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TED Talks
TED: How to disagree with respect — not hate | Spencer J. Cox
Spencer J. Cox, Republican governor of the state of Utah in the United States, says that even in these deeply polarized times, it's still possible to disagree without hate or contempt. He shows how this idea sparked a viral campaign ad...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Gerrymandering: How drawing jagged lines can impact an election - Christina Greer
District lines, and the groups of voters within them, may seem arbitrary, but a lot of thought (and political bickering) is put into these carefully drawn lines. From "packing" a district to "cracking" a district--learn how the shape of...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The murder of ancient Alexandria's greatest scholar - Soraya Field Fiorio
Dive into the life of one of Ancient Rome’s most powerful figures, Hypatia of Alexandria, a renowned scholar and political advisor to the city's leaders. -- In the city of Alexandria in 415 CE, the bishop and the governor were in a...
TED Talks
Jennifer Granholm: A clean energy proposal -- race to the top!
Kicking off the TED2013 conference, Jennifer Granholm asks a very American question with worldwide implications: How do we make more jobs? Her big idea: Invest in new alternative energy sources. And her big challenge: Can it be done with...
TED Talks
TED: Why art is a tool for hope | JR
Famed for enormous black-and-white portraits that are pasted on surfaces ranging from the Louvre to the US-Mexico border wall, multimedia artist JR continues to tackle ambitious projects. In this powerfully moving talk, he shares how he...
TED Talks
TED: 3 questions to ask yourself about everything you do | Stacey Abrams
How you respond after setbacks is what defines your character. Stacey Abrams was the first black woman in the history of the United States to be nominated by a major party for governor -- she lost that hotly contested race, but as she...
Crash Course
The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about some of the colonies that were not in Virginia or Massachussetts. Old New York was once New Amsterdam. Why they changed it, I can say; ENGLISH people just liked it better that way, and when the...
Healthcare Triage
Election Results Impact the ACA, Medicaid Expansion, and Marijuana
Yesterday's election results have a lot of impact on health care in the United States. The new Democratic House of Representatives and the ACA, expansion of Medicaid in red states, and medical and recreational marijuana are all affected...
The Daily Conversation
An Idea for Obama's Post-Presidency
The Obama Center explained: when President Obama leaves office in January, 2017, he will be just 56 and-a-half years young, with at least two whole decades of productive working years ahead of him. He’ll also have the best perspective on...
Curated Video
How to Say Bad Words in Russian
Howcast - Learn how to say bad words in Russian with this online Russian language lesson from Howcast.
Curated Video
Assassin's Creed Revelations Walkthrough Part 28 - The Prince's Banquet
Howcast -Beat "The Prince's Banquet" from Assassin's Creed Revelations with this online demo.
Curated Video
Who is Kamala Harris' new running mate, Tim Walz?
Who is Kamala Harris' new running mate, Tim Walz?Source The Independent
Curated Video
Tim Walz declines to answer shouted questions about second Trump assassination attempt
Tim Walz declines to answer shouted questions about second Trump assassination attemptSource The Independent
Curated Video
Patrick Henry & The American Revolution
Who was Patrick Henry, and why is he still remembered today? In this video, we explore the life and legacy of Patrick Henry—one of the most famous voices of the American Revolution. Best known for his powerful words, “Give me liberty, or...
Makematic
Lexington & Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first of the American Revolutionary War, famous for the “shot heard ‘round the world”. But how did it start, what happened during the battle and what impact did it have?
Makematic
Levels of Government
In the United States, federal, state, and local governments work together to run the country. Find out the responsibilities of each level of government.
Makematic
Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion, a violent conflict between Virginia's poor working class and wealthy elite, had far-reaching consequences in North America.
Curated Video
Roman Empire Map | Senatorial vs Imperial Provinces
Roman Empire Map | Senatorial vs Imperial Provinces
Curated Video
Basil retakes Macedonia! The tide turns ⚔ Battle of Skopje, 1004 ⚔ Basil II the Bulgar Slayer Part 4
Basil retakes Macedonia! The tide turns ⚔ Battle of Skopje, 1004 ⚔ Basil II the Bulgar Slayer Part 4
Curated Video
Governor Schwarzenegger's Vision: Creating a 0 Emissions Hydrogen Highway
In this video, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger showcases his vision for a 0 emissions Hydrogen highway by driving a hydrogen-fueled Hummer H2H to a new fuelling station. He believes that hydrogen-powered vehicles, with their...
Curated Video
Iraq - Geography & Governorates | Countries of the World
Learn the geography of Iraq -- a country known as the 'cradle of civilization' -- and its 19 governorates with this Countries of the World video by KLT!
Curated Video
Syria - Geography & Governorates | Countries of the World
Learn about Syria -- a country on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea -- including its 14 Governorates and capital city with this Countries of the World video by KLT!
Wonderscape
Understanding the Judicial Branch in US State Government
Delve into the powers and responsibilities of the judicial branch in state government, including the role of the state supreme court and lower courts. Learn how the judiciary interprets laws and ensures they align with the state...