Crash Course
The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History
So far in this series, we've covered a lot of war, disease, climate disaster, and some more war. Well, prepare yourself for something a little more positive. This week, we're talking about the Enlightenment. In this video, you'll learn...
Curated Video
Rousseaus 5 Stufen der Kindererziehung
Rousseaus Erziehungsphilosophie basiert auf der Idee, dass Kinder einen starken, tugendhaften Charakter, die Fähigkeit zur Vernunft und einen verfeinerten Sinn für Gefühle entwickeln sollten. Um seine Ideen zu erläutern, schrieb Rousseau...
The Art Assignment
Why Is This Woman in the Jungle?
Artist Henri Rousseau painted The Dream in 1910, and it's imagery of a woman lounging on a sofa in the middle of a jungle was as surreal then as it is today. What is it about this artwork that captivated audiences then and now?
CuriosaMente
¿Por qué existe la violencia?
¿Los humanos somos violentos por naturaleza o por cultura? ¿Es la agresión inevitable? La violencia y el crimen han existido a lo largo de la historia, pero su naturaleza y alcance han variado con el tiempo. Desde una perspectiva...
Curated Video
Francisco Goya's Los Caprichos Prints
What happens when reason or rationality is asleep and superstitious beliefs take over from science and reason? Francisco Goya explores this and other Enlightenment topics in his Los Caprichos series of aquatint prints. One of the most...
HISTORY Channel
Pint Size History - French Revolution
The History Channel's "Pub Historian" gives you the quick facts on the French Revolution. Dates, historical figures, and causes are all named. Watch this for a quick overview of key events!