Curated Video
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...
Wonderscape
Vera Rubin: Discovering Dark Matter and Defying Expectations
Science Kids Famous Astronomers and Astrophysicists - From Galileo to Neil deGrasse Tyson Vera Rubin, a pioneering astronomer, defied gender barriers to make groundbreaking discoveries in the field of astronomy. Her research on the...
Curated Video
Coco Chanel
Howcast - Learn about fashion designer Coco Chanel in this Howcast fashion video with expert Nancy Deihl.
Curated Video
TechIT | Devin AI Might Soon Take Tech Jobs
Devin is a revolutionary AI software engineer poised to revolutionize job roles. Developed by US startup Cognition, Devin AI transforms code debugging, writing, and deployment. It stands out as a groundbreaking tool, able to convert...
Curated Video
Evaluating the character of Lady Macbeth in ‘Macbeth’
Pupil outcome: I can evaluate Shakespeare’s presentation of Lady Macbeth. Key learning points: - Shakespeare's presentation of Lady Macbeth could appear revolutionary - However, the play could also serve to warn women not to disobey the...
Curated Video
Comparing the presentations of the different pigs in 'Animal Farm'
Pupil outcome: I can create nuanced, comparative character summaries to compare Orwell’s presentation of the pigs. Key learning points: - Orwell presents the pigs in a nuanced way exposing both their positive and negative qualities. -...
Curated Video
Analysing how Shelley presents ideas of suffering in 'England in 1819'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Shelley uses language, structure and form to critique powerful institutions and express the concept of the suffering of ordinary people. Key learning points: - Shelley may have used figurative language to...
Curated Video
'Macbeth': exploring the external feminine influences in the play
Pupil outcome: I can explain why Macbeth was susceptible to manipulation by female characters in the play. Key learning points: - Macbeth's lack of a male heir makes him susceptible to Lady Macbeth's manipulations. - Lady Macbeth uses...
Makematic
Enslaved African Americans in the Revolution
At the time of the American Revolution, enslaved Africans made up a fifth of the population of the Thirteen Colonies. Though they were initially barred from taking part in the war, eventually thousands did. But what part did they play...
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...
Science ABC
9 Most Important Astronomical Discoveries
From ancient civilizations to modern breakthroughs, learn about the nine most important cosmic discoveries that changed the way we look at our Sun, Moon and beyond. Learn how Copernicus challenged the status quo, Kepler unveiled the...
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...