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Latin American Revolutions: Crash Course World History
In which John Green talks about the many revolutions of Latin America in the 19th century. At the beginning of the 1800s, Latin America was firmly under the control of Spain and Portugal. The revolutionary zeal that had recently created...
TED Talks
TED: A climate solution where all sides can win | Ted Halstead
Why are we so deadlocked on climate, and what would it take to overcome the seemingly insurmountable barriers to progress? Policy entrepreneur TED Halstead proposes a transformative solution based on the conservative principles of free...
TED Talks
Mariana Mazzucato: Government -- investor, risk-taker, innovator
Why doesn't the government just get out of the way and let the private sector -- the "real revolutionaries" -- innovate? It's rhetoric you hear everywhere, and Mariana Mazzucato wants to dispel it. In an energetic talk, she shows how the...
Curated Video
Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course World History
In which John Green wraps up revolutions month with what is arguably the most revolutionary of modern revolutions, the Industrial Revolution. While very few leaders were beheaded in the course of this one, it changed the lives of more...
Crash Course
Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American...
Crash Course
The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course History of Science
You probably know some of the signs of industrialization in the nineteenth century: Trains connected cities, symbolizing progress. But they also brought about the destruction of rural lands, divisions between social classes, and rapid...
Crash Course
Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution Crash Course World History
In which John Green wraps up revolutions month with what is arguably the most revolutionary of modern revolutions, the Industrial Revolution. While very few leaders were beheaded in the course of this one, it changed the lives of more...
Crash Course
Who Won the American Revolution Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution. And the Revolutionary War. I know we've labored the point here, but they weren't the same thing. In any case, John will teach you about the major battles of the war, and...
Crash Course
Latin American Revolutions Crash Course World History
In which John Green talks about the many revolutions of Latin America in the 19th century. At the beginning of the 1800s, Latin America was firmly under the control of Spain and Portugal. The revolutionary zeal that had recently created...
Crash Course
The French Revolution Crash Course World History
In which John Green examines the French Revolution, and gets into how and why it differed from the American Revolution. Was it the serial authoritarian regimes? The guillotine? The Reign of Terror? All of this and more contributed to the...
Curated Video
Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American...
One Minute History
186 - Socialism - One Minute History
Socialism is an ideology that favors government control of goods and services while aiming to reduce economic and social disparities. In an effort to battle the negative effects of Industrial Capitalism (early 1800s), thinkers like...
Curated Video
Perpetual Motion
A machine that can work under its own power forever would revolutionise our world. Could this ever be possible? Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. A perpetual motion machine is a theoretical machine that can run...
Curated Video
Doppler Shift: Sound Discovery
How a unique but simple experiment in the 19th century gave a new insight into the behaviour of sound waves. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. The Doppler Effect is when the pitch of a sound seems to change as it moves past. The...
Epic History TV
Napoleon: Legend of the French Revolutionary Wars
In 1796, during the French Revolutionary Wars, Napoleon Bonaparte took command of a struggling French army in northern Italy. Despite initial doubts, he led a brilliant campaign that transformed the war in Europe, securing victory after...
Epic History TV
Napoleon's Triumph at Rivoli Shifts the Italian Campaign
Napoleon's victory at Rivoli sealed the fate of the Austrian army in Italy. Despite being outnumbered and nearly encircled, Napoleon's bold tactics and well-timed counterattacks shattered Alvinczi's forces, leading to a massive retreat....
Epic History TV
Napoleon's Tactical Mastery at the Battle of Rivoli
Napoleon faces a critical moment at Rivoli. Despite being heavily outnumbered, with only 10,000 men to hold off 24,000 Austrians, his tactical brilliance allows him to identify and exploit the terrain to his advantage. As multiple...
Epic History TV
Napoleon Marches Towards Rivoli
In 1796, during the height of the French Revolutionary Wars, a young General Napoleon Bonaparte took command of a demoralized army in Northern Italy. Despite low expectations, in just one month, he led his army to a series of remarkable...
Epic History TV
Napoleon's Narrow Victory at Arcole
In November 1796, Napoleon's attempt to surprise the Austrians at Arcole failed to break through their defenses. Both sides faced heavy casualties in a bloody, see-saw battle over three days. Despite setbacks, Napoleon’s forces...
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Napoleon Makes a Risky Choice to Attack Arcole
In November 1796, with Austrian forces converging on Verona, Napoleon risked everything on a surprise attack. His plan to cross the Adige River and cut off the Austrian supply lines led to intense fighting at the village of Arcole....
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Napoleon Traps Wurmser's Army During the Siege of Mantua
Napoleon failed to prevent Wurmser from reaching Mantua but aimed to bottle him up within the city to strain its limited supplies. Wurmser, however, tried to keep his army outside the walls to forage for provisions. Napoleon launched...
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Napoleon's Siege of Mantua and the Austrian Advance
Since crossing the Mincio River, Napoleon has reorganized his forces to cover multiple fronts. However, despite his strategic efforts, the Austrian garrison at Mantua puts up fierce resistance, delaying the siege. As Field Marshal...
Epic History TV
Reviewing Napoleon's Success in Italy
In 1796, during the French Revolutionary Wars, 26-year-old General Napoleon Bonaparte took command of a struggling French army in northern Italy. Against all odds, he transformed the army's fortunes with a series of decisive victories....
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How the Battle of Lodi Solidified Napoleon's Authority
Napoleon’s 1796 campaign in Italy marked his first major military success. With bold strategies and relentless energy, he led the French army to a series of victories, including the Battle of Lodi, which solidified his reputation as a...