Professor Dave Explains
Latin Phonetics Part 1: Vowels
If we are going to learn Latin, the first thing we must do is learn phonetics, as we need to understand the basic sounds of the language, so that we can read it properly. This will require looking at both vowels and consonants, so let's...
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Why Belgium Is So Divided: The Dutch And French Culture Split
Belgium is a unique country in Europe. While most countries speak their own language, Belgium is actually divided mostly by Dutch and French (with a smidge of German thrown in for good measure). But while some other European countries...
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How to Define Team Ground Rules
Ground rules… What are they, does your project team need them, and how to set and maintain them if it does? That’s what we’ll look at in this video. What are Ground Rules Ground rules set out a code of conduct for a team. They explain...
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What is the Gemba ...and Going to the Gemba?
Gemba is a Japanese term that means ‘actual place’. It’s a word for a concept that we all recognize, but for which there is no word in the English language. ‘Going to the gemba’ means heading for where the work is done and the value is...
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Chimps: Our Closest Relatives?
Our closest relatives are chimpanzees, with whom we share 98% to 99% of our DNA. But how similar does this actually make us? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Chimpanzees are our closest relatives, with whom we share...
Great Big Story
The choctaw code talkers of world war I
Discover the story of the Choctaw soldiers whose native language became a pivotal military code during WWI, baffling the Germans.
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Carl Linnaeus
Find out how an 18th-century Swedish botanist revolutionised the way organisms are classified. Life processes - Variation and classification - Why classify? Learning Points Carl Linnaeus classified living things by their physical...
Professor Dave Explains
Epistemology Part 1: Quine, Sellars, Gettier, and Putnam
Having gotten a sense of the continental and analytic traditions in contemporary philosophy, we are ready to examine advancements in the field of epistemology that occurred around that time. Let's see how Willard Quine, Wilfrid Sellars,...
Bedtime History
Sacajawea for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the brave young Shoshone Sacajawea, as she guides Lewis and Clark across the dangerous wilderness of America to find a better trail to the West.
Bedtime History
Navajo Code Talkers for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the Navajo Code Talkers, who served valiantly during World War II.
Bedtime History
Native Americans of North America for Kids | Part 1 of 2 | Bedtime History
Part 1 of 2: Dive into the rich and complex history of Native Americans in North America with our latest YouTube video. Explore the diverse cultures, societies, and civilizations that flourished long before European settlers arrived....
Bedtime History
Grace Hopper for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Grace Hopper, mathematician and early computer scientist who helped develop the first compiler and programming language, COBOL.
Bedtime History
Louis Braille for Kids | Bedtime History
Discover the remarkable story of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system of reading and writing used by people who are visually impaired. Born in 1809 in France, Louis became blind after a childhood accident. Despite his...
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Golden Age of Islam & Houses of Wisdom for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us as we explore the Golden Age of Islam, a period of remarkable cultural, scientific, and intellectual achievement from the 8th to the 14th century. During this time, the Islamic world became a hub for knowledge, innovation, and...
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English Stealing German Words - The True Origins of English Words with German Roots
English Stealing German Words - The True Origins of English Words with German Roots Did you know that many English words have German origins? But have you ever wondered if these words are being used correctly? In this video, I dive into...
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English Words Gone Wrong in German
English Words Gone Wrong in German Ever wondered how English words can take on a completely different meaning when adopted by another language? In this video, we explore the fascinating case of English words that have been "kidnapped" by...
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Different Perspectives on China
Michael Berry, Professor of Cinese Culture at UCLA, talks about the impact his time in China and becoming fully fluent in Chinese had on him and how it provided him with an alternative perspective on differences in culture, values and...
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Robot Programmer
Tim is a Robot Programmer with Midwest Engineered Systems where he has worked on projects for jet engines, plasma cutters, and manufacturing plant robots. One of Tim's favorite aspects of the job is how he gets to work with people from...
Weird History
Everything English Borrows From Other Languages
For how often we use the English language every day, few of us take the time to consider where these thousands of words actually came from. Our language was developed in a few different ways. Sometimes, we grabbed loanwords - meaning we...
Wonderscape
Exploring Points of View in Literature: First Person Perspective
Delve into the intricacies of first person point of view in literature, where stories are narrated by characters directly involved in the events. Learn about the nuances of singular and plural first person perspectives through examples...
Wonderscape
Legacy of Roman Language: Influence on Modern Languages and Expressions
Explore the enduring impact of the ancient Roman Empire on language, from the evolution of Latin into Romance languages to the pervasive influence of Latin prefixes and roots in English. Discover how Roman numerals, phrases, and literary...
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Decline of Viking Rule and Norman Invasion
The Viking way of life ended due to several factors, including the settling of Viking raiders who gradually adopted the local cultures. Additionally, the Norman Conquest in 1066 marked the final blow to Viking influence in England,...
Two Minute Music Theory
The ART of Music Theory
Music theory is often confused as being mostly about identification, but really - it's more about interpretation. Music Theory is an art. And it's an artform that is both valuable and practical for all musicians throughout their lifetime.
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Using Modern Science to Validate Ancient Conservation Techniques
In the United States, indigenous conservation techniques aren not widely recognized. Michael Kotutwa Johnson, a member of the Hopi tribe, is on a mission to change that. In this video, he explains how he uses scientific language to...