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

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2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: Crash Course World History #7 In which John introduces you to quite a lot of Chinese history by discussing the complicated relationship between the Confucian scholars who wrote Chinese h
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The Seven Years War: Crash Course World History #26

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In which John teaches you about the Seven Years War, which may have lasted nine years. Or as many as 23. It was a very confusing was. The Seven Years War was a global war, fought on five continents, which is kind of a lot. John focuses on the war as it ha
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2000 Dominoes as 2000 Million Years

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If one domino represents 1 million years, then it'd take a row nearly 100m long to go back as far as when the nucleus of the cell evolved. So we did just that: setup 2000 dominoes as a metaphor for time. If you like this and want to see the BIG one, let m
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Japan in the Heian Period and Cultural History: Crash Course World History 227

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

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Dig 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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11 Billion Years of Our Universes History Were Missing Until Now

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After 20 years of mapping the night sky, one project has filled in an 11 billion year gap in our knowledge of the universes history. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit our shop at h
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The Chinese Exclusion Act Explained: US History Review

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Find out the skinny on the Chinese Exclusion Act, passed in 1882 and a superb example of nativism and xenophobia. Be sure to check out the HipHughes Video arsenal at www.hiphughes.com
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History of the Holidays: Columbus Day | History

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How Columbus Day came to be celebrated. HISTORY®, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manne
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Congo and Africa's World War: Crash Course World History 221

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In which John Green teaches you about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which used to be Zaire, which used to be The Belgian Congo, which used to be the Congo Free State, which used to be the region surrounding the Congo River Basin in central Africa.
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Communists, Nationalists, and China's Revolutions: Crash Course World History #37

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Don't forget! Crash Course posters and t-shirts at http://www.dftba.com/crashcourse In which John Green teaches you about China's Revolutions. While the rest of the world was off having a couple of World Wars, China was busily uprooting the dynastic syste
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Millennium Falcon - 7 Years To Complete World's Most Accurate Replica

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Sean from the Youtube channel Square Models, spent 7 years to complete, the most screen accurate, filming quality miniature replica, of the Millennium Falcon, based on the miniature used in the filming of the original 1977 movie, Star Wars.This Millennium
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The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: Crash Course World History #9

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The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: In which John Green teaches you about the so-called Silk Road, a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China to the West. Along w
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World War II: Crash Course World History #38

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Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom. In which John Green teaches you about World War II, aka The Great Patriotic War, aka The Big One. So how did this war happen? And wha
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Christianity from Judaism to Constantine: Crash Course World History #11

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In which John Green teaches you the history of Christianity, from the beginnings of Judaism and the development of monotheism, right up to Paul and how Christianity stormed the Roman Empire in just a few hundred years. Along the way, John will cover Abram
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Who Was Confucius? - Bryan W. Van Norden

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/who-was-confucius-bryan-w-van-norden Most people recognize his name and know that he is famous for having said something, but considering the long-lasting impact his teachings have had on the world, very few peo
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Kids Try 100 Years of Sandwiches from 1900 to 2000 | Bon Appetit

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We had a panel of kids prepare and taste test 100 years of sandwiches from 1900 to today. Here’s what they thought about PBJs, po' boys, paninis, and everything in between. Still haven’t subscribed to Bon Appetit on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/1
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The Seven Years War and the Great Awakening: Crash Course US History #5

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In which John Green teaches you about the beginnings of the American Revolution in a video titled The Seven Years War. Confusing? Maybe. John argues that the Seven Years War, which is often called the French and Indian War in the US, laid a lot of the gro
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Decolonization and Nationalism Triumphant: Crash Course World History #40

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READ THIS: THERE ARE TWO MORE VIDEOS IN THE WORLD HISTORY SERIES. You should also turn on the captions. You'll like them. In which John Green teaches you about the post-World War II breakup of most of the European empires. As you'll remember from previous
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The Atlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course World History #24

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In which John Green teaches you about one of the least funny subjects in history: slavery. John investigates when and where slavery originated, how it changed over the centuries, and how Europeans and colonists in the Americas arrived at the idea that peo
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An Economic History of the World Since 1400 | The Great Courses

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https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/show/an_economic_history_of_the_world_since_1400?utm_source=US_SocialMedia&utm_medium=SocialMediaEditorialYoutube&utm_campaign=138569 Economics has, in many regards, created the world. Not only is it the process through
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The Untold Story Of America's Southern Chinese [Chinese Food: An All-American Cuisine, Pt. 2] | AJ+

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There's a rather unknown community of Chinese-Americans who've lived in the Mississippi Delta for more than a hundred years. They played an important role in the segregated South in the middle of the 20th century. Join us as we get a taste of Southern Chi
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Kids Try 100 Years of Brown Bag Lunches from 1900 to 2000 | Bon Appetit

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We had a panel of school lunch experts (a.k.a. kids) taste test 100 years of sack lunches from 1900 to today. Here’s what they thought about spam, tuna wraps, Lunchables, and everything in between. Still haven’t subscribed to Bon Appetit on Yo
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200 years, WWI & WWII, Communism: The Story of Berlin's Natural History Museum

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The Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin exists as a witness to history. For 200+ years its scientists have pursued research in the face of WWI and bombings in WWII, political turmoil, and an ever-changing planet. We were invited to share the Museum's past, as
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The Rise of the West and Historical Methodology: Crash Course World History #212

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In which John Green talks about the methods of writing history by looking at some of the ways that history has been written about the rise of the West. But first he has to tell you what the West is. And then he has to explain the Rise of the West. And the
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Sesame Street: Let's Celebrate Black History Song! | Black History Month

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Happy Black History Month! Gabrielle, Tamir, Elmo, and Abby are celebrating all the different ways that our Black and African American families, friends, and neighbors have changed the world! Sing along with these friends to the "Let's Celebrate Black His
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The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History #27

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In which John Green teaches you about the life and death of one of history's great explorers, Captain James Cook of the British Navy. He charted large swaths of the Pacific ocean, laid claim to Australia and New Zealand, and died a bizarre death in the Sa
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How 7,000 Years of Epic Floods Changed the World (w/ SciShow!)

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Try CuriosityStream today: http://curiositystream.com/eons Check out SciShow's video on Lake Agassiz: https://youtu.be/qMVhR26NRsk Strange geologic landmarks in the Pacific Northwest are the lingering remains of a mystery that took nearly half a century t
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Marco Polo Explained: World History Review

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A super quick overview lecture introducing students to Marco Polo and why he was so darn important in the context of World History. Be sure to check out www.hiphughes.com for access to hundreds of free and helpful overviews!
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The Clinton Years, or the 1990s: Crash Course US History #45

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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Kids Try 100 Years of Candy From 1900 to 2000 | Bon Appetit

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Kids try an assortment of popular candies from the 1920s until today, including Jujyfruits, salted nut rolls, Pop Rocks, Big League Chew, Gushers, and More. Still haven’t subscribed to Bon Appetit on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/1TLeyPn CONNECT WITH BO
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The Protestant Reformation Explained: World History Review

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A super fast, fun and focused look at the Protestant Revolution and role Martin Luther played in changing the history of the world. Subscribe to HipHughes to keep the universe aligned for free here https://www.youtube.com/user/hughesdv?
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Ancient Egypt: Crash Course World History #4

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In which John covers the long, long history of ancient Egypt, including the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms, and even a couple of intermediate periods. Learn about mummies, pharaohs, pyramids and the Nile with John Green. Crash Course World History is now av
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Columbus, de Gama, and Zheng He! 15th Century Mariners. Crash Course: World History #21

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In which John Green teaches you about the beginning of the so-called Age of Discovery. You've probably heard of Christopher Columbus, who "discovered" America in 1492, but what about Vasco da Gama? How about Zheng He? Columbus gets a bad rap from many mod
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Iran's Revolutions: Crash Course World History 226

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In which John Green teaches you about Iran's Revolutions. Yes, revolutions plural. What was the1979 Iranian Revolution about? It turns out, Iran has a pretty long history of unrest in order to put power in the hands of the people, and the most recent revo
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The Columbian Exchange: Crash Course World History #23

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In which John Green teaches you about the changes wrought by contact between the Old World and the New. John does this by exploring the totally awesome history book "The Columbian Exchange" by Alfred Cosby, Jr. After Columbus "discovered" the Americas, Eu
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Buddha and Ashoka: Crash Course World History #6

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In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism's structural disapproval of viole
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Indus Valley Civilization: Crash Course World History #2

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In which John Green teaches you about the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the largest of the ancient civilizations. John teaches you the who, how, when, where and why of the Indus Valley Civilization, and dispenses advice on how to be more successful in
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Wait For It...The Mongols!: Crash Course World History #17

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Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom. You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything
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Reformation and Consequences: Crash Course European History #7

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The Protestant Reformation didn't exactly begin with Martin Luther, and it didn't end with him either. Reformers and monarchs changed the ways that religious and state power were organized throughout the 16th and early 17th centuries. Jean Calvin in Franc
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A brief history of salt and pepper | Edible Histories Episode 7 | BBC Ideas

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Some things just go together. Like salt and pepper. But how did salt and pepper get on (almost) every table, asks food historian Annie Gray.Made by Somethin' Else.Next, get your teeth into... A brief history of the humble sandwich: https://www.youtube.com
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Archdukes, Cynicism, and World War I: Crash Course World History #36

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In which John Green teaches you about the war that was supposed to end all wars. Instead, it solved nothing and set the stage for the world to be back at war just a couple of decades later. As an added bonus, World War I changed the way people look at the
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Samurai, Daimyo, Matthew Perry, and Nationalism: Crash Course World History #34

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In which John Green teaches you about Nationalism. Nationalism was everywhere in the 19th century, as people all over the world carved new nation-states out of old empires. Nationalist leaders changed the way people thought of themselves and the places th
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Khan Academy Live: AP US History

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Taking AP US History? Prep for the AP exam with our free live tutoring session. Kim, our history expert, will share tips and strategies for the exam. Study for AP US History on Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/ap-us-history
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The Renaissance: Was it a Thing? - Crash Course World History #22

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In which John Green teaches you about the European Renaissance. European learning changed the world in the 15th and 16th century, but was it a cultural revolution, or an evolution? We'd argue that any cultural shift that occurs over a couple of hundred ye
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Venice and the Ottoman Empire: Crash Course World History #19

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In which John Green discusses the strange and mutually beneficial relationship between a republic, the citystate of Venice, and an Empire, the Ottomans--and how studying history can help you to be a better boyfriend and/or girlfriend. Together, the Ottoma
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The Mughal Empire and Historical Reputation: Crash Course World History #217

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There's a new Crash Course poster with all your favorite World History characters! Czech it: http://store.dftba.com/products/crashcourse-characters-poster In which John Green teaches you about the Mughal Empire, which ruled large swaths of the Indian Sub-
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World War II Part 2 - The Homefront: Crash Course US History #36

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Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom. You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything
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Disease! Crash Course World History 203

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In which John Green teaches you about disease, and the effects that disease has had in human history. Disease has been with man since the beginning, and it has shaped the way humans operate in a lot of ways. John will teach you about the Black Death, the
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Chinese New Years decorations, goods and snacksLiziqi Channel

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Please subscribe to Liziqi Liziqi Channel on YouTube if you like my videos: https://goo.gl/nkjpSx ##Liziqi#lýtth#ChineseCuisine #ChineseFood Tomorrow is Chinese New Year’s Eve! We put up lanterns, paste Spring Festival couplets, and do shoppi
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Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History #18

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In which John Green teaches you the history of the Indian Ocean Trade. John weaves a tale of swashbuckling adventure, replete with trade in books, ivory, and timber. Along the way, John manages to cover advances in seafaring technology, just how the monso
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The Irish Potato Famine Explained: World History Review

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A short history of the Irish Potato Famine which hit Ireland from 1844-1849. Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets. Subscribe to HipHughes to keep the universe aligned for free here https://www.youtube.com/user/hughes
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The Roman Empire. Or Republic. Or...Which Was It?: Crash Course World History #10

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In which John Green explores exactly when Rome went from being the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. Here's a hint: it had something to do with Julius Caesar, but maybe less than you think. Find out how Caesar came to rule the empire, what led to him ge
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Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars All Without a Flamewar: Crash Course World History #13

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Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom. You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything
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Alexander the Great and the Situation ... the Great? Crash Course World History #8

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In which you are introduced to the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great, his empire, his horse Bucephalus, the empires that came after him, and the idea of Greatness. Is greatness a question of accomplishment, of impact, or are people great bec
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Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33

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Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom. In which John Green teaches you about capitalism and socialism in a way that is sure to please commenters from both sides of the deba
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Migrations and Intensification: Crash Course Big History #7

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In which Hank and John Green teach you about humanity conquering the Earth. Or at least moving from Africa into the rest of the Earth. As human beings spread out across the world and populations grew, humanity reached a critical mass of innovators, and co
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Territorial History of the USA: Every Month for 400 Years

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Animated map of the contiguous 48 States showing every country boundary change from 1629 onwards, and State border changes from 1784. Year and Month are shown in the top right hand corner. Note: Grey coloured areas are independent regions that would later
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Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3

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In which John presents Mesopotamia, and the early civilizations that arose around the Fertile Crescent. Topics covered include the birth of territorial kingdoms, empires, Neo-Assyrian torture tactics, sacred marriages, ancient labor practices, the world's
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Rethinking Civilization - Crash Course World History 201

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In which John Green returns to teaching World History! This week, we'll be talking about the idea of civilization, some of the traditional hallmarks of so-called civilization, and why some people would choose to live outside the civilization model. It tur
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Russia, the Kievan Rus, and the Mongols: Crash Course World History #20

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In which John Green teaches you how Russia evolved from a loose amalgamation of medieval principalities known as the Kievan Rus into the thriving democracy we know today. As you can imagine, there were a few bumps along the road. It turns out, our old fri
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The Persians&Greeks: Crash Course World History #5

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In which John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western civilization, right? Maybe not. From Socrates and Plato to Darius and Xerxes, John explains two of the grea
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Luther and the Protestant Reformation: Crash Course World History #218

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In which John Green teaches you about the Protestant Reformation. Prior to the Protestant Reformation, pretty much everyone in Europe was a Roman Catholic. Not to get all great man, but Martin Luther changed all that. Martin Luther didn't like the corrupt
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Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution: Crash Course World History #28

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In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American colonies, and he also ex
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USA vs USSR Fight! The Cold War: Crash Course World History #39

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In which John Green teaches you about the Cold War, which was occasionally hot, but on average, it was just cool. In the sense of its temperature. It was by no means cool, man. After World War II, there were basically two big geopolitical powers left to d
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The Agricultural Revolution: Crash Course World History #1

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Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom. You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything
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Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century: Crash Course World History #12

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Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom. You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything
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The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29

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In which John Green examines the French Revolution, and gets into how and why it differed from the American Revolution. Was it the serial authoritarian regimes? The guillotine? The Reign of Terror? All of this and more contributed to the French Revolution
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Haitian Revolutions: Crash Course World History #30

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Ideas like liberty, freedom, and self-determination were hot stuff in the late 18th century, as evidenced by our recent revolutionary videos. Although freedom was breaking out all over, many of the societies that were touting these ideas relied on slave l
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Who Won the American Revolution?: Crash Course US History #7

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In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution. And the Revolutionary War. I know we've labored the point here, but they weren't the same thing. In any case, John will teach you about the major battles of the war, and discuss the strategies
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Drought and Famine: Crash Course World History #208

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In which John Green teaches you a little bit about drought, which is a natural weather phenomenon, and famine, which is almost always the result of human activity. Throughout human history, when food shortages strike humanity, there was food around. There
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The history of the world according to corn - Chris A. Kniesly

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Trace the 9,000 year old history of the domestication of corn, or maize, and its effects on global agriculture. --Corn currently accounts for more than one tenth of our global crop production. And over 99% of cultivated corn is the exact same type: Yellow
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World War I Battlefields: Crash Course European History #33

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Europe's system of alliances and centuries-old tensions erupted into war in August of 1914. This week on Crash Course Euro, we're talking about the military history of World War I, and taking a look at the broad strokes of how the war unfolded. We'll take
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Democracy, Authoritarian Capitalism, and China: Crash Course World History 230

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In which John Green teaches you about the end of World History, and the end of the world as we know it, kind of. For the last hundred years or so, it seemed that one important ingredient for running an economically successful country was a western-style d
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Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35

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In which John Green teaches you about European Imperialism in the 19th century. European powers started to create colonial empires way back in the 16th century, but businesses really took off in the 19th century, especially in Asia and Africa. During the
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The Gooey History of Velveeta

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Weird History Food is getting cheesy, covering the history of Velveeta. Everyone's favorite party dip for tortilla chips has a longer history than one would expect. Coming from the dairy mind of Emil Frey, Velveeta has changed a lot over the years. How mu
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Islam and Politics: Crash Course World History 216

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In which John Green teaches you about how Islam has interacted with politics during it's history, and how it continues to do so today. Islamist movements are in the news a lot lately, but how did that happen. John will point out that Islam has alway been
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Globalization I - The Upside: Crash Course World History #41

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In which John Green teaches you about globalization, a subject so epic, so, um, global, it requires two videos. In this video, John follows the surprisingly complex path of t-shirt as it criss-crosses the world before coming to rest on your doorstep, and
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The Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards: Crash Course US History #1

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In which John Green kicks off Crash Course US History! Why, you may ask, are we covering US History, and not more World History, or the history of some other country, or the very specific history of your home region? Well, the reasons are many. But, like
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World Cinema - Part 1: Crash Course Film History #14

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

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-tattoos-addison-anderson If you have a tattoo, you’re part of a rich cultural history that dates back at least 8,000 years. Where did this practice of body modification come from, and how has its
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Mansa Musa and Islam in Africa: Crash Course World History #16

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In which John Green teaches you about Sub-Saharan Africa! So, what exactly was going on there? It turns out, it was a lot of trade, converting to Islam, visits from Ibn Battuta, trade, beautiful women, trade, some impressive architecture, and several empi
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The Spanish Empire, Silver,&Runaway Inflation: Crash Course World History #25

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In which John Green explores how Spain went from being a middling European power to one of the most powerful empires on Earth, thanks to their plunder of the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn how Spain managed to destroy the two biggest pre-
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Globalization II - Good or Bad?: Crash Course World History #42

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In which John asks whether globalization is a net positive for humanity. While the new global economy has created a lot of wealth, and lifted a lot of people out of poverty, it also has some effects that aren't so hot. Wealth disparity, rising divorce rat
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The strange history of the world's most stolen painting - Noah Charney

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Discover Jan van Eycks masterpiece, the Ghent Altarpiece, and explore how it became the worlds most stolen artwork.--Throughout six centuries, the Ghent Altarpiece, also called The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, has been burned, forged, and raided in three
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The Crusades - Pilgrimage or Holy War?: Crash Course World History #15

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In which John Green teaches you about the Crusades embarked upon by European Christians in the 12th and 13th centuries. Our traditional perception of the Crusades as European Colonization thinly veiled in religion isn't quite right. John covers the First
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Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course World History #32

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Mongols Shirts and Crash Course Posters! http://www.dftba.com/crashcourse In which John Green wraps up revolutions month with what is arguably the most revolutionary of modern revolutions, the Industrial Revolution. While very few leaders were beheaded in
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Latin American Revolutions: Crash Course World History #31

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In which John Green talks about the many revolutions of Latin America in the 19th century. At the beginning of the 1800s, Latin America was firmly under the control of Spain and Portugal. The revolutionary zeal that had recently created the United States
The Resiliency of Hopi Agriculture: 2000 Years of Planting

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The Spicy and Surprising History of Doritos

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Doritos history? I'll have a bag...Weird History Food is going to get your fingers nice and sticky red on this one because we're talking all about the history of one of the most beloved chips: Doritos. Weird History Food will take you through Doritos' sur
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World War II Civilians and Soldiers: Crash Course European History #39

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Our look at World War II continues with a closer examination of just how the war impacted soldiers in the field, and the people at home. For many of the combatants, the homefront and the warfront were one and the same. The war disrupted life for millions
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Who Started World War I: Crash Course World History 210

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In which John Green teaches you WHY World War I started. Or tries to anyway. With this kind of thing, it's kind of hard to assign blame to any one of the nations involved. Did the fault lie with Austria-Hungary? Germany? Russia? Julius Caesar? One thing w
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The history of the world according to cats - Eva-Maria Geigl

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Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-the-world-according-to-cats-eva-maria-geigl In ancient times, wildcats were fierce carnivorous hunters. And u
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HOW World War I Started: Crash Course World History 209

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In which John Green teaches you about World War I and how it got started. Crash Course doesn't usually talk much about dates, but the way that things unfolded in July and August of 1914 are kind of important to understanding the Great War. You'll learn ab
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History of the 4th of July: Crash Course US History Special

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In which John Green teaches you a bit about the 4th of July. In this special short Crash Course, John celebrates American Independence Day by teaching you how the holiday came to be on the 4th of July, and the many ways that Americans celebrate the day. T
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World Cinema - Part 2: Crash Course Film History #15

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Africa, the Middle East, and South America have their own vibrant film communities and filmmakers. From social and political commentary to experimental films, these regions have made some very important pieces of cinema over the last century. In this epis
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Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire: Crash Course World History #219

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Get the new Crash Course World History Character poster here: http://store.dftba.com/products/crashcourse-characters-poster In which John Green teaches you about the Holy Roman Empire by teaching you about Charles V. Charles Hapsburg was the holy Roman Em
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The Dark Ages...How Dark Were They, Really?: Crash Course World History #14

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The Delicious History of TV Dinners

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Weird History Food is peeling back the foil on this history of TV Dinners. With its aluminum or microwaveable plate, with separate compartments for meat, vegetable, and dessert, the TV dinner has a special place in food history and culture in the belly of
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World War II: Crash Course European History #38

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Only a couple of decades after the end of the First World War--which was supposed to be the War that Ended All Wars--another, bigger, farther-flung, more destructive, and deadlier war began. Today, you'll learn about how the war in Europe progressed, from
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Post-World War I Recovery: Crash Course European History #36

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In which John Green looks at Europe's attempts to recover from the devastation of World War I and forge a lasting peace. The peace did not last. Today we're talking about the economic cultural recovery of the 1920s, and the economic depression of the 1930
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The Flame-Broiled History of the Whopper

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

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Weird History Food will hit the "57" on the side of this video to give you the History of Ketchup. You might be surprised to learn ketchup's true origins and the fact that the first ketchup had no tomatoes in it at all. Let's pour this video out in a nice
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Conflict in Israel and Palestine: Crash Course World History 223

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In which John Green teaches you about conflict in Israel and Palestine. This conflict is often cast as a long-term beef going back thousands of years, and rooted in a clash between religions. Well, that's not quite true. What is true is that the conflict
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Why Is Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" Significant? | History

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Take a journey through the history of science fiction and examine the cultural influences such as the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, and space exploration, that influenced Stanley Kubrick's 1968 visionary film "2001: A Space Odyssey". Subscribe f
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Population, Sustainability, and Malthus: Crash Course World History 215

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In which John Green teaches you about population. So, how many people can reasonably live on the Earth? Thomas Malthus got it totally wrong in the 19th century, but for some reason, he keeps coming up when we talk about population. In 1800, the human popu
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Money&Debt: Crash Course World History 202

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In which John Green teaches about filthy, filthy lucre. Money. And Debt. So, what is money? And what is it for? And why do we use money? And why does it all disappear so quickly after payday? John will look into 75% of these questions, and if he doesn't c
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The Modern Revolution: Crash Course Big History #8

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In which Hank and John Green teach you a Crash Course on the modern revolution, and the upside of the progress that humanity has made in the last 500 years or so. And while there are two sides to every history, and many of these changes haven't been great
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View full lesson: ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-cleopatra-alex-gendler She was the most notorious woman in ancient history, a queen who enraptured not one but two of Rome’s greatest generals. But was she just a skilled seductress – or a great ruler in her
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The Incredible History Of China's Terracotta Warriors - Megan Campisi And Pen-Pen Chen

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-incredible-history-of-china-s-terracotta-warriors-megan-campisi-and-pen-pen-chen In 1974, farmers digging a well near their small village stumbled upon one of the most important finds in archaeological histo
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A brief history of numerical systems - Alessandra King

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-numerical-systems-alessandra-king 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9... and 0. With just these ten symbols, we can write any rational number imaginable. But why these particular symbols? Why ten of the
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The Roads to World War I: Crash Course European History #32

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Much has been written about what exactly caused World War I. As befits a true global war, the reality is that there isn't a single cause. There aren't even three causes. There are a vast array of causes. Today we'll get into just a few of those causes, in
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A brief history of graffiti - Kelly Wall

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-graffiti-kelly-wall Spray-painted subway cars, tagged bridges, mural-covered walls – graffiti pops up boldly throughout our cities. And it turns out: it’s nothing new. Graffiti has been around
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How Chop Suey Saved San Francisco's Chinatown [Chinese Food: An All-American Cuisine, Pt. 1] | AJ+

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Chinese-Americans have a long history of facing exclusion in the U.S. As a means of survival, many first-wave Chinese immigrants opened restaurants and catered Chinese food to American tastebuds. Watch Part 2: The Untold Story Of America's Southern Chines
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In which John Green teaches you about World War II, and some of the causes behind the war. In a lot of ways, WWII was about resources, and especially about food. The expansionist aggression of both Germany and Japan were in a lot of ways about resources.
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Stephen Fry: The History Of The First Printing Press | The Machine That Made Us | Timeline

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

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

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

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Hi everyone and nice to see you back. The following video is brought to you in collaboration with Jecinci Colorizations. Jecinci is an architect and 3D artist from Romania with a passion for colorizing black and white photos from history. Few years back h
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A Visual History of Light

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400,000 years ago, humans and Neanderthals created fire. This ignited a relationship between people and photons that changed the course of mankind—and continues to evolve to this day. Take a tour through the visual history of light. For a detailed t
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Why did England have a civil war? | History in a Nutshell | Animated History

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

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

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This week, as America's attention is focused on the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, we bring you a quick overview of the history of the Democratic Party. 200+ years was hard to fit into 16 minutes, but we got most of the highlights, from J
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Queen Elizabeth I: "Boyfriends Are Trouble" | SUNG HISTORY

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Queen Elizabeth I ruled England for 44 years. How did she manage that? She did it alone! CLICK HERE FOR MORE SUNG HISTORY: http://bit.ly/20RsTAk Get "Boyfriends Are Trouble" on iTunes: http://apple.co/1mUatwc Get the whole "Sung History" album on iTunes:
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The Vikings! - Crash Course World History 224

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In which John Green teaches you about Vikings! That's right, one of our most requested subjects, the Vikings, right here on Crash Course. So what's the deal with Vikings? Well, the stuff you've heard about them may not be true. The Vikings weren't just pa
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Terrorism, War, and Bush 43: Crash Course US History #46

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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Water and Classical Civilizations: Crash Course World History 222

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In which John Green teaches you about water! So, we talk about resources a lot on Crash Course, and today is no exception. It turns out people can't live without water, which means it's absolutely necessary for civilization. Today John talks about water i
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Inside The Chinese Food Mecca Of Los Angeles [Chinese Food: An All-American Cuisine, Pt. 3] | AJ+

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Los Angeles' San Gabriel Valley is the Chinese food mecca of the U.S., representing dishes from most regions of China. In this video, we'll learn how the newest wave of mainland Chinese immigrants are impacting the food scene. Watch Part 1: How Chop Suey
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The History of the Sloppy Joe

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

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

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-keeping-time Where did time-telling come from? What are time zones and why are there so many of them? Get the answers to these questions and more in this journey through the history of time -- fro
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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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The History of the Frozen Pizza

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Weird History Food is taking frozen pizzas out of the freezer and into the storytelling oven to talk about everyone's favorite go to cheesy snack. Thanks to some innovations, frozen pizzas have become a staple in just about everyone's freezer. But how did
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War and Civilization: Crash Course World History 205

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In which John Green investigates war, and what exactly it may or may not be good for. Was war a result of human beings organizing into larger and more complex agricultural social orders, or did war maybe create agriculture and "civilization?" It's hard to
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Humans and Energy: Crash Course World History 207

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In which Stan Muller subs for John Green and teaches you about energy and humanity. Today we discuss the ideas put forth by Alfred Crosby in his book, Children of the Sun. Historically, almost all of the energy that humans use has been directly or indirec
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Is A 'Dog Year' Really 7 Years?

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You may have heard that dogs age differently than humans. But is it true? Get the facts on your pooch without having that ever-awkward “so… how old are you really?” conversation. Calculate your dog's age: http://goo.gl/oTca Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com
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The Railroad Journey and the Industrial Revolution: Crash Course World History 214

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In which John Green teaches you about railroads, and some of the ways they changed the world, and how they were a sort of microcosm for the Industrial Revolution as a whole. Prior to the invention of steam powered railroads, pretty much all locomotion had
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Capitalism and the Dutch East India Company: Crash Course World History 229

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Want to help keep CrashCourse going? Consider becoming a Patron and help us keep making awesome content for such awesome people. SUBBABLE SUBSCRIBERS READ FURTHER↓ https://www.patreon.com/crashcourse In which John Green teaches you about the Vereenigde Oo
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The Erie Canal Explained: US History Review

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

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-genghis-khan-alex-gendler He was one of the most fearsome warlords who ever lived, waging an unstoppable conquest across the Eurasian continent. But was Genghis Khan a vicious barbarian or a unifier w
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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions It’s a legendary piece of playground lore: If you swallow a piece of gum, it stays stuck in your stomach forever. So was your elementary-school buddy right? This week, Reactions looks at the mechanics and chemistry of
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War&Human Nature: Crash Course World History 204

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In which John Green teaches you about war! Specifically, John talks about whether humanity is naturally warlike, hard-wired to kill, or if perhaps war is a cultural construct. John will talk about the Hobbes versus Rousseau debate, the effects that war ha
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Asian Responses to Imperialism: Crash Course World History #213

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In which John Green teaches you about Imperialism, but not from the perspective of the colonizers. This week John looks at some Asian perspectives on Imperialism, specifically writers from countries that were colonized by European powers. We'll look at th
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Nonviolence and Peace Movements: Crash Course World History 228

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In which John Green teaches you about nonviolence and peace movements in the 20th century. What is nonviolence? What is a peace movement? Well. traditionally, humans often resort to violence when they come into conflict. In the 20th century, it became muc
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Mouse Cursor History (and why I made my own)

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History of the computer mouse cursor, or pointer. And why I designed my own cursor... Link to downloads (free): http://www.michieldb.nl/other/cursors/ Tracklist: https://soundcloud.com/posy/sets/mouse-cursor-history-music Posy on Spotify: https://open.spo
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In which John Green teaches you about the Little Ice Age. The Little Ice Age was a period of global cooling that occurred from the 13th to the 19th centuries. This cooling was likely caused by a number of factors, including unusual solar activity and volc
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Battles of the Civil War: Crash Course US History #19

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Disclaimer: This is very different than the usual Crash Course US History episode. In which John Green lists a whole lot of the battles of the US Civil War in seven and a half minutes. We get a lot of requests for military history, so we offer a list of b
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The History Of Marriage - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-marriage-alex-gendler A white, puffy dress. Eternal love. A joint tax return. Marriage means something different to everyone and has changed over time and across cultures. Alex Gendler traces the
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The End of Civilization (In the Bronze Age): Crash Course World History 211

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In which John Green teaches you about the Bronze Age civilization in what we today call the middle east, and how the vast, interconnected civilization that encompassed Egypt, The Levant, and Mesopotamia came to an end. What's that you say? There was no su
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Chris Jackson is celebrating Black History Month with the Power of We Club! Black History Month is a period in which we celebrate, learn, and understand the history and the contributions of African Americans to the United States. Learn about some amazing
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A Brief History Of Video Games (Part I) - Safwat Saleem

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-video-games-part-i-safwat-saleem Video games are everywhere these days, but where did they actually come from? The history of video games is a complicated story that involves giant computers i
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War and Nation Building in Latin America: Crash Course World History 225

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In which John Green teaches you about nation building and nationalism in Latin America. Sometimes, the nations of Latin America get compared to the nations of Europe, and are found wanting. This is kind of a silly comparison. The rise of democratic, econo
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The history of the Cuban Missile Crisis - Matthew A. Jordan

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

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-che-guevara-alex-gendler His face is recognized all over the world – the young medical student who became a revolutionary icon. But was Che G
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The Industrial Economy: Crash Course US History #23

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

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The Computer and Turing: Crash Course History of Science #36

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Computers and computing have changed a lot over the History of Science but ESPECIALLY over the last 100 years. In this episode of Crash Course History of Science, we have a look at that history around World War Two and how that conflict forced changes in
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Human History in a Marathon

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If every centimeter of human history is one year, then the timeline is the length of a full marathon.
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How inventions change history (for better and for worse) - Kenneth C. Davis

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A 'Dog Year' Is Not Equal To 7 Human Years — It's Much More

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Dogs age faster in their first year of life than humans do. By one year, most dogs are able to procreate. But that's obviously not the case with humans; they are certainly not able to give birth by 7 years old. Priceonomics gathered data to help us unders
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A Brief History of Geologic Time

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By looking at the layers beneath our feet, geologists have been able to identify and describe crucial episodes in life’s history. These key events frame the chapters in the story of life on earth and the system we use to bind all these chapters together i
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How One Teenager Unearthed Baseball's Untold History - Cam Perron

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

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Explore how werewolves have evolved in folklore, literature, and pop culture throughout history, and where these stories originated.--Stories of werewolves have existed for thousands of years and continue to live on today. Theyre especially prominent in E
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Incredible Discoveries Found Underground That Changed History

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Lots of amazing finds and discoveries are made every day, but some have the ability to change history and significantly alter human history. Suggest a topic here to be turned into a video: http://bit.ly/2kwqhuh Subscribe for more! https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 St
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Let's Make History…by Recording It - StoryCorps & TED Prize

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

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

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Founded in 1961, the DuSable is one of the first African-American museums in the U.S. It follows African-American history from its beginning on the shores of Africa to a celebration of African-American achievements including those of Bessie Coleman, the n
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Corruption, Wealth And Beauty: The History Of The Venetian Gondola - Laura Morelli

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/corruption-wealth-and-beauty-the-history-of-the-venetian-gondola-laura-morelli It’s hard to imagine Venice without the curious, banana-shaped gondolas that glide down the canals. How did these boats come to be t
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The Big Bang: Crash Course Big History #1

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

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"stairway to heaven" on guitar and a parrot does the vocals.Tico & the Man
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The History Of Museums - J. V. Maranto

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-we-have-museums-j-v-maranto Museums have been a part of human history for over 2,000 years -- but they weren't always like the ones we visit today. J.V. Maranto uncovers the evolution of museums, from the
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A brief history of plastic

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Trace the history of the invention of plastic, and how the material ushered in what became known as the plastics century.--For centuries, billiard balls were made of ivory from elephant tusks. But when excessive hunting caused elephant populations to decl
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Did King Arthur Really Exist? | Animated History

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

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

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-complicated-history-of-surfing-scott-laderman Today, surfing is a multi-billion-dollar global industry, with tens of millions of enthusiasts worldwi
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Sesame Street: Kermit Visits the First Classroom in History

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We take you now to Kermit the Frog with another fast breaking news story. Kermit is speaking to us from the worlds first school room on the very first school day in history. Meet the very first school teacher in history and the very first school students
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Hidden History of Virtual Reality

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✱ Introducing 'The Possible,' a new virtual reality series that explores groundbreaking technology. ✱ Watch now on the Within app ⇨ http://on.mash.to/2ihpohS Virtual Reality might be the hottest new thing in tech, but surprisingly, VR has a long history b
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Meet the Jockey Making History

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As a child, Michelle Payne dreamed of one day winning the Melbourne Cup. Following in her father’s footsteps, she began horse racing at an early age, often competing as the only woman in the traditionally male-dominated sport. In 2015, she made history, b
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The Savory History Of The McMuffin

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Take a trip with Weird History Food, to the very germ of an idea that was breakfast sandwhiches. Though we have all lost count of exactly how many delectable Egg McMuffins we have all consumed, is hard to imagine a world in which Egg McMuffins just did no
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The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11

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The 17th Century in Europe was pretty rough in a lot of ways. The Thirty Years War involved a lot of countries, and a lot of battles, and it was terrible for everyone involved, as wars have aa historical tendency to be. At the same time, disease and hunge
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The Biggest Art Heist in History | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

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One of the largest art thefts in history happened just 30 years ago: two criminals, disguised as cops, entered a museum in the dead of night and made off with 500 million dollars worth of art. Who could have possibly been behind such a brazen robbery??Ima
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Morgan Freeman on Black History Month (HD)

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Morgan Freeman breaking down Black History month.
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KIDZ BOP Celebrates Black History Month!

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KIDZ BOP is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Black musicians & entertainers that influencer the arts and inspire the minds of youth to follow their dreams! Listen to "KIDZ BOP Celebrates Black History Month" playlist here: https://link.kidz
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Obamanation: Crash Course US History #47

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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Tsunami from Heaven / Amazing Rainstorm Timelapse / Downburst / Microburst

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Downburst / Microburst / Unwetterzelle entlädt sich über dem Millstättersee / Kärnten / Österreich / Don‘t forget to subscribe! licensed by AMh . ©Peter Maier / licensed for publish requests: Austrian Mediahouse bimasho
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Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1

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Our European history is going to start around 1500 with the Renaissance, but believe it or not, that is not the actual beginning of history in the continent. So, today, we're going to teach you the broad outlines of the so-called Middle Ages, and look at
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A brief history of Spanish - Ilan Stavans

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Trace the history and evolution of the Spanish language, from its origins in the 3rd century BCE to modern day. --Beginning in the third century BCE, the Romans conquered the Iberian peninsula. This period gave rise to several regional languages in the ar
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The surprising history of sneakers | BBC Ideas

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A speedy look at the history of sneakers (or trainers) and the profound impact that they have had on our culture, economies and the environment, written by Nicholas Smith. This video is based on 'Sneakernomics' podcast from BBC Radio 4 https://www.bbc.co.
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10 Colorized Videos That Bring American History to Life Smithsonian Channel

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Using digital colorization technology, these clips from Prohibition to the moon landing bring American history to life.0:00 - Intro to 10 Colorized Videos0:23 - 1920s: Prohibition Drives Drinking Underground2:40 - 1920s: Iconic Skyscrapers Go up in Manhat
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History vs. Augustus - Peta Greenfield & Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-augustus-alex-gendler-and-peta-greenfield His reign marked the beginning of one of history’s greatest empires … and the end of one of its fir
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History Vs. Christopher Columbus - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-christopher-columbus-alex-gendler Many people in the United States and Latin America have grown up celebrating the anniversary of Christopher...
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Slavery - Crash Course US History #13

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In which John Green teaches you about America's "peculiar institution," slavery. I wouldn't really call it peculiar. I'd lean more toward horrifying and depressing institution, but nobody asked me. John will talk about what life was like for a slave in th

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