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We Know Exactly Who This Guy Is
In the 1930s, a skeleton was discovered at the bottom of a well at the site of a medieval Norwegian fortress, severely injured and buried under large rocks. And to uncover his story, we need a combination of carbon dating, genetics, and...
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The "Disease" That Struck Medieval Church Organs
During long, cold winters in medieval Europe, church organs grew gray, sickly-looking circles that spread over their pipes. People back then believed that this was the work of the devil, but as it turns out, it’s just some pretty simple...
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A Brief History of Birth Control
Gym teacher Hank gives us the full story of the past, present, and future of birth control.
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Crash Course European History Preview
John Green is teaching history again. This time, we're looking at the history of Europe in 50 episodes. We'll start at the tail end of the so called Middle Ages, and look at how Europe's place in the world has developed and changed in...
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The Great North American Megadrought
In a few decades, scientists predict that a widespread, severe drought will sweep across western North America -- and it'll last for decades.
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SciShow Quiz Show: The Science of Puppies!
SciShow Quiz Show is back, with familiar faces Hank Green and Lindsey Doe matching wits about ancient science, puppies, and all kinds of words that have “sex” in them!
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Could the Plague Rise Again?
How likely is a 21st-century epidemic of the plague? Unlike other diseases, the plague is alive and well in some parts of the world, but scientists and doctors are continuing to develop better treatments.
Crash Course
Witchcraft: Crash Course European History
During our last several episodes, Europe and the European-controlled world have been in crisis. Wars, disease, climate changes, and shifts in religious and political power threw the European world into turmoil. People were looking for a...
SciShow
The "Disease" That Struck Medieval Church Organs
During long, cold winters in medieval Europe, church organs grew gray, sickly-looking circles that spread over their pipes. People back then believed that this was the work of the devil, but as it turns out, it’s just some pretty simple...
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Why Was the Islamic Golden Age of Science… Golden?
Around 750-1250 CE, the Islamic empire made incredible scientific advancements that still influence many fields of research today. What we know about some of the great minds of that time, as well as what we’ve learned from modern...
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6 Toilets From History, and What They Taught Us
Across the world, and throughout history, different peoples have developed different ways to deal with their own waste. And while they didn’t always nail the design, their efforts to keep themselves safe have led to the thrones and...
SciShow
A Brief History of Birth Control
Gym teacher Hank gives us the full story of the past, present, and future of birth control.
Crash Course
Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History
Our European history is going to start around 1500 with the Renaissance, but believe it or not, that is not the actual beginning of history in the continent. So, today, we're going to teach you the broad outlines of the so-called Middle...
Crash Course
Get Outside and Have a (Mystery) Play: Crash Course Theater #10
Not long after drama reappeared in the unlikely home of European churches, the church decided again it didn't like theater. And so, the budding dramatic scene was kicked out into the harsh elements of the outdoors. So, they started...
Curated Video
Foreign Eggheads: Pointy-Skulled Women Were Immigrant Brides
Mysterious women with egg-shaped skulls found in medieval, Bavarian graves weren't locals, but rather immigrant brides.
Curated Video
Exploring Twilight's Volterra: Drone's Eye View of Italian History
Take a flight of discovery high above the historic city of Volterra, Italy, famously featured in the movie series Twilight. This drone footage captures the medieval charm of its ancient walls, the majestic Palazzo dei Priori, and the...
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Estonia's Crown Jewel: Drone Views of Tallinn's Charms
Take a flight high above the enchanting city of Tallinn, Estonia, with this stunning drone footage. Explore the well-preserved medieval Old Town, with its cobblestone streets, red-tiled roofs, and towering spires, alongside the vibrant...
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Visby – Capital of Gotland in Sweden
Visby, the capital of Gotland in Sweden, is a well-preserved Hanseatic town renowned for its medieval cityscape, highlighted by a 10-meter-high wall built between 1270 and 1420 to protect its wealthy German merchants from local farmers....
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Cesky Krumlov – Historic Site in Czech Republic
Český Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Czech Republic, is a living testament to European architectural history, with its origins dating back to the 15th century B.C. Its Gothic and Renaissance buildings, medieval gates, and...
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Banska Stiavnica -Slovakia's Beautiful Medieval City
Banska Stiavnica, one of Slovakia's most beautiful cities, boasts a medieval center and historic silver mines that are UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. Its highlights include the Kammer-Hof, home to the world's first technical...
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Bamberg - Historic Town in Germany
Bamberg, a historic Bavarian town dating back to 902, features a charming medieval setting along the Regnitz River and is known as "Little Venice" for its picturesque fishermen's houses. Highlights include the Gothic Old Town Hall on the...
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Kosice – Slovakia’s City of Historic Beauty
Košice, once the center of Northern Hungary and now in eastern Slovakia, flourished in the 14th century as a city of goldsmiths, bell-founders, and trade. Notable for the Gothic Saint Elizabeth Cathedral and its Neo-Gothic redesign, the...
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Baaah-nd of Brothers? Hollywood star Damian Lewis herds sheep over a London bridge
The actor was one of over a thousand people driving sheep along a historical trading route on Sunday – but what is this quirky, centuries-old tradition?