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Crash Course
The Olympics, FIFA, and why we love sports: Crash Course Games
Today, John Green is going to be your substitute teacher as we dive into the world of sports! Now ��_sports��_ is a pretty broad genre of game, we probably couldn't even cover them in an entire series, but today we're going to do...
Curated Video
What Does Ritual Have to Do with Religion?
Rituals aren’t meaningless actions. They can mark time and space, create new identities, and connect people to something bigger than themselves. In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we explore the rituals that shape our...
Makematic
Fort McHenry
In 1812, the United States went to war with Great Britain. Again. So how did the defense of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry help to end the war, and instill an enduring sense of national pride among Americans?
Makematic
Causes of the War of 1812
The War of 1812 pitted the fledgling United States against Great Britain in a second war of independence. But what factors influenced Congress’ contentious decision to declare war in the first place?
Makematic
The Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was the final major conflict of the War of 1812. It ended in an unlikely victory for the U.S over Great Britain, helping to foster a newfound sense of national pride.
Curated Video
The Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle, symbolizing strength and freedom, reflects the spirit of the United States. Chosen as the country’s national bird in 1782, this powerful animal is unique to North America.
Hip Hughes History
Fascism Explained: World History Review
A look at the rise of fascism in post WWI Europe focusing on Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
Curated Video
Canada’s tourism sees record-breaking summer
Canada’s tourism sector generated record-breaking revenue this summer — mostly because of Canadians spending their travel dollars within the country.
Curated Video
Russian vote opens door for Vladimir Putin to stay on as president until 2036
Opposition politician Alexei Navalny denounced the vote as a fraud, saying: 'We’ll never recognize this result.'
Curated Video
Meet Shivani Singh, The Woman Rafale Pilot Pakistan Claimed Captured, Now Debunked By IAF
Amid swirling misinformation, India has firmly debunked Pakistan’s false claim that IAF’s trailblazing Rafale pilot, Shivani Singh, was captured during Operation Sindoor. The Indian Air Force clarified all pilots are safe—putting rumours...
Curated Video
The Breakdown | NDP collapse + How to Buy Canadian
The National breaks down how the NDP’s collapsing support in battleground British Columbia is opening up a two-party race between the Liberals and Conservatives. Plus, how to sort through product confusion to ‘Buy Canadian.’
Bloomberg
'Australia Day' or 'Invasion Day' Debate Continues
The annual debate over the timing of 'Australia Day' continues, as the country marks its official national day on January 26th. The anniversary of the landing of Britain's First Fleet in Sydney Cove in 1788 is regarded by many indigenous...
Bloomberg
Is China Becoming a Big Player in the Global Space Race?
Jun.17 -- Blaine Curcio, founder of Orbital Gateway Consulting, a boutique market research and consulting firm focusing on the business of space and satellite telecommunications, looks at China's space program. A Chinese rocket carrying...
Bloomberg
How Venezuela Has Managed to Avoid Sinking Into Default
Oct.27 -- Venezuela’s state-run oil company said it transferred the funds to make an $842 million principal payment on its bonds due Friday, overcoming the first of many hurdles the country will face in coming days as it seeks to avoid...
Bloomberg
Cómo Venezuela ha evitado caer en default
Oct.27-- La compañía estatal petrolera de Venezuela dijo que transfirió los fondos para realizar un pago de US$842 millones del capital de sus bonos con vencimiento el viernes, superando el primero de muchos obstáculos que enfrentará el...
Bridgeman Arts
Churchill, Queen Elizabeth II, launching of British ships of C20
Clip from Centenary, an award-winning documentary (BISFA Gold Award 1967 best UK documentary) made by Peter Baylis & John Edwards, a duo who won BISFA Gold for a record-breaking three years running. 'Centenary' was sponsored by Vickers &...