Crash Course
The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History
The European Renaissance may have started in Florence, but it pretty quickly moved out of Italy and spread the art, architecture, literature, and humanism across Europe to places like France, Spain, England, and the Low Countries....
Curated Video
Danger: Volcanic Ash
When a volcano in Iceland erupted in 2010, hundreds of planes were grounded by volcanic ash. Why? Past experience had shown just how dangerous flying in an ash cloud can be. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. In March 2010, the...
Curated Video
Could Climate Change Your Life?
Wherever you live, climate change could affect you. Discover how the predicted changes could affect peoples around the globe. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Global atmospheric patterns are causing concern, as...
Curated Video
Scotland. - Geography and Subdivisions | Countries of the World
Learn about Scotland -- the most northern country in the United Kingdom -- including its 32 subdivisions and capital city with this Countries of the World video by KLT
PBS
Was Púca the Nightmare Bunny That Inspired Donnie Darko?
Existing somewhere between boogeyman, scapegoat, and temperamental fae, the known trickster called Púca is an animal-spirit that was once dreaded across Ireland, the Channel Islands, and England.
Curated Video
What is New Year – for Managers and Professionals?
To be absolutely clear, when we talk of New Year, what we mean is: The first day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. And, because we live in a global economy, almost every country has adopted a calendar promoted by a 16th-century...
Curated Video
How Multi ejectors work - working principle CO2 refrigeration
How Multi Ejectors work in C02 refrigeration system. In this video we'll be discussing how a multi ejector works in co2 transcritical refrigeration systems. We'll cover this topic using 3D models to help you learn HVAC.
Curated Video
Estonia - Geography & Counties | Countries of the World
Learn about Estonia -- a country in Northern Europe on the Baltic Sea -- including its 15 counties and capital city with this Countries of the World video by KLT.
The Guardian
Process and Aftermath of a Norwegian Wolf Hunt
Join Ola and his friends as they coordinate and embark on their annual wolf hunt. Hear about the backlash wolf hunters have been facing and about the fears environmentalists have about the future of the flora and fauna of Norway. The...
The Guardian
Devastation and Celebration as the Norwegian Wolf Hunt Begins
Tore recounts the threats he and his wife have received as a result of his wolf conservation work. Ola shares the role hunting has played in his life and how he feels when on a hunt. When the news breaks that Norway's annual wolf hunt...
The Guardian
Is Protecting Wolves a Danger to the Community? Or Nature in Balance?
The human population has grown and spread throughout most areas of the world, encroaching on the territory of other predators, such as wolves. Hear from an environmentalists who believes that more land should be given to the wolves and...
The Guardian
Environmentalists and Wolf Hunters Battle in Norway
Wolves were pushed to the brink of extinction in Norway before becoming a protected species in 1971. For decades, the country has tried to balance protecting farm and wild animals from the wolves with protecting the wolves from hunters....
TLDR News
The UK's Income Inequality Crisis Explained
The UK has a rate of income inequality higher than most other nations. How much of an issue is the inequality, what is driving it and is it actually getting worse?
Curated Video
Exploring Communication: Microwaves, Satellites, and Digital Signaling
The video is a lecture presentation on communication, describing how various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are used in different communication systems. The presentation covers topics including microwaves, satellite communication,...
TLDR News
Europe’s Top 10 Richest and Poorest Places - Data Dive.
There is a lot of difference between rich and poor areas all over the world, and Europe is no exception. We run down the richest and poorest areas in Northern Europe and discuss the issues which arise from income inequality in Europe.
Curated Video
Experience the Magic of Roskilde Festival
The Roskilde Festival in Denmark is the biggest music festival in Northern Europe, featuring hundreds of artists and bands across various genres. Learn about its history, including a tragic incident that occurred there in 2000.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Economy’s Cuban Missile Crisis
In 2008 a global financial meltdown was just barely contained. But Adam Tooze says that the crisis of confidence has had long aftershocks. Adam Tooze, Columbia University historian and author of the new book Crashed: How a Decade of...
Institute of Art and Ideas
What is the future of Capitalism?
As China and Russia adopt their own variants, the reign of capitalism seems absolute. Yet there are many who wish for an alternative and some who claim a final crisis is in the making. Is there a radical alternative that we have not yet...
Ancient Lights Media
Finland
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Finland.
Ancient Lights Media
Balkan States: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the Balkan States: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
Curated Video
Mediterranean World: Inspiring America's Democracy
Discover how 3,000 years ago the Ancient Mediterranean World improved the life of the people through trade and the sharing of customs, knowledge and ideas.
Hip Hughes History
History of Immigration in the US for Dummies
Let HipHughes escort you through a few hundred years of United States immigration, simple, stupid and aimed at the heart of big ideas.
Mazz Media
Habitats
Why are habitats important? Live-Action footage of animals and colorful animation help students discover the answer. This program takes viewers around the world to explore the tundra, desert, grasslands, forests and waterways of the...
Mazz Media
Way Cool Science II: Habitats
Max Orbit asks questions about the world and searches for answers. This DVD series is designed to engage students while introducing scientific principles and concepts in a fun and entertaining way. In this program viewers will travel the...