Wonderscape
The Roaring Twenties and the Lead-Up to the Great Depression
This video explores the Roaring Twenties in the United States, a time of economic growth, technological advancements, and cultural change. Viewers will learn how the prosperity of the 1920s set the stage for the Great Depression, as...
Wonderscape
The Challenges and Changes in Space Exploration
Explore the complexities of space exploration, from its awe-inspiring achievements to its tragic setbacks. Learn about pivotal events like the Challenger and Columbia disasters, which reshaped perceptions of space travel. Delve into the...
Wonderscape
The Anthropocene Epic: A Geological Perspective
Explore the concept of the Anthropocene Epic, a proposed geological era marked by humanity's significant impact on Earth's climate and ecosystems. Learn about the debate surrounding its official start, theories including the advent of...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Portable Music and Remote Control Technology
Dive into the fascinating history of portable music players and the technological advances in remote controls. From the revolutionary Walkman of the late 1970s to the intricacies of cassette mechanics and the progression from infrared to...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Vacuum Cleaners: From Hygiene to High Tech
Explore the fascinating journey of vacuum cleaners from horse-drawn contraptions to high-tech household essentials. Discover how technological advancements have made vacuum cleaners 40 times more effective than brooms, transforming them...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Smartphones: From Simple Calls to Advanced Multifunctionality
Explore the fascinating journey of smartphone development from bulky mobile devices to today's compact powerhouses. This video delves into how technological advancements have enabled smartphones to replace over 15 kg of everyday objects,...
Curated Video
Presidential Transportation
U.S. Presidential transportation has evolved over time, from George Washington's horse-drawn carriage to the modern "Air Force One" and "The Beast."
Wonderscape
Harnessing Power: The Story of Electricity Generation
Discover the fascinating journey of electricity generation in this concise video. From Michael Faraday's initial experiments with copper coils and magnets to modern hydroelectric turbines, learn how electric currents are created and...
Crash Course
Why Human Evolution Matters: Crash Course Big History #204
Is the progression of human complexity due to eating meat? The 14th video in a 16-part series attempts to answer this and other thought-provoking questions. It relates the process of human evolution and innovation to our ability to learn...
Crash Course
The Anthropocene and the Near Future: Crash Course Big History #9
The Anthropocene covers the last century in an unofficial geological era. An informative video considers both the pros and cons of progress. It discusses the environmental impact, changes in lifestyle, political changes, wars, and...
Emergent Order
The Economics of WALL-E
If you've seen the popular Disney Pixar animated film WALL-E, did you catch the film's allusions to key economic concepts as the tragedy of the commons, collective ownership, personal incentive, and consumerism? It's all there, and...
C-SPAN
On This Day: Creation of the World Wide Web
Most modern-day individuals have access to the Internet in some form. Academics learn about the creation of the World Wide Web from its inventor Tim Berners-Lee. The thought-provoking resource shares Berners-Lee's thoughts on how he...
TED-Ed
How to 3D Print Human Tissue
Could a 3-D printer be the answer to the shortage of organ donors? A quick video lesson describes how the printers can print human tissue. A set of online questions challenges learners to review the information in the lesson and reflect...
Crash Course
What Is Artificial Intelligence? Crash Course AI #1
Just how smart is artificial intelligence? An educational video gives a definition of artificial intelligence and describes various real-world applications of it. Scholars review a brief history of artificial intelligence and learn what...
Crash Course
History of Media Literacy Part 2: Crash Course Media Literacy #3
How did radio and television impact media literacy? Explore the rise of protectionism using a video, part of a Crash Course media literacy series. Scholars discover the social, moral, and political sides of media analysis and criticism.
TED-Ed
Is There a Limit to Technological Progress?
Have you ever looked at the newest smartphone and wondered if we have reached the apex of technological advancement? Journey through an exploratiovn of the Kardashev and Barrow scales to see how Earth's civilization can still advance in...
TED-Ed
Neil deGrasse Tyson Replies to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
President Abraham Lincoln may not be the first name that comes up when discussing scientific advancement in the last two centuries, but Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson believes that Lincoln's efforts during the Civil War...
TED-Ed
Could Human Civilization Spread Across the Whole Galaxy?
Ever heard of von Neumann machines? These self-replicating machines could allow for the expansion of human civilization beyond Earth. The video describes how this type of technology could open many doors for exploration and life.
TED-Ed
How Does Your Smartphone Know Your Location?
When your smartphone tells you the weather of your current location or gives you directions to the nearest gas station, there's more going on that you might realize. Follow along with this short video as it explains how...