SciShow
The Hamster That Saved Thousands of COVID Patients
Forget lab rats — meet the Chinese or striped-back hamster, an unassuming little rodent whose role in research over the years has led to breakthroughs in genetics, pharmaceutics and more!
Crash Course
American Imperialism Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about Imperialism. In the late 19th century, the great powers of Europe were running around the world obtaining colonial possessions, especially in Africa and Asia. The United States, which as a young...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The rise and fall of the Mongol Empire - Anne F. Broadbridge
Trace the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire which, under the leadership of Genghis Khan, became the largest contiguous land empire in history. -- It was the largest contiguous land empire in history— stretching from Korea to Ukraine,...
TED Talks
Tshering Tobgay: An urgent call to protect the world's "Third Pole"
The Hindu Kush Himalaya region is the world's third-largest repository of ice, after the North and South Poles -- and if current melting rates continue, two-thirds of its glaciers could be gone by the end of this century. What will...
Bizarre Beasts
Not All Porcupines Are The Same
New ReviewWelcome back to Bizarre Beasts: Season Zero, where we are remastering episodes of Bizarre Beasts that were originally created for Vlogbrothers. This episode, Prehensile-tailed porcupines! Meet Kemosabe, the critter that helped inspire...
Curated Video
Indonesia Humor
New ReviewIndonesian humor, which often integrates wordplay such as puns and double meanings, is commonly used to poke fun at those who are wealthy and powerful. Learn more about the folktales of Kancil, a beloved part of Indonesian tradition....
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Indonesia Education
New ReviewUnlike her European counterparts, the Netherlands invested very little in education within its colonies. While the Dutch introduced a system of formal education for the local population of Indonesia, it was restricted to certain...
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Indonesia Women in Society
New ReviewIndonesian women have equal rights with men by law, and increasingly, by custom. The right to vote was granted to women in Indonesia’s constitution. Property and inheritance rights are adjudicated equally in government courts, but...
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Indonesia Religion
New ReviewMany people in Indonesia believe in the spiritual power behind objects and forces, and most societies have organized ceremonies and rituals to mollify these spirits. In Indonesia, traditional animist beliefs have been combined with the...
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Indonesia Demographics
New ReviewIndonesia is the world’s fourth-largest nation when it comes to population. Only China, India, and the US are larger. The country is a young nation currently experiencing a “demographic bonus,” meaning that 50 percent of its people are...
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Indonesia Geography and Climate
New ReviewLying south of mainland Southeast Asia and north of the continent of Australia, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. While it’s a vast country, only about 40 percent is land—the rest is sea. Strategically located between...
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Currency
New ReviewThe currency of India is the Indian rupee. Theoretically, one rupee can be broken down into 100 paise, though as of 2019, all coins of denominations under one rupee have been taken out of use. The Reserve Bank of India controls the issue...
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Global Economies
New ReviewGlobal economies are evolving at different speeds, and they face both opportunities and challenges. Knowing the major markets and the stage of development for each allows businesses to determine how best to enter and expand. Learn how...
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Developing a Global Mindset
New ReviewOver time, the expansion of trade and the exchange of ideas and cultures have led to an increasingly interconnected global economy. As countries, companies, and people reassess how to operate globally, it’s clear that the way we interact...
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Communicating Virtually Across Cultures
New ReviewGlobalization has increased our interactions and communications with colleagues around the world. It’s tempting to think that just because we have access to phones and teleconferencing platforms, communications are the same everywhere....
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China Geography
New ReviewChina is the third-largest country in the world after Russia and Canada, covering 3.7 million square miles (9.6 million square kilometers). Its massive geography stretches from the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet in the west to the Yangtze...
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Indonesia Food and Eating Habits
New ReviewIndonesians commonly eat rice at every meal with a variety of side dishes of meat, fish, and vegetables. Energy is expensive, and foods are often quick-fried or sautéed. Even with the fertility of Indonesian lands and a long growing...
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Indonesia Dress Code
New ReviewClothing choice in Indonesia is very much tied to the country’s warm, tropical climate. While the dress code is casual due to the warm weather, one should strive for a neat and polished appearance. Each of Indonesia’s ethnic groups has...
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Indonesia Values and Belief Systems
New ReviewTogetherness defines the collectivist rhythm of Indonesians’ lives. In Indonesian society, the role of the individual is subordinate to that of the group. Although development has brought many imported, impersonal elements of urban life...
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Singapore Workforce
New ReviewOverall, the quality of the Singaporean workforce is high. In addition to having positive attitudes, workers generally apply their skills. There’s been a tendency to be lured by higher wages and to job-hop, particularly when unemployment...
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Singapore Local Companies
New ReviewSingaporeans generally have a pragmatic, no-nonsense attitude toward business; there are rarely hidden agendas. In this respect, the style is more like that of the United States and Europe than of other countries in Asia. Merchants and...
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Japan Tokyo - Yokohama
New ReviewAs Japan’s capital city and the hub of Japanese business, government, and finance, Tokyo is the number one destination for foreigners relocating to Japan. Japan’s largest city, which became the capital in 1868, is a study in contrasts,...
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Japan Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe Area
New ReviewThe Japanese cities of Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe rank just after Tokyo in popularity, and each is unique in its landscape, local culture, and lifestyle. In traditional Kyoto, the pace of life is less frenetic than in Tokyo, and people tend...
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Japan The Island of Kyushu
New ReviewThe island of Kyushu claims a long history of trade and interaction with Europe, evident in the numerous churches on the island, and with Korea and China, which has made the locals far more open to foreigners than other Japanese. It’s...