Book:Saratoga, Turning Point of America’s Revolutionary War

Marlon James is best known for writing literary fiction, including “A Brief History of Seven Killings,” which won the prestigious Man Booker Prize. But his latest book, “Black Leopard, Red Wolf,” draws on a lifelong love of comics and...

In which John teaches you about the Seven Years War, which may have lasted nine years. Or as many as 23. It was a very confusing was. The Seven Years War was a global war, fought on five continents, which is kind of a lot. John focuses...

We spend so much time listening to the things people are saying that we rarely pay attention to the things they don't, says poet and teacher Clint Smith. A short, powerful piece from the heart, about finding the courage to speak up...

This week on the SciShow Talk Show Doug Emlen talks about animal weapons! Jessi from Animal Wonders joins the show to talk about animal defenses and introduce us to the southern three-banded armadillo.

How scientifically accurate is your favorite sci-fi space battle?

We spend so much time listening to the things people are saying that we rarely pay attention to the things they don't, says poet and teacher Clint Smith. A short, powerful piece from the heart, about finding the courage to speak up...

In which John Green investigates war, and what exactly it may or may not be good for. Was war a result of human beings organizing into larger and more complex agricultural social orders, or did war maybe create agriculture and...

In which John teaches you about the Seven Years War, which may have lasted nine years. Or as many as 23. It was a very confusing was. The Seven Years War was a global war, fought on five continents, which is kind of a lot. John focuses...

Disclaimer: This is very different than the usual Crash Course US History episode.



In which John Green lists a whole lot of the battles of the US Civil War in seven and a half minutes. We get a lot of requests for military...

In which John Green ACTUALLY teaches about the Civil War. In part one of our two part look at the US Civil War, John looks into the causes of the war, and the motivations of the individuals who went to war. The overarching causes and the...

In this video Professor Justin Champion addresses the question of whether Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell was king in all but name?

Travel back to 1775 and the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major fights of the American Revolution. Although the British won the hill, the American soldiers showed they were strong and determined to stand up for their rights....

Howcast - Check out part 5 of this walkthrough for the third person action shooter "Warhammer 40K Space Marine" and beat Chapter 1 with this online demo.

Howcast - Learn how to win a turfing battle in this street dance video from Howcast.

Discover the history of the Crusades, a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims that took place between the 11th and 13th centuries. This video explains why the Crusades began, who the key figures were, and what happened...

Discover the story of Salah al-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, one of the most famous leaders of the medieval Islamic world and Ayyubid Dynasty. Known for his role in the Crusades, Saladin united Muslim forces and recaptured Jerusalem from the...

Paul Revere is best known for his legendary midnight ride to warn the colonies of an impending British attack—but there’s much more to his story. In this episode, we dive into the real history behind the famous ride, his role in the Sons...

Meet Joan of Arc, a brave young girl who changed the course of French history. At just a teenager, Joan believed she was called to help lead France to victory during a long and difficult war. Wearing armor and riding into battle, she...

March back in time to meet the Janissaries, the elite soldiers of the Ottoman Empire! These warriors were known for their loyalty, skill, and bravery. They trained from a young age to become some of the best fighters in the world,...

The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most important battles in the American Civil War. In this episode, we’ll explore how Union and Confederate soldiers met in Pennsylvania for three days of fierce fighting. We’ll learn why the battle...

Discover the fascinating story of the Trojan Horse, one of the most famous tricks in ancient history. In this video, we explore how the Greeks used a giant wooden horse to enter the city of Troy and win the Trojan War. Learn about Greek...

In this video, you’ll learn about Ulysses S. Grant, a brave leader during the Civil War and the 18th president of the United States. He was the general who led the Union Army to victory against the Confederacy. Grant was calm, strong,...

Step into the world of ancient Rome and discover the lives of gladiators. These fierce warriors fought in massive arenas like the Colosseum, entertaining thousands with brutal battles. In this video, we explore who the gladiators were,...