In which John Green finally gets around to talking about some women's history. In the 19th Century, the United States was changing rapidly, as we noted in the recent Market Revolution and Reform Movements episodes. Things were also in a...

In tough economic times, our exploratory science programs -- from space probes to the LHC -- are first to suffer budget cuts. Brian Cox explains how curiosity-driven science pays for itself, powering innovation and a profound...

In which John Green teaches you about capitalism and socialism in a way that is sure to please commenters from both sides of the debate. Learn how capitalism arose from the industrial revolution, and then gave rise to socialism. Learn...

What does it mean to be Hindu? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn about the surprising history of the term “Hindu,” what the word “karma” really means, and how this vast, sprawling tradition contains more than one...

Religion and science have had some famously messy fights, but do they always have to be in conflict? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll look at some ways religion and science are more than just enemies.

Native American history didn’t begin in 1492, and it didn’t end in 1900. It stretches back thousands and thousands of years and extends into the present – and the future – of the United States. In our first episode of Crash Course Native...

Howcast - Learn about the role of the flamenco guitar in flamenco music in this Howcast video.

The French president discusses tensions between his government and the Muslim world over cartoons of Prophet Muhammad.

Former prime minister Tony Blair discusses his new book On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century in a wide-ranging interview with The Independent’s editor-in-chief, Geordie Greig.Touching upon his experience of power and leadership,...

Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, a symbol of the powerful Joseon Dynasty, has been restored after enduring numerous fires during Japanese invasions. Its 330 reconstructed buildings harmoniously blend Chinese influences with traditional...

Banska Stiavnica, one of Slovakia's most beautiful cities, boasts a medieval center and historic silver mines that are UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. Its highlights include the Kammer-Hof, home to the world's first technical...

Cornwall, once thriving from its significant mining industry, now has only remnants like the Geevor Tin Mine preserved. The mine, which closed in 1991, stands as the largest preserved mining complex in the country, housing an Industrial...

Pupil outcome: I can explain why and how William Blake took a stand against child labour. Key learning points: - The Industrial Revolution created great wealth and great poverty. - Young children were used to sweep the chimneys of houses...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how love has changed over time and plan an article reflecting these ideas. Key learning points: - Attitudes and perspectives on love have changed significantly since the 16th century. - Marriages in the 16th...

The Appropriations Acts of 1851 and 1871 led to the creation of government-run boarding schools, where hundreds of thousands of Indigenous children were forcibly assimilated into White society.

The mid-1800s saw diverse groups moving into the American interior. While this fueled U.S. growth, it also displaced Indigenous peoples, whose struggles continue today.

During the 19th century, leading industrialists like Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, and John D. Rockefeller helped transform the U.S. from an agricultural to an industrial powerhouse, but at significant cost to competition and...

The Nez Perce War of 1877, driven by forced relocations and treaty violations, marked a profound conflict between the U.S. government and Indigenous Nez Perce communities.

Every year on Memorial Day the country honors those who died while serving in the military. In this video, learn about how Memorial Day became a federal holiday.

Between the 1790s and the 1830s, the United States experienced a Second Great Awakening, as religious revivalists campaigned to improve the moral and spiritual character of the country.

Nat Turner’s Rebellion was the deadliest slave uprising in U.S. history. By shattering the illusory peace of the Southern states, it led to restrictive new laws that codified slavery across the U.S.

Complete History of Sri Lanka

Who Would Be King of France Today?

ART DECO MUSEUM ONCE UPON A TIME A PALACE OF FRENCH KINGS AND PRINCES, THE LOUVRE IS TODAY IS THE PALACE OF ARTS AND IS HOME TO ONE OF THE RICHEST COLLECTIONS IN THE WORLD. THE HISTORIC LOUVRE IS ALSO HOME TO MUSEE DES ARTS DECORATIFS ,...