Hans Rosling was a young guest student in India when he first realized that Asia had all the capacities to reclaim its place as the world's dominant economic force. At TEDIndia, he graphs global economic growth since 1858 and predicts...

Our look at World War II continues with a closer examination of just how the war impacted soldiers in the field, and the people at home. For many of the combatants, the homefront and the warfront were one and the same. The war disrupted...

For most jobs, it's understood that you can be fired _ whether for crime, incompetence, or just poor performance. But what if your job happens to be the most powerful position in the country _ or the world? That's where impeachment comes...

How can smog affect the life expectancy of people? Scientists have investigated the causes and repercussions of The Great Smog of London in 1952, and continue to study the effects of air pollution around the world today.

At the end of World War II, the nations of Europe were a shambles. Today we'll learn about how the various countries and blocs approached the problem of rebuilding their infrastructure and helping their residents recover. You'll learn...

People have been migrating and transplanting since before recorded history, and understanding the reasons why people migrate can help explain some of the cultural, economic, and political patterns we see around the world. Today, we’re...

We try not to get into too much great man history here at Crash Course, but we have to admit: Napoleon Bonaparte is a pretty big deal. Join us as we track the rise, further rise, fall, rise, fall, mortal fall, and posthumous rise of...

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...

The G20 is a powerful, informal group of nineteen countries and the European Union. It also includes a representative from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The list evolved from an effort to include major developing...

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Step inside Westminster Abbey, one of the most important and historic buildings in the United Kingdom. Located in the heart of London, this beautiful church has been the site of royal coronations, weddings, and funerals for over 1,000...

Buckingham Palace is the home of the King of the United Kingdom and one of the most famous buildings in the world! It has hundreds of rooms, beautiful gardens, and even a balcony where the royal family waves to the crowd. For over 150...

The U.S. and China will likely be the two most influential countries for the rest of the 21st century. This is how people in 40 countries around the world currently view the two nations across a variety of global issues, according to a...

The 10 highest scoring nations on the Global Connectivity Index.

A straightforward explanation of Climate Change: the heat from human emissions is roughly equal to exploding 400,000 Hiroshima atomic bombs every day. Historically, every time carbon dioxide levels increase in Earth's atmosphere, the...

This World Cultures instructional video discusses a brief history of Ireland.

Sleep in the stacks and unplug on this unusual library vacation in the UK at Gladstone’s Library in Wales.

You will get chills in this Welsh castle known for its ghost sightings and paranormal activity, featured in the TV series Ghost Hunters International and Most Haunted.

Fly head first exceeding speeds over 100mph on this extreme adventure in the Snowdonia Mountains in Wales.

Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel to witness the might of the Royal Canadian Navy’s fleet. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible lover of this mysterious world, our...

UK’s favourite meal deal combo of 2024 reveal us to be a ‘joyless nation’Source: Various

The cheapest supermarket of 2024 has been named and it’s not LidlSource: Various

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A combination of spiralling costs and fewer international students is leaving universities in serious financial trouble.

Pupil outcome: I can understand the context of 'Coming to England'. Key learning points: - 'Coming to England' is an autobiographical memoir, written by Floella Benjamin. - Floella writes about her early childhood in Trinidad in an...