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  • 04:32 Popular Kid Geography Expert Nate Seltzer Is Back!

    Kid Geography Expert Nate Seltzer Is Back!

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    Ellen welcomed back 5-year-old Nate Seltzer, whose geography skills will amaze you.

  • 06:17 How the Geography of the US is Weirder Than You Think

    How the Geography of the US is Weirder Than You Think

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    Get a free audiobook & 30 day free trial from Audible at; http://audible.com/reallifelore Or text reallifelore to 500-500 Get RealLifeLore T-shirts here: http://standard.tv/reallifelore Please Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2dB7VTO Animations courtesy of Josh S

  • 04:08 Popular Geography Expert Nate Seltzer Talks Bodies of Water

    Geography Expert Nate Seltzer Talks Bodies of Water

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    Kid geography expert Nate Seltzer is back, and he aced Ellen's quiz on bodies of water. Plus, the 6-year-old talked valentines and his favorite band, Pink Floyd.

  • 10:50 Popular China's Geography Problem

    China's Geography Problem

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    Animation by Josh Sherrington (https://www.youtube.com/heliosphere) Sound by Graham Haerther (http://www.Haerther.net) Thumbnail by Joe Cieplinski (http://joecieplinski.com/) This video was partially inspired by a chapter in Tim Marshall's "Prisoners of G

  • 08:59 Peru's Geography is CRAZY

    Peru's Geography is CRAZY

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    In my opinion, there are few countries with physical geography as remarkable as Peru’s. Take a look at this exaggerated relief map. The Andes mountains cover the western side of the country, leaving little room between them and the ocean. Yet this s

  • 31:18 Popular Learn Geography With Dr. Binocs |  Compilation

    Learn Geography With Dr. Binocs | Compilation

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    Learn brain-engaging geography topics by watching back to back videos about the Formation of our Solar System , Structure of the Earth, Water Cycle, and Many More with Dr. Binocs. The Compilation includes - Formation of the solar system - 0:16 Solar syste

  • 11:54 Popular Russia's Geography Problem

    Russia's Geography Problem

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    Get 15 free days of knowing your data is safe by using this link with Backblaze: http://backblaze.com/wendover “What if Russia Never Existed” by AlternateHistoryHub: https://youtu.be/gU6UBXOHhDw “What if the Soviet Union Reunited” by RealLifeLore: https:/

  • What Are Rocks and How Do They Form? Crash Course Geography #18

    What Are Rocks and How Do They Form? Crash Course Geography #18

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    From towering mountains to pebbles along a river, the Earth is made of a huge variety of rocks. In today's episode, we're going to follow the rock cycle of a piece of granite in the Himalayan mountains, and as you'll see, every rock has a far-reaching sto

  • 10:05 Urban Geography: Why We Live Where We Do

    Urban Geography: Why We Live Where We Do

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    Sign up for a free month's trial at the Great Courses Plus: http://ow.ly/6u4h304922j Support Wendover Productions on Patreon: http://Patreon.com/WendoverProductions Rich Americans live in the Suburbs; Rich Europeans live downtown. Why do cities on the two

  • 10:20 How Geography Gave the US Power

    How Geography Gave the US Power

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  • 12:12 Popular ‎2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7

    ‎2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7

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    2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: Crash Course World History #7 In which John introduces you to quite a lot of Chinese history by discussing the complicated relationship between the Confucian scholars who wrote Chinese h

  • 04:28 Popular History of the Holidays: Columbus Day | History

    History of the Holidays: Columbus Day | History

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    How Columbus Day came to be celebrated. HISTORY®, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manne

  • 13:33 Popular Japan in the Heian Period and Cultural History: Crash Course World History 227

    Japan in the Heian Period and Cultural History: Crash Course World History 227

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    In which John Green teaches you about what westerners call the middle ages and the lives of the aristocracy...in Japan. The Heian period in Japan lasted from 794CE to 1185CE, and it was an interesting time in Japan. Rather than being known for a thriving

  • 02:33 Sesame Street: Let's Celebrate Black History Song! | Black History Month

    Sesame Street: Let's Celebrate Black History Song! | Black History Month

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    Happy Black History Month! Gabrielle, Tamir, Elmo, and Abby are celebrating all the different ways that our Black and African American families, friends, and neighbors have changed the world! Sing along with these friends to the "Let's Celebrate Black His

  • 1:02:43 Popular Khan Academy Live: AP US History

    Khan Academy Live: AP US History

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    Taking AP US History? Prep for the AP exam with our free live tutoring session. Kim, our history expert, will share tips and strategies for the exam. Study for AP US History on Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/ap-us-history

  • 30:51 The Big History of Civilizations | The Great Courses

    The Big History of Civilizations | The Great Courses

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    https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/ What makes the Big History approach so unique? Whereas a traditional survey might take you through the major events of a period and introduce you to key dates and people (the “kings and battles” approach), Big History

  • 04:59 The biggest mistakes in mapmaking history - Kayla Wolf

    The biggest mistakes in mapmaking history - Kayla Wolf

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    Travel through the history of mapmaking and discover what big mistakes cartographers made about the worlds geography.--For thousands of years, people made both functional maps and what are known as cosmographies, illustrating the earth and its position in

  • 10:45 The Spicy and Surprising History of Doritos

    The Spicy and Surprising History of Doritos

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    Doritos history? I'll have a bag...Weird History Food is going to get your fingers nice and sticky red on this one because we're talking all about the history of one of the most beloved chips: Doritos. Weird History Food will take you through Doritos' sur

  • 05:28 Popular History of the 4th of July: Crash Course US History Special

    History of the 4th of July: Crash Course US History Special

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    In which John Green teaches you a bit about the 4th of July. In this special short Crash Course, John celebrates American Independence Day by teaching you how the holiday came to be on the 4th of July, and the many ways that Americans celebrate the day. T

  • 13:01 The Delicious History of TV Dinners

    The Delicious History of TV Dinners

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    Weird History Food is peeling back the foil on this history of TV Dinners. With its aluminum or microwaveable plate, with separate compartments for meat, vegetable, and dessert, the TV dinner has a special place in food history and culture in the belly of

  • 14:01 The Flame-Broiled History of the Whopper

    The Flame-Broiled History of the Whopper

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    Weird History Food is taking you out for a Whopper. Burger King's highest-ranking burger, the Whopper, has a surprising history, making that delicious flame-broiled burger taste even better. Take a trip through Weird History Food's drive-thru for a delici

  • 12:28 The Thick and Tangy History of Ketchup

    The Thick and Tangy History of Ketchup

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    Weird History Food will hit the "57" on the side of this video to give you the History of Ketchup. You might be surprised to learn ketchup's true origins and the fact that the first ketchup had no tomatoes in it at all. Let's pour this video out in a nice

  • 11:44 The Gooey History of Velveeta

    The Gooey History of Velveeta

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    Weird History Food is getting cheesy, covering the history of Velveeta. Everyone's favorite party dip for tortilla chips has a longer history than one would expect. Coming from the dairy mind of Emil Frey, Velveeta has changed a lot over the years. How mu

  • 05:17 Popular The History Of Tattoos - Addison Anderson

    The History Of Tattoos - Addison Anderson

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-tattoos-addison-anderson If you have a tattoo, you’re part of a rich cultural history that dates back at least 8,000 years. Where did this practice of body modification come from, and how has its

  • 11:20 Popular The Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards: Crash Course US History #1

    The Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards: Crash Course US History #1

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    In which John Green kicks off Crash Course US History! Why, you may ask, are we covering US History, and not more World History, or the history of some other country, or the very specific history of your home region? Well, the reasons are many. But, like

  • 04:28 Popular History vs. Cleopatra - Alex Gendler

    History vs. Cleopatra - Alex Gendler

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    View full lesson: ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-cleopatra-alex-gendler She was the most notorious woman in ancient history, a queen who enraptured not one but two of Rome’s greatest generals. But was she just a skilled seductress – or a great ruler in her

  • 05:41 Why Is Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" Significant? | History

    Why Is Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" Significant? | History

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    Take a journey through the history of science fiction and examine the cultural influences such as the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, and space exploration, that influenced Stanley Kubrick's 1968 visionary film "2001: A Space Odyssey". Subscribe f

  • 14:07 The History of the Microwave Oven

    The History of the Microwave Oven

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    Weird History Food is going to radiate you with the history of the Microwave Oven.The microwave was invented accidentally by an engineer named Percy Spencer, who was leading a defense radar project. His invention would change the way Americans would eat f

  • 11:27 The History of the Republican Party

    The History of the Republican Party

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    Heading into the 2016 Republican National Convention, we thought it would be a good time to do a quick history of the GOP, from its origins before the Civil War through the elections of Lincoln, Eisenhower and Reagan. And where does that elephant symbol c

  • 04:54 Why did England have a civil war? | History in a Nutshell | Animated History

    Why did England have a civil war? | History in a Nutshell | Animated History

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    What caused a full-blown civil war during Charles I's reign? From religious opposition, the mishandling of money, to a king's unwavering belief he was chosen by God, this episode explores what happens when ruling England goes wrong. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANN

  • 12:39 The Surprising History of Taco Bell

    The Surprising History of Taco Bell

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    Weird History Food is heading for the border for the history of Taco Bell. Everyone's favorite late-night drive-thru destination, Taco Bell had some humble beginnings starting in Southern California. Get your order ready because we are getting some Taco B

  • 11:38 The History of the Sloppy Joe

    The History of the Sloppy Joe

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    Weird History Food is going to get sloppy with this one talking about the history of the Sloppy Joe. Whether it came from Sioux City, Iowa, Key West, Florida or Havana, Cuba, the Sloppy Joe has left a deliciously large greasy imprint on the hearts of Amer

  • 03:48 The History of Keeping Time - Karen Mensing

    The History of Keeping Time - Karen Mensing

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-keeping-time Where did time-telling come from? What are time zones and why are there so many of them? Get the answers to these questions and more in this journey through the history of time -- fro

  • 13:49 The History of the Frozen Pizza

    The History of the Frozen Pizza

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    Weird History Food is taking frozen pizzas out of the freezer and into the storytelling oven to talk about everyone's favorite go to cheesy snack. Thanks to some innovations, frozen pizzas have become a staple in just about everyone's freezer. But how did

  • 08:03 Popular The Erie Canal Explained: US History Review

    The Erie Canal Explained: US History Review

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    Take a quick trip down the Erie Canal of Explaining as we look at how this revolutionary transportation system changed the course of United States History. Join me as we lay down the tracks of learning by covering the basics on the Transcontinental Railro

  • 15:09 Mouse Cursor History (and why I made my own)

    Mouse Cursor History (and why I made my own)

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    History of the computer mouse cursor, or pointer. And why I designed my own cursor... Link to downloads (free): http://www.michieldb.nl/other/cursors/ Tracklist: https://soundcloud.com/posy/sets/mouse-cursor-history-music Posy on Spotify: https://open.spo

  • 58:57 Stephen Fry: The History Of The First Printing Press | The Machine That Made Us | Timeline

    Stephen Fry: The History Of The First Printing Press | The Machine That Made Us | Timeline

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    Stephen Fry takes a look inside the story of Johann Gutenberg, inventor of the world's first printing press in the 15th century, and an exploration of how and why the machine was invented. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world

  • 04:45 Popular The History Of Marriage - Alex Gendler

    The History Of Marriage - Alex Gendler

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-marriage-alex-gendler A white, puffy dress. Eternal love. A joint tax return. Marriage means something different to everyone and has changed over time and across cultures. Alex Gendler traces the

  • 04:58 Popular The history of tea - Shunan Teng

    The history of tea - Shunan Teng

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-tea-shunan-teng Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water –– and from sugary Turkish Rize tea to salty Tibetan butter tea, there are almost as many ways of preparing the be

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  • 06:12 Popular The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-Woods

    The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-Woods

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-wacky-history-of-cell-theory Scientific discovery isn't as simple as one good experiment. The weird and wonderful history of cell theory illuminates the twists and turns that came together to build the found

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  • 13:58 Popular The Modern Revolution: Crash Course Big History #8

    The Modern Revolution: Crash Course Big History #8

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    In which Hank and John Green teach you a Crash Course on the modern revolution, and the upside of the progress that humanity has made in the last 500 years or so. And while there are two sides to every history, and many of these changes haven't been great

  • 02:07 Sesame Street: Happy Black History Month! | Power of We Club

    Sesame Street: Happy Black History Month! | Power of We Club

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    Chris Jackson is celebrating Black History Month with the Power of We Club! Black History Month is a period in which we celebrate, learn, and understand the history and the contributions of African Americans to the United States. Learn about some amazing

  • 05:00 What is the History of the Cookie? | Delishtory

    What is the History of the Cookie? | Delishtory

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    Cookies have a long history that goes back way further than you may think! From gingerbread to your favorite Girl Scout cookie, Kae Lani shares the backstory of some beloved treats.*****Delishtory brings you a tasty exploration into our favorite food obse

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  • 21:54 The History of Barbecue

    The History of Barbecue

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    Get 4 months extra on a 2-year plan https://nordvpn.com/maxmiller. It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video.Get the apron here! https://crowdmade.com/collections/tastinghistory/products/tasting-hi

  • 06:07 Popular History Vs. Genghis Khan - Alex Gendler

    History Vs. Genghis Khan - Alex Gendler

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-genghis-khan-alex-gendler He was one of the most fearsome warlords who ever lived, waging an unstoppable conquest across the Eurasian continent. But was Genghis Khan a vicious barbarian or a unifier w

  • 04:32 Popular A brief history of graffiti - Kelly Wall

    A brief history of graffiti - Kelly Wall

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-graffiti-kelly-wall Spray-painted subway cars, tagged bridges, mural-covered walls – graffiti pops up boldly throughout our cities. And it turns out: it’s nothing new. Graffiti has been around

  • 04:41 Popular The history of chocolate - Deanna Pucciarelli

    The history of chocolate - Deanna Pucciarelli

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-chocolate-deanna-pucciarelli If you can’t imagine life without chocolate, you’re lucky you weren’t born before the 16th century. Until then, chocolate only existed as a bitter, foamy drink in Meso

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  • 12:32 Popular The Industrial Economy: Crash Course US History #23

    The Industrial Economy: Crash Course US History #23

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    In which John Green teaches you about the Industrial Economy that arose in the United States after the Civil War. You know how when you're studying history, and you're reading along and everything seems safely in the past, and then BOOM you think, "Man, t

  • 04:38 Popular A Brief History Of Religion In Art - TED-Ed

    A Brief History Of Religion In Art - TED-Ed

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-religion-in-art-ted-ed Before we began putting art into museums, art mostly served as the visual counterpart to religious stories. Are these theological paintings, sculptures, textiles and ill

  • 05:08 Popular A brief history of numerical systems - Alessandra King

    A brief history of numerical systems - Alessandra King

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-numerical-systems-alessandra-king 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9... and 0. With just these ten symbols, we can write any rational number imaginable. But why these particular symbols? Why ten of the

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  • 09:30 Human History in a Marathon

    Human History in a Marathon

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    If every centimeter of human history is one year, then the timeline is the length of a full marathon.

  • 12:58 Popular Congo and Africa's World War: Crash Course World History 221

    Congo and Africa's World War: Crash Course World History 221

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    In which John Green teaches you about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which used to be Zaire, which used to be The Belgian Congo, which used to be the Congo Free State, which used to be the region surrounding the Congo River Basin in central Africa.

  • 07:25 Popular Battles of the Civil War: Crash Course US History #19

    Battles of the Civil War: Crash Course US History #19

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    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 history, so we offer a list of b

  • 02:20 A Visual History of Light

    A Visual History of Light

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    400,000 years ago, humans and Neanderthals created fire. This ignited a relationship between people and photons that changed the course of mankind—and continues to evolve to this day. Take a tour through the visual history of light. For a detailed t

  • 03:47 Popular History Through The Eyes Of The Potato - Leo Bear-McGuinness

    History Through The Eyes Of The Potato - Leo Bear-McGuinness

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-through-the-eyes-of-the-potato-leo-bear-mcguinness Baked or fried, boiled or roasted, as chips or fries; at some point in your life you’ve probably eaten a potato. But potatoes have played a much more si

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  • 18:48 Musicians and Artists of History | Horrible Histories

    Musicians and Artists of History | Horrible Histories

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    Subscribe for more Horrible History: http://bit.ly/HorribleHistoriesSubscribeVisit our website: horrible-histories.co.ukFrom sensational Shakespeare to Leonardo Da Vinci, let's take a brief look at some of the musicians and artists from Horrible Histories

  • 13:31 Popular The Deep Future: Crash Course Big History #10

    The Deep Future: Crash Course Big History #10

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    Finally, after what seems like eons and eons, the end is nigh. We're talking not only about the end of Crash Course Big History, but also the end of everything. The end of humanity and the end of the universe.John and Hank Green will teach you about what

  • 31:54 Popular A History of Eastern Europe | The Great Courses

    A History of Eastern Europe | The Great Courses

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    https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/show/a_history_of_eastern_europe?utm_source=US_SocialMedia&utm_medium=SocialMediaEditorialYoutube&utm_campaign=138569 Taught by Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius, an award-winning professor at the University of Tennes

  • 04:27 Popular The Hidden Worlds Within Natural History Museums - Joshua Drew

    The Hidden Worlds Within Natural History Museums - Joshua Drew

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-hidden-worlds-within-natural-history-museums-joshua-drew When you think of natural history museums, you might picture exhibits filled with ancient lifeless things, like dinosaurs or meteorites. But behind th

  • 05:15 How inventions change history (for better and for worse) - Kenneth C. Davis

    How inventions change history (for better and for worse) - Kenneth C. Davis

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-inventions-change-history-for-better-and-for-worse-kenneth-c-davis Invented in 1793, the cotton gin changed history for good and bad. By allowing one field hand to do the work of 10, it powered a new industr

  • 29:39 Popular An Economic History of the World Since 1400 | The Great Courses

    An Economic History of the World Since 1400 | The Great Courses

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    https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/show/an_economic_history_of_the_world_since_1400?utm_source=US_SocialMedia&utm_medium=SocialMediaEditorialYoutube&utm_campaign=138569 Economics has, in many regards, created the world. Not only is it the process through

  • 05:56 Popular How One Teenager Unearthed Baseball's Untold History - Cam Perron

    How One Teenager Unearthed Baseball's Untold History - Cam Perron

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-one-teenager-unearthed-baseball-s-untold-history-cam-perron Teenager Cam Perron loved baseball, so he began writing letters to the veteran players on his baseball cards. He only wanted autographs, but eventu

  • 14:02 Incredible Discoveries Found Underground That Changed History

    Incredible Discoveries Found Underground That Changed History

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    Lots of amazing finds and discoveries are made every day, but some have the ability to change history and significantly alter human history. Suggest a topic here to be turned into a video: http://bit.ly/2kwqhuh Subscribe for more! https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 St

  • 13:41 Popular Iran's Revolutions: Crash Course World History 226

    Iran's Revolutions: Crash Course World History 226

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    In which John Green teaches you about Iran's Revolutions. Yes, revolutions plural. What was the1979 Iranian Revolution about? It turns out, Iran has a pretty long history of unrest in order to put power in the hands of the people, and the most recent revo

  • 03:18 Popular Let's Make History…by Recording It - StoryCorps & TED Prize

    Let's Make History…by Recording It - StoryCorps & TED Prize

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/let-s-make-history-by-recording-it-storycorps-ted-prize Download the StoryCorps app here: http://ow.ly/UZarA What if Anne Frank hadn’t kept a diary? What if no one could listen to Martin Luther King’s Mountainto

  • 04:46 Popular A Brief History Of Video Games (Part I) - Safwat Saleem

    A Brief History Of Video Games (Part I) - Safwat Saleem

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-video-games-part-i-safwat-saleem Video games are everywhere these days, but where did they actually come from? The history of video games is a complicated story that involves giant computers i

  • 04:52 Popular The history of the Cuban Missile Crisis - Matthew A. Jordan

    The history of the Cuban Missile Crisis - Matthew A. Jordan

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-the-cuban-missile-crisis-matthew-a-jordan Imagine going about your life knowing that, at any given moment, you and everyone you know could be wiped out without warning at the push of a button. Thi

  • 01:11 Where did dinosaurs come from? | Natural History Museum

    Where did dinosaurs come from? | Natural History Museum

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    Dinosaurs came in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but what was it about three curious prehistoric reptiles that made scientists in the 1840s think they might somehow be linked?Discover more about the history of dinosaur discoveries: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/d

  • 10:33 Popular The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History #27

    The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History #27

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    In which John Green teaches you about the life and death of one of history's great explorers, Captain James Cook of the British Navy. He charted large swaths of the Pacific ocean, laid claim to Australia and New Zealand, and died a bizarre death in the Sa

  • 04:51 Popular Corruption, Wealth And Beauty: The History Of The Venetian Gondola - Laura Morelli

    Corruption, Wealth And Beauty: The History Of The Venetian Gondola - Laura Morelli

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/corruption-wealth-and-beauty-the-history-of-the-venetian-gondola-laura-morelli It’s hard to imagine Venice without the curious, banana-shaped gondolas that glide down the canals. How did these boats come to be t

  • 14:25 Popular The Big Bang: Crash Course Big History #1

    The Big Bang: Crash Course Big History #1

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    In which John Green, Hank Green, and Emily Graslie teach you about, well, everything. Big History is the history of everything. We're going to start with the Big Bang, take you right through all of history (recorded and otherwise), and even talk a little

  • 11:54 Popular The Rise of the West and Historical Methodology: Crash Course World History #212

    The Rise of the West and Historical Methodology: Crash Course World History #212

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    In which John Green talks about the methods of writing history by looking at some of the ways that history has been written about the rise of the West. But first he has to tell you what the West is. And then he has to explain the Rise of the West. And the

  • 03:28 Did King Arthur Really Exist? | Animated History

    Did King Arthur Really Exist? | Animated History

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    King Arthur is one the best-known figures in English history, but also one of the most enigmatic. Did the legendary king really exist? And how did he come to be connected with Cornwall's Tintagel Castle? This short animated history investigates. Visit Tin

  • 05:14 Popular History’s deadliest colors - J. V. Maranto

    History’s deadliest colors - J. V. Maranto

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-s-deadliest-colors-j-v-maranto When radium was first discovered, its luminous green color inspired people to add it into beauty products and jewelry. It wasn’t until much later that we realized that radi

  • 05:40 Popular The complicated history of surfing - Scott Laderman

    The complicated history of surfing - Scott Laderman

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    Why is Herodotus called “The Father of History”? - Mark Robinson

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  • 03:24 Edison & Tesla: "The Future is Electric" | SUNG HISTORY

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    History vs. Thomas Jefferson - Frank Cogliano

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    Ugly History: Witch Hunts - Brian A. Pavlac

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    The gory history of barber surgeons - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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  • 04:58 The princess who rewrote history - Leonora Neville

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  • 05:54 How Caffeine Addiction Changed History (ft. Michael Pollan) | WIRED

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  • 17:06 The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course European History #24

    The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course European History #24

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    These Women Are Making History

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    The Natural History Museum in London has set itself the mammoth task of digitising its specimens - all 80 million of them. The museum's collection includes everything from a blue whale skeleton to Martian meteorites, making progress understandably slow. H

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    The Fascinating History of Animation

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    Pharaoh Ramesses II presided over a golden age of Egyptian prosperity but was he a model leader or a master of propaganda?--Pharaoh Ramesses II reigned for almost 70 years in the 13th century BCE. He presided over a golden age of Egyptian prosperity, powe

  • 06:10 The dark history of IQ tests - Stefan C. Dombrowski

    The dark history of IQ tests - Stefan C. Dombrowski

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    Explore the history of IQ tests; how they measure a persons intelligence and the ways they have been used to justify scientifically baseless ideologies. --In 1905, psychologists Alfred Binet and Thodore Simon designed a test for children who were struggli

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    The dark history of the overthrow of Hawaii - Sydney Iaukea

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    History vs. Tamerlane the Conqueror - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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    Tamerlane was one of historys greatest conquerors but was he a great state builder or a bloodthirsty tyrant? You decide. --He was born in the 1330s in the Chaghatayid Khanate, formerly the Mongol Empire. On the steppe, he rose from a lowly sheep thief to

  • 03:18 Zionism: A very brief history | BBC Ideas

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  • 13:44 Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History #15

    Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History #15

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    Rethinking Civilization - Crash Course World History 201

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    In which John Green returns to teaching World History! This week, we'll be talking about the idea of civilization, some of the traditional hallmarks of so-called civilization, and why some people would choose to live outside the civilization model. It tur

  • 05:14 The dark history of Mount Rushmore - Ned Blackhawk and Jeffrey D. Means

    The dark history of Mount Rushmore - Ned Blackhawk and Jeffrey D. Means

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    Uncover the hidden history of the building of Mount Rushmore, and how its creation destroyed sacred Native American land.--Between 1927 and 1941, workers blasted 450,000 tons of rock from a mountainside using chisels, jackhammers, and dynamite. Gradually,

  • 04:42 The secret history of witches | BBC Ideas

    The secret history of witches | BBC Ideas

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  • 04:03 Popular The 5 deadliest volcanic eruptions in human history

    The 5 deadliest volcanic eruptions in human history

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    Earth harbors hundreds of active volcanoes. When they erupt, they can change the climate of the entire planet. Indeed, they are one of Mother Nature's deadliest phenomena. Here, we've ranked the deadliest eruptions in history. Read more: http://www.busine

  • 04:46 Popular The History Of The Barometer (and How It Works) - Asaf Bar-Yosef

    The History Of The Barometer (and How It Works) - Asaf Bar-Yosef

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