It started in England and reached its peak in America. The Industrial Revolution is a period of history that began in the early 18th century and has carried through our modern times. The invention of the steam engine was a hugely...

An analsysis Sarah Sze's public art in the New York City Subway

The United States of America, the wealthiest, most powerful nation on the planet by a very respectable margin. The sheer scale of the united states wealth and influence is really really hard to fathom, even for macro-economists, sure...

Our second lesson will break down the finer elements of prose fiction. We’ll explore narrative style and techniques. We’ll revisit some basic language features before building on your understanding. To help us, we’ve selected extracts...

2021 was tied for the sixth warmest year on NASA’s record, stretching more than a century.



But, what is a temperatur

e record?

GISTEMP, NASA’s global temperature analysis, takes in...

This video discusses the concept of adaptations in animals and how they help them survive in their environments. It explores examples such as the physical adaptations of sharks and the behavioral adaptations of bears and raccoons. The...

Some people say data is like oil, but Chen Long of the Luohan Academy says it's more like fire: it can be copied and spread ad infinitum. Unlike the industrial revolution, the digital age has the potential for previously unimaginable...

With more remote work options, it's less necessary for people to move into cities to find work. How will that change the architecture and culture of cities? A professor of design and environment explains what this could look like in...

This video highlights the water-intensive nature of textile mills globally, particularly in Bangladesh. It discusses the significant amount of water consumed by these mills and the resulting pollution of the Ganges river. It also...

The Industrial Revolution was a period in history where factory work was beginning to claim dominance over the workforce, beginning in England and eventually spreading over the pond into America. But lacking in regulation, oversight and,...

After the American Civil War, the American South attempted a rebrand. But would it accept the progressive social and political changes of the Reconstruction Era?

Learn about the Industrial Revolution in song format! A great way to boost classroom engagement when introducing new topics.

This video highlights the story of a floating farmer in Bangladesh who has adapted to the challenges of climate change by growing food on water. The floating farms not only provide food security but also contribute to agricultural...

This video discusses the positive impact of man-made interventions on the Brahmaputra River, particularly the construction of dams by India and China. The video also highlights the consequences of these changes, such as floods, erosion,...

The Industrial Revolution describes the change in economy, technology, and culture that began in mid 18th-century Britain. These changes spanned over 200 years and included new uses for metals such as Iron and Steel, and New energy...

Can An Economy Grow Forever part 3/4: The video discusses the concept of industrial revolutions and how they have shaped human innovation over the centuries.

Here's a plain and simple look at life expectancy. Sure, we all are going to die. But at least we all now have a greater chance of living longer than ever before.

In our society, most people have to have jobs. But what qualifies as a job? How do we determine who is part of the labor force? How has globalization impacted the labor force? We've all heard terms like outsourcing and offshoring, what...

Grand Central is the great entrance way into New York City, but it's so much cooler than that. It's a Temple to commerce and connection... and a beautiful one.

So apparently we are due for a fourth industrial revolution, which might come as a surprise to you because as far as most people can tell we have only had one industrial revolution, and some nations haven’t even...

How do we keep the workforce skilled and relevant in a fast-changing economy?

It started in England and reached its peak in America. The Industrial Revolution is a period of history that began in the early 18th century and has carried through our modern times. This video talks about the exploitation of children...

India is soon to be home to the largest population of citizens on the planet. And as of 2014, the nation will also hold the title of the fastest-growing major economy in the world (stealing the title from the slower-growing economy...

While you might not personally consider your average 18 year old a full-fledged adult, 18 is a pretty magic number in the US. It's the the age when you can vote, go to war, work full time, and move out of their parents house. Why is this...