Curated Video
Civil War and The Romans
Historian David Armitage (Harvard) details the deep revulsion that civil war held for ancient Romans and how it deeply threatened their ideas of citizenship and belonging.
Curated Video
Culture and Community
Poet and historian Jennifer Michael Hecht describes her view that “the feeling of meaning is sufficient to the definition of meaning” and how we often need to consciously allow our culture and community to help provide meaning for us.
Curated Video
The First Free People of the Americas (except indigenous peoples duh) | The Life & Times of Nanny
Hey, so remember that video about the real life Captain Morgan? How a pirate blew up one of the largest trading hubs in the Americas and the king responded by making him a governor? You may recall I mentioned he was later fired and “by...
R Programming 101
Separate and Unite - manipulate your data with R programming
If you're working with data or learning to do statistical analysis using R programming, then this is a short tutorial that will help you use and understand the seperate and unite functions as part of the tidyverse set of packages. So if...
Jabzy
The Beginning of the Scramble for Africa | History of Africa 1885-1895 Documentary 4/6
The Beginning of the Scramble for Africa | History of Africa 1885-1895 Documentary 4/6
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What Caused the Scramble for Africa? | History of Africa 1870-1885 Documentary 3/6
What Caused the Scramble for Africa? | History of Africa 1870-1885 Documentary 3/6
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Africa after the End of Slavery | History of Africa 1800-1870 Documentary 2/6
3:25 Southern Africa 7:52 Squarespace Sponsor 8:47 Back to Africa 14:30 West Africa 25:14 North Africa African Kingdoms, Sokoto Caliphate, Mali Empire, Kingdom of Kongo, Rozvi Empire, Ashanti, Oyo, Kingdom of Benin, Funj, African...
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Russian Plans to Bring Back the Byzantine Empire | Constantinople, Catherine the Great
Russian Plans to Bring Back the Byzantine Empire | Constantinople, Catherine the Great
Jabzy
How did "Latino" become A Race? | History of Latin America, La Raza
How did "Latino" become A Race? | History of Latin America, La Raza
Hip Hughes History
The Seneca Falls Convention Explained: US History Review
Uploaded on the 167th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention, we take a look at the big idea of women's rights in the 19th century as well as some interesting facts about the convention.
Religion for Breakfast
Where is the Tomb of Jesus?
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located in the Old City of Jerusalem, is one of the holiest sites for most Christians worldwide. It is believed to house the site of Jesus's crucifixion and burial. But what can archaeology tell us about...
Curated Video
The Colorful History of Color: American vs British English Spelling
This video explores the different spellings of the word "color" in American and British English. It delves into the historical context of language development, highlighting the influence of Samuel Johnson's dictionary in Britain and Noah...
Curated Video
The Victorian Fireside
National Archives: The warmth and cosiness of a seat by the hearth in Victorian Britain was provided by more than just a well-laid fire. At the heart of the 19th-century home, the fireplace and its surrounds were a carefully curated...
Curated Video
Quantum technology opens up a world of possibilities
After a century confined to the laboratory, the quantum realm is turning its theoretical promise into practical opportunities.
Global Health with Greg Martin
President Trump and Global Health - what are the issues
Donal Trump is president of the USA. What does this mean for global health and public health? In this video Dr Greg Martin explores the potential impact of Trump foreign policy on health security, pandemics, climate change and the...
Curated Video
Numbers in English
This English language learning video covers the basic use of numbers in everyday language. It introduces ordinal numbers, simple words, expressions, and tips.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: North Carolina
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of North Carolina.
Science360
Emperor Penguin Populations in Antarctica and Climate Change - Science Nation
You might call them the "poster children" of Antarctica. Penguins have long topped the charts as the iconic animal of the frozen continent. But now, a new study indicates melting sea ice, caused by climate change, may soon wreak havoc on...
Amor Sciendi
St. Paul's: Temple to Science
St. Paul's Cathedral in London was built in the wake of the great fire and was designed by a member of the Royal Society. It demonstrates the scientific values of the Early Englightenment.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Banality and Necessity of Bubbles | #5 | Venture Capital in the 21st Century
Financial speculation and bubbles are often of vital importance in fueling technological progress. Janeway reviews and distinguishes between various kinds of speculative bubbles over the past two centuries. While many have been...
Curated Video
Bulgaria, Perperikon Thracian ancient city
The name Perperikon dates from the Middle Ages. There are at least two theories about the origin and meaning of the name, both associating it with gold and the gold-mining done in the region. Bulgarian archaeologist Nikolay Ovcharov...
Professor Dave Explains
Rutherford B. Hayes: His Fraudulency (1877 - 1881)
Rutherford B. Hayes is a rather obscure president, but his election was a pretty famous one. He won on some contested electoral votes, something called the "Corrupt Bargain", and it stained his presidency. People called him...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Pandemics - a worrying global public health threat
Pandemics are one of the greatest existential threats facing humanity today. Over the last few centuries, we've seen outbreaks and epidemics kill millions of people. From plague in the 14th century to influenza in the 20th century,...