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The Medieval Islamicate World: Crash Course History of Science #7
The Medieval Islamicate World was truly a world of wonders! Clocks with gears, armillary spheres ... and robots that played music? Journey to ancient Baghdad, the center of science and math with the seventh video in a History of Science...
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Ancient and Medieval Medicine: Crash Course History of Science #9
Medieval medicine is a mash-up of multicultural ideas! How did early doctors learn to do no harm? The ninth video in a 15-part series about the History of Medicine uncovers the fundamental teachings that sparked intense anatomical study...
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Cathedrals and Universities: Crash Course History of Science #11
How are so many medieval buildings still standing today? And, how did ancient builders learn such skills? Discover the amazing feats of medieval engineers with part 11 in a 15-installment History of Science series. The narrator describes...
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Medieval China: Crash Course History of Science #8
Medieval Chinese scientists were the masters of invention! Explore the wonders of the Far East through the eighth installment in a 15-part History of Science series. The resource covers contributions to science and technology by dynasty,...
American Chemical Society
Dragon's Blood Could Save Your Life
Ancient life begets new medicines. An informative video describes how scientists are developing innovative drugs using blood and other biological components from animals. It focuses on Komodo dragons, sea sponges, and horseshoe crabs.
TED-Ed
How Aspirin Was Discovered
Got a headache? Here's some willow bark! Young scholars discover the origins of aspirin that date back 4,000 years. They see that chewing this willow bark became known for its pain relief properties and was the precursor to the aspirin...