In which a series about literature, which is wanting of an episode on Jane Austen, gets the first of two episodes. It's Pride and Prejudice, everybody! John Green talks about Pride and Prejudice as a product of Regency England, gives you...

The end of the Napoleonic Wars left the great powers of Europe shaken. Judging from the destruction that had been wrought across the continent, it seemed to the powers that be that the Enlightenment had liberated the people, and led to...

In which John Green teaches you where American politicians come from. In the beginning, soon after the US constitution was adopted, politics were pretty non-existent. George Washington was elected president with no opposition, everything...

After the French Revolution erupted in 1789, Europe was thrown into chaos. Neighboring countries' monarchs feared they would share the fate of Louis XVI and attacked the new Republic, while at home, extremism and mistrust between...

What rights do people have, and where do they come from? Who gets to make decisions for others, and on what authority? And how can we organize society to meet people's needs? Tom Mullaney shows how these questions challenged an entire...

In which John Green examines the French Revolution, and gets into how and why it differed from the American Revolution. Was it the serial authoritarian regimes? The guillotine? The Reign of Terror? All of this and more contributed to the...

For the majority of recorded human history, units like the weight of a grain or the length of a hand weren't exact and varied from place to place. Now, consistent measurements are such an integral part of our daily lives that it's hard...

In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American...

We try not to get into too much great man history here at Crash Course, but we have to admit: Napoleon Bonaparte is a pretty big deal. Join us as we track the rise, further rise, fall, rise, fall, mortal fall, and posthumous rise of...

In 1789, the French Monarchy's habit of supporting democratic popular revolutions in North America backfired. Today, we're talking about the French Revolution. Across the world, people were rising up to throw off monarchies, and Louis...

In which John Green examines the French Revolution, and gets into how and why it differed from the American Revolution. Was it the serial authoritarian regimes? The guillotine? The Reign of Terror? All of this and more contributed to the...

In which John Green teaches you about capitalism and socialism in a way that is sure to please commenters from both sides of the debate. Learn how capitalism arose from the industrial revolution, and then gave rise to socialism. Learn...

In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American...

In which John Green teaches you about capitalism and socialism in a way that is sure to please commenters from both sides of the debate. Learn how capitalism arose from the industrial revolution, and then gave rise to socialism. Learn...

Songs of Innocence and of Experience by William Blake is a poetic masterpiece that delves into the contrasting states of the human soul. Through two collections published in 1789 and 1794, Blake explores themes of innocence and...

The revolutionary spirit of William Blake comes through clearly in his iconic collection, Songs of Innocence and of Experience. With his seemingly simple nursery rhymes, Blake challenges authority, questions the church and monarchy, and...

Unlock the power of clear communication with our latest video lesson, "Editing for Clarity." In this comprehensive tutorial, we delve into the art of editing sentences to enhance precision and ensure your message is conveyed with...

Coming up with a research question is one of the most important parts of a research project. It's also one of the hardest parts. In this video, we explain how to write a strong research question. We also explore the difference between...

Since the Revolution of 1789, France has had five forms of republican government. The current republic, the Fifth Republic, began in 1958. Learn more about the evolution of the constitution and the impact on modern French society....

Coming up with a research question is one of the most important parts of a research project. It's also one of the hardest parts. In this video, we explain how to write a strong research question. We also explore the difference between...

Why Europe Invented the Metric System

Pupil outcome: I can explain how poets reflect the tropes of Romanticism. Key learning points: - Romanticism arose from a conflicted time for society. - Romanticism prioritised ideas of revolution, inspired by France. - Romanticism...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Blake presents oppression and corruption in society in his poem ‘London’. Key learning points: - Blake explores the tensions between the human passions and the repressive nature of social and political...

Thomas Paine's visionary writings, advocating freedom and democracy, were instrumental in shaping the United States' fight for independence. Explore his remarkable journey, from campaigning for higher pay as a tax collector in England,...