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Comanche War Raids | Short Native American Documentary
The Comanche tribe were nomadic people of the Great Plains. They hunted buffalo and lived in the territory known as Comancheria, which occupied todays west Texas, a part of New Mexico and Oklahoma. In the 17th century they acquired...
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Why The United States Gets So Many Powerful Tornadoes
Tornadoes are one of Earth's most incredible natural phenomena. But while every continent gets tornadoes to some degree, the United States in particular gets far more, at a higher frequency, to a greater degree of strength than almost...
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Green Roof Innovation: Sustainable Home Design in Austin
Christopher Brown's home in Austin features a green roof designed by John Hart Asher, using native plants to create a sustainable landscape. Learn about the ecological benefits of this design, including carbon sequestration and...
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Houston: Languages, Wildlife, Space, and More
Discovering Houston, Texas:Next, we'll venture to Houston, the vibrant metropolis in the Lone Star State of Texas! Get ready for a wild adventure at the zoo, where we'll encounter fascinating creatures from around the globe. Then,...
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Why So Few Americans Live In Oklahoma As Compared To Texas
Oklahoma is just north of Texas. But despite sharing similar geographic features, Texas has grown at a much faster rate in terms of population and economy than Oklahoma. In the case of these two states, history and geography combine to...
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Could The Next Blackout Be More Deadly Than Katrina?
With climate change making temperatures more extreme each year, like we recently saw in the great Texas freeze and the Northwest heatwave, large-scale power outages become a matter of life and death. Could a power grid failure during an...
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Solar Eclipse 2023 and 2024
Learn all about the upcoming 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse and the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse!
0:00 – Introduction
0:40 – Annular Solar Eclipse 2023 Explanation
1:49 – Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Explanation
2:11 – Best Viewing Locations
2:46 –...
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La búsqueda de petróleo marginal
El agotamiento de los suministros de petróleo implica el desplazamiento de las perforaciones hasta espacios más remotos de la Tierra. ¿Qué dificultades conlleva esto? ¿cuál podría ser su impacto sobre el medioambiente?
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Great Big Story
Willie Nelson on weed, launching Willie's Reserve
Willie Nelson discusses his new marijuana brand, Willie's Reserve, and his views on cannabis.
Weird History
Unbelievably Macho Stories About Davy Crockett
Many of the stories about Davy Crockett (1786-1836) are wrapped up in myth and masculinity, much of which was propagated by Crockett's own hand. He wrote an autobiography, aptly titled A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett of the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Michele Goodwin - Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood
Dr. Michele Goodwin, a professor of constitutional law and global health policy at Georgetown University, authored Policing the Womb (2020), a prescient analysis of reproductive justice in the U.S. The book explores the criminalization...
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Factpack: Endangered Species
Where in the world are there an estimated 12,000 captive tigers? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the...
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Frontier Oil Exploration
Dwindling oil supplies mean exploration drilling is moving to far-flung reaches of the Earth. What difficulties does this pose, and what could the environmental impacts be? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. In the USA,...
Great Big Story
Lightning hands, the journey of a cup stacking prodigy
Dive into the life of Trey Griffith, a young Texan with dreams of becoming the world's fastest cup stacker, supported by his loving family.
Wonderscape
The Historic Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
This video delves into the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, highlighting the challenges and memorable moments from her hearings. Learn about the political dynamics, key supporters, and how her appointment...
Wonderscape
The Election of 1860 and the Start of the Civil War
This video discusses the election of 1860, which resulted in Abraham Lincoln's victory and the secession of Southern states from the Union. It highlights the growing tensions over slavery and the events that led to the start of the Civil...
Wonderscape
The Twenty-Fourth Amendment: Ending Poll Taxes in Voting
This video explores the Twenty-Fourth Amendment, ratified in 1964, which abolished poll taxes as a requirement for voting in federal elections. Learn how this amendment was a key victory of the Civil Rights movement, aimed at removing...
Wonderscape
The Alamo Reimagined: From Ruins to Icon
Trace the transformation of the Alamo from a forgotten battleground to a symbol of Texan pride and resilience. This video explores the revival of the Alamo through restoration efforts and its portrayal in popular media, from Walt...
Wonderscape
Debunking the Alamo: Truths Behind the Texas Legend
This video dismantles the myths surrounding the Battle of the Alamo, offering a historically accurate account of those fateful 13 days. Discover who truly fought in the battle, the reality behind the iconic 'line in the sand,' and the...
Wonderscape
The Texas Revolution: Roots of the Alamo Conflict
Delve into the complex origins of the Texas Revolution that set the stage for the iconic Battle of the Alamo in 1836. This video examines the tensions between the Texan settlers and the Mexican government, highlighting the significant...
Wonderscape
Origins of the Alamo: From Mission to Fortress
Uncover the early history of the Alamo, originally established as the Mission San Antonio de Valero in the 1700s by Spanish settlers in Texas. This video traces its transformation from a religious mission aimed at converting Native...
Wonderscape
The Alamo Unveiled: Myths and Realities of an Iconic Battle
Step beyond the myths and into the real history of the Battle of the Alamo in this revealing video. From its legendary 13-day siege to its lasting legacy, we dissect the facts, debunk the fiction, and explore the nuanced story of this...
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Let's Go There! Battle of San Jacinto and Texas Revolution
Travel to the San Jacinto Battleground and learn about the deciding battle of the Texas Revolution where Texas won its independence
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Let's Go There! Anahuac Disturbances and the Battle of Velasco
Travel to Old Fort Velasco and learn about how the disurbances at Anahuac and the battle of Velasco almost led to Texas Revolution