Throughout history, scientists have proposed conflicting ideas on how the brain carries out functions like perception, memory, and movement. Is each of these tasks carried out by a specific area of the brain? Or do multiple areas work...

Growing up in England, Pico Iyer was taught that the point of a game was to win. Now, some 50 years later, he's realized that competition can be "more like an act of love." In this charming, subtly profound talk, he explores what regular...

Imagine a game played with two players and two dice: if the biggest number rolled is one, two, three, or four, player 1 wins. If the biggest number rolled is five or six, player 2 wins. Who has the best probability of winning the game?...

After decades of research and billions spent in clinical trials, we still have a problem with cancer drug delivery, says biomedical engineer Elizabeth Wayne. Chemotherapy kills cancer -- but it kills the rest of your body, too. Instead...

In which John Green teaches you how the Civil War played a large part in making the United States the country that it is today. He covers some of the key ways in which Abraham Lincoln influenced the outcome of the war, and how the lack...

Europe's system of alliances and centuries-old tensions erupted into war in August of 1914. This week on Crash Course Euro, we're talking about the military history of World War I, and taking a look at the broad strokes of how the war...

Disclaimer: This is very different than the usual Crash Course US History episode.



In which John Green lists a whole lot of the battles of the US Civil War in seven and a half minutes. We get a lot of requests for military...

It's 1954. Vietnamese nationalists are on the verge of securing an independent Vietnam under communist leader Ho Chi Minh. U.S. President Eisenhower claims that by virtue of the "falling domino principle," communist control of Vietnam...

The victory of the underdog. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The training montage. Many people love to glorify victory on the field, cheer for teams, and play sports. But should we be obsessed with sports? Are...

New ReviewTravel to Greensboro, North Carolina to visit Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. Site of one the American Revolution southern campaign most important battles.

New ReviewVisit the Andrew Jackson's Hermitage in Nashville, to learn about Old Hickory's life!!!

"1984" by George Orwell is a thought-provoking and unsettling novel that delves into the dangers of totalitarianism, manipulation of language, and the loss of individual freedom. Through a gripping narrative, Orwell challenges readers to...

'Me and my dad cried': Fans reflect on emotional Rugby World Cup win for EnglandSource: The Independent

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we discover how the U.S. Army and its allies overcome rivers and water obstacles using advanced bridging systems like the Improved Ribbon Bridge.





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A quick look at the electoral results and circumstances of every US presidential election since 1964.

Howcast - Learn how to drink whiskey from the experts at NYC's Rye House in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Check out part 7 and discover your fate with this online demo of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, the action RPG from 38 Studios and Big Huge Games.

Howcast - Victory will taste even more sweet with these treats at your next game party.

Howcast -Be "Alduin's Bane" by reading the Elder Scroll at the Time Wound in Skyrim with this online demo.

Political protests erupted outside Downing Street on 5 July.Source: The Independent

Discover the incredible story of Mehmed the Conqueror, the powerful Ottoman sultan who changed history. Best known for capturing Constantinople in 1453, he brought an end to the Byzantine Empire and helped shape the Islamic and European...

It was a freezing night in 1776, and things weren’t looking good for George Washington’s army. In this episode, we’ll learn how Washington led a daring surprise attack by crossing the icy Delaware River on Christmas night. His bold move...

In this episode, we dive into the Battle of Midway, a major turning point in World War II. Just months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Navy faced off against Japan in a fierce sea and air battle. You’ll learn how clever...

In 1783, the Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolution. This historic document secured American independence but failed to address important issues that would lead to future divisions.