open to attack?
Curated Video
A1 English Listening Practice - American Sports
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for beginner students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of American sports. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the...
Rachel's English
Word Stress + Acronyms -- American English Pronunciation
How to pronounce acronyms in American English. Improve your American Accent / spoken English at Rachel's English with video-based lessons and exercises.
Bill Carmody
The Devastating Consequences of the War on Drugs
In this video, Richard Branson discusses the recent events in Crock Alandia, highlighting the negative consequences of the war on drugs. They criticize the actions of the mayor, who invaded the area where drug dealers and users used to...
Curated Video
George Brittain Lyttle: The Bandit who Couldn't Ride a Horse
History is full of criminal masterminds – people who used cunning and skill to outwit the law. And then there is George Brittain Lyttle, the notorious stagecoach robber who couldn’t ride a horse!
The Wall Street Journal
Cathy Bessant on Carving Your Path to Leadership
The pandemic's impact on business could spell career setbacks for women across corporate America. Hear from Bank of America's Cathy Bessant on how to adapt and the skills leaders need to rise in the ranks during periods of economic turmoil.
Mazz Media
Road to Revolution: Historic Boston
In "Historic Boston" students discover how events in that city set the colonies on the road to revolution and independence. Paul Revere never really did proclaim "The British are coming, the British are coming!" Students find out what he...