The economic and environmental payoffs from energy efficiency can be very large, but they can only be maximised by a comprehensive strategy for designing and operating systems. Ed Crooks, the FT's US industry and energy editor, visited...

In this video, the teacher explains the concept of absolute value and how it relates to negative numbers. The teacher uses examples of distances, money, and temperature to illustrate the idea that as the value of a negative number...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Norman Conquest of England

The Humbug Production Function

The story of Latina activist Antonia Pantoja, who fought for bilingual education programs.

Chinese contemporary art is being showcased at the Guggenheim museum in New York. Many of the artists have been banned from exhibiting in China, but their work gives a unique perspective on a country that censors cultural expression.

Thomas Cromwell describes the spark that led to the Pilgrimage of Grace

Before 2015, it was common to hear that Alexander Hamilton was, by far, the most undervalued of all the American Founding Fathers. But with the explosive popularity of the Broadway musical Hamilton, that statement is no longer accurate....

How did a hardworking nurse from New York City invent the world's first home security system? When a burglar tried to break into her apartment in the 1960s, this kickass crimefighter went where no-one had gone before.

How do museums reflect on key cultural moments in our society? What are the challenges that curators face as they incorporate those interpretations into the museum-going experience?

Find out how Frances Perkins helped guide the United States out of the Great Depression.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Wars of the Roses

After 14 months of deliberation, Amazon announced that New York and Virginia are their final choice for the location of their new offices.

The 37th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1932. A lot had changed since 1928. Herbert Hoover's time in office started out so promising, but on October 29, 1929, also known as Black Tuesday, the stock...

The 30th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1904. Theodore Roosevelt was running for re-election. Hold up. Teddy Roosevelt? Re-election? What happened to McKinley? Let's rewind three years. Back on...

Laurie Simmons is a New York artist whose photographs frequently feature dolls in domestic scenes. As a retrospective exhibit of her work opens in Texas, she reflects on her art and what it means to her. Listen to this interview with the...

Here's the story of Alexander Hamilton.

Learn how to study the speech of native speakers in this video!

Alicia Ostriker was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1937. Ostriker received a BA from Brandeis University in 1959 and an MA and PhD in literature, in 1961 and 1964 respectively, from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.She is the author...

MOT 1939: NEW YORK CITY NEIGHBORHOODS: HARLEM: XHA XWS Harlem (looking south). VS African-American Black people walking on sidewalk crossing street children on sidewalk vendor w/ 'Peace shine 3 cents' children in waiting room people...

USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden visits the Union Square Farmers Market in downtown NYC sampling products and chatting with farmers and producers about the challenges and rewards of urban agriculture.

MOT 1939: NEW YORK CITY POLICE DETECTIVES: EXT Schwartz Bros pawn shop. INT Pawn shop Detectives packing up silver coffee service set from counter stolen recovered. VS Detectives walking in Division headquarters. Men at table typing on...

The very first in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. Did you know that five different Johns ran for President in 1788? Woah!

New York is one of the most influential cities in the world; economically, culturally and diplomatically it is a powerhouse. ItÕs population also largely speaks English, a legacy America has from itÕs past as a British colony. But the...