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Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History
Our European history is going to start around 1500 with the Renaissance, but believe it or not, that is not the actual beginning of history in the continent. So, today, we're going to teach you the broad outlines of the so-called Middle...
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World War I Battlefields: Crash Course European History
Europe's system of alliances and centuries-old tensions erupted into war in August of 1914. This week on Crash Course Euro, we're talking about the military history of World War I, and taking a look at the broad strokes of how the war...
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What History Was, Is, and Will Be: Crash Course European History
At the end of our journey through modern European history, we're taking an episode to look back at how the practice of history developed and what the aim and goals and purpose of history have been. We'll also take time to consider how we...
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European Space Agency's Exciting Missions and Future Plans in 2005
In 2005, the European Space Agency achieved significant milestones in space exploration and technology. From landing on Titan and sampling its atmosphere to launching the heaviest commercial launcher, the Arian 510 ton, Europe made great...
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Sapphires: A Fair Trade?
Discover the dangers faced by workers in Madagascar's illegal sapphire mines. And why inequalities in the global trade of the gems mean others profit most from the miners' work... Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points....
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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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European Immigration and Ellis Island
Dr. Forrester talks about the variety of immigrants who have come to America and the various reasons they came. She then talks about the immigration center at Ellis Island.
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Hernando de Soto and Don Pedro Menéndez
Dr. Forrester tells about the famous Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his expedition to the Mississippi River. She then tells the story of the Spanish explorer who followed, Don Pedro Menéndez.
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Exploring the Cosmos: A Year of Milestones in European Space Exploration
The video transcript highlights the European Space Agency's ambitious and successful missions in 2005, including the first direct sampling of Titan's atmosphere, advancements in launcher technology, astronaut missions to the...
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William Ouchi: Theory Z Organizations and Motivation
One of our most popular videos is the one about Douglas McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y. As a result, people have asked me about Theory Z. Theory Z, which was developed by William Ouchi, to describe the adoption of Japanese ideas of...
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Exploring Mount Etna: Testing Ground for Mars Rovers
This video discusses how scientists are using Mount Etna, an active volcano in Sicily, as a testing ground for robots that will eventually explore Mars. The robots, developed by Italian, European, and German space agencies, are being...
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Title: "Monitoring Marine Litter: Using Seabirds to Save the North Sea
This video discusses the issue of marine litter in the North Sea and introduces Dutch biologist Jan Andres Vonfranica's unique method of monitoring this problem. Vonfranica studies the stomach contents of fulmars, a species of seabird,...
The Guardian
The Rise of Populist Ideology in Greece
Journalist Paul Lewis travels to Greece to learn more about the agenda and appeal of the populist party in the country. Anti-immigrant sentiment is one of the main factors the party hopes to leverage. How Steve Bannon's Far-Right...
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Football Files - Episode 48 – FERNANDO TORRES
THE MAN WE MEET THIS ENGLAND WONDERBOY WHO IS REGARDED AS ONE OF THE GREATS DESPITE HIS YOUNG AGE WITH TENACIOUS SKILLS AND SOFT TOUCH. CAREER ROONEY HAS BEEN THE YOUNGEST EVER…IN MANY AREAS INCLUDING PREMIERSHIP GOAL SCORER, ENGLAND...
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The Untold Know Nothings
In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American politics.
PBS
Why Do We Have Middle Names?
We understand why we have first names and how our surnames tie us to our family heritage, but what's the deal with middle names? What's the purpose of a middle name and when did different cultures start using them?
The Guardian
UK: I'm British. Island mentality innit
‘I’m British. Island mentality innit.’ A bailiff clears out the house of an unsuspecting couple, but is angered by their surprise. Why should he care – British values have always put individualism at the cost of everything else haven’t...
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Universal English
David Bellos, Director of the Program in Translation and Intercultural Communication at Princeton University, describes his search for a “middle form” between British and American English.
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Cultural Impact of Early Exploration
Cultural Impact of Early Exploration explains the cultural impact of exploration by researching the travels of Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Sir Francis Drake.
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Viking Exploration of the New World
Viking Exploration of the New World investigates the Viking exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
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Spanish Exploration of the New World
Spanish Exploration of the New World investigates the Spanish exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
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The Untold Unbreakable Code
Native American Code Talkers used their own indigenous dialects to bamboozle enemy code breakers and help Allied forces to win two World Wars.