Government & Politics
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01:02
The Presidents Tailor Who Was Liberated From Auschwitz
/ 19 viewsThe late Martin Greenfield's story was extraordinary. He was liberated from Auschwitz as a 15 year old and immigrated to the United States in 1947. Look back at this video, where he shared how he created beautiful custom suits for every American president
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Is The World Getting More Violent?
/ 87 viewsDo you have a balanced news diet? Go tohttps://ground.news/KiN to see reporting from a variety of sources and perspectives around the world. Subscribe for 50% off unlimited access for a limited time only.Your 12,025 Human Era Calendar is waiting! Dont mis
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02:08
The Man Who Saved The World
/ 71 views#cubanmisslecrisis #history #vasiliarkhipov #coldwar #nuclear #earth #humanity #60s
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01:01
Why Did Yankee Doodle Call This Macaroni??
/ 73 views#macaroni #usa #America #history #song #Yankee #yankeedoodle #England #British #fashion #joke #humor #fancy #feather #extra #fierce
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18:34
I Got A Job As A Judge For A Day
/ 123 viewsI Got A Job As A Judge For A Day! Hello friends today we are playing Judge Simulator! Comment what you think and Leave a like if you enjoyed and watch the last video https://youtu.be/x72yVyvOS1Y Subscribe to SSSniperWolf to join the Wolf Pack http://bit.l
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00:58
What is Capitalism? | Teen Titans Go! | @cartoonnetworkuk #shorts
/ 47 viewsThe Teen Titans learn a lesson about taxes.Welcome to the official Cartoon Network UK YouTube channel!Get ready to laugh out loud and have loads of fun by subscribing to the channel! -https://goo.gl/hRAVDf Watch funny cartoon videos from all your favourit
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13:56
The Most Insane Weapon You Never Heard About
/ 681 viewsGet 50% off your first month of a monthly club with code KURZGESAGT at https://www.kiwico.com/kurzgesagtThis video was sponsored by KiwiCo. Thanks a lot for the support!Turns out, its not birbs running kurzgesagt, but hardworking humans. Support our missi
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07:40
Ugly History: The Armenian Genocide - mit Kurt
/ 70 viewsDig into the history of the Armenian Genocide, during which the Ottoman Empire killed over 1 million Armenians during WWI.--When an Armenian resistance movement began to form in the 19th century, Sultan Abdul Hamid II took decisive action. He led the Hami
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13:05
Why Do We Vote? It's Not For the Reasons You Think
/ 54 viewsVisit https://vote.gov/ to learn how and when to register and vote. SUBSCRIBE so you dont miss a video! http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub More info and sources below In this episode we're joined by a leading political scientist to help us figure out the complex psy
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"We Made a Space Craft and Met the President"
/ 58 viewsWhen it comes to after school activities, Rebecca and Kimberly Yeung may be some of the most motivated students in America. At 11 and 9 years old, these sisters took their interests in science and technology and launched a space program with weather ballo
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06:55
What polls can actually tell us
/ 52 viewsAnd why they sometimes surprise us in presidential elections.Support our work. Become a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/membershipsSubscribe to our channel and turn on notifications () so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOPolls seem to b
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08:04
Why Red 3 is still in your candy
/ 63 viewsRed 3 has been banned for use in cosmetics and topical drugs since 1990. Why is it still in our food?Support our work. Become a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/membershipsIn 1990, the FDA banned the use of Red No. 3 in topical drugs and cosmetics. Th
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23:34
Why Democracy Is Mathematically Impossible
/ 83 viewsDemocracy might be mathematically impossible heres why. Head to https://brilliant.org/veritasium to start your free 30-day trial and get 20% off an annual premium subscription.If youre looking for a molecular modeling kit, try Snatoms, a kit I invented wh
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Why did people wear powdered wigs? - Stephanie Honchell Smith
/ 734 viewsTrace the rise and fall of the powdered wig fashion craze, from King Louis XIII to the French Revolution in the 18th century.--Wigs date at least as far back as ancient Egypt, where well-regarded hairdressers crafted them into intricate styles. And under
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07:31
Why cant prices just stay the same?
/ 107 viewsIf high inflation hurts just about everyone, why cant we have no inflation?This video is presented by DCU. DCU doesnt have a say in our editorial decisions, but they make videos like this possible.Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications () so y
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01:01
The Contradiction In The U.S. Constitution
/ 108 viewsIs there a loophole in the U.S. constitution. if so, what is the danger?
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03:27
History of Juneteenth
/ 81 viewsOn June 19, 1865 the last group of slaves in the United states were freed. Their freedom was bittersweet and came two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863. Journalist Ty Rushing shares the story of the day that became Ju
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05:51
What happened when these 6 dictators took over - Stephanie Honchell Smith
/ 132 viewsExamine the myth of the benevolent dictator, which is a leader who holds absolute power yet only uses it for the common good.--Under certain conditions, the idea of a dictator can sound appealing, like when a democracy isnt functioning as it should due to
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01:56
Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal
/ 136 viewsIn the early 1900s, President Theodore Roosevelt's progressive legislation, dubbed the Square Deal, aimed to limit the power of corporations, protect consumers, and conserve natural resources. The Square Deal drastically changed the United States and stil
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05:10
How could so many people support Hitler? - Joseph Lacey
/ 149 viewsExplore the philosophy of Hannah Arendt, and get to know her strategies to combat the threat of totalitarianism and oppression.--Philosopher Hannah Arendt was a German Jew who dedicated herself to understanding how the Nazi regime came to power, and more
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01:39
Ida Linnea - Du Gamla, Du Fria (Sweden's National Anthem) Nyckelharpa
/ 96 viewsIda Linnea - Du Gamla, Du Fria (Sweden's National Anthem) Nyckelharpa
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05:55
Picture a perfect society. What does it look like? - Joseph Lacey
/ 119 viewsDig into political philosopher John Rawls classic thought experiment about what principles we need to design a fair society.--A group of strangers have gathered to design a just society. To ensure none of them rig the system, theyve been placed under a ve
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02:36
James Lafayette: Revolutionary Spy
/ 100 viewsEnslaved at birth, James Lafayette became one of the most important Patriot spies of the American Revolution, helping to gather vital information on the British Army. His work helped the United States secure independence.Untold is a free collection of sho
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06:44
The Nazis recruited to win the Cold War - Brian Crim
/ 116 viewsDig into Operation Paperclip, a secret intelligence program which brought scientists from Nazi Germany to the US after WWII.--In May of 1945 the Third Reich was in chaos. Adolf Hitler was dead and German surrender was imminent. But while World War II was
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05:22
How to prevent political corruption - Stephanie Honchell Smith
/ 140 viewsExplore common types of corruption and find out what we can do to combat it and promote transparency in our institutions.--Corruption is often defined as misuse of a position of power for personal gain. And while corruption in politics is nothing new, it
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08:13
Is the US running out of Social Security?
/ 122 viewsAnd how does it even work?Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications () so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOThis video is presented by Metro by T-Mobile. Metro has no editorial influence on our videos, but their support makes videos
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09:47
Why US elections only give you two choices
/ 167 viewsWe dont like the two-party system. So why do we have it?Help keep Vox free for everybody: http://www.vox.com/give-now Americas two-party system is widely hated. Very few Americans think the two major parties do an adequate job representing us, and most sa
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11:11
What Happens AFTER Nuclear War?
/ 153 viewsThis video was made possible through a grant by Open Philanthropy.Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-nuclear-winterCheck out our biggest sale yet! Help support our birbs in moving to a bigger warehouse, and get a great deal f
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05:20
The warrior who defeated the mighty Mughals - Stephanie Honchell Smith
/ 131 viewsTrace Malik Ambars historic rise from enslaved youth to brilliant military tactician and kingmaker in the Indian sultanate.--In 1624, Mughal Emperor Jahangir received word of yet another defeat at the hands of his greatest enemy: Malik Ambar. Jahangir was
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05:16
Is Chandigarh a perfectly planned city? - Vikramditya Praksh
/ 118 viewsExplore the construction of the futurist city Chandigarh, a project of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and planned by Le Corbusier.--In 1947, India achieved independence from British rule but this freedom came at a tremendous cost. Jawaharlal Nehru, India
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07:18
People are going to be angry about pylons.
/ 277 viewsBritain's power grid is turning inside-out, which means pylons are about to become a lot more controversial in Britain. At the National Grid Training Centre, I climbed one. The "Great Grid Upgrade": https://www.nationalgrid.com/the-great-grid-upgradeNatio
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06:36
Why the government drops flies on California
/ 121 viewsThere's a good reason for it. More about the program: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PDEP/prpinfo/Edited by Michelle Martin https://twitter.com/mrsmmartin MORE FROM TOM: https://www.tomscott.com/(you can find contact details and social links there too) WEE
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21:54
The rise of Xi Jinping, explained
/ 148 viewsHow Xi Jinping became China's most powerful leader since Mao ZedongHelp keep Vox free for everybody: http://www.vox.com/give-now Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications () so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOXi Jinping, president
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02:13
Building the Erie Canal: Explained
/ 150 viewsThe earliest major industrial project in the United States history, the Erie Canal connected East to West by water and enabled a new era of commerce, trade, and movement.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations desig
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02:11
NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
/ 159 viewsThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration, aka NASA, has been at the forefront of science, technology, and space exploration since 1958. Its work remains an inspiration to millions of people around the world.Untold is a free collection of short, c
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05:30
The rights you might not realize you have - Shannon Odell
/ 152 viewsDo you have a right to a healthy planet? Dig into the movement to hold governments accountable for climate change inaction.--Since 2015, an unprecedented movement has been sweeping courts around the world. Groups of young plaintiffs are suing their govern
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06:52
How did South African Apartheid happen, and how did it finally end? - Thula Simpson
/ 154 viewsExplore how Dutch and British colonization of South Africa led to Apartheid, the strict national policy of racial segregation.--For 46 years, South Africans lived under Apartheid, a strict policy of segregation that barred the countrys Black majority from
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11:32
The Internet is Worse Than Ever Now What?
/ 211 viewsGo to https://ground.news/nutshell to get 30% off unlimited access to Ground News - a website and app that gathers the worlds news in one place so you can compare coverage and find common ground. Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/so
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03:54
Julius Caesar's Code
/ 137 viewsNot only was Julius Caesar a great leader, but also he was a clever inventor. He invented a simple code for sending secret messages.SUBSCRIBE NOWhttp://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=CuriosityShowCONNECT WITH CURIOSITYFacebook http://www.fac
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05:23
Why did the US try to kill all the bison? - Andrew C. Isenberg
/ 136 viewsExplore how the US government hunted bison to near-extinction in the 1800s to force Native Americans onto reservations.--By the mid-1700s, many Plains nations survived on North Americas largest land mammals: bison. They ate its meat, made the hides into w
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02:24
What Caused the War of 1812?
/ 138 viewsThe War of 1812 was a major conflict between the United States and Great Britain for control of the Northern Frontier. Often described as the second war of independence, in reality it was caused in large part by the ineffective foreign policies of two U.S
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02:20
The Burning of Washington
/ 167 viewsDuring the War of 1812, British forces stormed into Washington, D.C. and set fire to the White House and other federal buildings. Rather than dent U.S. morale, the sacking of Washington served to galvanize the population against the British.Untold is a fr
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02:14
What is the Magna Carta?
/ 113 viewsIt was written over 1,000 years ago, and commissioned by an English King so what makes the Magna Carta one of the most important documents in US history?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new
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02:17
Election of 1912: Third Party
/ 153 viewsIn 1912, Theodore Roosevelt's bold creation of a new political party, the Bull Moose Party, challenged rivals Taft and Wilson, forever altering the political landscape of the United States.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos a
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02:17
First Pets of the White House
/ 151 viewsA succession of presidents and their families have kept animals at the White House, some more unusual than others, including sheep, a raccoon, a snake, and of course, cats and dogs.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and anima
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What really caused the Irish Potato Famine - Stephanie Honchell Smith
/ 198 viewsDig into what caused the Irish potato famine, and explore how the UK governments response turned the crisis into a catastrophe.--For over 200 years, potatoes thrived in Ireland; roughly half the countrys residents lived almost entirely on potatoes. But wh
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06:52
See Where the Presidents of France Get Their Furniture
/ 132 viewsMobilier National is a secret warehouse that contains some of the most important pieces of French furniture to ever exist. History has been made on these desks, royalty has strolled across these carpets and the politicians of France make their most import
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04:36
Why It's Impossible To Win a Nuclear War
/ 221 viewsCheck out the recipients of the 2022 Future of Life Award at https://futureoflife.org/future-of-life-award/Nuclear war is a terrifying existential threat, but we shouldn't only fear the blasts because the ensuing smoke is the real killer.LEARN MORE*******
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All The Times We Nearly Blew Up The World
/ 249 viewsThis is a video about some of the many times we have nearly blown up the world. Head over tohttps://hensonshaving.com/veritasium and enter code 'Veritasium' for 100 free blades with the purchase of a razor. Make sure to add both the razor and the blades t
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23:28
I Tried Marine Bootcamp
/ 235 viewsThank you to the Marines for sponsoring this opportunity. Download my workout app https://MKfit.co Join our Discord Community https://discord.gg/FCMYanYAvj Check out our merch https://fanjoy.co/MichelleKhare Enroll in Challenge Accepted Academy https://na
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36:08
I Tried FBI Academy
/ 243 viewsThank you to the FBI for allowing us to be their first YouTube collaboration!https://www.fbi.gov/https://fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents Download my workout app https://MKfit.co Join our Discord Community https://discord.gg/FCMYanYAvj Check out ou
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33:04
I Tried Police Academy
/ 260 viewsDownload my workout app https://MKfit.co Join our Discord Community https://discord.gg/FCMYanYAvj Check out our merch https://fanjoy.co/MichelleKhare Enroll in Challenge Accepted Academy https://nasacademy.com/michelleLearn more about SDPD:https://www.ins
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I Tried Secret Service Academy
/ 229 viewsDownload my workout app https://MKfit.coINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/michellekhareTWITTER https://twitter.com/MichelleKhareDISCORD https://discord.gg/FCMYanYAvjThank you so much to the United States Secret Service for making this project possible!
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13:07
Why Korea is Dying Out
/ 244 viewsGo to https://brilliant.org/nutshell/ to dive deeper into these topics and more with a free 30-day trial + 20% off for the first 200 people! This video was sponsored by Brilliant. Thanks a lot for the support!If you want to support this channel and get so
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06:26
Why The War on Drugs Is a Huge Failure
/ 209 viewsThe war against drugs has been a terrible disaster for everybody involved. Why? And can we do something differently?Check out the Stop The Harm campaign: https://stoptheharm.orgOUR CHANNELSGerman Channel: https://kgs.link/youtubeDE Spanish Channel: https:
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08:54
How A Nuclear War Will Start - Minute by Minute
/ 186 viewsThis video was made possible through a grant by Open Philanthropy.Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-mr-president/Join us over on Discord to discuss and share your thoughts: https://kgs.link/DiscordMr. President! Nuclear miss
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02:14
Lewis and Clark: the Making of an Expedition
/ 290 viewsLewis and Clarks Corps of Discovery opened the American West up to expansion and settlement but it all rested on the expert planning and preparation.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new aud
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02:20
Harriet Tubman: Civil War Spy
/ 233 viewsShes known as a savior of the enslaved but few know that during the American Civil War, Harriet Tubman was an exceptionally capable Union Army spy.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new audie
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02:33
How Teddy Roosevelt Saved Football
/ 226 viewsIts Americas national sport but when football almost came to a crashing halt following the deaths of 19 players in 1905, US President Theodore Roosevelt made a decisive play.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations d
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02:10
Animal War Heroes
/ 187 viewsAnimals arent just cute during times of war, theyve proven to be immensely useful. Some have even been awarded with prestigious medals for helping to save lives.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to en
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02:55
Building the Panama Canal
/ 165 viewsThe Panama Canal is a vital trade route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Its fascinating story goes back hundreds of years.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new audiences in a new co
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03:01
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
/ 152 viewsConstructed after the First World War, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands as a memorial to all those U.S. service members whose remains were never identified.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to e
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02:26
Dirty Thirties
/ 163 viewsThe Dirty Thirties refers to the worst man-made ecological crisis in US history when irresponsible farming habits, drought and storms led to "black blizzards" that took the lives of thousands and left many homeless.Untold is a free collection of short, co
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02:22
What is NATO?
/ 120 viewsThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), is a coalition of democratic capitalist countries from Europe and North America. It remains perhaps the single biggest deterrent against nuclear war today.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, his
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02:21
Teaching Ruby Bridges
/ 273 viewsIn the 1960s, Black schoolgirl Ruby Bridges and White teacher Barbara Henry showed America the true power of racial integration in the classroom.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new audienc
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02:20
Pandemic Lockdown of 1918
/ 162 viewsThe Spanish Flu was one of the deadliest pandemics the world has ever seen so how was one sleepy Colorado town able to escape unscathed?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new audiences in a n
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Teddy Roosevelt: One of the Toughest Presidents
/ 204 viewsWhen you think of American tough guys, who springs to mind? Probably not the President. But two-term Commander-in-Chief Teddy Roosevelt was hard as nails.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage ne
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Secretary of State
/ 174 viewsThe Secretary of State is one of the most powerful politicians in America but where does their power come from and what are their roles and responsibilities?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage
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02:09
Speaker of the House
/ 169 viewsAs the head of the House of Representatives, the Speaker of the House is one of the most important roles in the United States government.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new audiences in a
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02:37
Who Founded the Democratic Party?
/ 156 viewsIts the oldest political party in the United States, but how was the Democratic Party formed and what contributions has it made to U.S. society since?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new au
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Mottos and Symbols
/ 132 viewsA motto is a saying that stands for what a person, an organization or a country believes in. The United States of America has had two mottos. Lets learn what they are and what they mean.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and
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Who was Benjamin Franklin?
/ 215 viewsBenjamin Franklin wasn't just a founder of the United States, he was also a writer, inventor, scientist, statesman, and a huge celebrity in the thirteen colonies.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to e
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02:12
The Attorney General
/ 141 viewsThe top legal officer in the country, the Attorney General advises the US government on legal matters, including the President. But how did the role come about and what are his or her responsibilities?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, hist
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The Burning of the White House
/ 157 viewsWhen British troops set the White House alight during the War of 1812, White House staff rallied to save its contents, including a priceless work of art that survives to this day.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animati
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Gerald Ford: The Unelected President
/ 185 viewsGerald Ford holds a unique place in the history of U.S. politics as the only American to hold the office of Vice President and President without ever winning a national election. Who was he, and what was his presidency like?Untold is a free collection of
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Joint Chiefs
/ 120 viewsWhen the going gets tough, the president calls on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, an advisory council to help make important military decisions.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new audiences in
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The FBI
/ 160 viewsThe Federal Bureau of Investigations is a fact-finding, crime-fighting national security machine. But how did it come about and what do FBI agents actually do?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to enga
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02:21
Nixon's Tape Recorder
/ 138 viewsInstalled in selected rooms at the White House on the Presidents orders, this is the story of how a state-of-the-art recording system ultimately led to Richard Nixons downfall.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations
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Amending the Constitution
/ 131 viewsThe U.S. Constitution has been amended 27 times in its history, but what did they change, and how?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new audiences in a new conversation and shine a light on t
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02:29
The Story of the CIA
/ 134 viewsCIA agents make it their business to be intelligent. They may know more about you than you think. But what do you know about the CIA?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new audiences in a new
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02:21
Miranda v. Arizona: What are your Miranda Rights?
/ 159 viewsYou have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. Miranda rights are an essential part of any lawful arrest, thanks to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that changed the course of policing.Untol
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02:20
What are the Different Forms of Government?
/ 159 viewsEvery country on Earth is run by some form of government but there are many different kinds, from autocracies and oligarchies to direct and representative democracies.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed
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02:34
President's Cabinet
/ 125 viewsThe Presidents Cabinet is made up of the most important people in the Executive Branch of government. But who are they and what are their roles?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new audience
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Why did the Colonies Declare Independence?
/ 148 viewsIn the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history
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Marbury v. Madison: What is Judicial Review?
/ 133 viewsThe U.S. Supreme Court decides if laws made in the United States violate the Constitution or not. Its called judicial review and its a power that was granted to the Supreme Court by the Supreme Court itself thanks to a landmark case in 1803, Marbury v. Ma
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Department of Justice
/ 124 viewsEstablished in 1870, the Department of Justice not only provides legal advice to the US government, it also ensures the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and ani
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What are Unalienable Rights?
/ 124 viewsWhat are unalienable rights and why are they so important? In this video, we explore why Thomas Jefferson included them for the first time in the Declaration of Independence.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations d
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Who was George Washington?
/ 173 viewsThe story of George Washingtons life and legacy as father of our country.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new audiences in a new conversation and shine a light on the stories that dont alwa
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The Secret Service
/ 141 viewsTheyre the shadowy agents who keep the President safe but what is the Secret Service and why was it formed?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new audiences in a new conversation and shine a l
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The Pledge of Allegiance
/ 137 viewsAll across the United States, its citizens regularly stand, with hands on heart, to make the Pledge of Allegiance. But what is it, what does it mean and why is it so important?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations
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State of the Union Address
/ 149 viewsThe annual State of the Union Address is the only speech that the President delivers in person to the public and all three branches of government at the same time.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to
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Branches of Government
/ 154 viewsThe federal government of the United States of America is split into three separate and distinct branches. But what do the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary do and why are they necessary?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history
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3 things you may not know about the Declaration of Independence #shorts
/ 158 viewsAn excerpt of our video What you might not know about the Declaration of Independence, written by Kenneth C. Davis and animated by Karrot AnimationWatch the full video: https://bit.ly/TEDEdDeclaration#shorts
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Facts about the Statue of Liberty | Happy 4th of July | 2020 | Highlights Kids
/ 559 viewsOn the fourth of July spend time celebrating freedom by learning about the Statue of Liberty! This statue is more than a statue it is a symbol of freedom to so many people in the USA! Learn all about this Amerian symbol in this Highlights Kids video! Happ
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How dangerous was it to be a jester? - Beatrice K. Otto
/ 160 viewsExplore 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 rise and fall of Italys warriors-for-hire - Stephanie Honchell Smith
/ 156 viewsDig into the history of the elite mercenaries known as condottieri, who were soldiers for hire for Italy's rich and powerful.--During the 14th and 15th centuries, mercenaries known as condottieri dominated Italian warfare, profiting from and encouraging t
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One of history's most dangerous myths - Anneliese Mehnert
/ 192 viewsExamine the empty land theory, which was created by European colonizers in South Africa to support their claims to the region.--From the 1650s through the late 1800s, European colonists descended on South Africa. They sought to claim the region, becoming
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These photos once ended child labor in the US #shorts
/ 182 viewsAnd the 3 techniques used by Lewis Hines for these photos. Vox is an explanatory newsroom on a mission to help everyone understand our weird, wonderful, complicated world, so that we can all help shape it. Part of that mission is keeping our work free. Yo
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What caused the Rwandan Genocide? - Susanne Buckley-Zistel
/ 189 viewsDig into the history of the Rwandan Genocide of 1994, during which over one-tenth of the countrys population was killed.--For one hundred days in 1994, the African country of Rwanda suffered a horrific campaign of mass murder. Neighbor turned against neig
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The records the British Empire didn't want you to see - Audra A. Dipte
/ 161 viewsExplore the British policy called Operation Legacy, where the government hid incriminating documents from its former colonies.--In 2009, five Kenyan people took a petition to the British Prime Minister. They claimed they endured human rights abuses in the
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Why is Marie Antoinette so controversial? - Carolyn Harris
/ 253 viewsMarie Antoinette became a symbol for the evils of excess but was she a wasteful queen or a convenient scapegoat? You decide.--She was the Queen of France, notorious for living in opulence while peasants starved and became a symbol of everything wrong with
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We the People: The White House
/ 153 viewsThe president of the United States serves as the chief executive and commander of the armed forces, all defined in Article II of the Constitution as the executive branch. Join a group of middle schoolers on a tour of Washington, D.C. as they learn about t
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We the People: The Supreme Court
/ 183 viewsArticle III of the Constitution sets up the third and final branch of our government, the judicial branch. At its head is the Supreme Court. Join a group of middle schoolers on a tour of Washington, D.C. as they learn about the Constitution and what it me
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We the People: The National Archives
/ 192 viewsOnce a vision for the United States of America, crafted by our founding fathers, the Declaration of Independence is preserved as living proof of our history at the National Archives and Records Administration. Join a group of middle schoolers on a tour of
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We the People: George Mason, Forgotten Founder
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We the People: The U.S. Capitol
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The War of 1812
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The Signing of the Declaration of Independence
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History of Christopher Columbus
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PBS LEARNING MEDIA | Cinco De Mayo | PBS KIDS
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4 Chords | Music Videos | The Axis Of Awesome
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Every Melody Has Been Copyrighted (and they're all on this hard drive)
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How they saved the holes in Swiss cheese
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The military base where you drive over the runway
/ 172 viewsMeiringen Air Base, in Switzerland, has an unusual feature: two public roads that go straight over the runway. How do they keep it safe? And, as a side note, just how loud is it when you're standing next to a fighter jet?(Bonus things that didn't fit into
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A kids guide to the State of the Union | Nightly News Kids Edition
/ 160 viewsState of the Union: We share the history behind these presidential addresses and tell you why they are important. Inspiring Kids series: Meet Connecticuts Kid Governor. She tells us about her plans for helping other kids in her home state. Do hot drinks r
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A kids guide to the U.S. Congress | Nightly News: Kids Edition
/ 162 viewsRoad to recovery: NFL star Damar Hamlin is back at home in Buffalo after a scary incident that occurred on the football field. We show you how fans of all ages showed their support for Damar. A kids guide to the U.S. Congress. Whats its purpose and what i
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A Kids' Guide To The Midterm Elections And Congress | Nightly News: Kids Edition
/ 182 viewsThe midterm elections are just days away: we explain what they are and what Congress does. Plus, we talk to NBA star Kevin Love about his work raising awareness about mental health for children and young adults. We spotlight Wisconsin students' "pawsome"
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United Nations Explained | Nightly News: Kids Edition
/ 172 viewsPromoting Peace: President Biden and other world leaders are in New York City this week for the United Nations General Assembly. What exactly is the United Nations and what does it do? We explain the importance of it. Ask The Doc: Dr. John Torres answers
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/ 1,398 viewsWere all heard stories about UFOs, but... what are they? Aliens? Secret state-of-the- art technology? Or... something else entirely??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers all of life's most pre
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Testing the US Militarys Worst Idea
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Inside Apple's iPhone Factory In China
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War in Ukraine: why it started, why it's ongoing and how it could end | CBC Kids News
/ 240 viewsRussia invaded Ukraine one year ago. This KN Explains answers some key questions like: Why did it start? What is each side fighting for? When will the war in Ukraine end?CBC Kids News contributor Saba Vahedyousefi discusses the war with experts Maria Popo
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Music copyright: Understanding musicians like Ed Sheerans legal battles | CBC Kids News
/ 220 viewsWhy do some musicians get sued for music copyright violation?CBC Kids News contributor Ainara Alleyn explores the question of music ownership with help from a songwriter, a musicologist and a music clearance expert. Watch the video below to learn how musi
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How An Autonomous Train-Bus Hybrid Could Transform City Transit
/ 182 viewsAutonomous Rapid Transit is a cross between light rail and a city bus. Created by the CRRC in China, it's a cost-effective alternative to Mass Rapid Transit. Check out this video to see how it could be utilized in U.S. cities. Produced by: Liam Mays Super
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How a 500-Year-Old Chinese Bagel Helped Win a War
/ 340 viewsThis round bread might look like a bagel. Its even got the trademark hole in the middle. But this is not a bagel. Its guang-bing, and its got a heroic past. This is the story of how a humble little doughy treat helped China win a war 500 years ago. And th
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The Art of War: The greatest strategy book ever written | Roger Martin
/ 232 viewsStrategy advisor Roger Martin explains how 2,000 year old military thinking is useful in modern business strategy.Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, Navy SEAL has a '40 Per
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When are you actually an adult? - Shannon Odell
/ 220 viewsExplore how scientists define adulthood, and find out if theres a specific age at which we reach maturity. --Most countries recognize 18 as the start of adulthood by granting various freedoms and privileges. Yet theres no exact age or moment in developmen
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Mao Zedong's infamous mango cult - Vivian Jiang
/ 212 viewsDig into the era of Chinas Cultural Revolution, and how communist leader Mao Zedong used mangoes as a propaganda tool.--In August 1968, factory workers overheard news of a mandatory meeting. Whispered rumors described shipments of a gift from the countrys
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1986 U.S. Constitution PSAs Featuring Looney Tunes Characters
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History vs. Thomas Jefferson - Frank Cogliano
/ 359 viewsThomas Jefferson was a founding father of the United States but were his principles outweighed by his participation in slavery?--Thomas Jefferson, founding father of the United States and primary author of the Declaration of Independence, was part of Amer
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The city built by runaways - Marc Adam Hertzman & Flavio dos Santos Gomes
/ 229 viewsGet to know the story of Palmares, an autonomous settlement founded by people escaping slavery in Brazil in the 1600s.--In the 1600s, an expansive autonomous settlement called Palmares reached its height in Brazil. It was founded and led by people escapin
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The US government is giving out free wasps
/ 308 viewsThe brown marmorated stink bug is an invasive pest. To help deal with its numbers, the Oregon Department of Agriculture is releasing its natural enemy: the tiny samurai wasp. There's a lot of work that goes into it. Thanks to all the team at the ODA, and
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Inside The Navy's Indoor Ocean
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The world depends on a strange collection of items. They're not cheap
/ 356 viewsThis government warehouse keeps our entire society up to standard. Part of this video was sponsored by Google Domains. Take the first step to get online with a domain name from Google Domains - go to domains.google/veritasium to get 20% off your first yea
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Is capitalism actually broken?
/ 271 viewsExplore the different types of capitalism, how they operate, and how they impact issues like climate change and rising inequality.--People have become increasingly worried that the threats we face today, like climate change and rising inequality, cant be
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President Biden & Jay Leno Drive Electrified 1978 Ford F100 | CNBC Prime
/ 224 viewsPresident Joe Biden returns to Jay Leno’s Garage to discuss the future of electric vehicles in America while behind the wheel of an electrified 1978 Ford F100. Watch the full episode on Wednesday, October 26 at 10pm ET on CNBC. » Subscribe to
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05:56
The government approves of this shark now.
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04:40
This 1970s tank simulator drives through a tiny world
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Uncrackable! The Heroic Native American Code Talkers | WHAT THE PAST?
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Princess Elizabeth II's first radio broadcast children who had been evacuated from city
/ 230 viewsPrincess Elizabeth (now The Queen) and Princess Margaret speak to children across the world during the Second World War.
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A sound not heard across the UK for 70 years. Muffled bells tolling for the death of a monarch.
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Queen Elizabeth II Has Died (1926-2022) | Vanity Fair
/ 352 viewsHer Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has died at 96 years old. The longest reigning Monarch in British history dedicated a life to public and voluntary service as one of the most important elements of her work. Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity F
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Why the US Army electrifies this water
/ 342 viewsThe Chicago and Sanitary Ship Canal is the path that invasive carp would take to reach the Great Lakes. So to stop them, the US Army Corps of Engineers has installed an electric barrier. Although for obvious reasons, I didn't get to see it close up. Sourc
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06:04
Can the economy grow forever?
/ 235 viewsIs infinite economic growth possible on a planet with finite resources? Explore how countries can balance efficiency with sustainability.--Many economists think that an eternally growing economy is necessary to keep improving peoples lives, and that if th
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Flying here is (surprisingly) legal
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I visited the Yellowstone Zone of Death
/ 311 viewsI feel like there are other YouTube channels that would take a different approach here. With thanks to Professor Brian Kalt: his original article is here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=691642 -- any inaccuracies that have slipped in
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Could Your Favorite Book Get BANNED From Reading?? | WHAT THE PAST?
/ 199 viewsBanning books is nothing new! its been going on since at least the ancient world, and probably ever since the very first books were written!Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Kayla RosenbergWritten & Directed by: Matt LevyEdited &
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How Finland Ended Homelessness
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The Last Human A Glimpse Into The Far Future
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Countries With Most Nuclear Warheads 1945 - 2022
/ 310 viewsBecause of the current situation I decided to create a data visualization video on the state of nuclear weapons throughout the world. I not only show the numbers of nuclear weapons but also some of the devices and their destructive power. Some of these te
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This Blue Angels Cockpit Video is Terrifying and Amazing
/ 289 viewsThe U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron demonstrates skill on such a high level it seems almost supernatural. To say that such aerobatics requires precision and attention to detail is an understatement of laughable proportions. The
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Maamalade sandwich Your Majesty?
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President Biden and Vice President Harris Welcome BTS to the White House
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Ugly History: Cambodian Genocide - Timothy Williams
/ 297 viewsDig into the era of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, which perpetuated a genocide that killed a quarter of the countrys population. --From 1975 to 1979, the Communist Party of Kampuchea ruled Cambodia with an iron fist, perpetrating a genocide that killed one
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The rebel radio that brought down a war criminal - Diana Sierra Becerra
/ 260 viewsGet to know the story of Radio Venceremos, an underground radio collective that fought US-backed fascism during the Salvadoran Civil War.--Since the 1800s, a handful of oligarchs had controlled nearly all of El Salvadors land, forcing laborers to work for
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The largest historical size of every European country
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Sun Tzu | The Art of War
/ 279 viewsSEQUEL: https://youtu.be/-XPkXNVWWwA The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese military text composed of thirteen chapters, that are devoted to the strategic and tactical aspects of warfare. The Art of War explains in detail how we must behave in ba
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Why are there no bridges in East London?
/ 291 viewsGet Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/jayforeman Enter promo code jayforeman for 83% off and 3 extra months for FREE! SEE NEW EPISODES EARLY, AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES EXTRAS... http://www.patreon.com/jayforeman Written and created by JAY FOREMAN https
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03:42
What Happens When the Doomsday Clock Hits Midnight?
/ 451 viewsThe invasion that Russia has wrongfully started in Ukraine has led to more people talking about the threat of Nuclear war and World War 3. How does the Doomsday Clock relate to all this? Subscribe to Lifespan.io: https://www.youtube.com/LifespanIOand Life
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Why LA Destroyed Its World-Class Transit System - Cheddar Explains
/ 267 viewsHeres a sentence that makes you think: Los Angeles used to have one of the best mass transit systems in the world. But today, the city of Angels is known for its terrible traffic and poor public transit. In the early 20th century, LA relied on streetcars:
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A General Who Finally Told Hitler No - The Insane Order to Burn Paris to the Ground
/ 342 viewsHitler's Third Reich was rapidly crumbling before his very eyes; the vast empire that had once spanned from Tripoli to Rome to Kyiv was now shrinking, drawing ever so close to Berlin. Also, Paris was still under Nazi control, but not for long. By the summ
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How the Suez Canal changed the world - Lucia Carminati
/ 257 viewsDig into the construction of the Suez Canal, and discover how it became one of the worlds busiest maritime passages.--Today, nearly 30% of all global ship traffic passes through the Suez Canal, totaling over 20,000 ships in 2021. The site of the canal had
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Why You Cant Be Fired in China If You Have This Stamp
/ 205 viewsSign up for a CuriosityStream subscription and also get a free Nebula subscription (the streaming platform built by creators) here: http://CuriosityStream.com/haiGet a Half as Interesting t-shirt: https://standard.tv/collections/half-as-interesting Sugges
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How Disney Legally Issued its Own Currency for 29 Years
/ 212 viewsUse code HAI16 for up to 16 FREE MEALS + 3 Surprise Gifts across 6 HelloFresh boxes plus free shipping at https://bit.ly/3yUsP78Get a Half as Interesting t-shirt: https://standard.tv/collections/half-as-interesting Suggest a video and get a free t-shirt i
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Who Officially Decides What Time It Is?
/ 200 viewsStart learning complex topics simple for 20% off by being one of the first 200 to sign up at http://Brilliant.org/HAIGet a Half as Interesting t-shirt: https://standard.tv/collections/half-as-interesting Suggest a video and get a free t-shirt if we use it
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Amazing movie scene. French start singing national anthem against the Nazis in Casablanca.
/ 452 viewsOne of the greatest movie scenes of all time: Casablanca, French singing national anthem against Nazis. Vive La France!
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Introducing Alexander von Humboldt
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800 Years of Magna Carta
/ 227 viewsOver the centuries Magna Carta has influenced kings and statesmen, lawyers and lawmakers, prisoners, Chartists and Suffragettes. Narrated by Monty Pythons Terry Jones, this animation explores Magna Cartas 800-year legacy.Find out more about Magna Carta at
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The movement that inspired the Holocaust - Alexandra Minna Stern and Natalie Lira
/ 350 viewsTrace the history of the eugenics movement in the US, and discover how the belief in ideal genetics led to forced sterilizations.--Since ancient Greece, humans have controlled populations via reproduction, retaining some traits and removing others. But in
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WWI Footage // Colorized & HD Restoration - Meuse-Argonne Offensive, 1918
/ 523 viewsStunningly restored footage of American troops during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, September 26 to November 11, 1918. Scenes of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Divisions.The Meuse–Argonne offensive (also known as the Meuse River–Argonne Forest offensive,[6]
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How Britain Starved Ireland
/ 282 viewsThe untold story of Ireland’s worst tragedy. Citations: https://bit.ly/3qjiOx4 These videos are entirely funded by small donations. In order to expand what we do, we need your help. Please join us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/grave
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Carl Sagan - One Planet (Music by Moon Hooch & Tonio Sagan)
/ 309 viewsCarl Sagan - “One Planet” (Music by Moon Hooch & Tonio Sagan) “One Planet” from Ep.13 of Cosmos "Who Speaks for Earth" written by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan, with music and video created by @MoonHooch and Tonio Sagan. Download A
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Ukraine Russia Conflict Explained | What is happening with Ukraine and Russia 2022?
/ 340 viewsIn this video we look at what is happening with the Ukraine and Russia conflict in 2022. We first take a look at the historical background that has led to the conflict, including the collapse of the Soviet Union back in 1991. Then We discuss the 2014 revo
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Should Homework be Banned? | Is Homework Beneficial? | Should students have homework?
/ 790 viewsIn this debate, we look at two sides of the debate about whether homework should be banned in schools. We start with looking at our hypothetical character named Aubrey and how she has a very full plate, with everything from her social life to the responsi
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Ukraine Russia War Explained Part 1 | What has been happening in the Ukraine Russia War?
/ 449 viewsIn this video we looks at the main events from February 24th and 25th that started the Ukraine Russia War. We first start by looking at how it all began and when the first Russia troops entered into the country followed by Putin's announcement for a "Mili
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Russia Invasion of Ukraine Explained | Ukraine Russia Conflict What sanctions are imposed on Russia?
/ 360 viewsIn this video we look at an update on the Russia Ukraine conflict and the recent events that have led some to call it an invasion. This video looks at the recent events of Putin sending in troops to the separatist controlled regions of Donetsk and Luhansk
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The dark history of the suburbs - Kevin Ehrman-Solberg and Kirsten Delegard
/ 255 viewsDiscover the dark history of the American suburbs, and how practices like racial covenants restricted access to home ownership for people of color.--Beginning in the 1800s, people began writing clauses into property deeds that were meant to prevent all fu
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The dark history of the overthrow of Hawaii - Sydney Iaukea
/ 448 viewsGet to know the story of Queen Liliuokalani, the last queen of Hawaii, and how she fought the US annexation of the islands. --On January 16th, 1895, two men arrived at Liliuokalanis door, arrested her, and imprisoned her. The Missionary Party had recently
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The $1.2 trillion plan that could kill 90% of humanity. w Stephen Fry.
/ 272 viewsThe US will soon review its nuclear weapons programme. Should it spend $1.2 Trillion extending and updating it?Voiced by Stephen Fry Thanks to ICAN for helping achieve the nuclear weapons treaty.Please support them at icanw.org, and visit them at https://
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This $8 Trillion Coronavirus Mistake Could Kill 100%, w Stephen Fry. AI Is Watching.
/ 260 viewsExperts warned that a pandemic was inevitable. Preparing would have cost the US around $1billion. Instead, it will now cost $8 trillion, and over 200,000 deaths. We explore the greatest existential threats - AI, nuclear and biological - and how coronaviru
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The dark history of Mount Rushmore - Ned Blackhawk and Jeffrey D. Means
/ 558 viewsUncover 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,
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What was the Biggest Empire in History?
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Agent 355: America's First Spy | WHAT THE PAST?
/ 318 viewsWho was Agent 355, the female secret spy who was instrumental in helping America win her independence?Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Kayla RosenbergWritten & Directed by: Matt LevyEdited & Animated by: Jesse HendersonExecutive
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How Birds Almost Escalated The Cold War
/ 296 viewsTo find out how you can help Nature Canada protect at least 30% of the worlds lands and ocean by 2030, visit https://www.naturecanada.ca/?utm_source=MinuteEarth.A technology to ignore birds on radar ended up being useful to study and conserve them.LEARN M
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How To Solve Every Global Crisis
/ 270 viewsCheck out the heroes who saved the ozone layer at https://futureoflife.org/future-of-life-award/Lots of global problems seem intractable, but theres a formula for success that we can follow.LEARN MORE**************To learn more about this topic, start you
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How the Navajo Nation Works (A Country Within a Country?)
/ 274 viewsUse code WENDOVER14 for up to 14 FREE MEALS across your first 5 HelloFresh boxes plus free shipping at https://bit.ly/3cpIz8a Listen to Extremities at http://ExtremitiesPodcast.comBuy a Wendover Productions t-shirt: https://standard.tv/collections/wendove
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How the US East Coast Lost Half It's Oil to 1 Hacker
/ 275 viewsSign up to MorningBrew for free today! https://bit.ly/3vzg3bBPlease Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2dB7VTOSelect video clips courtesy of Getty ImagesSelect video clips courtesy of AP Archive
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict explained | CBC Kids News
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The dark history of the Chinese Exclusion Act - Robert Chang
/ 329 viewsDig into the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which suspended Chinese immigration to the U.S. and blocked Chinese immigrants from citizenship.--In 1882, the United States Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, the first federal law that restricted immig
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Why can't governments print an unlimited amount of money? - Jonathan Smith
/ 331 viewsExplore the economic strategy of quantitative easing, where a central bank purchases bonds in order to boost the economy.--In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic rocked economies worldwide. Millions of people lost their jobs, and many businesses struggled t
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History's deadliest king - by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja
/ 424 viewsDig into the Rubber Terror, the period in which King Leopold IIs horrific regime in the Congo resulted in the deaths of 10 million people.--In 1904, Chief Lontulu laid 110 twigs in front of a foreign commission. Every twig represented a person in his vill
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How one person saved over 2,000 children from the Nazis - Iseult Gillespie
/ 450 viewsGet to know the story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who saved over 2,000 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.--In 1943, Irena Sendler and Janina Grabowska froze when they heard Gestapo pounding on the front door. Knowing she was minutes
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D-Day to Germany: Cameraman Jack Lieb comments on original footage of 1944-45
/ 363 viewsSpectacular HD-scanned footage of 1945 with narration by newsreel cameraman Jack Lieb. According to this source (https://unwritten-record.blogs.archives.gov/2014/06/05/a-newsreel-cameramans-view-of-d-day/), Lieb's voice had been recorded in 1976 by his so
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Why was India split into two countries? - Haimanti Roy
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What few people know about the program that "saved" America - Meg Jacobs
/ 388 viewsExplore the successes and failures of FDRs New Deal, a set of legislation during the Great Depression which aimed to save the US economy. --In 1932, one in four Americans was unemployed, marking the highest unemployment rate in the countrys history. The D
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The Incredible Story of Robert Smalls | WHAT THE PAST?
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Civil War Veterans Telling Stories and Joking Around: Memorial Day 1930
/ 476 viewsVeterans of the Civil War gathering together on May 30, 1930, Memorial Day.At 0:44, one veteran describes the history of celebrating Memorial Day and how his corps commander, John A. Logan, was the key figure involved in starting the tradition. Logan (Feb
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Wild West Pony Express Rider From the 1860s Tells His Story
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Navy pilots describe encounters with UFOs
/ 336 viewsBill Whitaker reports on the regular sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP, that have spurred a report due to Congress next month. "60 Minutes" is the most successful television broadcast in history. Offering hard-hitting investigative report
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What really happened during the Attica Prison Rebellion - Orisanmi Burton
/ 376 viewsDig into the Attica Prison Rebellion, where prisoners took control of the facility in response to inhumane living conditions, and the violent retaking that followed.--On September 9th 1971, a spontaneous uprising began in a New York State prison. A group
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Last Witness to Abraham Lincoln's Assassination: Samuel J. Seymour on Game Show - I've Got a Secret
/ 1,156 viewsCome join our history subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/historymorehistory/Mr. Samuel J. Seymour, the last living eyewitness to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. was the mystery guest on the February