Crash Course
Columbus, de Gama, and Zheng He! 15th Century Mariners. Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the beginning of the so-called Age of Discovery. You've probably heard of Christopher Columbus, who "discovered" America in 1492, but what about Vasco da Gama? How about Zheng He? Columbus gets a bad...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The imaginary king who changed the real world
In 1165, copies of a strange letter began to circulate throughout Europe. It spoke of a fantastical realm, containing the Tower of Babel and the Fountain of Youth— all ruled over by the letter’s mysterious author: Prester John. Who was...
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Columbus, de Gama, and Zheng He! 15th Century Mariners. Crash Course: World History
In which John Green teaches you about the beginning of the so-called Age of Discovery. You've probably heard of Christopher Columbus, who "discovered" America in 1492, but what about Vasco da Gama? How about Zheng He? Columbus gets a bad...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The kingdom hidden in Brazil | Marc Adam Hertzman and Flavio dos Santos Gomes
In the 1600s, an expansive autonomous settlement called Palmares reached its height in Brazil. It was founded and led by people escaping from slavery, also called maroons. It was one of the world's largest maroon communities, its...
Crash Course
The Age of Exploration: Crash Course European History
The thing about European History is that it tends to leak out of Europe. Europeans haven't been great at staying put in Europe. As human beings do, the people of Europe were very busy traveling around to trade, to spread religion, and in...
Crash Course
The Columbian Exchange: Crash Course History of Science
Over the last four episodes, we’ve examined some of the stories that make up the idea of a “revolution” in knowledge-making in Europe. But we can’t understand this idea fully, without unpacking another one—the so called Age of...
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Indonesia Geography and Climate
New ReviewLying south of mainland Southeast Asia and north of the continent of Australia, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. While it’s a vast country, only about 40 percent is land—the rest is sea. Strategically located between...
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Indonesia Religion
New ReviewMany people in Indonesia believe in the spiritual power behind objects and forces, and most societies have organized ceremonies and rituals to mollify these spirits. In Indonesia, traditional animist beliefs have been combined with the...
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Singapore Historical Highlights
New ReviewTraders came to the island of Singapore beginning in the thirteen century CE, and over the years commerce between Chinese, Arab, Indian, Thai, Malay, and Javanese traders resulted in a colorful mix of cultures and languages. Eventually...
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Brazil Language
New ReviewWith the exception of a few indigenous groups living in the Amazon, everyone in Brazil speaks Portuguese. Over the years, Brazilian Portuguese has developed its own character as Indian, African, and English words have been added....
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Brazil Humor
New ReviewBrazilians love life and are quick to break out laughing. They constantly find things to poke fun at or laugh about, such as different parts of the country or other people. Brazilians are generally a nonconfrontational people as well....
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Brazil Demographics
New ReviewBrazil is the most populous country in South America and second only to the United States in the Western Hemisphere. About 32 percent of the country’s population lives in the thirteen largest metropolitan regions. The largest of Brazil’s...
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Brazil Religion
New ReviewSince the sixteenth century, Roman Catholicism has influenced just about every facet of Brazilian life, from daily mass to weekly churchgoing to major events like births, weddings, and funerals. And although Catholicism is losing...
Wonderscape
Exploring the World through Portuguese Language
Preschool Prep - Alphabet and Languages from A-Z V1-0017 Learn Portuguese and open doors to a world of diverse cultures and opportunities. With roots in Portugal and spoken in countries across the globe, mastering Portuguese can enhance...
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How Firms Can Un-Screw Up When They Screw Over Their Customers
Have you ever been to a business and they messed up but didn't want to take responsiblity for their mistakes? Well here we go through some ways companies can unscrew up when they realize they did mess up. Copyright Mark Wolters 2020...
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Brazil's Population Imbalance: Why So Few People Live In The Interior Of The Country
Brazil is a HUGE country! And despite popular ideas, it's not comprised entirely of the Amazon Rainforest. Despite this, the majority of all Brazilians still live just 50 miles from the coast, illustrating a huge population imbalance for...
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Louis Figo: A National Hero's Journey in International Football
Louis Figo, a Portuguese football legend, became a national hero at a young age. He showcased his brilliance in international tournaments such as the FIFA World Youth Championship and Euro 2000. Despite facing some disappointments,...
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Galicia: Language, History, and Natural Beauty
From those hills full of snow; we descend to the coasts of the "Atlantic Ocean", to go to the South of Europe, and visit a legendary lighthouse that is in the city of Galicia. We will find samples of the first humans of the Middle...
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Battle of the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 1/2) Portugal launches a Crusade against Morocco
Battle of the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 1/2) Portugal launches a Crusade against Morocco
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Portugal's World Cup Journey: The Quest for Greatness
This video discusses Portugal's history in the FIFA World Cup and highlights their potential to play dazzling football, yet their inability to progress beyond the semi-finals. It focuses on their performance in the 2006 World Cup and the...
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Zheng Yi Sao Takes Control of the South China Seas
Following the death of her husband, Zheng Yi Sao refused to conform to the expectations of widowhood and instead took full command of their pirate operations. With the support of Zheng Yi's nephew, his adopted son, and other key allies,...
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Making Tempura: A Delicious Japanese Dish with a Portuguese Influence
In this video, the teacher explains the history and process of making tempura, a popular Japanese dish. They discuss how tempura was actually brought to Japan by Portuguese traders and demonstrate how to make the tempura batter and...
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The Revolutionary Rotero: The Future of Football Balls
The Rotero ball by Adidas is a revolutionary match ball designed for UEFA EUR 2004. It features a seamless surface design and a unique thermal bonding production technique, providing consistent quality and performance. With its improved...
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Spain and Portugal
Spain and Portugal discovers the similarities and differences between Spain and Portugal.