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What is Kwanzaa? | Nightly News: Kids Edition

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Countdown to 2023: The New Year is almost here. We share what you need to know about this holiday and the celebration of Kwanzaa! A book and a smile: Meet the inspiring young girl who wants to change the world one book at a time. We introduce you to a her
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How To Draw A Kinara For Kwanzaa

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Many of our art friends celebrate Kwanzaa, so we thought it would be fun to learn how to draw a Kinara! JOIN OUR ART HUB MEMBERSHIP! VISIT https://www.artforkidshub.tv/ VISIT OUR AMAZON ART SUPPLY STORE https://www.amazon.com/shop/artforkidshub SUBSCRIBE
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What Are The World's COOLEST Christmas Traditions? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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WATCH MORE https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UULFPwiAPYRT1JCna3GYf-vkCg SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwiAPYRT1JCna3GYf-vkCg?sub_confirmation=1Christmas is a beloved holiday all around the world, and traditions vary depending on where yo
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Sesame Street: Traditions with Zahn McClarnon | #ComingTogether Word of the Day

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The Word of the Day is Tradition! Traditions are special things we do that are passed down from person to person in our family over time. When Big Bird, Auntie Nani Bird, and their friend, Zahn McClarnon get together, they share some of their different fa
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We Made Holiday Art Out of FOOD! (Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa) | Universal Kids

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Watch full episodes with Universal Kids on TV or stream on Peacock! https://bit.ly/UniKidsLinktree.Chefs Jasmine and Audrey from Top Chef Junior celebrate the holidays by making unique food art inspired by Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa!SUBSCRIBE: http:/
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What Constellations Mean to Different Cultures | Fate & Fabled

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The stars have guided and entertained us for thousands of years. Here we explore some of the messages people have seen in the stars through the millennia and look forward to how we might relate to the stars in the future.Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. E
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9 Fascinating Holiday Traditions EXPLAINED! | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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9 Colossal Questions all about different holiday traditions and how they got started!00:00 Why Do We Hang Stockings At Christmas?2:49 Why Is Eggnog A Holiday Drink? 4:45 Was There Really A First Thanksgiving?6:41 Why Do We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?10:39
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Sesame Street: Fun Family Traditions | Tamir on the Street #2

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In this new episode of Tamir on the Street, Tamirs friends share how special traditions are passed down within their families. Find out how food and music are an important part of celebrating community and culture!Subscribe to the Sesame Street Channel he
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Minecraft Xbox - Christmas Traditions [366]

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Welcome to my Let's Play of the Xbox 360 Edition of Minecraft. These videos will showcase what I have been getting up to in Minecraft and everything I have built. In this video I build my Christmas tree and snowmen. Twitter - @stampylongnose Instagram - h
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The WEIRDEST Christmas Traditions in History! | WHAT THE PAST?

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From the feast of the fools to boy bishops, bean kings, and Lords of Misrule, the Christmas holiday in medieval England was filled with strange role-reversals, revelry, and all-around rowdy behavior!Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated
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4 Bakers Keeping Sweet Traditions Alive

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Compiling this reel was a piece of cake. Thats because its all about classic desserts. From Polands deep-fried dough delight known as pczki to creamy egg custard tarts considered a national treasure in Portugal, these treats are lovingly made from recipes
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Holidays are WEIRD! 7 Wild Holiday Traditions | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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WATCH MORE https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UULFPwiAPYRT1JCna3GYf-vkCg SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwiAPYRT1JCna3GYf-vkCg?sub_confirmation=17 Colossal Questions all about your favorite holidays, from Christmas to Halloween and everyth
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New Orleans: A Living Museum of Music

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An intimate look at the traditions associated with New Orleans music and the preservation of those traditions through the work of local musicians and educators who mentor young talent. For more information, visit http://greatmuseums.org.
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Humans And Other Animals: Cultural Evolution And Social Learning

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What is culture? Is it uniquely human, or do animals have culture too? From dolphins getting high on puffer fish, chimpanzees learning to crack nuts, and how human culture is changing the world around, hear this panel of experts explore the fascinating su
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Ghosts of Christmas Explained | WHAT THE PAST?

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You might not know some of the older and stranger Christmas traditions that were lost to time... like the age-old custom of telling ghost stories around the holidays!Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Kayla RosenbergWritten & Dire
Two Different Worlds: Women in 1620

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When the Mayflower landed in 1620, it arrived in the territory of the Wampanoag Nation. Almost everything about the two cultures was completely different, especially the roles of women. "1620: Beyond Thanksgiving" is produced by NBC News Learn in partners
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Happy Holidays from Elmo & Friends! | 2 HOUR Sesame Street Compilation

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Fa la la la la! It's time to deck the street and sing with Elmo and his friends with songs about Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Years! Subscribe to the Sesame Street Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=SesameStreetWelc
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The Man Who Drove McDonalds out of Iceland | Hungerlust S2

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Tommi Tomasson’s all-American burger joint is so legendary in Iceland, it ousted McDonald’s from the country. Experience a collision of traditions and tastes in Season 2 of Culture Trip’s award-winning series Hungerlust, as chefs serve u
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A bamboo whistle with a difference

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Many folk cultures have whistles and flutes made from bamboo but, if you can get your hands on a clump of growing bamboo, Rob shows you how to make a bamboo whistle of a different kind.
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Thailands Homemade Rocket Festival

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Have you heard of the rocket festival? We traveled to Ubon Ratchathani in Northeast Thailand to explore the fascinating culture, customs and traditions of the Isan people that is at the heart of this rocket competition also known as "Bun Bang Fai". This i
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15 Most Mysterious Archaeological Discoveries In the World

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Humans have been on this planet for tens of thousands of years, and since were incapable of ever clearing up after ourselves, there are countless ancient structures and objects that have become buried and hidden over time. These can, of course, be vital i
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Inside the World's Only Chile Pepper Institute

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Chile peppers spice up cuisines around the world, from Chile Rellenos to Hunan Kung Pao, but they can be surprisingly tricky to grow and harvest. In this episode of Hungry Planet, Niba chats with two teams increasing access to chile peppers: New Mexico St
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Things You Should Never Do in Other Countries

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Different cultures around the world are so varied their rules may get you into a world of difficulty! Here are 20 surprising things you should never do in other countries. Subscribe for more! ► https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 ◄ Stay updated ► https://goo.gl/JyGcTt
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What does traditional music around the world have in common?

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An analysis of thousands of song descriptions ties together music from different culturesMusic is ubiquitousbut do societies around the world use similar building blocks to construct their songs? Researchers dove into detailed descriptions and samples of
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7 Christmas Questions For The Holidays | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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7 Colossal Questions about Christmas holiday traditions and how they started!00:00 Why Do We Leave Cookies For Santa?02:09 Who Invented Ugly Christmas Sweaters? 04:31 Who Invented Candy Canes?06:36 Why Do We Give Gifts On Christmas?08:37 Is Every Snowflak
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What Month Begins The New Year?

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New Year's Day wasn't always celebrated on January 1st (and in many places, it still isn't). When do different cultures celebrate the first day of the new year? And what does January 1st have to do with Julius Caesar? Watch to find out! HOST: Angeli Gabri
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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
Should we eat bugs? - Emma Bryce

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/should-we-eat-bugs-emma-bryce What's tasty, abundant and high in protein? Bugs! Although less common outside the tropics, entomophagy, the practice of eating bugs, was once extremely widespread throughout cultur
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Why are sharks so awesome?

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-are-sharks-so-awesome-tierney-thys Sharks have been celebrated as powerful gods by some native cultures. And today, sharks are recognized as apex predators of the world’s ocean. What is it that makes these f
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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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Protect the Arctics Future WWF PSA Campaign

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The diverse Arctic landscapes from the sea ice to coastal wetlands, upland tundra, mountains, wide rivers and the sea itself support abundant wildlife and many cultures. But these landscapes, including the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, now faces an uncertain
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Is There A Difference Between Art And Craft? - Laura Morelli

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/is-there-a-difference-between-art-and-craft-laura-morelli Was da Vinci an artistic genius? Sure, but he was also born in the right place at the right time -- pre-Renaissance, Western artists got little individua
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Why Do We Carve Pumpkins on Halloween?

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Every holiday has its traditions and Halloween is no exception. During this holiday, kids dress up in costume and go trick or treating, while others play pranks on each other. It is also common for them to carve pictures and faces into pumpkins. But where
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Can you tell a real laugh from a fake one?

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Researchers find that 21 different cultures know the difference Read more: https://scim.ag/2K9Sz9m CREDITS producer Sarah Crespi story by Marcus Woo citation G. A. Bryant et al., Psychological Science 2018 research audio Greg Bryant little girl tickles vi
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The Five Major World Religions - John Bellaimey

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-five-major-world-religions-john-bellaimey It's perfectly human to grapple with questions, like 'Where do we come from?' and 'How do I live a life of meaning?' These existential questions are central to the f
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Things Fall Apart, Part 2: Crash Course Literature 209

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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Sesame Street: Two Cousins in USA and Chile Share Their Story

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Lola and her cousin Pedro live far far away from each other but share similar habits and traditions. Subscribe to the Sesame Street Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=SesameStreet For more fun games and videos for your presc
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Will the ocean ever run out of fish? - Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Jennifer Jacquet

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View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/will-the-ocean-ever-run-out-of-fish-ayana-elizabeth-johnson-and-jennifer-jacquet When most people think of fishing, we imagine relaxing in a boat and patiently reeling in the day’s catch. But modern industrial
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How Olive Oil Became a Cooking Staple

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It took a couple thousands of years, but olive oil has established itself as a culinary staple around the world. The Ancient Greeks in Crete were one of the first cultures to produce it, and today, Mediterranean countries dominate olive oil production. Th
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Did Dragons Ever Exist? | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

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Is there any chance that dragons could have ACTUALLY existed? And if not, why are there so many similar stories about dragons from different, unconnected cultures around the globe??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to COLOSSAL MYSTERI
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How they saved the holes in Swiss cheese

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Agroscope is a Swiss government-backed agricultural research lab. It's got a lot of other resarch projects too, but it also keeps a backup of the Swiss cheese bacterial cultures... just in kse. Agroscope: https://www.agroscope.admin.ch/agroscope/en/home.h
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Sesame Street: Winter Holidays | Elmo's World featuring Cookie Monster!

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Join Elmo and Cookie Monster in this special Elmo's World as they learn all about Winter Holidays! Holidays are a time to spend with family and friends celebrating traditions, decorating, and eating yummy treats!Subscribe to the Sesame Street Channel here
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Sesame Street: The Clutes | Celebrating Family Stories

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The Clutes welcome us into their home to share the language and traditions of their Mohawk culture and community. Spend time with the Clutes as they celebrate their family story by honoring the beauty of their Indigenous identity as well as explore the ho
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Reviving a 3,000-year-old Ancient Ballgame

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Long before basketball and soccer, ancient Mayans were hitting the park to play rounds of Mesoamerican ballgame. Dating back to 3000 B.C., the game was played with a solid rubber ball that could only be hit by a player’s hip. Today, in Hidalgo, Mexico, a
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The Art of Canning the Sea

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Canned fish has been around for over a century and has been enjoyed around world. Still, no one loves their fish more than Portugal, where old traditions of fishing, canning and trading have come together to create an art form. What first began as a metho
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Sesame Street Special: How to Celebrate Lunar New Year! | Mandarin

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Introducing a very special Sesame Street segment from China, in Mandarin! Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster brought their Chinese friends to Sesame Street to teach them all about how they celebrate the Lunar New Year. They learn about the 5 blessings, an
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Halloween! Wiki for Kids at Cool School

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Happy Halloween! It's time for a Kids Wiki all about Halloween traditions, Halloween costumes, Halloween facts, and HALLOWEEN CANDY! So put on your costume and let's celebrate the happiest day of the year! Then stay tuned for more Kids Wiki episodes about
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How to name a product, from the man behind Swiffer and BlackBerry

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Have you ever wondered how products get their names? Swiffer, BlackBerry, Febreze, Dibs, Dasani– all these brands have one thing in common. They are products named by a small firm in Sausalito, California, called Lexicon Branding. The firm, founded by Dav
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Is it time to reassess our relationship with nature? | BBC Ideas

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Western societies tend to see nature and humanity as separate concepts. But are there other ways of understanding our relationship with planet Earth? Are there lessons to be learnt from indigenous cultures?If you liked this video, we think you'll love thi
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A Titans Thanksgiving | Teen Titans Go! | Cartoon Network

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The Titans are diving into Thanksgiving traditions, want to find out what the Titans are thankful for? Episodes: "Thanksgiving", "Thanksgetting"SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/3I6u2LoAbout Cartoon Network:Welcome to Cartoon Network's YouTube Channel, your desti
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Making Gruyre in the Swiss Alps for Centuries

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Alexandre Muriths family has been making gruyre dalpage in Switzerland for five generations, and there is an art to producing this cheese with a hard texture and no holes. While regular gruyre is made year-round, gruyre dalpage is only made from May throu
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Meet 5 Musical Geniuses

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Just so you know, if this reel was a concert, the tickets would be priceless. First up, Lizzo. Once a singer in search of her voice, this superstar is killing it with every note she sings (or plays on the flute). Next, weve got Ibeyi, twins who are blendi
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World Cinema - Part 1: Crash Course Film History #14

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The world is a big place and cinema isn't limited to just the U.S. and Europe. There are a lot of vibrant and influential film movements and cultures from all over the world. In this episode of Crash Course Film History, Craig talks to us a little about s
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5 of Japans Best-Kept Secrets

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Theres no shortage of fascinating people to meet, delicious food to eat and traditions to explore in Japan. This reel starts with a story about a composer famous for his melodic Tokyo train tracks. In Nara, we watch the countrys fastest mochi maker pound
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Teen Titans Go | Thanksgetting | Cartoon Network

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It's Thanksgiving but the Titans are sick of the normal traditions so they create their own. CN GAMES: http://bit.ly/CNGames SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/109Y6wq WATCH MORE: http://bit.ly/VgnfHu About Teen Titans GO!: TEEN TITANS GO! is a comedy featuring the
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Enter Toledo, the Spanish City of Swords

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Toledo, an ancient walled city in central Spain, has been the center of sword making for thousands of years. The city’s weaponry history dates back to the Roman Empire, when emperors took a liking to the blades crafted in Toledo due to their strengt
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Smallest Countries In The World

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The smallest independent countries in the world! These are the various micronations around the planet and the ways in which they prosper despite their stature.What micronations can be found within the borders of Italy? What tiny island countries checker t
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20 Dance Styles From Around The World

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Though the evolutionary answer of humans ability to dance is still unknown, it is clear today that dance is innate in all of us. Dance today is a very integral part of our society, from viral TikTok routines to primetime shows like Dancing with the Stars.
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Why ‘Raining Cats and Dogs’ Is More Than an Expression

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The phenomenon of animals falling from the sky is (literally) of biblical proportions, with legends and stories permeating cultures across the globe. While some postulate that these are mass migrations gone awry, others have more supernatural explanations
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The New Year's Eve song, explained

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The US associates "Auld Lang Syne" with the New Year, but not everyone does. Join the Vox Video Lab! https://www.vox.com/join After the ball drops in Times Square on New Year's Eve, the crowd cheers, couples kiss, confetti flies and the song you hear is "
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This 67 Year Old Bird Could Be The Oldest In The World | BBC Earth

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This albatross is affectionately known as Wisdom, and is the oldest known bird in the wild.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #Birds #EndangeredSpecies #AlbatrossWatch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http://bit.ly/BluePl
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Get a Taste of Canada’s Japanese-Style Hot Dogs

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Noriki Tamura grew up in Japan dreaming of one day starting his own business overseas. Then in 2005, he moved to Vancouver, Canada, and noticed hot dog carts on every corner. He knew he needed to spice up the market with some new flavors in order to stand
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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
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Is 7 Really a “Lucky” Number? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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In different cultures all across the world, the number 7 is considered to be a little extra lucky! But when did people start calling 7 lucky, and why did it catch on?? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questi
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Drawn to...Food! | Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Cartoon Network

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Drawn to Food!We're celebrating Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) by honoring kids who are expressing themselves and celebrating their cultures through food!Check out the many different backgrounds that make up these Asian-American c
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Around The Globe: Exploring Brazil | Nightly News: Kids Edition

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Dr. John Torres answers viewers weekly questions about the coronavirus. Around the Globe: We travel to Brazil to learn about the diverse cultures, landscapes and more. Countdown to the Olympics: Two sisters make history as they head to the Tokyo Olympics.
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Celebrating Lunar New Year with Renee! | Barbie Vlogs

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Happy Lunar New Year, everyone! On this vlog, Renee and I play a game of charades to learn how her family celebrates this amazing holiday! I loved learning about her familys traditions and how this is a huge celebration for a lot of East, South, and South
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What Cookies Look Like Around The World

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Cookies are a lovable dessert no matter where you're from. They can be soft or crunchy, and sometimes they're stuffed with nuts, chocolate, or fruity jams. Different cultures across the world make their own kinds of cookies. We're taking you around the wo
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Love Quinoa? Thank the International Man of Botany

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Love mangoes and dates? Cant imagine a grain bowl without quinoa? We have botanist David Fairchild to thank for bringing these foods and many more to the United States. Fairchild spent his entire career traveling the world learning from indigenous food cu
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Garbage Plates: Rochester's Best-Kept Secret || Food/Groups Empire Plate of Mind

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People are shocked to hear that Rochester, a one-time boomtown on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, is actually the third-biggest city in the Empire State. It might not have New York City’s international cachet, or Buffalo’s diehard sports t
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Why It's Time to Stop Saving the Planet*

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We care about the planet. But what if it's time to stop "saving it"?Western cultures and even some climate scientists and sustainability advocates often share the idea that there is the natural world and the human world. The natural world is seen as prist
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The Lost Kingdom of Sudan | BBC Earth

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Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http://bit.ly/BluePlanetPlaylist Planet Earth II http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthIIPlay
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Food Theory: Chocolate is a LIE!

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SUBSCRIBE to Never Miss a Food Theory! https://bit.ly/2CdCooV Chocolateis one of the most beloved sweets out there. We use it in EVERYTHING from sweet to savory dishes, in many different cultures, and for many occasions. Yet, chocolate is hiding a dark se
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Experience Venice’s Spectacular Beauty in Under 4 Minutes | Short Film Showcase

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The Venetian life resides within the city's hundreds of canals and diverse architecture. This short documentary by directors Olvier Astrologo and Nils Astrologo immerses us in the historical and hidden places of Venice, Italy, to reveal ancient folk tradi
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What Is Myth? Crash Course Mythology #1

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Welcome to Crash Course World Mythology, our latest adventure (and this series may be literally adventurous) in education. Over the next 40 episodes or so, we and Mike Rugnetta are going to learn about the world by looking at the foundational stories of a
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The Amazing Folk Musician Playing Violin Like a Cello

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You won’t find another musician quite like Gaelynn Lea. Based in Duluth, Minnesota, she’s a folk singer and violinist classically trained in Celtic and American fiddle traditions and has been honing her craft for the past 20 years. Born with brittle bone
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Rituals Of A Rocket Launch

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Why do astronauts pee on the wheel of a bus before they take off? Do superstitious traditions really help astronauts about to fire into space? Kevin Fong investigates. Day 15 of A Place Called Space, our 2015 advent calendar: http://rigb.org/advent As Tim
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Can Body Language Reveal When Someone Likes You?

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What you do with your body says just as much as what comes out of your mouth. How important is body language in flirting? Slang And Where Languages Come From? ►►►► http://bit.ly/1WbiWqH Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://bit.ly/1myXbFG R
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The Secret to Sriracha Hot Sauces Success

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David Tran is the man to thank for the Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce you douse your scrambled eggs with every morning. You know the stuff. Red bottle with a green cap and a rooster on the frontplus five languages on the bottlethis simple sauce connects people
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The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3

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The European Renaissance may have started in Florence, but it pretty quickly moved out of Italy and spread the art, architecture, literature, and humanism across Europe to places like France, Spain, England, and the Low Countries.SOURCES:Hunt, Lynn et al.
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Shelf Life Episode 7 - The Language Detectives

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What does it take to solve a mystery about an ancient Native American language group? 16th-century missionary texts, DNA sequencing methods, and lots of algorithms. Curators Peter Whiteley and Ward Wheeler discuss their project to map the evolution of Uto
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How Native Hawaiians fought the US Navy, and won

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The reclaiming of a sacred island.Subscribe and turn on notifications ( ) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOOn January 4, 1976, a fleet of boats headed toward the Hawaiian island of Kahoolawe. The goal: take the island back from the US mil
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The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History #18

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So far in this series, we've covered a lot of war, disease, climate disaster, and some more war. Well, prepare yourself for something a little more positive. This week, we're talking about the Enlightenment. In this video, you'll learn about the ideas of
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Modern Thought and Culture in 1900: Crash Course European History #31

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Europe was in transition politically and culturally at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, we're looking at the dawn of modern science, and the rise of Modernism in the arts, especially in music, dance, and visual arts. We'll look at changes in musi
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Breakthrough: The Killer Snail Chemist

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These aren't your ordinary garden snails. Tiny cone snails may boast delicate and gorgeous shells, but they pack a powerful—and lethal—punch. The snails' venom can be fatal to various fish and even humans. But it could also offer a potential cure. Mandë H
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Top 10 Mysterious Bone Discoveries That Shocked The World

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These mysterious discoveries of strange bone formations around the world have puzzled archaeologists for some time. Lets find out some of the most mysterious recent discoveries! Subscribe for more! ► https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 ◄ Stay updated ► https://goo.gl/J
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Vilnius and Lublin in Poland became the first two cities to connect through a virtual Portal

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Welcome to PORTAL where Lithuania's capital, Vilnius and Lublin in Poland became the first two cities to connect through this virtual ‘bridge’! Born in Vilnius, Lithuania, PORTAL is a new wave community accelerator, aiming to bring people of d
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Italian and German Unification: Crash Course European History #27

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So, we haven't talked much about Italy and Germany so far in Crash Course Euro, and that's because prior to the mid-19th century, those two nation-states weren't really a thing. Today we'll look at how Italy and Germany pulled it together in the second ha
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The Surprising Species That Everything Else Depends On | IN OUR NATURE

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In Our Nature is a NEW special limited series on Its Okay To Be Smart!SUBSCRIBE so you dont miss the next episode! http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub More info and sources below Seemingly distant ecosystems, even half a world apart, are connected in surprising ways.
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The Roads to World War I: Crash Course European History #32

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Much has been written about what exactly caused World War I. As befits a true global war, the reality is that there isn't a single cause. There aren't even three causes. There are a vast array of causes. Today we'll get into just a few of those causes, in
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Scientific Revolution: Crash Course European History #12

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There was a lot of bad stuff going on in Europe in the 17th century. We've seen wars, plagues, and unrest of all types. But, there is some good news. Huge advances were underway in the scientific community in Europe at this time. In this video we'll look
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Florence and the Renaissance: Crash Course European History #2

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The Renaissance was a cultural revitalization that spread across Europe, and had repercussions across the globe, but one smallish city-state in Italy was in many ways the epicenter of the thing. Florence, or as Italians might say, Firenze, was the home to
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Reformation and Consequences: Crash Course European History #7

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The Protestant Reformation didn't exactly begin with Martin Luther, and it didn't end with him either. Reformers and monarchs changed the ways that religious and state power were organized throughout the 16th and early 17th centuries. Jean Calvin in Franc
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Countries That No Longer Exist!

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The most interesting countries that no longer exist! These are history's most fascinating nations that you can't find on a modern map.What country gained independence from Mexico just to join another country? Which nation used to consist of nearly a third
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Prehistoric Human Remains Found In Underwater Mexican Cave

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#recentarchaeology #underwaterobject #archaeological Cave divers have discovered the eerie underwater grave of an ancient woman with a deformed skull who lived on the Yucatán Peninsula around 10,000 years ago. This discovery making her one of the e
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Marshmello - Together (Official Music Video)

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The French Revolution: Crash Course European History #21

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In 1789, the French Monarchy's habit of supporting democratic popular revolutions in North America backfired. Today, we're talking about the French Revolution. Across the world, people were rising up to throw off monarchies, and Louis didn't see the writi
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Expansion and Resistance: Crash Course European History #28

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In 19th century Europe, with nation building well under way, thoughts turned outward, toward empire. This week, we're looking at how Europeans expanded into Africa, Asia, and Oceania during the 1800s. You'll learn about China and the Opium War, British In
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Napoleon Bonaparte: Crash Course European History #22

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We try not to get into too much great man history here at Crash Course, but we have to admit: Napoleon Bonaparte is a pretty big deal. Join us as we track the rise, further rise, fall, rise, fall, mortal fall, and posthumous rise of Napoleon. This guy cha
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A brief history of alcohol - Rod Phillips

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Trace the 7,000 year old history of alcohol, from its first known origins in China to cultures all over the world fermenting their own drinks.--Nobody knows exactly when humans began to create fermented beverages. The earliest known evidence comes from 7,
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Why Do We Waste $1 Trillion Of Food A Year?

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"Ugly" and deformed food often gets left in fields to rot. How can we help reduce this food waste? Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read More: USDA Food Waste FAQs http://www.usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/faqs.htm "In the United Sta
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An Infinite Number of Words for Snow

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Do some cultures really have 50 words for snow? Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/pbsideachannel We got merch! http://bit.ly/1U8fS1B Tweet us! http://bit.ly/pbsideachanneltwitter Idea Channel Facebook! http://bit.ly/pbsideachannelfacebook Talk ab
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Economic Depression and Dictators: Crash Course European History #37

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We're still leading up to World War II, but first we gotta talk about the rise of the dictators. Today we talk about the rise of militaristic dictatorships in Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan, and Spain, and the economic depression that set the stage for
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How Do You Catch Fruit Flies?

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You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar--or do you? This week on Reactions, we explain the chemistry behind why fruit flies love vinegar so much, some entomologists call them “vinegar flies.” Check out Storycast “Tacos of Texas,” here!: https://
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English Civil War: Crash Course European History #14

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The English Civil War. We'll talk about England after Elizabeth, in which things didn't go that smoothly. We'll talk about James I, Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, and James II, all of whom ruled England, (and tried to rule all of Britain and Irel
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The Congress of Vienna: Crash Course European History #23

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The end of the Napoleonic Wars left the great powers of Europe shaken. Judging from the destruction that had been wrought across the continent, it seemed to the powers that be that the Enlightenment had liberated the people, and led to disaster. So, every
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Modern Life: Crash Course European History #30

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So, "modern" is kind of a loaded term, but today we're going to talk about modern life in Europe, as it looked around the time the 19th century turned into the 20th. We'll look at what life was like in the rapidly growing urban centers of Europe, how deve
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The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course European History #24

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We've talked about a lot of revolutions in 19th Century Europe, and today we're moving on to a less warlike revolution, the Industrial Revolution. You'll learn about the development of steam power and mechanization, and the labor and social movements that
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Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History #15

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While the English were falling apart a little, with their civil war and their restoration and their succession problems, the Dutch were getting their act together. They were throwing off the yoke of the Spanish Empire, uniting their provinces, and buildin
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The dark history of werewolves - Craig Thomson

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Explore how werewolves have evolved in folklore, literature, and pop culture throughout history, and where these stories originated.--Stories of werewolves have existed for thousands of years and continue to live on today. Theyre especially prominent in E
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Reform and Revolution 1815-1848: Crash Course European History #25

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In the aftermath of the revolutions and upheaval in 18th and early 19th century Europe, there was a hunger for reform across the continent. Reformers like Robert Owen, Charles Fourier, and Auguste Comte proposed radical new ideas, and at the same time, re
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The Protestant Reformation: Crash Course European History #6

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You may have noticed that the internet is terrible at religious discourse. Well, this is not a new phenomenon. In the early 16th century, the Roman Catholic church dominated Christianity in Europe, and the institution was starting to show some cracks. Ten
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How to Turn Cancer Against Itself

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This video was made in partnership with the Swiss National Science Foundation. To see more videos about the importance of basic research, go to https://www.youtube.com/SNSFinfo Or watch the THREE OTHER VIDEOS we made with SNSFWhats intelligent about artif
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Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1

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Our European history is going to start around 1500 with the Renaissance, but believe it or not, that is not the actual beginning of history in the continent. So, today, we're going to teach you the broad outlines of the so-called Middle Ages, and look at
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World War II: Crash Course European History #38

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Only a couple of decades after the end of the First World War--which was supposed to be the War that Ended All Wars--another, bigger, farther-flung, more destructive, and deadlier war began. Today, you'll learn about how the war in Europe progressed, from
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A brief history of toilets - Francis de los Reyes

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Explore the history of the toilet and how waste management has evolved from from ancient Mesopotamia to modern day.--On sunny days, citizens of ancient Rome could be found exchanging news and gossip while attending to more urgent business at the public la
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Why Do Some People Hate Cilantro?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Cilantro is one of the most polarizing herbs the planet. Consider it the Benedict Cumberbatch of taco toppings. But what is it about this little plant that stokes such intense vitriol from some people, while the rest
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Eastern Europe Consolidates: Crash Course European History #16

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While the focus has been on Western Europe so far, there has also been a lot going on in Eastern Europe, which we'll be looking at today. The Commonwealth of Poland-Lithuania, The Ottoman Empire, and Russia were all competing at the eastern end of the con
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Why So Many Fast Food Logos Are One Color

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McDonald's. Arby's. Wendy's. Burger King. Jack in the Box. In-N-Out and more all use the color red heavily in their logos, why? The answer goes back thousands of years. Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's, gaming, sci
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World War I Battlefields: Crash Course European History #33

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Europe's system of alliances and centuries-old tensions erupted into war in August of 1914. This week on Crash Course Euro, we're talking about the military history of World War I, and taking a look at the broad strokes of how the war unfolded. We'll take
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Why You Shouldn't Give Ginger To Monkeys (and other animal sayings)

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Learn new skills from this video’s sponsor, Skillshare: http://skl.sh/minuteearth4 Humans from different cultures anthropomorphize different animals to represent the same human traits. Thanks also to our Patreon patrons https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth
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18th Century Warfare: Crash Course European History #20

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European powers had a lot of wars in the 18th century, and they weren't confined to Europe. Conflict raged across the globe, in what might be called a World War...but we don't call it that, because we already have a couple of those coming up in the 20th c
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WWI's Civilians, the Homefront, and an Uneasy Peace: Crash Course European History #34

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World War I was a total war for millions of people in Europe. Many men were enlisted in the fighting, but the war work had implications for the daily lives of a huge number of Europeans. Women entered the workforce in huge numbers, and for a lot of people
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Today I’m going to Eat 4 Michelin Star Dishes // Singapore Eats

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In 2016, Michelin released it’s first ever guide to amazing food in Singapore. The guide included the first ever hawker stalls to be awarded a Michelin Star. It also included the Bib Gourmand section, where they showcase the best budget meals. In Si
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How dangerous was it to be a jester? - Beatrice K. Otto

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Explore the history of court jesters, from 7th century China to medieval Europe, and how they were able to speak truth to power.--Contrary to common belief, jesters werent just a medieval European phenomenon but flourished in other times and cultures. The
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The ancient technology of silk - with Aarathi Prasad at Ada Lovelace Day

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From the ancient uses of silk to the biologists who learned the secrets of silk-producing animals: manipulating the habitats, physiologies, and threads of moths, spiders and molluscs, this talk will explore the work of some of the women who have been key
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11 SMELLIEST Foods

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Some of the smelliest foods from around the world including fermented fish, one hundred year old eggs and a fruit that stinks so bad its BANNED in many public places. I Hosted A Video For BuzzFeedBlue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac9-O1e9rvs **** LINK
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Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese Culture | Monstrum

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Check out Subcultured on @PBS Voices: https://youtu.be/oSCj8H4TGToDont miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subThe Chinese dragon is one of the worlds most globally recognized monsters. Playing a major role throughout Chin
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Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course European History #9

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When the Protestant Reformation broke out in Western Europe, the Catholic Church got the message, at least a little bit. Pope Paul III called a council to look into reforming some aspects of the Catholic Church and try to stem the tide of competing Christ
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How Old Is The Oldest Fairy Tale?

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We know folklore goes back hundreds of years, but thanks to a new study using biological research methods, we now know it’s even older than that. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://people.howstuffworks.com/10-da... Share on Facebook: https://goo.gl/K
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Betelgeuse Is Destined to Explode as a SupernovaBut When?

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Long considered one of the brightest stars in the night sky, Betelgeuse has begun to dramatically fade then brighten again for reasons we cant quite pin down. And its caused some people to wonder if it's about to explode. Catch up on Constellations! https
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How To Keep Your Goldfish Alive For 15 Years

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The longest-living goldfish on record was 43 years old. But while they're supposed to live at least 15 years on average, yours might not have made it to its 5th birthday. The major problem is often toxin accumulation in the tank from fish poop. By seeding
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Surrounded by KILLER WHALES!

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Please SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/BWchannel Tour Tickets on Sale! - http://bit.ly/bravetickets Pre-Order Coyote’s Book - http://bit.ly/BOOKbraveadventures Watch More - http://bit.ly/OLgoldticket On this episode of Beyond the Tide, Coyote and Mark go kayaki
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Why Does Music Give You Chills? The Neuroscience of Sound

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How can music give you chills? And what role does this play in biology?We've all had moments where a favorite song comes on in the car, at a concert, or even while sitting at home. And seemingly out of nowhere, we get goosebumps, a tingling sensation, or
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Primitive Technology: Yam, cultivate and cook

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Primitive Technology: Yam, cultivate and cook Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subPT | Never miss a video! Enable ‘ALL’ Notifications! More videos, watch me build a natural Blower & Charcol next: http://bit.ly/2MuwEr5 Follow Primitive Technology:
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Should We Contact Uncontacted Peoples?

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A big thank-you to our supporters on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth : - Today I Found Out - Maarten Bremer - Jeff Straathof - Mark Roth - Tony Fadell - Muhammad Shifaz - 靛蓝字幕组 - Maletendo Bezenga - Kapero - Zarko Obrenovic - Duhilio Patiño -
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Why Do We Call Parents Mom and Dad Instead of Their Names?

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If you happen to like our videos and have a few bucks to spare to support our efforts, check out our Patreon page where we've got a variety of perks for our Patrons, including Simon's voice on your GPS and the ever requested Simon Whistler whistling packa
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Eclipses Used To Be Terrifying

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This video is supported by the NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team (NASA HEAT), part of NASAs Science Activation portfolio.Because eclipses are powerful and frightening events, ancient cultures went to great lengths to understand eclipses, leading

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