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High Five Facts - Albert Einstein
This video explores five fun facts about Albert Einstein.
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Pyramids and the Great Wall
Pyramids and the Great Wall identifies given human characteristics of three different regions.
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World Landmarks
“World Landmarks” explains the significance of world landmarks by discussing specific examples and their locations.
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“Freezing in” the Wrong Picture
Particle physicist Nima Arkani-Hamed (Institute for Advanced Study) describes how popular science writing often communicates already outdated ideas to the public.
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The Physics of Black Holes
Nobel Laureate in Physics Roger Penrose (Oxford) briefly summarizes Stephen Hawking's work on the temperature of black holes and Hawking radiation.
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Important People of Mexico
A video entitled “Important People of Mexico” which examines the lives of several important figures in Mexican history.
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Promoting Peace
A video entitled “Promoting Peace” which explores what it means for nations to be at peace and discusses Mohandas Gandhi, Betty Williams, and others who have devoted their work to promoting peace.
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Why did the Colonies Declare Independence?
In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?
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What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
MLK Day takes place every year on the third Monday of January. It's a time to celebrate the life and work of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who brought Americans together in the name of racial equality.
One Minute History
088 Pinkerton - One Minute History
America’s private eye, the Pinkerton National Detective Agency avails itself to a wide berth of cases. Created in 1850 by Allan Pinkerton, the Chicago police detective and his agents-for-hire first gain national prominence chasing...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Michael P. Nagler - Teachers Make a Difference - Carl Lefton
Superintendent Michael P. Nagler, Ed.D., was been named the 2020 New York State Superintendent of the Year by the New York State Council of School Superintendents.. Dr. Nagler began his career as a social studies teacher at David A....
Schooling Online
Shakespeare's Richard III - Context
When Shakespeare crafted Richard III, he packed it with lots of juicy details and references to history. Not only does the play draw on the famous Wars of the Roses, but it also reflects the ideas and values of Elizabethan England. Join...
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Unstoppable Part 2: The True Formula for Success
In part 2, we dive deeper into the concept of 'grit', the perseverance and passion that differentiates the high achievers from the rest. Through examples and real-world success stories, we illustrate how raw talent isn't enough – it’s...
Hip Hughes History
The Zenger Trial Explained
An overview of the relationship and history between the 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson and his 14 year old slave, Sally Hemings.
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Curved Sword Vs. Straight Sword: Which Is Better?
One of the longest running arguments among sword enthusiasts revolves around the two dominant shapes of swords: curved and straight. Traditionally, straight swords have been used by Western European cultures, while curved swords are...
Vlogbrothers
How Young Is History?
In which John Green considers the historical distance between Rome's Pantheon, the cave paintings at Lascaux, a different community's cave paintings at Chauvet, and the current day. Too often, we think that a hundred years, or a...
Vlogbrothers
Vital Status Report from NYC
In which Hank mostly goofs off with friends in New York. But, of course, there's a good bit of Paper Towns talk as well.
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Backdoor Tools Explained
This video will explain how to create backdoors to attack web applications
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What is Cyber Warfare
The employment of cyberattacks against an adversary state to disrupt critical computer systems and/or inflict damage on the same scale as physical conflict is known as cyberwarfare. Espionage, sabotage, propaganda, manipulation, and...
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I WONDER - Are There Any Famous Dragons ?
This video is answering the question of are there any famous dragons.
Professor Dave Explains
Presocratics Part 1: Early Greek Philosophy
When people think of philosophy, they often transport themselves to Ancient Greece. This era was a hotbed of intellectual activity, and it produced some of the most influential minds in human history. But before we get to the most famous...