As a native English speaker living in the Netherlands, I’ve come across some unusual (for me) names. Some Dutch surnames are indeed rather amusing, or even insulting! So much so that a legend has formed around their origin; that these...

This video explains the science behind the pleasant fragrance we experience after the first rain, known as petrichor. It explores the role of plant oils and bacteria in the soil that contribute to this unique scent.

Bruce Caldwell, Director of the Center for the History of Political Economy at Duke University, uses his scholarship on F.A. Hayek to explain why studying the economists of the past is essential to developing the economics of the future

The video discusses the process of changing financial systems, emphasizing the importance of working with IT and seeking outside expertise. It covers steps such as defining requirements, vendor selection, data conversion, and user...

Pocahontas is a very famous figure from the era of European settlement in Virginia. However, her story is immensely shrouded in myth and legend. Did she really save John Smith's life? Who was the John Rolfe that she later married? And...

USDA researchers are working to help people learn about bees while trying to figure out why some bee colonies are disappearing.

CONTENT WARNING: Contains shocking images of death and violence.



This video is a historical account of Robert Mugabe's rise to power in Zimbabwe as a freedom fighter, his brutal tactics in leading the country, and his legacy...

Since entering office Starmer has tried to make some big changes to shift how Labour works and... well some it hasn't gone down well. So in this video we take a look through the history and see if the changes he's making are likely to...

The video delves into the craftsmanship behind hand-forged chef knives, highlighting the differences between mass-produced and handmade knives, and the value of a Smith's dedication to quality. It showcases various types of knives,...

Long before the phenomenon that was Amy Winehouse, whose mesmerizing voice captivated millions, there was Janis Joplin, to whom Winehouse was often compared. While Joplin only released three albums during her lifetime (and a few...

Born on the 23rd of march, 1914. He was an African American sportswriter and editor. Credited with the recommendation of Jackie Robinson to Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers.



He died of Pancreatic Cancer at the age of 58...

MOT 1952: AMERICAN SCULPTOR: Abstract expressionist artist David Smith (1906-1965) welding metal pieces together, VS Modern abstract sculpture by David of 'Flight', 'Four Soldiers', 'The Three Dancers' ...

The COVID-19 outbreak as of Feb. 25 has infected 80,000 people and resulted in about 2,700 deaths, mostly in China’s Hubei. <br/>

Communication Professor's reaction to Will Smith's viral moment, "I'm not afraid to die on a treadmill," interview with Tavis Smiley. Will Smith sends the clear message that he won't be outworked but he expresses himself in a compelling...

The body of Fryer, a fifty-three-year-old white woman, was found by her children on the family’s property in Robinson, seven miles southeast of Waco. Jesse Washington, a laborer on Fryer’s farm, was arrested and charged with Fryer’s...

SchoolOnline's Secondary Maths videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key topic and sub topic covered in GCSE Maths in clear and easy to follow...

VLBI, or Very Long Baseline Interferometry, is a technique that uses multiple radio telescopes to very precisely measure the Earth's orientation. It was originally invented back in the 1960s to take better pictures of quasars, but...

This video tells the story of Henry "Box" Brown. It covers his childhood, his heartbreaking separation from his wife and children, and his grueling 27-hour escape from enslavement. This video is part two of "The 5 Most Daring Escapes...

MOT: BASIC ENGLISH: Ranch farm set w/ woman holding mail by rural mail box [SOT w/ subtitles] English language exercise using who is I am my name is CU letter addressed to Mrs. Smith. Male joining woman at mailbox using who am I am CU...

MOT 1950: DRAMATIZATION: Harry Conover agency Booking office male trying to obtain model's address by saying she's from his home town. Middle-aged male trying to have model sent to his hotel room on pretense of work (foundation garment...

On May 16, 1918, a plantation owner was murdered, prompting a manhunt which resulted in a series of lynchings in May 1918 in southern Georgia, United States.



White people killed at least 13 black people during the...

In this video, the teacher explains how writers use parentheses to provide additional information. The video provides examples and practice exercises for using parentheses in various situations, such as enclosing acronyms, dates of...

Rob Johnson kicks off INET's "Reawakening" conference with his take on how economists can win back the trust of a world that has rejected experts



Introducing #INET2017, our "Reawakening" conference in Edinburgh, INET...

This is Adam Smith. Adam Smith was a Scottish philosopher and author who is probably best known for writing a book titled “An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of … The Wealth of Nations!” This book effectively marked the beginning...