Hip Hughes History
The Lame Duck Explained
What is a Lame Duck? A short history of the term with examples of Lame Duck Presidents and Congresses throughout American History.
Hip Hughes History
Political Realignment for Dummies
This lecture examines the concepts of dealignment and realignment of party voters. Designed for AP GOV students and Political Science newbies.
Hip Hughes History
Imperialism in 20 minutes (1/2)
Geared for students taking high school level US History, specifically covering Imperial Age concepts.
Hip Hughes History
America's First Gangs; The First Political Parties
A one day project after some direct instruction, where students enacted Federalists and Democratic Republicans to get across key concepts for the 11th grade US History curriculum. This project is called a DV Quilt, the genre and...
Hip Hughes History
Gerrymandering Explained -- What Is It and Why Does it Matter?
A very short explicit definition of the political term "gerrymandering". Helpful for students in AP Government, an intro to political science course or just random peeople on the internet who through synchronicity landed here.
Hip Hughes History
Articles of Confederation Explained in 10 Minutes
A video lecture on the Articles designed for US History students taking the NY state regents. Vintage HHH. The old school stuff where resolution was a bowling score.
Hip Hughes History
Common Sense Explained: US History Review
Find out why I call Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", the "Book of Duh" and I relate to a colonial Oprah. Seven arguments from Paine detailing why we need to leave Great Britain HipHughes walks you through the basics of the first declared...
Hip Hughes History
The Stonewall Riots Explained
A look into gay history in the 20th century leading up to the historic 1969 Stonewall Riots in Greenwich Village, NYC.
Hip Hughes History
The Hatch Act Explained
Did James Comey violate the Hatch Act? What is the Hatch Act?
Hip Hughes History
U.S. Sectionalism for Dummies -- The Civil War, States Rights and The Missouri Compromise
Mr. Hughes throws it down on Sectionalism, breezing through the essential causes of the American Civil War beginning with the ratification of the Constitution and culminating with the election of Republican Abraham Lincoln
Vlogbrothers
North Korea: Explained
Is North Korea going to bomb us? Is North Korea a Threat? Is North Korea Communist? Why does North Korea Hate us? These (according to my extremely imprecise research) are the most common questions people in the world have about North...
Vlogbrothers
Headless Monarchy: The French Revolution, Part II
In which John Green continues his introduction to the history of the French Revolution, discussing Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette's flight to Varennes, the constituent assembly's attempts to write a constitution of France, France's brief...
Vlogbrothers
Let's Talk About Stress!
In which Hank discusses loanword adaptation for two minutes in order to distract himself from the crushing reality of all of what he must do. One thing that I did not say in this video...that's just for you dear dedicated dooblydoo...
Religion for Breakfast
What is the Tibetan Book of the Dead?
The Tibetan Book of the Dead, or the Bardo Thodol, is arguably the most popular Buddhist text in Europe and the United States. Carl Jung loved it. So did John Lennon. But why? What is this text all about?
Curated Video
50 Sports and Activities Signs in ASL
Today we're teaching you about 50 sports and activities signs including a few sentences that you can practice using these signs with. Most sports signs are iconic, meaning the signs look like your acting out the action of that word. If...
Curated Video
What to look out for in President Trump’s first budget
The president's first budget provides a unique snapshot of how he is re-shaping American conservatism.
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Black History
This video explores five fun facts about black history.
Weird History
National Dishes of Origin We Got All Wrong
Weird History Food is uncovering the unlikely origin of some of your favorite meals. Food is an essential part of culture. As communities, states, and nations form their identities, food becomes part of how they see themselves and shapes...
Curated Video
British English vs. American English: A Tour of Language Differences in a Village
In this video, the speaker takes viewers on a tour of a British village, highlighting the differences between British English and American English. From postboxes and fish and chip shops to buses and pubs, the video showcases various...
Curated Video
The Colorful History of Color: American vs British English Spelling
This video explores the different spellings of the word "color" in American and British English. It delves into the historical context of language development, highlighting the influence of Samuel Johnson's dictionary in Britain and Noah...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Eric Walters - Teachers Make a Difference - Mr. Jones
Eric A. Walters serves as the Director of STEM Education at Marymount School of New York, where he teaches Upper School science and technology. An Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Educator and ISTE Certified Educator, Eric...
Rachel's English
American English Pronunciation: How to Pronounce Countries and Languages
Do you want to learn how to pronounce the countries and languages in American English? Watch this video and learn how to say countries and languages like a pro!
Curated Video
I WONDER - Why Is Football Sometimes Called Soccer?
This video is answering the question of why is football sometimes called soccer.