Crash Course
Colonialism: Crash Course Geography
Empire, imperialism, and colonialism are all interrelated tactics of geopolitics that are used to achieve similar goals of one state maintaining economic, political, or even cultural dominance over other territories. Today, we’re going...
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Economic Systems and Macroeconomics: Crash Course Economics
In which Jacob Clifford and Adriene Hill teach you about Economic Systems and Macroeconomics. So, economics is basically about choices. We'll look at some of the broadest economic choices when we talk about the difference between planned...
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The Silk Road and Ancient Trade Crash Course World History
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: In which John Green teaches you about the so-called Silk Road, a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China to...
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The Spanish Empire, Silver, & Runaway Inflation: Crash Course World History
In which John Green explores how Spain went from being a middling European power to one of the most powerful empires on Earth, thanks to their plunder of the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn how Spain managed to destroy...
Crash Course
The Spanish Empire, Silver, & Runaway Inflation Crash Course World History
In which John Green explores how Spain went from being a middling European power to one of the most powerful empires on Earth, thanks to their plunder of the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn how Spain managed to destroy...
Crash Course
Imports, Exports, and Exchange Rates: Crash Course Economics
What is a trade deficit? Well, it all has to do with imports and exports and, well, trade. This week Jacob and Adriene walk you through the basics of imports, exports, and exchange. So, you remember the specialization and trade thing,...
Crash Course
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: Crash Course World History
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: In which John Green teaches you about the so-called Silk Road, a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China to...
Curated Video
South Africa Economy
New ReviewInitially a refueling station for Dutch sailors traveling to the East, South Africa gradually developed an agricultural sector, based on fruit, wine, and livestock production, along the coast of the Cape of Good Hope. All of this changed...
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The Evolution of Money: From Bartering to Cryptocurrency
New ReviewThis video explores the evolution of money from bartering to digital currencies, highlighting its role as a placeholder for value and the various forms it has taken throughout history. It delves into the impact of personal experiences on...
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How to Get Free Stuff
Howcast - Free—it’s the f-word that everybody loves to hear. There’s no reason you can’t start hearing it more often.
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How to Avoid Supporting Child Labor
Howcast - Learn how to avoid buying products that have been made using forced or indentured child labor.
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How to Calculate Real GDP
Howcast -The real gross domestic product of a country measures the value of its economic activity. But how can you calculate it?
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Gang smash car into vape shop and make off with goods in dramatic robbery
A gang smashed their car into a vape shop and made off with goods in a dramatic robbery.Source: Wheat Ridge Police Department
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How did a ship get stuck in the Suez Canal?
The Suez Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world, accounting for almost 12 per cent of all global trade, but for six days it was blocked by a skyscraper-sized container ship. For almost a week the Ever Given was lodged...
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Genius Techniques to Move Massive Container Ships Inside Crowded Ports
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, where today we see the enormous effort and technology that goes into mooring and offloading massive cargo vessels. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are...
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How People Risk Their Lives Riding Cheap and Dangerous Transportation Method
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel! Embark on a journey into the ways of local transportation with the Kariton, Chukudu, and Motor Rollers. We explore the innovative and grassroots transportation solutions used in developing countries,...
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China, Mexico and Canada Face New Tariff Hikes Under Donald Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada. Citing the need to combat illegal drugs and migration, trump proposed a 10% tariff on all goods from China and a...
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USA News: Trump Nominees Receive Bomb Threats, Become Target Of Swatting
United States President-elect Donald Trump's transition team reported on Wednesday that prominent cabinet nominees and appointees had been targeted with bomb threats and "swatting attacks." The FBI confirmed it is investigating the...
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Trump asked about consumer impact of his tariff plan
Donald Trump, who has made tariffs a major part of his U.S. presidential election campaign, defended his vision in an interview with Bloomberg's editor-in-chief, dismissing consumer impacts and asserting that high tariffs would draw...
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Aztec Adventure: Journey to Tenochtitlán
In this episode, journey with the fictional Chantico and her family of Aztec merchants as they travel through the wilds of ancient Mexico to the bustling metropolis of Tenochtitlán. Along the way, they travel through busy markets, trade...
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Blackbeard the Pirate for Kids | Edward Teach
Set sail to learn about Blackbeard, one of the most feared pirates in history! His real name was Edward Teach, and he sailed the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea in the early 1700s during the Golden Age of Piracy. In this video,...
Bedtime History
What is Cuneiform? Sumerians & Mesopotamia
Discover the fascinating world of cuneiform, one of the earliest writing systems in human history. Developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia over 5,000 years ago, cuneiform was used to record laws, trade, literature, and more....
Wonderscape
A History of Inflation in the United States
The history of inflation in the United States shows that it often happens during wars, economic growth, or when there aren’t enough supplies. Since World War II, there have been six big periods of inflation caused by things like...