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  • 10:31 What Constellations Mean to Different Cultures | Fate & Fabled

    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

  • Two Different Worlds: Women in 1620

    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

  • 02:02 A bamboo whistle with a difference

    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.

  • 21:14 15 Most Mysterious Archaeological Discoveries In the World

    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

  • 1:07:45 Popular Humans And Other Animals: Cultural Evolution And Social Learning

    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

  • 16:21 Things You Should Never Do in Other Countries

    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

  • 03:32 What does traditional music around the world have in common?

    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

  • 02:08 What Month Begins The New Year?

    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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  • 03:07 Popular The Beatles - Penny Lane

    The Beatles - Penny Lane

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    The Beatles 1 Video Collection is Out Now. Get your copy here: http://thebeatles1.lnk.to/DeluxeBluRay Two days after recording some overdubs for 'A Day In The Life', The Beatles spent the afternoon in East London at Angel Lane, Stratford, filming scenes f

  • 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

  • Should we eat bugs? - Emma Bryce

    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

  • 04:36 Popular Why are sharks so awesome?

    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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  • 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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  • 00:31 Protect the Arctics Future WWF PSA Campaign

    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

  • 05:31 Popular Is There A Difference Between Art And Craft? - Laura Morelli

    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

  • 01:50 Can you tell a real laugh from a fake one?

    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

  • 11:10 Popular The Five Major World Religions - John Bellaimey

    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

  • 09:30 Things Fall Apart, Part 2: Crash Course Literature 209

    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

  • 04:28 Popular Will the ocean ever run out of fish? - Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Jennifer Jacquet

    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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  • 03:14 How Olive Oil Became a Cooking Staple

    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

  • 03:43 Popular Did Dragons Ever Exist? | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

    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

  • 06:02 How they saved the holes in Swiss cheese

    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

  • 03:18 How Danish Licorice Is Made

    How Danish Licorice Is Made

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    Licorice is a candy made from the licorice root known for its salty taste and deep black color. It's a popular treat in Scandinavian countries. We visited the factory for Lakrids by Johan Blow in Copenhagen, where 330 pounds of licorice are churned out pe

  • 04:06 How diseases rise and fall with the seasonsand what it could mean for coronavirus

    How diseases rise and fall with the seasonsand what it could mean for coronavirus

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    Scientists and doctors have observed for thousands of years that some diseases, like polio and influenza, rise and fall with the seasons. But why? Ongoing research in animals and humans suggests a variety of causes, including changes in the environment (l

  • 03:55 How to name a product, from the man behind Swiffer and BlackBerry

    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

  • 04:45 Is it time to reassess our relationship with nature? | BBC Ideas

    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

  • 23:20 Meet 5 Musical Geniuses

    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

  • 10:16 Popular World Cinema - Part 1: Crash Course Film History #14

    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

  • 12:20 Popular Smallest Countries In The World

    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

  • 03:37 Why ‘Raining Cats and Dogs’ Is More Than an Expression

    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

  • 06:35 Popular The New Year's Eve song, explained

    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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  • 03:08 This 67 Year Old Bird Could Be The Oldest In The World | BBC Earth

    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

  • 02:26 Get a Taste of Canada’s Japanese-Style Hot Dogs

    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

  • 25:38 I Stayed In A Glass Igloo In The Arctic Circle

    I Stayed In A Glass Igloo In The Arctic Circle

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    HELLO FRIENDS!! Welcome to the final installment of our Nordic/Scandinavian trip - the Glass Igloos in Finland! So far on our trip, we have taken a communal hot bath at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland, nearly cryogenically frozen ourselves at the ICEHOTEL in S

  • 29:54 I Spent 24 Hours In A Swedish Ice Hotel

    I Spent 24 Hours In A Swedish Ice Hotel

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    HELLO FRIENDS!! Welcome to our next installment of our nordic/Scandinavian travel trip! After taking a warm bath in the Blue Lagoon in Iceland - I thought - lets chill out a bit - literally - and head to the original Ice Hotel in Northern Sweden! Yes, thi

  • 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

  • 01:57 Popular Is 7 Really a “Lucky” Number? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

    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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  • 01:41 Drawn to...Food! | Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Cartoon Network

    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

  • 21:27 Around The Globe: Exploring Brazil | Nightly News: Kids Edition

    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.

  • 06:06 What Cookies Look Like Around The World

    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

  • 03:01 Love Quinoa? Thank the International Man of Botany

    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

  • 12:59 Food Theory: What's SAFE To Eat After Nuclear Fallout?

    Food Theory: What's SAFE To Eat After Nuclear Fallout?

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    Subscribeto become a Food Theorist! https://bit.ly/2CdCooVThe CURSE of Colonel Sanders!https://youtu.be/pkzQvXYa1ecLoyal Theorists, nowadays I seem to be thinking a lot about the future of the world. Over on my other channel, Game Theory, I've talked a lo

  • 07:57 Why It's Time to Stop Saving the Planet*

    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

  • 05:21 Popular The Man Who Drove McDonalds out of Iceland | Hungerlust S2

    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

  • 12:03 Popular Food Theory: Chocolate is a LIE!

    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

  • 05:56 Lakes, Hills, and Boulders: The Clues Glaciers Left Behind

    Lakes, Hills, and Boulders: The Clues Glaciers Left Behind

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    Mister Brown and Squeaks learn all about glaciers, and the clues they leave behind when they melt! ----------Love SciShow Kids and want to help support it? Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishowIf you have a question for Jessi, Squeak

  • 05:05 Popular Can Body Language Reveal When Someone Likes You?

    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

  • 03:33 The Secret to Sriracha Hot Sauces Success

    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

  • 14:02 The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3

    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.

  • 06:12 Popular Shelf Life Episode 7 - The Language Detectives

    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

  • 16:23 Popular The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History #18

    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

  • 15:09 Modern Thought and Culture in 1900: Crash Course European History #31

    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

  • 08:28 Breakthrough: The Killer Snail Chemist

    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

  • 11:43 Popular Top 10 Mysterious Bone Discoveries That Shocked The World

    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

  • 01:33 Vilnius and Lublin in Poland became the first two cities to connect through a virtual Portal

    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

  • 14:22 Italian and German Unification: Crash Course European History #27

    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

  • 25:56 The Surprising Species That Everything Else Depends On | IN OUR NATURE

    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.

  • 15:01 The Roads to World War I: Crash Course European History #32

    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

  • 15:08 Popular Scientific Revolution: Crash Course European History #12

    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

  • 14:34 Florence and the Renaissance: Crash Course European History #2

    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

  • 13:38 Reformation and Consequences: Crash Course European History #7

    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

  • 02:53 Prehistoric Human Remains Found In Underwater Mexican Cave

    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

  • 03:48 Popular Marshmello - Together (Official Music Video)

    Marshmello - Together (Official Music Video)

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    Together music video is live! This is a reminder that despite our different cultures and backgrounds, we're all the same ❤️ NEW Mello™️ by Marshmello gear SHOP NOW ▶ http://mellogang.com Click Here To Watch The Happier Music Video ▶ https://youtu.be

  • 15:29 The French Revolution: Crash Course European History #21

    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

  • 13:14 Expansion and Resistance: Crash Course European History #28

    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

  • 15:54 Popular Napoleon Bonaparte: Crash Course European History #22

    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

  • 05:21 A brief history of alcohol - Rod Phillips

    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,

  • 04:29 Popular Why Do We Waste $1 Trillion Of Food A Year?

    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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  • 07:24 An Infinite Number of Words for Snow

    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

  • 16:34 Economic Depression and Dictators: Crash Course European History #37

    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

  • 14:36 English Civil War: Crash Course European History #14

    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

  • 14:01 The Congress of Vienna: Crash Course European History #23

    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

  • 14:33 Modern Life: Crash Course European History #30

    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

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

    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

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

    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

  • 05:21 The dark history of werewolves - Craig Thomson

    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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