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185 - Capitalism - One Minute History
Capitalism is an economic system where private ownership of business, land, and labor is intended to promote natural economic growth and individual entrepreneurship. Scottish Economist Adam Smith wrote “the Wealth of Nations” in 1776, a...
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Rivaldo: A Football Legend and Humanitarian
Rivaldo, a legendary football player, overcame a difficult childhood to become a world-renowned athlete. Despite alleged controversies off the field, his on-field brilliance spoke for itself. Rivaldo's passion for helping impoverished...
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Landmarks - Porcelain House
PORCELAIN HOUSE THIS LANDMARK TAKES THE PHRASE MADE IN CHINA TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL. THIS HOUSE, LOCATED TWO HOURS SOUTH OF BEIJING IN TIANJIN, IS OVER 100 YEARS OLD. BUT THE EXTERIOR WALLS HAVE BEEN COVERED WITH A VARIETY OF PORCELAIN...
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Samuel Etto: A Football Star's Dedication to Charity and Africa
Samuel Etto is a renowned African footballer who has dedicated his spare time to numerous charitable causes in his homeland. Through his scholarship programs, donations, and involvement in building hospitals and football academies, he...
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What is the Pareto Principle - The 80 20 Rule? PM in Under 5
The Pareto Principle, or the 80-20 Rule. It articulates a fundamental aspect of nature, which also applies to projects. So, what is the Pareto Principle?
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Trolls: From Folklore to Social Media
Modern trolls, lurking on social media, harass and antagonize others while concealing their identities are much like their ancient counterparts who hid in dark, isolated spaces. Rooted in Scandinavian folklore, trolls originally...
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Capitalism vs. Socialism: Which Works Better? [Deep Dive into Public Data Analysis]
Capitalism and socialism both aim to improve living conditions and society as a whole, but they differ significantly in how they seek to achieve this. In this video, we’ll break down the theories behind each system and examine real-world...
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KS3 History: The Jazz Age
The Jazz Age was a time of unparalleled prosperity and change. Featuring archive footage from the period, students can gain a fascinating and revealing insight into 1920's America. Archive film based programme about America from the...
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Earthly Treasures: Gold
Gold can be found in many forms and has been used as currency for centuries. But what properties does it have that make it so valuable? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Gold occurs naturally in many distinct forms. Native gold...
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International Trade: An Unequal Relationship?
An unequal relationship exists between primary and secondary producers in global industry. How does this imbalance affect countries' development? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Poorer countries of the world provide...
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Global Inequalities
A look at the difference in living standards and prospects between countries around the world, how this is measured, and how this impacts your life. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The most commonly used indicator...
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Brazil: The Wealth Divide
Brazil has one of the world's greatest income gaps. For those on either side of this wealth divide, daily life, and the long-term outlook, is very different... Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Brazil has one of the...
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MEDCs
How does a country come to be termed More Economically Developed? And why does this matter? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. More Economically Developed Country (MEDC) refers to a nation amongst the richest in the...
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International trade
Find out what international trade is and how countries exchange goods. People and places -Human geography - International trade Learning Points International trade is the exchange of goods between countries. Goods that are brought in...
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Shanghai's mass migration
Visit Shanghai, the city with the largest population in the world, home to over 23 million people. People and places - Human geography - Moving around Learning Points People often move from rural areas to urban areas to find better paid...
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Shopping – Did you know?
Did you know that stone money is used on the island of Yap in the western Pacific Ocean? People and places - Human geography - Shopping A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is revealed.
Bedtime History
Pyramids of Egypt For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the incredible pyramids of Ancient Egypt, pharaohs, mummies, and more about why and how the pyramids were built.
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Marco Polo For Kids
Learn about Marco Polo, the Italian merchant, who traveled Asia to become one of the earliest European explorers to learn about its culture and people and return to write about it.
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Lunar and Chinese New Year for Kids | Bedtime History
Step into the vibrant world of Chinese culture with an in-depth exploration of the fascinating history of Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. Spanning thousands of years, this annual celebration is steeped in tradition,...
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The Case for Reparations: Addressing Historical Injustices for Black Americans
Explore the long-standing debate on reparations for the descendants of enslaved Black people in the United States. Learn about historical examples, such as payments to Japanese Americans and Holocaust survivors, and modern efforts like...
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Cobalt Mining in the DRC: Rich Resources, Stark Realities
Explore the central role of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the challenges faced by its people. Learn about the working conditions of artisanal miners and the economic impact of cobalt, a key resource for...
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Bruce's Beach and the Push for Reparations
Explore the story of Bruce's Beach, where the return of land to the Bruce family's descendants marks a pivotal moment in the conversation about reparations. Learn how this example, along with initiatives like those in Evanston, Illinois,...
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The Renaissance: Florence's Golden Age
Florence in north central Italy came to prominence during the middle ages. Its wealth, initially generated from the weaving of woollen fabric, was consolidated when the Republic of Florence began minting gold florins in sufficient...
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Global New Year's Eve traditions, snacks and superstitions
Discover how different cultures celebrate New Year's Eve with unique traditions from grapes in Spain to doughnuts in the Netherlands.