PBS
Why Do We Have Middle Names?
We understand why we have first names and how our surnames tie us to our family heritage, but what's the deal with middle names? What's the purpose of a middle name and when did different cultures start using them?
Curated Video
Geography of South America | Continents of the World
Geography of South America | Continents of the World
All Ears English
1924 - How to Localize Your Resume for Australia versus the US with Pete from Aussie English
On the podcast today I interview Pete Smissen from Aussie English. Pete will give you 3 tips to get your resume ready for the business world in Australia plus a bonus tip about key spelling differences between Australia and the US that...
Curated Video
The Green Star
Miss Palomine introduces the shape of the week, star, and the color of the week, green.
The Guardian
Muslim Americans on life after 9/11: 'The toll has been huge'
In the years that followed the terrorist attacks, Muslim Americans faced intense suspicion and discrimination. Here, Kausam Salam, Zainab Johnson, Sabiha Hussain, Mehdi Hasan and Jaime 'Mujahid' Fletcher reflect on the events of that day...
The Guardian
Sudanese artist on US road trip: 'The story of civil rights is unfinished
Khalid Albaih, a Sudanese political cartoonist who lives in Qatar, is taking a road trip across the US with 10 Middle Eastern artists, collectively known as Culturunners. A black Muslim, he explores race, politics, the American civil...
Curated Video
Frasier's Ready for Winter
Winter is Coming! Luckily, Frasier the American Mink is prepared for the cold thanks to his natural adaptations and Jessi and the team at Animal Wonders for providing him a comfortable place to call home.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Language Skills to Tipping: Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Germany with @woltersworld
In this video, Herr Antrim provides essential travel tips for anyone planning a trip to Germany this summer. Join Herr Antrim and Mark from @woltersworld as we cover language skills, tipping customs, transportation, safety, money...
One Minute History
174 - The Bill of Rights - One Minute History
The Bill of Rights is a crucial component of the United States Constitution, consisting of the first ten amendments ratified in 1791. These amendments were added to ensure individual liberties and reduce the powers of the federal...
Curated Video
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown analyzes the formal end to the Revolutionary War by examining the surrender at Yorktown.
Mr. Beat
How Jane Addams Changed the World
Mr. Beat tells you all about Jane Addams, one of the most important figures in American history. This is part of another mega-collaboration of a bunch of history YouTubers to celebrate women's history month. We're calling it...
Mr. Beat
Every First Lady in American History
Mr. Beat goes through the accomplishments and legacies of every single First Lady in American history.
Mr. Beat
The War Your American History Teachers Probably Didn't Tell You About
Mr. Beat tells the story of the Philippine-American War.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Intermediate German #22: American Symbols of Freedom
Learn German while learning about some American symbols of freedom including the Pledge of Allegiance, bald eagles, the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, Abraham Lincoln, and the Lincoln Memorial.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Present Tense of "sein" - Beginner German with Herr Antrim Lesson #12
How do you say "I am" in German? What about "he is"? In this video you will learn all of the forms of the verb "sein" (to be) in the present tense in German.
Sir Linkalot
Lesson 60 - American Spellings (Levels 3-5)
Material covered:Jewellery,Skilful,Focused,Practice & practise,Licence & license
,Manoeuvre,Fulfil,Susie's Story - Manoeuvre,Susie's Story - Confectionery
Curated Video
The US and the ICC, Part II
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UC San Diego) discusses why the US should be a signatory to the International Criminal Court.
Curated Video
Doing Mathematics
Mathematician Ian Stewart, University of Warwick, describes his unexpected trajectory from abstract mathematical calculations in the back of an Austin Mini to developing a deeper understanding of how animals move, illustrating the...
Curated Video
The Decline of Political Rhetoric
Intellectual historian Quentin Skinner (QMUL) argues that both American and British political rhetoric have declined considerably in the modern era.
Curated Video
The American Model
Author and independent scholar Matthew Stewart describes how the success of the American Revolution broadcasts a universal message.
Curated Video
Universal English
David Bellos, Director of the Program in Translation and Intercultural Communication at Princeton University, describes his search for a “middle form” between British and American English.
Curated Video
Educational Value
Ben Nelson (Minerva) discusses how the educational value of his university and branding are linked.
Curated Video
Cultural Conversion
Chinese scholar and literary translator Michael Berry (UCLA) discusses Chinese perceptions of America.
Curated Video
Taco Bell History
Weird History Food is heading for the border for the history of Taco Bell. Everyone's favorite late-night drive-thru destination, Taco Bell had some humble beginnings starting in Southern California. Get your order ready because we are...